The sum of $1,500,000 has been raised to date by the Gewerkshaften campaign for Palestine labor, it was reported tonight at the opening here of the twelfth annual convention of the organization. The convention, which will last three days, will set a quota for the forthcoming year.
Joseph Baratz, representing the Palestine General Labor Federation, gave a report on the recent Arab disorders and the investigation being conducted by the British Royal Commission.
Mayor LaGuardia, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise and David Pinski were among the scheduled speakers Saturday afternoon.
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