THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, Topeka, Kansas, February 17, 1949 

* Dr. Chaim Weizmann
* 1st president of Israel
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica

The top of the page 2 has a one column headline: "Weizmann In as Israel President". See photo for brief text. The article is accompanied by a one column photo of Dr. Chaim Weizmann. His election happened on this very day, he being the first President of Israel which was formally created as a state less than one year prior.

Complete in 18 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.