The S.S. Marine Flasher arrived here this morning with several hundred Jewish refugees abcard. Of them, 134 came here under arrangements made by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and were met at the dock by HIAS representatives.
The immigration of another 75 was arranged abroad by the Joint Distribution Committee and they will be assisted here by the United Service for New Americans. Thirty-five war orphans will be placed in suitable foster homes by the European-Jewish Children’s Aid, and affiliate of USNA.
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