A resolution endorsing increased immigration of displaced persons into the United States was adopted over the week-end at the closing session of the 19th triennial convention of the National Council of Jewish Women, which re-elected Mrs. Joseph M. Welt president. The establishment of a committee to investigate the possibilities for the Council to participate in Palestinian cultural life was also announced.
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