Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the anti-polio vaccine which bears his name, was awarded the order of the Grand Cross of the Benefactor at a ceremony here opening a new rehabilitation center for children who are victims of poliomyelitis. Provisional President Pedro Aramburo attended the ceremony.
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