Alexander Yakovlevich Lerner from Moscow. U.S.S.R. Professor Lerner was a member of the prestigious Academy of Sciences until 1971. when he applied to emigrate with his family to Israel. He was subsequently dismissed from his position. as were his son and daughter. The Lerners were denied permission to emigrate on the grounds that Professor Lerner knew state secrets. although he had not been involved in any projects which could be considered secret in nature. Subsequent assurances that Professor Lerner would be allowed to leave 5 years after his refusal later proved untrue. as only his daughter was permitted to leave for Israel. Lerners wife Judith died of a heart attack in 1981. and at 68.
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