The Polish Government has given the Jewish Agency notice of its desire to terminate the Palestine clearing agreement, which expires Aug. I and under which Jews emigrating to Palestine are enabled to take with them part of their capital in the form of merchandise. An Agency delegation is expected here May 15 to negotiate a new agreement.
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