The first transmission of telegrams in Hebrew between Jerusalam and Tel Aviv occurred today when Hebrew teleprinters devised by the staff of the Postmaster General’s office were placed in operation. The first telegram was sent by teh Postmaster General to Mayor Israel Rokach of Tel Aviv.
The Palestine Government is planning to acquire a powerful transmitter from the army to enable it to beam Hebrew broadcasts to liberated sections of Europe, it was disclosed at a press conference here by Acting Chief Secretary Scott.
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