The work of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency was lauded here by leaders representing various Jewish organizations at a reception given to Dr. Meer Malenky, newly-appointed JTA director for Latin American countries. Speakers included Dr. Moises Goldman, president of the DAIA, the central representative body of Argentine Jewry. Dr. Mibashan, noted Zionist leader, and Mr. Jacob Lightman, representative of the Joint Distribution Committee in Argentina.
The reception was also attended by representatives of the Zionist Federation, World Jewish Congress, Zionist Youth Organization, HIAS, and others. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, in addition to serving the press in Argentina, publishes a daily news bulletin for Jewish leaders and organizations. Similar bulletins are issued in Spanish in Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Lima and Mexico City.
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