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Refugees, Barred by England, Commit Suicide

March 20, 1938
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Suicides and attempted suicides were reported today as Austrian Jews fleeing the Nazi purge sought entry into England and other countries.

Paul Rendi, A refugee, attempted suicide at Croydon Airport last night when he was refused admittance to England. He is proceeding tonight to Amsterdam, where a sister lives. If not Admitted there, he must return to England for deportation to France and perhaps thence to Austria.

Two Austrian Jews were reported to have committed suicide on a channel boat last night after admission to England had been denied them. The immigration authorities here are turning back many refugees from Austria.

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