Julian B. Venezky, of Peoria, Ill., chairman of the executive committee of the Israel bond drive reported on his return here from Israel that funds obtained through Israel bonds are already being used in building up the country.
Mr. Venezky was accompanied on his two-week visit to Israel by Sam Rothberg, who with Mr. Venezky is a co-chairman of the National Israel Bond Planning Commission, and Dr. Rufus Heller, a member of the commission. They will report their findings to the second National Economic Conference for Israel in Atlantic City September 12.
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