Strong measures were taken by the government today to restore order in the city after widespread anti-Semitic riots.
The riots were started by anti-Semitic students after an order issued by the chancellor of the Bucharest University last Saturday closing down the university for six days. This order was made necessary after a number of Jewish students had been attacked in the classrooms and laboratories.
LIFTS CONGRESS BAN
The government today announced that it will permit the originally prohibited student congress to take place next Sunday, provided the leaders of the congress will guarantee peaceful behavior. The congress is to take place in Crajova.
The Jewish population of Crajova, which numbers about 13,000. is greatly worried about the forthcoming gathering of the anti-Semitic students. Measures are being taken by central authorities to prevent disorders in Crajova during the congress.
Jewish circles in Bucharest today denied a report which appeared abroad that three Jews were thrown into the river yesterday during the anti-Jewish riots in the city. The authorities have confirmed that thirty students are now under arrest as a result of yesterday’s clashes.
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