As a result of protests by Jewish leaders, the Rumanian Government announced today that it has postponed the conscription of Jews into the armed services until February 15. Under an order issued last week, Jews in the military classes of 1935 to 1940 were to have reported on January 15.
The month’s delay, it was learned by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, will be used to cleanse the army of anti-Semitic and fascist elements. Jewish leaders told the Government that Jews were extremely reluctant to return to an army led by the same people who had barred Jews from military service four years ago.
The Ministry of Justice today announced the draft of a law restoring Rumanian citizenship to Jews who lost it under decrees promulgated by the anti-Semitic Goga and Cuza Governments. Restoration of citizenship may be obtained by presenting the declaration which all Jews were required to sign in 1919, expressing their desire to be Rumanian nationals.
Those who are unable to present such certificates may obtain citizenship by furnishing proof that they have served in the armed forces or participated in political struggles against the Government beginning with January 1, 1938.
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