The pro-Peron Jewish organization, Organization Israelita Argentina (OTA), published a manifesto in the Jewish press calling o all its members and supporters to work actively for the re-election of President Juan D. Peron. Gen. Peron’s presidential boom was launched last week by his wife as leader of Argentina women, although elections are not scheduled to be held for another year. The official Jewish representative organization, DAIA, has not made any public statements in connection with the election.
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