In Jerusalem, halo-haired Premier David Ben-Gurion, 76, handed in his resignation for the eighth time in his 15 years in office. Israel was not unduly disturbed, since Ben-Gurion is as famed for resignations as for such other idiosyncrasies as standing on his head and advocating friendly relations with Germans. But what startled people and politicians this time was the fact that Ben-Gurion also gave up his parliamentary seat in the Knesset, an act that would leave him ineligible for future Cabinet office. Asked why, Ben-Gurion firmly replied, "Personal needs. I propose to keep them to myself."
Weary Chief. In fact,...
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