United States Army authorities here agreed to postpone closing of three camps used to house Jewish refugees because of the increasing flow of Jewish refugees from southeastern Europe.
The three camps had been scheduled for closing this month and readaptation for use by the Army. In view, however, of the increased flight of Jews from the eastern European countries, particularly Hungary, it was decided to keep the camps open another month to provide housing for the new refugees until their transportation to Israel could be arranged.
Arrival of refugees from Hungary is now greater than departures to Israel as a result of inadequate shipping accommodation. Jewish authorities here have Just received word that they will have shipping space this month for 2,000 men, women and children, but new arrivals will more than make up for these departures.
Two factors spurring illegal emigration from Hungary today are the nationalization process, which is depriving many Jews of their means of livelihood, and the mounting anti-Zionist campaign in the country which many Jews fear will eventually lead to a ban on legal emigration from Hungary to Israel.
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