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Switzerland Turns Back Refugees

August 21, 1938
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Refugees crossing into Switzerland from Greater Germany are being returned, it was announced today. The Justice Ministry, Disclosing that a number of refugees who crossed the border Wednesday night had been sent back, explained that the action was in accordance with the decision taken at Wednesday’s conference not to admit new refugees.

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