The American ORT Federation today announced the election of Dr. William Haber, professor of economics at the University of Michigan, as president of the organization. He succeeds George Backer who served as president for the past 11 years. Dr. Haber was Special Advisor on Jewish Affairs to General Lucius D. Clay during his administration as Commander-in-Chief in the U.S. zone of Germany.
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