Dr. Hugo Bergmann, rector of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, was received here today by Education Minister Emil Franke. A reception in honor of Dr. Bergmann was given by Dr. Otto Freund, director of the Bohemian Union Bank, and other notables. Tribute to the university’s achievements was voiced by Dr. Freund and by Deputy Angelo Goldstein.
Dr. Bergmann, who is en route to the United States, will be received by President Eduard Benes tomorrow.
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