Approximately 100,000 Jews in 200 DP camps and communities in the American zone went to the polls today to vote for representatives to be Central Committee. The election, by secret ballot, was held in all Jewish installations, including hospitals and sanatoria.
A proportional representation method of voting was used, with the voters expressing their choice of Zionist or non-Zionist parties. First choices gained by each party will determine the party’s representation at a general congress called or the end of March where officers of the Central Committee will be elected. Final returns will not be determined for several days because of poor communications throughout the zone.
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