United States Ambassador Edward B. Lawson was the principal speaker today at the ground breaking ceremony of the Sheber Cultural Center in Beersheba. The Center was established through a gift of $150,000 by Nathan and David Sheber, American philanthroposts. Ambassador Lawson lauded the Americans for their contribution and emphasized the importance of the Center in developing recreational and cultural facilities for the people of the Negev.
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