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132 Jews Sail from Europe for Ten Latin American Countries; Aided by J.D.C.

June 12, 1947
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One hundred and thirty-two Jewish refugees sailed from Le Havre today to establish new homes in ten Latin American countries, under the Joint Distribution Committee emigration program.

Aboard one ship were 46 refugees en route to Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panasa and Venezuela. A second vessel is carrying 86 Jewish survivors to Bolivia, Chile, Bcuador, Paraguay and Uruguay. The refugees will be met in Latin America by local Jewish committees formed with J.D.C. assistance.

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