David Guzik and Gertrude D. Pinsky, representatives of the Joint Distribution Committee who were killed here last week in an airplane crash, were buried yesterday.
United States Army Chaplain Reuben Wurzl conducted services, which were attended by Jewish community leaders, representatives of various Czech ministries, American embassy officials, and Army and UNRRA representatives. Capt. George Traittner spoke for the U.S. Army, while Chaim Barlass of the Jewish Agency spoke in behalf of the Agency and the Palestine Jewish community. During the funeral planes circled overhead in an official salute.
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