The S.S. Theodor Herzl, Zim-Israel Navigation Company’s luxury liner, landed here today, the first time an Israeli liner came here from Israel. The ship brought 571 passengers from Europe. On its return journey the Theodor Herzl will carry 571 passengers, most of them from Brazil and Argentina, who will go to Israel to participate there in Passover festivals.
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