A silver-bound Bible, a gift from Premier Ben Gurion of Israel, was presented today to Governor Albert B. (Happy) Chandler in ceremonies at the Israel Embassy. The Bible carried a personal inscription to the Kentucky governor, who recently visited Israel.
The presentation was made by Ambassador Eliahu Elath in the presence of Walworth Barbour, American Minister in London, Mrs. Chandler, and Col. and Mrs. John O. Gottleb, personal friends of the Governor.
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