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840.48 Refugees/1929: Telegram

The Consul at Jerusalem ( Steger ) to the Secretary of State

Jerusalem , October 23, 1939—1 p.m.
[Received October 23—11:29 a.m.]

12. Immigration schedule for the period October 1, 1939 to March 31, 1940 published in Official Gazette on October 19, provides for issuance during that time of 300 certificates for non-Jews plus certificates as may be required for their dependents. As reported in Consulate General’s despatch 1018 of July 21, Jewish immigration for the period was suspended and no certificates for Jews were authorized.

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