September 25, 1953

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$50,000 Cash Goal Set Here For UJA New Purge of Officials Reported in Red Satellites iJcw T o * (JTA)—The Com' mtinlsts in East Germany have secretly renewed their antl-Scmltlc campaign, purging s the last handful ol government official! of Jewish origin, dissolving the operations of Jewish community organizations and Jailing hundred* of others, the American Jewish Committee charged. The AJC report declares that the Jewish population - of East Germany has dwindled to a few hundred from a high of about B,000 as most of the Jewish leaders have been purged, have fled or have been sent to Soviet slave labor camps. •The Jewish communities have been broken up to a point where they have ceased functioning," the report asserts. "Vicious public diatribes against 'Zionism' and ^cpsmopolitanlsm': are the order of the day. AH Jews and half-Jews are registered In special police rosters, barred from most jobs and many ot them already have been sent to Soviet slave labor campj."

Zzech courts, it was reported here from Prague. Other reports from the Czechoslovak capital stated that some 00 Jewish leadem who have been In jail for years are how concentrated In one prison InBratlsIava, evidently in advance ot a trial. A new outbreak of antt-ScmItlsm has been reported from Rumania. The latest campaign is apparently going on in secrecy, probably In fear of western public opinion. Refugees from Rumania and other travellers from Bucharest say that five Zionist leaders were recently sentenced to prison terms of ten to 16 years, and that another trial Involving Rumanian representatives of the World Jewish CongretF Is In preparation.

Ceramics Shop Renovated at JCC

Madrid (JTA)—For the first time since 1402, when the Jews were forced to flee Spain because of tho Inquisition, the Chief of State hat received the head of the Jewish Community In Spain, it was revealed here by Daniel Francols Baroukh president of the Jewish community of Madrid. Mr. Barokh, in a statement Issued to tho Jewish TclcRraphlc Agency, thanked the Jewish communities of the United States, Holland and other countries for helping the Spanish community celebrate its first public Rosh Ilanhonali services this year for the first time in 450 years. The Spanish letfder singled out for particular praise Hubbi Jcshurun Cardozo of New York who came to Madrid to conduct the services, which were attended by representatives of the Spanish Government, tho United States Embassy in Madrid, and the U. S. Sixth Fleet. Jews from Israel, United States, Britain and France also attended the historic services as did representatives of Jcw.i living in the ton othor major cities of Rnnin and Gibraltar,

Washington (JTA)—The State Department announced that the Government of Austria has acted to extend to victims of persecution who were formerly nationals of Austria and who arc now citizens of the United States certain benefits previously granted only to Austrian nationals, The benefits involved arc those provided by the "Victims Welfare Law" and those under the Civil Servants Indemnity Law. Expiration date for filing claims for these benefits was announced as August 20, 1954. Under the Victims Welfare Law, as amended, persons who possessed Austrian nationality on March 13, 1938; suffered imprisonment in Austria at any time between March 8, 1933, and May 9, 1943, because ot persecution, and have a present Income pt less than 100,000 schillings per year (approximately $4,845) are entitled to receive compensation.: This compensation generally consists of a payment,' presently amounting to 431.S: schillings, tor each month spent in confinement. Claimants: are also entitled to receive compensation for certain court costs and administrative fees which were Imposed In connection with such imprisonment but compensation for attorney's fees, fines or confiscated property Is not within-the scope of this law••••;'..

Churches1 Council Condernns Report on Wise and Magnes New York (WNS)—The general board of the" National Council of the Churches ot Christ In the U.S.A., representing American Protestantism, this week adopted a resolution that said It was shocked at the action" of the Committee on Un-American Activities of the House of Representatives in making public last week charges that the late Rabbis Stephen S. Wise and Judah L. Magnca had been among clergymen who followed the Communist Party line. Tho resolution declared that 'in releasing accusations against two very distinguished Jewish rabbis, Rabbis Stephen S. Wise an* Judah L. Magnc.i, now dead and unalc even to comment, much less defend themselves," the House Committee had shown an utter disregard of the American tradition of fair play." Tho resolution, adopted by 125 members of the General Board ot the Council which met at the Marble Collegiate Church, was drafted by the Right Rev. Henry

As Economic Crisis Grips State of Israel

Dr. Yoacov Bentor, Hebrew University mineralogist, examines copper ore specimens near a copper mining shaft In the Netev. Hebrew University faculty members and graduates direct much of Inset's program for the development of the Jewish Slate M ' » prosperous and secure nation.

Five Million in Austrian Law Israel Bonds Will Benefit For Jerusalem Ex-Nationals New York (JTA)—A special

Vienna (JTA)—Nine prominent Jewish leaders have been sentenced to long prison terms by allocation of $3,000,000 in State of Israel Bond proceeds to be used for the economic development of Jerusalem as a new industrial center In the Middle East was nnnounccd here today as plans were formulated for a cityWith the moving of the Ceram- wide celebration of Jerusalem's ics workshop to the street level 3,000th anniversary. The celebrafrom the third floor, and the tion, -which Is being sponsorocd p r o j e c t e d installation of new In cooperation with the Greater equipment, ceramic* activities at New York Committee for State the Center arc expected to be- of Israel Bonds, will be held on come a major activity, Mrs. Leo Tuesday, October 20th, at MadiWaxcnberg, Ceramics Workshop son Square Garden. Chairman of the Jewish CommuAmbassador nity Center, announced this week. James G. McDonald, f i r s t The new ceramics workshop has United States Ambassador to Isbeen completely redecorated, and rael and chairman' of the Ad. facilities will include a long work visory Council of the Israel Bond b e n c h , drying shelves, special Organization, reported the speroom for the kiln, and some ad- cial allocation at a conference of ditional equipment. . • •.-,;.' more than 300 Jewish communal ' A comprehensive library on ce- and religious leaders at the Hotel ramicshas• been assembled' and Astor. The conference adopted > will be available to the members resolution urging the "purchase of the ceramics classes. This ac- and sale of State of Israel Bonds" tivity will be opento adults, youth as a means of "lending substance and children under competent In- to our deep faith in the future of the City of Jerusalem and the struction. Mrs. Waxenberg said. State ot Israel." : : • Those Interested In. ceramics are 1 • The $5,000,000 allocation for urged to contact the Activities of- Jerusalem In the Israel Governfice of the Center, since classes ment's budget for 1933-34.'was will be limited to enrollment to described by Mr. McDonald as permit satisfactory teaching and "the most Important stop yet progress. taken in the program to further Jerusalem's development as a new Industrial center in the Middle East."

First Recognition In Spain Since 1492

Development Program

Knox Shcrrill, Presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and Chairman of the Council's Committee on the Maintenance of American Freedom. The testimony ot Benjamin GltIow, cx-Communist, to the effect that the Rev. John Haynes Holmes and the late Rabbis Stephen S. Wise and Judah L. Magnes were followers of tho Communist Party line was challenged this week by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nal B'rlth as "simple hearsay." Henry E. Schultz, national chairman of ADL, pointed out that publication ol tho Gitlow testimony by the House Committee on Un-American Activities was a "reckless attack upon the memory of two great religious leaders revered by most Jews and many Americans. The result, too. is n besmirching of tho reputation of one of the most honored representatives of the Protestant clergy, Dr. John H. Holmes. We believe that such action can serve only to undermine the great freedoms upon which our democratic system Is based."

Major UN Post Goes to Israel United Nations, N. Y. (WNS)— For the first time since it was admitted to the United Nations, Israel this week won her first major post in the U. N. when the head of Its delegation, Ambassador Abba S. Eban, was chosen as one ol the seven vice-presidents of the General Assembly. As a result of his election to this office Ambassador Eban wil sit on the fifteen-member General or Steering Committee of the ABicmbly which fixes the agenda and determines We assignment of agendr items, to the seven committees of the Assembly. • Thirty-seven countries voted for Israel, seven more than those casting ballots for Pakistan,,which was defeated. Israeli delegation members were elated at the election because It Is their country's first Assembly office and because it marked a victory over the Asian-African group which supported Pakistan.. Although the balloting was secret. It was reported that Israel had the support of the Latin-American group, the Scandinavians, some of the Western E u r o p e a n countries, Canada and the Union of South A f r i c a .

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Sharett Speaks on RerqtionsWithUS Jerusalem (WNS)—Differences of view are bound to arise between Israel and the United States but "with all our keen desire for relationship with the United States, wo cannot determine our attitude by the sole criterion of what meets the views ot the United States,"

Foreign Minister Mosho Sharett declared this week in a nationwide broadcast In which he warned that "apart from occasional differences ot opinion on general international issues, such as can occur between any two governments, we must always face the possibility of complications In our relations with the United States of a particular kind as long as the problem of our relations with the countries around us has not been definitely solved." In the event the State Department proceeds to "lay down definite conditions for n peace settlement, new complications may arise, n o t merely between tho United States and ourselves," the Foreign Minister declared, adding that It was "premature to forecast what turn things will take "but that" what we arc witnessing for the time being are only initial groplngs which need not culminate in definite, conclusions."

Tho sum of $50,000 in cash must be raised by Omaha Jewry by Oct. 10, as a part of the n a t i o n a l $25,000,000 cash drive of United Jewish Appeal to meet the economic and financial crisis which has gripped Israel in the last three months, J: Harry Kulakofsky, Jewish F e d e r a t i o n president an* nounced this week. This action was taken by the Jewish Federation Board at a special meeting held Sept. 22, following a presentation of the Israel emergency by Mr. Kulakofsky. Mar Borrow Money The Federation Board approved plans for speeding up collections on current and past, pledges to the Philanthropies, and announced a special collection effort between now and Oct. 10, under the leadership of David Feder, Pledge Redemption Chairman, Mr. Kulakofsky stated. "We hope and pray," he said, "that our community will respond immediately by remitting payments on pledges. Otherwise, it will be necessary to borrow money from the banks, to which: the Philanthorples still owes $05,000. If we can raise the required sum by payments on pledges, we will save substantial interest payments, and Israel will benefit all the more," The Federation Board approved the b 6 r r o w I n g of funds from banks .should it be necessary to raise tho $50,000 oaih .«aal,_Kur „ lakofsky explained. He emphasized that immediate c o n v e r s i o n of pledget into cash will spell untold benefits to Israel. Situation Desperate In his report, Mr. Kulakofsky indicated that at this moment Israel Is engaged in a fundamental and far-reaching battle for economic survival. The country has made great progress In the revision of its price structure, in its tight against- Inflation and In Its drive for agricultural self-sufficiency, Yet as Israel .fights to achieve a stable economy, the country struggles under the vast burden of short-term loans, accumulated in the period when each month saw tens of thousands of immigrants entering the country without resources and requiring great funds for care, shelter, food, and absorption. . He referred to the serious.foreign exchange reserve situation, arising from the fact that "Israel cannot relax its defense precautions and watchfulness amid the present political turmoil In the .• n e a r

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Special billings are being mailed to subscribers In which the present crisis is brought to their attention. Mr. Kulakofsky urged that payments be mailed at once to the Philanthropies office.

On Radio and TV Sunday over WOW Radio, from 11:30 a. m. to noon, the Eternal Light will present "Thirty-Six," written by Joseph Mlndel, it was announced by The 'Jewish Theological Seminary, under whose auspices the program is conducted. The Eternal Light, a coastto-coast radio program, is presented as a public service by the National-Broadcasting Company. ' , "Thirty-Six" Is on Imaginative folk logend about the thirty-six hidden saints who arc supposed to exist In each generation. It is a story of a few simple men who, through their piety, virtue and good deeds, prove to be among the "lamodvovnlks" of their village and their time.


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