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Jewish Groups to Glaim $50, 000, 000 from Austria. Goldman Says

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Dr. Nahum Goldniann, who arrived here today, revealed that the Jewish organizations now engaged in reparations talks with Austria will claim from the Austrian Government $50, 000, 000 for damages to Jews under the Nazi regime.

Dr. Goldmann emphasized that there are good prospects for the outcome of the Austrian-Jewish negotiations. He pointed out that it is highly important to seek improvement of the existing restitution laws in Austria as well as to assure that payment will be made to individuals claiming compensation. The Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Julius Raab, has expressed his hope that the negotiations will conclude successfully. Dr. Goldmann stated.

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