1962 Press Photo Fascist Group On Trial at Banska

Fascist Group on Trial at Banska Bystrica alleged to have Murdered Partisans. The public trial is now being held at Banska Bystrica - Central Slovakia of a 14 member fascist group known as "Edelweiss" - on charges of having murdered partisans and civilians in Central and Western Slovakia in 1944 and 1945. It is claimed that there were more than 3 victims of the group - whose members are said to have disguised themselves as partisans. The alleged victims were Americans - French - Soviet and Hungarian partisans and members of an Anglo-American mission. The commander f the terrorists and a direct participant in most of the murderous activities is alleged to have been LADISLAM NIZNANSKY - former Deputy head of a branch of the "Free Europe" radio Station - and still one of its lading officials - and now living at Munich Ohmstrasse 14/7. Niznansky defected to West Germany in 1948 - and is being tried in his absence. The Czech Ministry has asked the appropriate authorities for his extradition. Photo shows Scene during the trial at Banska Bystrica - the accused are seated between guards.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1962.



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