Rabbi Sagilowitch was attacked yesterday as he was walking outside the railway station here accompanied by two Warsaw merchants. Beaiff and Plishkin.
Five hooligans fell upon the group and severely injured Plishkin who with his comrade endeavored to protect the rabbi. Plishkin had to be taken to a hospital.
Two of the attackers wore Nazi uniforms, it is learned.
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