Israel Radio began nightly broadcasts to South America between 8 and 10 p.m. South American time. The first program featured statements by Abba Eban, Leon Dulzin and Yaacov Tsur. The latter, who is the head of the Jewish National Fund and former Israeli Ambassador to Argentina, is a personal friend of President Juan D. Peron. Future programs will include news reports, current affairs commentaries, and twice-weekly Hebrew lessons. Each program is scheduled for 30 minutes.
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