The Jewish Daily Forward, largest Jewish daily newspaper in the world, was honored today by the City of New York when it named one of the city squares “Forward Square” for the entire month of May in connection with the 60th anniversary of the newspaper. The anniversary will be celebrated on May 19 in Carnegie Hall here.
Alexander Kahn, general manager of the Forward, was presented by the city with the official sign “Forward Square” which will replace the “Straus Square” sign until the end of the month. The renaming ceremony was held in the presence of city officials and a large crowd. Mr. Kahn, speaking at the ceremony, underlined the role which the Jewish Daily Forward played in promoting Jewish life during the 60 years of its existence.
At a press conference, Harry Rogoff, editor-in-chief of the Forward, outlined the role which the newspaper played in helping to develop organized Jewish life in this country as well as in stimulating aid for Israel. It was revealed at the conference that the Forward has more than 300 employees on its staff, of which 60 are engaged in the editorial department. The paper’s expenditures reach $2,700,000 a year. On the occasion of its 60th anniversary the Forward will publish a special jubilee edition of 200 pages on May 19.
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