Finland’s 2000 Jews were reported today to be alarmed over the fact that the Finnish press, apparently under German pressure, has joined the anti-Semitic chorus of Nazi-controlled countries.
Simultaneously, it became known here today that the Finnish Minister of War has ordered the elimination of all Jews from the Finnish forces operating against Russia. The order was issued under the demand of the German government, it was reported.
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