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…Levi Eshkol Succeeds Ben- (Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News) The resignation of David Ben-Gurion, "for per- sonal reasons," as Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, immediately elevated Levi Eshkol, Israel Finance Minister, to the top position in Israel. Eshkol is Ben-Gurion's choice as his successor, and he also has for some time been the first in con- sideration for the Premiership in the event of Ben- Gurion's retirement. Dur...…