Forty-five Jewish boys and girls have been arrested in Kishinau on charges of plotting against the safety of the state. It was understood eight would be held for court martial and the rest released for lack of evidence.
All 45 are members of Hashomer Hatzair, labor Zionist scout organization, which trains youths for pioneer work in Palestine.
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