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Promise Austrian Jews Equality

August 3, 1934
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fuss and the Nazi revolt, were afraid that the new regime might attempt to curb their rights. Color was lent to such rumors by a statement made by Prince von Starhemberg during his short incumbency of the post of chancellor. He declared that while there would be no pogroms in Austria the Jews occupied a totally disproportionate place in the life of the nation, and defensive measures would be taken against them.

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