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Jew Named to Estonia’s Upper House for First Time

February 3, 1937
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Heinrich Gutkin, vice-president of the Jewish Community, was appointed today to the Upper Chamber of Parliament by presidential decree. It is the first time the Jews have has direct representation in the upper house, which consists of 40 members ten of whom are appointed by the President.

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