The sale of shekels has been extended from May 22 to June 2, it was announced today by Samuel Schmidt, executive secretary of the Central Shekel Board. Elections for delegates to the Zionist Congress will be held June 20. More than 150,000 shekels have already been sold in the drive for 500,000, Mr. Schmidt said.
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