The Zionist flat atop the Congress and Arts Palace here where the World Zionist Congress is in session was lowered to half-staff when the congress was apprised of the tragic death in an automobile crash of the Belgian Queen Astrid. The praesidium wired its condolences to the Belgian Government on behalf of the congress.
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