Noted Israeli Poet Fined for Participating in Illegal Demonstration

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March 14, 1952

TEL AVIV (Mar. 13)

Abraham Shlonsky, well known Hebrew poet, was fined three Israeli pounds today after being found guilty of participating in an illegal demonstration. Mr. Shlonsky took part in a Mapam demonstration held in favor of striking Israeli seamen last December.

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