The Jerusalem District Planning and Construction Committee scrapped plans to build a sports stadium in the Katamon quarter of the city. Residents of the densely populated area had objected to the project on grounds of noise and the heavy influx of soccer fans, especially on Saturdays when the important games are played. The planning board’s decision was a blow to Mayor Teddy Kollek who had originally planned a sports stadium in the northern reaches of the city.
There will be no Bulletin date May 19 because of Shavuoth.
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