Provincial authorities are hindering the re-settlement of Carpathian Jews who chose Czechoslovak citizenship in preference to remaining in the Sub-Carpathian area ceded to Russia, it was revealed here today.
The citizenship status of the Carpathian Jews is expected to be cleared up shortly at the conclusion of the investigations of three mixed Czech-Russian repatriation commissions who are now operating in the field. At present Carpathian Jews who resided in Bohemia, Moravia or Slovakia before May, 1938, are granted immediate Czechoslovak citizenship, In other cases the commissions require proof of Czech or Slovak citizenship or attendance at a Czech or Slovak school.
The Council of Jewish Communities of Bohemia and Moravia has wired congratulations to Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday this week. The official organ of the Jewish community devoted its entire current issue to a review of his career, featuring his friendly attitude toward the Jews.
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