The appointment of Col. Alfred G. Katz in, South African Jew who has been serving in Korea as U.N. Secretary-General Trygve Lie’s personal representative, as “Agent General” in Korea was announced here during the week-end. Col. Katzin will direct the entire U.N. relief and rehabilitation program in Korea until the General Assembly approves machinery for the administration of Korea relief and reconstruction.
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