The National Conference on Soviet Jewry has learned that the trial against Soviet Jewish activist Dr. losif Begun on charges of parasitism has been postponed until May 27, due to the activist’s “poor health.” Reports from Moscow said the courtroom where the trial was to have taken place May 6 was open to the public.
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