Hundreds of Jews and Arabs were signing up today for service in various units of the British army as a recruiting campaign for 2,000 Palestinians entered the third day. Most of the recruits were enlisting unconditionally for the duration of the war. Questionnaires asking about the military aptitudes of prospective volunteers were distributed in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The campaign was hailed in a Government statement as contributing towards reduction of Palestine unemployment.
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