The Nazi authorities have granted German Jewish communities permission to import matzoth, unleavened Passover bread, by way of Hungary, it was learned here today. Baking of matzoth is prohibited in the Reieh. At the same time, the authorities in Nazi-ruled Prague have extended the Jewish Community permission to import matzoth from unspecified points abroad.
The problem still remains, however, of how to reach Polish Jewry with the Passover food. In this respect, too, some relaxation was reported today when news reached the offices of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee from Rumania that the Bucharest authorities have rescinded their refusal to grant matzoth export licenses. The authorities have notified the J.D.C. representatives that the Rumanian Government was prepared to grant the licenses provided the matzoth exports were paid for in American currency.
Before shipments can be arranged, however, import permits must be obtained from the Nazi Governor General in Cracow. Negotiations to this end are being conducted and their result will be known some time this week.
Meanwhile, J.D.C. agent B. Jacobson was scheduled to reach Budapest today for negotiations with the Hungarian authorities who previously had refused to grant matzoth export permits.
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