The manner of distribution of the latest American grant-in-aid to Israel of $17,500,000 was officially announced here last night.
Nine million dollars will be allocated for food purchases; $2,250,000 will be set aside for agricultural development; $1,500,000 will be used for the purchase of raw materials; $2,750,000 for fuel, and the remaining $2,000,000 will be used for communications equipment, housing and health services.
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