The Habimah Troupe performed “The Caine Mutiny.” New York but play by Herman Wouk, at a special performance last night attended by Mr. Wouk currently visiting Israel, members of the Israel Cabinet, including Defense Minister David Ben Gurion and many foreign diplomats.
In a current speech. Mr. Wouk told the audience that he hoped that his book and play, both of the same name–would make a contribution to a “lasting peace” and the he hoped a hew dawn might arise over a new world.” He said he had spent the day aboard an Israel naval vessel and was “very touched” to stand among the Israel seamen, whose discipline and proficiency were equal to that of American Navy men. Mr. Wouk served in the U.S. Navy in World War It.
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