The United Press reported from Berlin today it was understood the German authorities had imposed new and severe restrictions on the amount of personal property which Jewish emigrants are permitted to take with them.
Soap and soap powder may be taken only in “quantities absolutely essential.” Each man is permitted two suits of clothing, two extra pairs of working trousers, one pullover, one raincoat , one overcoat, two pairs of gloves, three shirts, two suits of underclothing, two pairs of pajamas, six pairs of socks, six handkerchiefs, two pairs of shoes and one pair of slippers.
A woman may take two dresses and two working dresses–if deemed necessary–one pullover, one raincoat, one overcoat, one pair of gloves, two night dresses, six pairs of stockings, six handkerchiefs, a small quantity of underclothing and two pairs of shoes, the dispatch said.
The report added that Jews who remain in Germany are permitted now to enter food stores only between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
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