Col. Steinman, mining engineer and local Nazi leader, will go on trial here shortly on libel charges brought by the Jewish Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
The charges are based on statements made by Col. Steinman in El Universal Grafico, a local daily, accusing the chamber of financing attacks of Communists on the anti-Semitic Fascist organization, the Golden Shirts.
The accusations were made after a clash between workers and Golden Shirts two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, the Pro-Rasa Committee and other Nazi organizations are circulating thousands of anti-Semitic leaflets in the capital accusing the Jews of inciting Mexicans against each other.
Organized labor has decided to continue its investigation of Nazi activities in Mexico.
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