Further measures to combat terrorism were announced by the Government today. Government employees were warned that contributing funds to Arab bands would bring dismissal. Bicycling was prohibited in the Musrarah quarter of Jerusalem, scene of several recent terrorist attacks, and in adjoining Arab quarters.
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