Dr. Israel Goldstein and Mrs. Rose Halprin, co-chairmen of the World Confederation of General Zionists, cabled today the following congratulatory message to David Ben-Gurion, at his home in Sde Boker: “Hearty congratulations on your 80th birthday. Your place in Jewish history for your unique contributions to the Jewish State and people is assured. Best wishes for the years ahead.”
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