Soviet Jews who have been similarly charged and convicted have been sentenced to 3 years in prison among the common criminal population. and denied rights of visitation by their families. Mr. Magariks trial is scheduled to begin tomorrow. I have today sent telegrams to Soviet authorities. including Andrei Gromyko. President of the Supreme Soviet. urging their personal intervention in this case to insure that Mr. Magarik receives full and fair treatment. and that he is not being persecuted for his Jewish activity or denied the right to emigrate as guaranteed under the Helsinki accords. I understand that the State Department has taken steps to convey its concern about Mr. Magariks case to Soviet authorities. and I urge my colleagues to do the same while there is still time.*
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