Mayor William O’ Dwyer last night proposed that the United States admit 250, 000 refugee and displaced Jews from Europe to this country. He spoke at a dinner of the fruit and produce division of the United Jewish Appeal of Greater New York, which was held at the Biltmore Hotel.
“While the diplomats discuss whether the Jews will be permitted in Palestine, why can’t we take the 250, 000 Jews here, Mayor O’Dwyer said, adding: “If anyone says there isn’t plenty of room here, I’ll show him where it is within 100 miles of New York City.” Speaking as an “immigrant who was admitted to the United States and was given the privilege of citizenship,” he advocated that “something more” than fund raising was needed to help the Jewish survivors in Europe.
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