One hundred and twenty thousand percales are being received here monthly by inhabitants of Israel, from their relatives abroad, it was reported here today.
Five importing companies have been granted concessions to open shops in the big twins of Israel. which will sell items to Israelis against the vouchers sent by their relatives. Among those companies, is the “Script to Israel” firm, beaded by Bartley Crum, former member of the Anglo-American Palestine Inquiry Commission.
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