The headquarters of the Histadruth in Tel Aviv, which was the scene of one of yesterday’s raids, was a shambles this afternoon when troops withdrew and reporters were allowed to enter the building.
Windows were smashed, doors broken, desks and chairs overturned, cabinets tern down and wall panels defaced. A picture of Victor Arlosoroff, Zionist labor leader who was assassinated in 1933, had been covered with a Union Jack found on the premises.
Many valuable documents, as well as fountain pens, clocks, adding machines and other office equipment were taken. Eleven JNF collection cans filled with coins disappeared.
The printing plant of Davar, largest daily in Palestine, was also badly damaged. Type for two books was wantonly upset. The wall of a neighboring house collapsed when troops used explosives to blast open a safe. An adjoining barbershop looks like a victim of the blitz.
Today more than 100 residents of Tel Aviv submitted complaints to the authorities that money and valuables were taken from them during the raids.
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