(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Professor David Krein, professor at the Moscow Conservatory, committed suicide here yesterday.
Professor Krein, who was one of the best known Russian Jewish musicians, was violin soloist with the Grand Opera. The title of Artist of Merit was conferred upon him by the Soviet Government last year.
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