Preparations for a pogrom upon the Jews were discovered yesterday by the police in a raid on the homes of leaders of the anti-Semitic National Democratic Party in Kielce.
Printed appeals calling for a pogrom upon the Jews were discovered as well as heaps of stones, which were to be used as weapons.
The editor of the National Democratic organ “Slowo” was arrested, as were the president of the National Democratic Students Organization and four students.
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