The reports of Mr. Rutenberg’s resignation from the Presidency of the Vaad Leumi, which have appeared in Jewish papers in England and America are denied on enquiry by the J.T.A. What is really happening is that Mr. Rutenberg has decided not to stand as a candidate to the Jewish Elected Assembly (Hassefath Hanivcharim).
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