An Israeli Army communique reputed today that Arab riflemen slashed at Jewish traffic on Jerusalem’s outskirts today–the first resumption of highway sniping in nearly three months. No casualties were reported by the shooting, the communique added.
The entire Jerusalem front was aflame for and hour and a half today as Jews and Arabs waged a bitter mortar duel. Three Jews were hurt in the Mt. Zion sector. The Israeli announcement said the Arabs attacked on three segments of the front and, until the early dawn fog lifted, the fighting continued under a heavy mist.
Meanwhile, it was reported today that important meetings are now taking place at Jewish National Fund headquarters here. Among those participating in the sessions are Judge Morris Rothenberg, president of the J.N.P. in America, and Mendel Fisher, executive director. The future plans of the Fund and the question of development in the Jerusalem area are under discussion.
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