The Prime Minister’s office here has confirmed earlier reports stating that Premier Eshkol will not visit the New York World’s Fair during his forthcoming United States visit.
The reason for this change in itinerary appears to be the refusal of Fair officials to take action against the display of anti-Israel propaganda in the Jordanian pavilion.
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