Forty Jewish servicemen aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Forrestal were entertained this week-end by the Jewish community when the giant American naval craft docked here after a cruise from Athens. Lt. William Jacob Jasper, chaplain aboard the Forrestal, shared with local Jewish dignitaries in conducting special services for the American Jewish personnel at the Great Synagogue here.
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