Five Jews were today the recipients of special honors from the Jugoslavian government in recognition of their work in behalf of the Alexander Forest in Palestine, named after the late King Alexander.
The Jews so honored are: Dr. Marko Bauer, president of the Keren Kayemeth in Jugoslavia; Dr. A. Licht, president of the Zionist Organization; Dr. D. Albala, vice-president of the Belgrade Jewish Community; Falio Koenig, president of the Maccabi, and Mrs. Koenig, president of Hadassah.
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