The sum of $50,000 towards the construction of a laboratory in Israel in memory of Col. David Marcus, American Jewish hero who was killed while leading Israeli forces against the Arabs in the Jerusalem area, was presented here today to the American Red Mogen Dovid. The presentation was made on behalf of the Independent Order Brith Abraham and the Brooklyn League of the American Red Mogen Dovid.
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