World & Nation
In denying Kurt Waldheim’s Nazi past (letter, April 9), Austrian Ambassador Friedrich Hoess rejects the findings of the commission of inquiry that his own government established to examine Waldheim’s record.
April 24, 1992
Austrian President Kurt Waldheim, accused by Jewish groups of participating in Nazi war crimes, today was barred from entering the United States because of evidence that he persecuted people during World War II, the Justice Department announced.
April 27, 1987
The articles about the lunch between German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Austrian President Kurt Waldheim (March 27, 28, 30 and 31) raise some interesting questions.
April 9, 1992
The charade that led to barring the entry to the United States of President Kurt Waldheim of Austria borders on the incredible.
May 9, 1987
Former U.N.
March 9, 1986
“Waldheim”--an HBO Showcase special about the embattled Austrian president set to air in June--will reveal new evidence linking Austrian President Kurt Waldheim to Gestapo informers, according to a spokesman for the pay-cable network.
Feb. 19, 1988
Charges that Austrian President Kurt Waldheim initialed anti-Jewish propaganda leaflets during World War II are “without foundation,” a Waldheim spokesman said in Vienna.
Sept. 25, 1986
The World Jewish Congress released a previously unpublished document and said it shows that Austrian President Kurt Waldheim knew in advance of plans to execute Greek hostages in World War II.
Aug. 11, 1988
The Justice Department today said it will review the evidence a Jewish group has gathered on the World War II activities of former U.N.
March 26, 1986
Austrian President Kurt Waldheim will sue Edgar M.
May 8, 1987