The executive committee of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany heard today a report on the negotiations at The Hague from Moses A. Leavitt, chairman of the Conference delegation to the talks.
Mr. Leavitt reviewed the entire course of negotiations and explained the substance of the understandings arrived at during the discussions with the representatives of the German Government. He pointed out that an acceptance and implementation by the Bonn Government of the recommendations for an improved and more effective legislative program would prove beneficial to various categories of persecutees who were heretofore either excluded from any compensation or received no payment on claims filed under existing laws. It was stressed that the claim for $500,000,000 in recognition of heirless Jewish assets confiscated by the Nazis was not discussed at the first stage of negotiations.
The praesidium of the Conference advised the executive committee that it remains in close contact with the representatives of the Government of Israel and the decision with respect to the resumption of negotiations will be taken in full coordination with the Government of Israel.
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