The second anniversary of the fall of the Nazi regime will be celebrated by Jewish DP’s at “Liberation Day” ceremonies Sunday, May 4, the Central Jewish Committee announced. A gigantic rally will be held in the South Bavarian town of Mittenwald, the Committee revealed. High ranking U.S. Army officers and military government officials are expected to attend.
There are 125,000 displaced Jews living in camps in the American zone of Germany, constituting the largest single group quartered in these installations, Army headquarters in Frankfurt announced today. It is estimated that another 25,000 live in communities. The figures are based on information gathered up to April 15.
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