Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

Three Jewish Soldiers Get Prison on Communism Charges

July 10, 1932
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date
Advertisement

Three Jewish soldiers, of eleven tried today on charges of being Communists, were sentenced to two and four years imprisonment.

Two of the soldiers, Sabetay Sion and Samuel Nehama pleaded guilty. The third, Leon Salties denied his guilt.

A number of non-Jews sentenced received severer punishment.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement