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alert, inspiring group they were. Particularly impressive was
Hushi who is head of the Haifa Labor Council. They were interested
in getting as much technical information as possible about American
labor, particularly in the maritime and chemical industries. I
gather that Hushi has been instrumental in laying extensive plans
for building up the Palestinian maritime fleet and is already
preparing to take over from the British the administration of the
customs at the various seaports. Weitzman is apparently anxious
that insofar as possible the new state use American methods and
techniques rather than British or any other. I need hardly tell
you that I enjoyed this visit immensely and we have already taken
the necessary action to provide these fine people with whatever
material they desire.
My work here goes on a pace. The now job has brought added
responsibilities and headaches but as yet I haven't been thrown
off stride except that plans to visit Chicago and Madison have
twice been called off at the last moment as a result of emergencies
that could not have been foreseen. I am still hoping, however,
that I will be able to see you soon--this time I am aiming at the
early part of February. By the way, one of the reasons why I
have been so overwhelmed with work is the fact that the Office
has been badly under-staffed. I am looking particularly for an
able, technical economist who is well-vorsed in matters labor so
that he can bring his technical skill to bear in such fields as
the International Trade Organization as a representative of the
Department of Labor's point of view. The job would pay up to
$8000. Do you have any suggestions?
I am glad that you came out all right in your latest scrap
on the Workers' School] It is really shocking that in addition
to everything else the Wisconsin Federation of Labor presents
such a problem.
There is much more I want to write you about but that will
have to come another time.
The firm of Van Arkel and Kaiser is flourishing. Hannah and
the children are in very good shape. She joins me in sending much
love to all. Keep well and a Happy Chanukah to you.
Very sincerely,
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