Truman. in the name of the United States. after the proclamation of the State of Israel 7 years ago promptly recognized the new nation and welcomed it to the family of nations. This country included Israel in its economicassistance programs. According to a recent report of the Foreign Operations Administration: United States development assistance and technical cooperation have played a major role in the tripling of the land area under irrigation since the state was founded. in the doubling of agricultural and industrial production and powergenerating capacity. the reduction in the trade deficit by $75 million In 3 years. and the settling of nearly 700.000 immigrants In permanent or semipermanent quarters. However. Israel still faces both economic and political problems.
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