According to a wire from Haifa received by Rosen Tours, New York, the Conte di Savoia, Italian liner, arrived Monday at Haifa after the fastest crossing on record. The American Jewish passengers on board landed, receiving a hearty welcome from the municipality and representatives of the Jewish Agency.
Palestinian leaders voiced the hope that the group of tourists would be the forerunner of future successful large groups of American Jews.
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