August 14, 1953

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Relationship With Israel Theme of WJC Parley Geneva (WNS)—Lively 'debate on tho relationship between world Jewry and Israel on problem; concerning Jewish life throughout the world highlighted the Third Plenary SeMion of the World Jewish Congress as 278 delegates from 47 countries gathered to survey the Jewish scene in tho lfgtit of the developments of the past five 'yean and tho disturbing world •' situation that lies ahead.

. Keynote

ertlcs of Jews as Individuals and citizens." ' Issue The issue was brought to fore at the first session of the assembly when Or. Nahum Goldmann, acting president of the World Jewish Congress, told the parley that he hoped there would be a revision of view by those Jewish* groups in the United States and other Western countries who were opposing emigration of Jews from those countries to Israel. He said those groups were thoroughly helpful to Israel and concerned about its future but that they were "of the mistaken notion that to urge Jews to go to Israel is somewhat incompatible with the loyalty and devotion to the countries in which they live," adding that "tho sooner this attitude Is rooted out of Jewish life, tho better."

The keynote with respect to Israel waa sounded by the World Jewish Congress in a report which said, in part, that "whilo i t . i s true that from its place as a member of tho United Nations the Government of Israel could challenge Infractions of Jewish rights and call for protection of Jews, It * should not be assumed that the Jewish State Id a natural protector and an obvious political protagonist of Jewish rights, liberties and Interests wherever and whenever these rights be asMiled." Noting the fundamental importance to world Jewry of the establishment of Israel, the report stressed that tho world was "still confronted with grave issue* of discrimination, violation of BED TAPE CUT human rights and Inroads on libTel Aviv (JTA)—The implementation of the West GermanIsrael reparations pact is being out in an "absolutely satMalenkov to Cooperate carried isfactory" manner, Dr. George W!Hi Arab Countries Josephthal, head of the Israel corporation charged with handling London (JTA)—Soviet Premier tho goods assigned to the Jewish Georgi M. Maienkov, addressing State In payment of reparations, the .Supreme Soviet, emphasized declared here today. that the resumption by Moscow of Dr. Josephthal, who has just diplomatic relations with Israel returned from a European trip - need not be interpreted u mean- including a visit to Germany, said ing that the Soviet Government that German officials wero cutwill not continue to strengthen its ting down on red tape all along "cooperation" with the Arab tho line and have cooperated in countries, the Moscow radio re- several other ways. Among these, ported today. he pointed out, has been a tend"The assertions of some foreign ency to approve the purchase of newspapers that the restoration of goods needed by Israel which were diplomatic relations with Israel not Included on the approved list will lead to a weakening of the of reparations items. relations of the Soviet Union with the Arab stales are void of any GERMAN BUNDESTAG foundation," Premier Maienkov Bonn (JTA) — A t least three said. "The activity of the Soviet Jews will bo re-elected to the next {government will be directed also West German Bundestag, it was in the future toward the strength- predicted here today. All of them ening of friendly cooperation with are Social Democratic members. the Arab states." The parliamentary elections will With regard to the renewed re- tako place September 9. Of the 484 West German depulations with Israel, Mr. Maienkov stated: "Striving to case the'gen- ties, half will be chosen by maeral tension, tho Soviet Govern- jority vote in. individual constitument agreed to restore diplomatic encies and half will be elected on relations with the state of Israel. Btalcwido party tickets with the It took thereby into consideration aid of proportional representathe pledge of the Government of tion. Jakob Altmalcr, 64, and PeIsrael that Israel will havo no ter Blochstcln, 42, will both conpart In any union or agreement test the same "safe" Social Demopursuing aggressive alms against cratic constituencies which sent tho Soviet Union."'Wo consider them to Parliament in 1940, the that tho restoration of diplomatic former in Hanau, near Frankfurt, disrelations will promote cooperation the latter in the Hamburg 7 trict. between the two states."

US Embassy in Jordan Balks At Making Property Inquiry Israel Bond Rally Speaker

Washington (WNS)—Secretary* of State John Foster Dulles was asked to answer that question by Senator Herbert H. Lehman when it was disclosed here that an American citizen of the Jewish faith, Elliot L. Biskind, who forwarded a property inquiry to the U. S, Embassy in Jordan received an official reply to the effect that, tho Embassy did not "deem Itproper" to aid "Individuals of the. Jewish faith" because it took cognizance of the "particularly violent onti-Jcwlsh feeling prevailing at the present time in Jor» dan."

Global Report

Mrs. Jonas ISrni't of Cincinnati, (>., it xhown limiting with Prime Minister David Ilen-tiiirlnii, during her recent visit to Israel, as A member of the Ifirucl Itoiul Womrn'H delegation. Mrs. ftannt will be the Rural speaker nt the Children'* Duck to School Style Hhow and Israel lloud ltally Tuesday, August 23, nt Highland Country Club.

Visitor's Day Camp Jay C-C will play host to visitors Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p. m.

Zionists to Convene In New York City New York (WNS)—Tho 56th Annual Convention of the Zionist Organization of . America, which will be held here beginning August 20 through August 30 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will center Its attention on issues affecting the structure and tasks of the Zionist movement today, the relationship of American Jewry to Israel and Israel's position in the Middle East, according to the tentative agenda released by the National ZOA headquarters. More than 1,200 delegates representing 003 ZOA Districts In the 48 states will attend the fiveday deliberations,

On Radio and TV

Camp Jay C-C ~ Camp Jay-C-C went on tour to Hawaii last Saturday night as the youngsters witnessed the crowning of tho "Queen of the Islands" (Mil Levltch. Deep sea divers went . penny hunting in tho swimming pool. Feature attraction was the appearance, of Gladys Manlschcwltz, alias Maynard Tatelmon, who stirred tho campers with his fascinating Hula dance. Monday's' night campfire featured the initiation of tho new campers to the second session. The youiii;;tcr(i were seated arouml a bright, sparkling fire and Hutcnd to the grandson of Chief Fontcnullc explain tho hiiitory of the Indians in Fontcnclle Forest. "Kofoin Hood, Tlobln Hood," w(r, tho echoed call throughout the cainjJ Tuesday an thocanipirs portrayed the le/iend of the bandit hero. Mrcssvd in llobin IIooU hats.

the boys and girls turned Fontcnolle Forest into; Serwood Forest and engaged in the pageant with much enthusiasm. The feature of tho program was the jousting in the poor between Robin Hood and Little John and the famous archcry contest to determine the camp's best archer. ' Thursday night was COOKOUT NIGHT and the campers hiked to the cookout area to prepare their own dinner. Hamburgers with mustard, pickles, potato chips and baked beans were eaten with great delight by all. Followliu; dinner the campers cnh'afjed in a pirate treasure hunt in thu forest to.secure the ffeosure of Captain Blackboard. All campers ore eagerly awaitini! the Martin and Coy days. The date is secret and camper'! will participate in competitive activities.

Senator Lehman Raises Question

"Ancient Egypt and the Destiny of the People of Israel" in the age-old Bible story of Joseph will be analyzed by author Maurice Samuel and poet Mark Van Dorcn in the seventh In a series of 10 radio dialogues, to be presented on Sunday, from 11:30 a. m.-12 noon, over WOW-Radlo,as part of "Words We l i v e By." "Words We Live By" is the summer presentation of the Eternal Light radio program and is conducted under the ausilces of The Jewish TheoloKcol Seminary of America. This Sunday, from 0 to 0:30 a. m., over KOIL, "Message of Israel" will present a broadcast by Rabbi Leon Fram of Temple Israel in Detroit. Women's Committee, Bonds of Israel will appear on: .. KMTV—Thurs., Aug. 20 1:30 p. m. (Jean Sullivan S h o w Woman's Hour), WOW-TV—Fri., Aug. 21, 12 noon. Ken James Cup and Saucer Club.

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Red Feather Drive Opens October 12 The raising of the Red Feather banner of the Omaha Community Chest Wednesday will mark the opening of the Community Chest campaign, October 12. M. Cooper Smith, general chairman of the campaign stated, "I hope when that banner is lowered on October 29, it -will be replaced by the victory flag of a successful campaign," W. Laurence Shomaker, chalrmdn of the Initial Gifts Division, said solicitations by his group will start October 8. "We have a big job to do and we're starting early," he pointed out. Progress reports during the month of October will tally the headway made by the drive. Mr. Smith observed, "All of our hopes of the 40 Red Feather agencies will be riding on the figures that come out of that final meeting." Tho campaign chairman explained that many key community leaders are devoting a major share of their time to the campaign now. The Federation for Jewish Service is a beneficiary agency of the Community Chest.

Attorney Mr. Biskind, a New. York attorney, had written to the Embassy that he and a number of his relatives were heirs to property situated in the sector of Jerusalem , now under Jordan's aegis and that he was interested in securing information through the Embassy about the registry of the property. The official reply, a copy of which was received by Biskind, said tho Embassy declined to "make either formal or informal queries as to the .possibility; of recording the property of indi* viduals of tho Jewish faith in Jordan." .Action In his letter to Mr. Dulles, Senator Lehman pointed out that the Embassy's action constituted acquiescence in Arab prejudice against Americans of the Jewish faith. The Senator asked Mr. Dulles to state his "justification of the attitude taken by the American Embassy in Jordan in declining inquiries on behalf of an American citizen merely because the citizen happens to be of the Jewish faith." At the same time Senator Lehman noted that it was "repugnant to our diplomacy to tolerate or give comfort to discrimination among American citizens in such matters as this."

Arab Raids Continue In Frontier Territory Jerusalem ( J T A ) - A third attempt within a week by large Arab bands to penetrate Israel territory near Jerusalem was repulsed after a two-hour engagement between a large raiding force and an Israel border patroli Members of the U.N. Mixed Armistice Commission hastened to the scene of the assault for an on-the-spot investigation.

Arab League Prods State Dept. on Ministry Transfer Washington (WNS)—American Intercession against Israel's transfer of its Foreign Ministry to Jerusalem was urged this week on the State Department when six diplomatic representatives of the seven-nation Arab League called on Acting Secretary of State Walter Bedell Smith to press for implementation of a virtually abandoned U.N. resolution calling for tho internationalization of Jerusalem. • Jordan's absence from the delegation was later explained by its Minister to the VS. Yuslf Haikal, who declared, that he withdrew from the mission when he learned that it was to present a demand for the full territorial internationalization of the Holy City, a move he considered wholly Inconsistent with the po-

sition of his government. The Arab delegation told Smith that tho choice is "between allowing Israel to get away with its unilateral acts, thus perpetrating * dangerous state of tendon" or to "establishing an international center where understanding and concord have chance to, develop among all believers in God." spokesman for the Israeli Embassy declared that It was "unabashed cynicism" on the part of tho Arabs to press the U.S. for internationalization in view of tho recorded fact that it 'was only ,"after Arab opposition had prevented the United States and Israel from maintaining the original internationalization plan" that the United States "took the lead in May 1948 in advocating 'the1 non-implementation of tliaj, plan.'


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