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Zm.a1 Call of the "Liga against Anti-Semitism" čechoslovak section of the Ligue Internationale contre l'Antisemitisine (I. I. C. A.) Paris, local group Brno. Economic hardship, as is often the case, gives rise to unscrupulous politicians and political parties again today to blame themselves for the difficulties that have arisen from multiple causes on the Jews and thus to divert the resentment of the dissatisfied masses to a point of least resistance. History teaches, however, that all anti-Semitic claims that members of the Jewish community scattered throughout the earth have always tried, despite all prejudice, to contribute the best to the welfare and honor of their homeland as diligent and loyal citizens of the countries in which families reside for centuries. The events of recent times in particular have proved with terrible urgency the need for a comprehensive international defence struggle against anti-Semitism. Such a vird has been successfully led for years by the L.I.C.A., the "International League against Anti-Semitisism" with its seat in Paris. a.: Josef Caillaux, Edouard Daladier, Albert Einstein, Eduard Herriot, Anatole de Monzie, Romain Rolland, General Weiller, H. G. Wells and others. A similar organization, which would extend over the whole national territory, should now be created under the patronage of the Paris L. I. C. A. The Prague Grupre of the League has already confirmed itself. Members of their committee include: Deputy Vojta Beneš, Academy President J. B. Foerster, University Professor Dr. Krejči, University Prof. Dr. E. Rádl, University professor F. X. Šalda and others. The čechoslovak section of the League against Anti-Semitism advocates full equal rights for the people of all countries. It sets itself the goal of effectively protecting and undermining all the evil excesses threatened by anti-Semitic movements. It provides legal assistance, carries out interventions, "organizes collections, orga- nizes defense actions, etc. The čechoslovak section of L. I. C. A. Above all, it intends to refute and eliminate the political misunderstandings and distortions with which anti-Semitism operates by means of reasonable enlightenment, original lectures, discussions, articles, brochures and books. It will work and fight against the unjust and brutal treatment of the Jews who have given great and beautiful things to the world with all determination and strength. Jews in three millennia of human history acknowledge and consider their cooperation in the world to be valuable, who is willing to work for a just and human solution to the Jewish problem and to ward off all anti-Semitic incitement with energy, enter into our great covenant, who becomes a member of the "Liga against Anti-Semitism". Brno, in March 1934. The Honorary Committee Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frantisek Weyr as President. Univ,-Prof, Dr. In. Arnošt Bläha - Dr. Emmerich Bukway, Vice President of the Supreme Court - Dr Richard Bäumel, Attorney, City Council - Dr Jindfich Chylik, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce - Våclay Dresler, Vice-President of the chamber of commerce - Ing. Anton Hödi, Director General - Antonin Humpolik, Director of the Komensky People's University - Prof. Ladislav Jandásek, editor of the magazine "Tyrš* - Anna Janoušková, Chairman of the Action for Cultural and Political Enlightenment of Women - Univ.-Prof.- Dr. Jaroslav Kallab - Otto Katschinka, city councillor - Dr. Josef Kratochvil, lecturer of the Karls-Universitat - Prof. Ing. Vladimir List - Alfred Löw-Beer, Großlndustrieller - Univi.- Prof. Dr. Václav Neumann - UnIV.- Professor Dr. Karel Neuwirt - Jindřich Petr, President of the Chamber of Commerce - Dr. Karl Retßig - Julius Schuller, Director - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jaromir Sedläček - Unive.- Prof. Dr Vojtěch Suk - Ing. Edwin Sterek, Großindustrieller - Věra Vášová, writer - Dr ing. Armin Weiner, Director General - Inge. E. Witz, Oberbamrat, Chairman of the Association of Czech Jews - Jullus Zwicker, Qroßiadustrieller.