Istanbul authorities were investigating today the publication of two books of anti-Semitic character, after protests were made by the Jewish community here.
One book, “Turks, Here Is Your Enemy,” was written by Cevat Rifat Atilhan, a notorious anti-Semite. The cover illustration portrays Turkish soldiers pointing their bayonets at a Mogen David. The other, “Ideas on the Education of Turkish Boys,” was written by Suleyman Oz, an official of the Istanbul Education Department. It contains anti-Semitic propaganda.
At the same time local newspapers came out today with critical comments against the use of Ladino and French in resort places by Turkish Jews. The articles, by writers who are not anti-Semitic, complained that Jews continued to refuse to speak Turkish.
One newspaper also claimed that Jews were heavily patronizing the best hotels and clubs at summer resorts. Another newspaper asserted that Jews were showing off their wealth, while the rest of the nation faced economic difficulties.
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