The action of the ARA in discontinuing the remittance of food packages to Russia on the ground that food can be purchased cheaper in Russia than here is unwarranted, according to a statement issued by the Idgescom here.
The Idgescom claims to have authentic information that the American dollar will buy less food in Russia than here. notwithstanding information of other Jewish agencies to the contrary.
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