Jew Receives Award, Wins National Competition for Hymn to Argentine National Hero

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June 23, 1950

BUENOS AIRES (Jun. 22)

Arturo Luziatti, a 75-year-old Jew, who came to this country from Italy 30 years ago, has won a national competition for the writing of a hymn dedicated to Gen. Jose de San Martin, Argentine national hero.

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