During the month of June 15 top show business personalities will lend their support to the Israel Bond drive to help speed economic aid to Israel. Monty Hall, entertainment division chairman of the Israel Bond Organization, announced this week that the stars who will participate in Israel Bond events across the nation this month include film and stage personalities Elizabeth Taylor, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joel Grey, Ben Veteen, Imogene Coca, Judd Hirsch, Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz; comedians Red Buttons, Jerry Stiller and Anne Mara; actor James Can; composer Marvih Hamlisch; opera star Robert Merrill; and lyricist Sammy Cahn.
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