The first Jew to be returned to the Egyptian Chamber of Deputies is Renaih Catawy Bey of Komombo, Province of Assuan. He was elected yesterday as an Independent, pro-Government and anti-Wafdist. His father is the famous millionaire, Catawy Pasha.
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