The vanguard of the fourth overseas study mission of the United Jewish Appeal arrived at Lydda International Airport tonight. The mission is composed of 100 Jewish leaders from all parts of the United States. It will assemble here Thursday to commence an intensive study of conditions here and to tour the country preparatory to the opening of the 1958 UJA campaign. The delegation will meet with Premier David Ben Gurion and other leaders of the government.
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