Ort Opens New School in Chile to Give Refugees Mechanical and Electrical Training
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Ort Opens New School in Chile to Give Refugees Mechanical and Electrical Training

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NEW YORK (Apr. 16)

A new ORT school which will offer refugee youths and adults courses in electrical and mechanical engineering was opened in Santiago, Chile, today, according to a cabled report reaching the American ORT here. Heavy machinery purchased in the United States and Argentina has been installed in the school. The opening ceremonies were attended by government officials.

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