The names of those Jews circulating petitions asking for the commutation of Arab death sentences arising out of the attacks on Jews last August have been learned, it is reported. They include Mrs. Mohl, the former Sophie Berger, and Hans Cohen, former secretary of the Keren Hayesod and an active member of the B’rith Shalom Society. Dr. Abraham Ticho, oculist, who was stabbed by an Arab last November, and his wife, are reported to be among the signatories.
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