South African Premier Hendrik Verwoerd today received Saul Joftes, director general of B’nai B’rith’s office of International Affairs in Washington. The meeting lasted over half an hour and was described as “most cordial.” Mr. Joftes told Dr. Verwoerd about B’nai B’rith work throughout the world and outlined plans the organization has for expanding its activities in South Africa.
Mr. Joftes was accompanied by Adolph James, president of the B’nai B’rith council for South Africa, Gerry Sichel, president of the B’nai B’rith of Rhodesia and Gustav Saron, general secretary of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies.
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