All members of the diplomatic corps in Israel called on President Itzhak Ben Zvi on the occasion of the Rosh Hashanah holiday to extend New Year greetings. In an address, the dean of the corps, American Ambassador Edward B. Lawson expressed his wishes for peace, good progress for Israel and health for its President.
Thousands of tourists crammed into Israel by plane and sea to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It is estimated that during the last two days before the New Year, some 1,500 tourists have arrived by sea and additional hundreds by plane. Most hotels have been fully reserved for the holidays for the past few months.
The food situation in Israel was today described as “the best since the state was established” in 1948. However, food prices rose this past week, despite efforts by the authorities to keep them down, Special arrangements have been made in all military establishments even at border posts, for soldiers to attend services.
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