The mixed Israel-Jordan armistice commission today ordered an investigation of a complaint lodged yesterday by Israel about the murder of an Israel civilian by armed Arabs three miles from the outskirts of Jerusalem. The Jew was killed by Arab infiltrees who attacked a group of 25 workers. The Arabs escaped.
The head quarters of the United Nations Conciliation Commission here reported that the members of the Commission not in Beirut yesterday and decided to establish an office there to deal with the Palestine refugee problem.
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