The ancient Jewish cemetery of Milan, containing some graves that are believed to have been used for burial of Jews as far back as the Fourth Century of the Christian Era, will be renovated at the expense of the City of Milan. The Civil Administration of Milan today announced an appropriation of 1, 000, 000 lire ($15, 000) for this purpose.
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