Edward D. Klerr, formerly known as David Kleinlerer, died in Washington of a heart attack at the age of 61. He was the correspondent of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in Rome in the pre-war years.
Born in Poland, Dr. Klerr came to the United States from Italy in 1939. During his last years he was in the service of the U.S. Government in Washington.
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