The observance of Israel Day today as an intensive nation-wide one-day drive for State of Israel Bonds marked the launching of an emergency campaign to sell $15,000,000 in Israel bonds during December.
More than 12,000 volunteers took part in today’s effort, which was held in Los Angeles, Hartford, Miami, Montreal Atlanta, St. Louis, Jersey City, Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago and many other key communities. Plans were announced by Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Israel Bond Organization.
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