Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New York has proclaimed June 4 as “Chen Day” to aid the growth of Israel through sale of Israel bonds. The proclamation was presented to Col. Shoshana Gershom, chief of the Israel women’s army unit, at City Hall ceremonies.
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