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Israel Hafts Operations On Jordan River Project Jerusalem (WN8)—Israel has temporarily halted operations on! the Jordan project following an agreement with General Bennlke, chief of the U.N, Armistice Commission, it was revealed by Foreign Minister Moshe Sharctt. Originally the truce chief demanded cessation of work in the area bo suspended indefinitely until an arrangement had been made with Syria. Sharctt said the suspension was ordered so as to enable General Bennlke and his staff to determine ownership of the land on which the project is located and the respective • water tights in the area. While Syria was rattling the •word over the dralnago dispute, Egypt moved troops up to the Sinai Peninsula charging that Israeli forces had occupied territory ' in the demilitarized zone separating the two countries. The Egyptlon claim was at once dented by Israeli spokesmen, who termed
Foreign Film Survey Made A community-wide survey Is being conducted to determine interest in a foreign dim tcrles showing under center auspices, Jack Sandier, advisor to the project, announced. Mr, Sandier stated "although foreign films represent some of - the finest contributions to the art Of acting and cinematography, the facilities for the presentation of these films Is quite limited." Postcards listing ^twenty outstanding foreign films have been mailed, and persons are to clioosc six foreign films they would like to see.' Tentative plans, Mr. Sandier added. Include a showing of six films for a fee of two dollars or fifty cents for individual admissions. .Anyone requesting further information can contact the Center Activities department at the JCC. CfUlJA 13ga. FRANCE FRIENDSHIP Paris (JTA)—Signs of further strengthening of the bonds of friendship between France and Israel were disclosed here by two announcements dealing with the cultural relations between the two nations. ' Ttio Foreign Ministry reported that It plans to send 3,000 volumes of French classics to Israel schools that teach French, to serve as a nucleus for Frendf-language libraries In Israel institutions of learning. At the same.time, it was revealed that Jean Caasou, director of the Paris Museum of Modern Art. will visit bract later this month to give a series of lectures on "Fifty Years of French Art."
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On Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to noon, over WOW Radio, the Eternal Light will present "The Song of Botditchcv," written by Morton Wishengrnd, us the first In a scrips of four outstanding programs, originally dramatized on the E t e r n a l Light, in celebration of Its tenth year of broadcasting, it was announced by The Jewish Theological Seminary, under whose auspices the program Is conducted. The Eternal Light, a coasl-to-coasl radio program, is presented as n public iiervlec by the Nation;*) Broaik'a.'itini: Company. "The Sonrf of Ili;r<litrhev" i'i a musical and dramatic account of how one man—a" learned and faintly rabbi— stood up to defy lilo congregants, defy tradition, and make his wny alone to God. The National Council of Jewish Women will prevent a program from New York describing their activities over WOW radio, NBC, Sunday, at' 10:45 a. m., CST. It will be entitled "Prescription for Two."
the charge "malicious propaganda." This development had its repercussions at tho United Nations in New York, where Abba S. Ebon, Israel's delegate, denounced the Egyptian claim as "completely untrue" and as part of the "hit and run" propaganda tactics of the Arab states. While the dispute was raging at the United Nations, Washington report said it was the intention of the State Department to "vigorously support" the UJf. Armistice Commission in its efforts to have Israel bring a temporary halt to the Jordan River project. At the same time the American Embassy in Tel Aviv was reported to have advised the Israel Foreign Ministry to comply with the U.N. request.
Senator Cautions Cut in Israel Aid Washington (WNS)-It would be "a serious mistake" to divert to Iran, a portion of Mutual Security aid intended by Congress for Israel and such action would, moreover, not be In accord with testimony by the Administration at the time tho funds were voted, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey last week cau'tioncd in- a letter to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. Senator Humphrey pointed out that "while the figures were not mado public the testimony presented by tho Administration to our Senate Foreign Ik-lotions Committee led me and my colleagues to believe that you fully intended to continue our program for Israel along the lines and level of 195203, when the Israel appropriation totaled $70,000,000. The Senator referred to Information released by the Foreign Operations Administration indicating that approximately $15,000,0(10 Is being slashed from funds voted Israel so that It may be given to Iran.
Hisfodrut Upheld By Israel Official Jerusalem (WNS)—A statement taking issue with a pronouncement by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., that the Hlstadrut In ijrapl "get out of private business" was made here this week by Levl Eshkol, Israel Minister of Finance. Referring to the suggestion made by Mr. Morgenthau at the National Economic Conference for Israel in Washington, the Minister said: "The remarks made by my friend Henry Morgenthau at the third State of Israel Independence Bond Conference in Washington in connection with the function and role of the Hlstadrut in the Israeleconomy—as reported In .the press—have aroused considerable astonishment. Everyone familiar with the economic and social life of the country is fully aware of the great pioneering role of the Hlstadrut in every branch of colonization, economic activity, security and development of the country. ^,. "The present economic standing and achievement of the country would have been inconceivable without the splendid pioneering activity of the workers' movement throughout an entire generation. Israel expects that this pioneering movement will continue in the future with It* activities In nil fields and on all fronts of the economic upbuilding In Israel, side by side with ull other constructive forces of the state and Jcwirfi people. "Tin- task of upbuilding t h e country and It.'i economy iff tremendous. It cannot dispense with any constructive force which is capahlo of contributing it:i enterprising power and ability. Everyone Is entitled to the full benefit1:—while at the same time obliged to fulfill oil duties—of tho system of freedom 6f enterprise and equality of opportunity which characterizes tho economic life of Israel. It Is hard to conceive that Mr. Morgnnthou intends to question these principle!."
Lerner To Open Lecture Series The new Center Lecture and Concert Series will feature Max Lerner as opening speaker. Mr. Lerner will speak on "Ideas are Weapons" in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center, Saturday Oct. 17. Mr. Lerner brings with him a rich background in world affairs. He received his education in literature and law at Yale University and economics and politics at the Robert Brookings Graduate School of Economics and Government In Washington, D, C. He has taught at Sarah Lawrence College, Harvard Williams College, was on thefaculty of the Schol of Politics of the New School for Social Research in New.York City and is prcsonty professor of American Civilization at Brandels University. He has been editor of Tho Nation magazine, chief editorial writer fox PM and columnist for tho New York Star. He writes a column for the New York Post and is a contributing editor to the New Republic magazine. His books Include "It is Later Than You Think," "Ideas arc Weapons," "Ideas for the Ice-Age," "The Mind and Faith of Justice Holmes," "Public Journal," and "Actions and Passions." His latest book is "America as a Civilization." He spent the summer of 1049 traveling throughout Europe and Israel. Serlesor Individual tickets may be obtained at the center, Scries tickets are (2 and single admissions are 11.
Claims Talks Strike Snag Vienna (WNS) —The disparity between the material claim demands of Jewish groups and that offered by the Austrian Cabinet Is such as to make a settlement quite remote at this time, it was disclosed here by Moses Beckelman, European director of the Joint Distribution Committee, following examination of the Austrian counter-proposals. The Austrian counter-proposals are to be considered at Paris this week by leaders of the world Jewish organizations which initialed the Vienna talks. At the same time Mr. Beckelman .reported seemingly satisfactory legislative measures by the Austrian Government to provide compensation and indemnification for individual Jewish victims of Nazism in Austria, Including those now residing abroad.
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About 100,000- hoiuelew clu. dran lire roaming Korean rirecl. today, Clothn for them arc aoufhi by Amerleau Ilellef for Korea which I* financed l>r Uulled Be. feme Fund throush Conununll. Chen and other united drives.
Global Report BOND RECORD SET New York (JTA)—The final phase of the three-year Israel Bond drive in New York was opened here with an announcement by Abba Eban, Israel-Ambassador, that sales of Israel securities In the United States have surpassed that of any other foreign bond Issue ever floated in this country. Ambassador E b a n addressed 2,000 Jewish community leaders at 11 b r e a k f a s t meetings held throughout the city to launch the campaign and to formulate plans for the celebration of the 3,000th anniversary of Jerusalem at Madison Square Garden on October 20th, under the sponsorship of the Israel Bond Organization. Speaking over a telephone hookup that connected alt 11 meetings, Ambassador Eban. said: "There is no precedent In the financial history of the United States for any government to have sold its securities to the extent of $160,000,000 in cash with great prospects of increase lying before us in tho future."
Institute on World Affairs at Omaha U. Begins Oct. 14 'The 1953 Annual Instltue on Wordl Affairs of the University of Omaha will be co-sponsored by the Federation for Jewish Service, Arthur H. Goldstein, chairman of the Federation Center committee, announced this week. The institute will offer top ranking authorities in the fields of government, international relations, history and philosophy, Hanson W. Baldwin, military editor of tho New York Times, will be the opening speaker Wednesday at 8:19 p. m., in the University of Omaha's auditorium. One of the nation's foremost civilian authorities on military affairs and Pulitzer prize Adnner, Mr. Hanson will discuss "USA—Arsenal for the West." Darrell Itandcll, who spent three years in Africa for the Methodist Board of Missions visiting tension aren.i in parts of the continent, will speak on "Africa—Problems and Perspectives," on October 21. An expert on Spain, Dr. Francis McMahon, will give a talk on "Franco Spain" on October 28. Or. Philip M. Hnuscr, eminent sociologist, having returned this fall from a fifteen month tour
of Southeast Asia, as a statistical expert for the U.N. Technical Assistance program, will appear November 4, and his topic is "World Population In Peace and War." "Latin Ainerien-The Argentine or VS. Wny?" will be discussed by Dr. George I. Blanksten, a pol Itlcal scientist at Northwestern University, on November 11. He has recently returned from a summer trip to'South America with tho Ford Foundation Technical Commission, assessing the Point Four Program. .The closing institute speaker, on November 18, Dr. Hans Morgunthau, will speak about "United Nations, World State, or Power Politics?" Dr. Morganthau Is an outstanding authority on International law and political science and is director of the Center for the Study of American Foreign Policy at tho University of Chicago, ' All sessions of the Institute begin at 8:15 p. m. in tho university's auditorium. Tickets arc being mailed to-Federation members for whom there Is no admission fee. For additional information contact the Jewish Community Centcrv
Mrs. Joe J, Greettberg, chair* man, of Women's Division C of the Community Chest Drive, has announced that a coffee hour will be held for all women workers in this division Tuesday morning at 9:30 a. m. in the Jewish Community Center. ' Mrs, L e o n Alexander Is cochairman of Division C. Majors are: Mmcs. Abe Bear, Ezra Beldner, Jack Bramson, Bennett Cohn, Albert.. Fox, David Frank, Morris Levey, Alfred Sophir, Sam S. Steinberg, Malvln Tepper, Wm. H. Wolfson and Sam Zweiback. The following women are assisting as captains: Mmes. Henry A p p c l , Frank Brookstcln, Max Canar, Max Grcenberg, Ben Kastow, Philip Katzman, Delmar Klein, Leonard Krasne, Jack W. Merer, Adolf Mayer, Alfred Mayer, Bernard P l o t k l n , Irving Schnelderman, J u l i u s Stein. Charles Stem, Paul Vercl, Dave Wine arid Max Wolfson. Additional ifames will appear jn the next issue of the Jewish Press. A goal of $1,104,202 has been set hero by the Board of Directors at the United Community Services. The Community Chest drive in Omaha will start Monday and extend to Oct. 28. Campaign chairman-SI/: Cooper Smith stated: "Our goal is, the same as last year's. But contributions must be at least five per cent greater per person if we are to reach our quotas, because last year's drive fell short by $43,754. We cannot fail all the people of our community again who benefit from the 40 Red. Feather Services," , The local campaign is a part ot the national drive by more than 18,500 agencies in over 1,700 cities and towns. The Federation for Jewish Service is a beneficiary agency of the Community Chest. Red Feather agencies Includes youth and family services, care of handicapped and aged, transients, various aids for children, and health services. The United Defense Fund, in- < eluded for the third year, Is a federation of national agencies providing defense services such as USO and USO-Camp shows. Other member agencies include American Relief for Korea and United Community Defense Services.
Fund Lag Report By Israel Appeal New York (WNS)—Expondl. ture of United Israel Appeal agencies for immigrant and rehabltltatlon programs in Israel were almost one-third, or about $22,000,000, behind the budgetary needk for the first eight months of the year, it was disclosed here this week by Rudolf G. Sonneborn, national chairman of the United Israel ApPeaL Mr. Sonneborn said $27,835,000 —almost half of the expenditures —had been allocated for agricultural development to increase the p'roductlvlty of Israel "so that food would be more plentiful and precious foreign currency would not have to be spent on consumer goods imports." In pointing to the Appeal agencies being behind their budgetary needs, Mr. Sonneborn said that "this lag has been one of the primary causes in the slowing down of Immigrant resettlement, in the protein-poor diet for newcomers and in the curtailment of housing projects." He reported that Israel's housing situation "remains critical due to the fund shortage," and said 122,000 persons still were' living in tin and canvas huts, while some 70,000 dwell In wooden huts and 5,000 recent immigrants were being cared for nt reception centers.