William Bein, Joint Distribution Committee director for Morocco, has been honored by the Sultan of Morocco for his work in behalf of some 75,000 Jewish men, women and children in this country. Mr. Bein was named a Knight of Ouissam Alouite, a mark of distinction granted annually to a number of persons.
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