Arrests

In the days following the recent Anschluss of Austria by Germany, 70,000 Austrians have been arrested. This includes recently resigned Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg.

Jews not allowed to meet

The Gestapo has prohibited all public meetings of Jews for the next 60 days. It became effective yesterday when the decree went out.

Meetings for religious reasons in Synagogues are still permitted.

Gestapo seizes B'nai B'rith Property

The B'nai B'rith organization lost its lodges when the were seized by the Nazi Party. The Gestapo took control of B'nai B'rith property.

The B'nai B'rith are an organization that is less than 100 years old but has spread far from its New York City origination. It focuses its energies in welfare and community service.