(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The Jewish voters. segregated in a separate Jewish electoral college. will not go to the polls united as the negotiations for a united bloc to counteract Communist influence failed.
Seven candidates will run for the two seats allotted to the Jewish population. The Zionists are supporting Matalon president of the B’nai Brith lodge and Bessantchi. former deputy.
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