The War Refugee Board is determined to rescue 5,000 Jewish children from Rumania, it was revealed here today by Ira A. Hirschmann, who recently returned from Turkey where he was the Board’s special representative.
Speaking before a group of editors at the Lotus Club, Mr. Hirschmann lauded the Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency for Palestine and the U.S. Ambassador in Turkey, Laurence Steinhardt, for the efforts which they are making to save as many Balkan Jews as possible. He emphasized that the Joint Distribution committee enjoys a very fine reputation abroad for its efficient relief activities. He also commended the International Red Cross for cooperating with him in the rescue of Jews from Rumania.
The Rumanian Government, Mr. Hirschmann said, promised to place no difficulties in the way of Jews desiring to leave the country. So far three ships carrying Jewish passengers have succeeded in leaving Rumania and reaching Turkey. The passengers were permitted to land on Turkish soil, in transit to Palestine, as a result of efforts made by Ambassador Steinhardt.
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