(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A commission to study the economic situation of Palestine, as suggested by Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the World Zionist Organization, during his last visit here, was appointed by the government yesterday.
The commission consists of Mr. Davis, a high official in the government treasury, Col. Frederick H. Kisch, political representative of the Zionist Executive, Georg Halperin, head of the Anglo-Palestine Bank, Mr. I. Kaplansky, Jewish labor leader, and Mr. Hofein of the Anglo-Palestine Bank.
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