Nineteen Jews died and more than 20 were seriously injured in the earthquake which struck here Sunday, it was officially established today. Among those who lost their lives were the mother and sister of Alberto Benrey, president of the Sephardic community.
Many Jewish industrialists and merchants suffered directly and indirectly from the results of the quake. Numerous factories and offices have been destroyed. One building housing nine Sephardic Jewish families collapsed killing all but two of the inhabitants.
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