The Archive · 1938

Vienna Anti-Semitic Agitation Flares Huge Placard Declares "Jews Are Criminals"

Vienna, July 23.

Anti-Semitic agitation here has assumed increased proportions during the past few days.

Jewish shops have been plastered again with injurious or threatening inscriptions, "Der Stuermer," leading anti-Semitic organ, has published a series of special numbers devoted to Austrian Jews, heralded by enormous posters inviting the population to buy these numbers.

In the centre of the town two large bills declare that "Jews are Criminals.

The rumour is current that a decree will appear shortly authorize ing "Aryan" landlords to demand "he immediate expulsion of Jews living on their premises.—Havas.

"Completing Aryanization"

Vienna, July 23.

To complete the Aryanization of Austria, Aryans were informed to-Gay that they could take over Jewish businesses and industries.—Reuter.

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