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No Jewish Dp’s Will Be Placed Under German Control, I.r.o. Director Promises

No Jews in displaced persons camps now under the jurisdiction of the International Refugee Organization will be placed under the administration of the Germans whon the I.R.O. transfers its installations in Germany to the West German Government, J. Donald Kingsley, director-general of the I.R.O., declared upon his arrival here from Europe. Mr. Kingsley said that […]

June 6, 1950
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No Jews in displaced persons camps now under the jurisdiction of the International Refugee Organization will be placed under the administration of the Germans whon the I.R.O. transfers its installations in Germany to the West German Government, J. Donald Kingsley, director-general of the I.R.O., declared upon his arrival here from Europe.

Mr. Kingsley said that placing the Jews under German control would be “much too explosive.” However, he stated that some Jews will be placed under Austrian administration. The transfers in both countries will begin July 1, in preparation for the dissolution of the I.R.O. next March.

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