A commission of leading American Jewish businessmen will leave in a few days to conduct a two-month survey of opportunities for private enterprise in Israel, in order to advise on the acceleration of Israel’s economic progress, it was announced here today by the Palestine Economic Corporation.
The commission, which was invited by the Israel Government, comprises: Boris Margolin, Joseph M. Mazer, Albert Schiff, Ernest Nathan, and Robert Szold. All five are directors of the Palestine Economic Corporation.
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