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Word: aleph (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1937-1937
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...bargaining, feeling that half a cake was better than none. Near week's end the matter was put to a vote among the committee on political resolutions. Two resolutions were presented, one favoring the British scheme-with reservations, the other unalterably opposed. On a roll call delegates voted "Aleph" ("A") for the first resolution, 'Beth" ("B") for the second. There were 300 Alephs to 158 Beths, and the following resolution was declared adopted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PALESTINE: 300 Alephs | 8/23/1937 | See Source »

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