Rep. Abraham J. Multer, Democrat of New York, today urged the United Nations to investigate charges of anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union.
In a letter to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, he said a Series of articles in the Scripps-Howard newspapers indicate “that the Soviet Government has apparently opened up a drive against Jews.” He suggested that the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, of which Mrs. Roosevelt is a member, look into the matter.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
