The American ORT Federation today announced the election of Dr. William Haber as president. Dr. Haber is a professor of economics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He was chairman of the Federal Advisory Council on Employment Security from 1947-54 and continues to hold membership on the Council. In 1948, Dr. Haber was Special Advisor on Jewish Affairs to General Lucius Clay, the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Zone of Germany.
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