(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Nahum Sokolow, chairman of the Zionist Executive, arrived here yesterday for the purpose of taking steps toward the formation of a Pro-Palestine Committee.
The arrival of the Zionist leader was made the occasion for many Zionist celebrations in the Bulgarian capital. Jewish shops were closed at the time of his arrival. Delegations from many Bulgarian towns came to Sofia to greet the Zionist leader.
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