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Jordan Attacks on Israel Border Have Been Increased Tel Aviv (JTA) — Since the Big Three ForclKn Ministers decided on October 17 lo raise the issup of Israel-Jordan bolder tension in the United Nation.! Security Council there have been 12 more aggressive fictions by Jordanians against Israeli;?, an Israel military spokesman announced here. The spokesman charged that these attacks, which bear the stamp of military operations, are undermining security along the Israel-Jordan border. In a detailed listing of the attacks by regular and irrcguar Jordan forces, the Israel spokesman Including the mining of ii train on Israel territory, the firing on Israeli officers going to meetings Of local commanders of both sides, the killing of a railroad watchman near Hadcra ami the kidnaping of three Israeli Bedouins and their flock of 350 sheep from a
Congressman Lauds Progress "Israel, which has elevated itself and Its standard of living with the aid of State of Israel Bond funds, represents'a prime example of the constructive approach to peace In the Middle East." This is tho viewpoint of Congressman John A. Blatnik (D., Minn.), who returned homo this week after spending two weeks in Israel investigating ogrlcultural, industrial, commercial and municipal developments, as part of a two-month fact-finding tour of Europe and tho Middle East. "Having witnessed the birth of irrigation and deep-well water projects during my short stay In Israel," the Congressman stated, "it is inconceivable to believe that the new State will fail ir: Its attempt to achieve economic Independence within the next few years. Progress seems to be the country's by-word and, thus far, it Is certainly living up to Its expectations." "When you realize the short time the people of Israel have had to accomplish all this," Congressman Blatnik stated, "the results are really startling. I believe the way toward world peace i.i through constructive doing—not through arming. Real security is to be had id the .Middle East with the raising of the standard of living in all countries. In Israel, I have seen a prime example of this sincere effort."
AZA World Sabbath Mother Chapter AZA No. 1 and the Ccnlurymcn of AZA No. 100 •will hold their annual AZA Sabbath at the Beth Israel Synagogue today at 4 p. m. At the same time tho 500 AZA chapters all over the world will attend synagogues to be united with their brothers in prayer. The Alephs of both chapt a n will participate In the services at Beth Israel.
point two-and-a-half miles inside Israel. One Israeli soldier was killed nncl a second wounded today in a flare-up of violence on the Gaza strip border, an area which has been r|iiict for some time. The incident occurred when an Iiiraeljtlirec-inan border patrol stopped to exchange cigarettes and conversation witli an Egyptian patrol A second group of Egyptians suddenly appeared and opened fire. Two men were wounded and one escaped with the third, unhurt, member of the patrol. Israel has lodged a protest with the Mixed Armistice Commission and has asked for an emergency MAC session to consider the incident.
Jewish Congress Honors H. Truman New York (JTA)—Resolutions calling for basic revisions in the existing immigration laws, for tho enactment by the Congress of the United States of a Fair Employ' ment Practices Act with appropriate enforcement powers, tor full enforcement of civil rights by public officials, and tor uncompromising separation of "church and state were adopted here at the closing session of the biennial convention of tho American Jewish Congress. At a banquet honoring former President Harry S. Truman, Dr. Israel Goldstein who was reelected president of the American Jewish Congress, presented Mr. Truman with the Stephen S. Wise Award for his "consistent and courageous leadership In the cause of civil rights during his terms of office n.i President of the United States," Mr. Truman's efforts to combat racial and religious discrimination, as well as his active Interest in Israel, were emphasised by Dr. Goldstein.
Mizrachi Re-elects Rabbi M. Kirshman Atlantic City (WNS)—The Mizrachi Organization of America concluded its 33rd annual convention, here with the re-election of Rabbi MOrdecal Klrshblum to the presidency and the adoption of a 1054 budget of $3,050,000 of which one million dollars Is to go for the Mizrachl-sponsorcd Bar-Ilan University in Israel. The more than 800 delegates approved a series of resolutions, among them one calling on thq Big Three to make it "unmistagably clear" that their recent criticism of Israel must not bo considered as an indication of tolerating the continuation and extension of the Arab policy of marauding and violating Israel's borders."
U.N. Security Council Hears Truce Chief on Israel Tension UnlWd Nations, N. Y. (JTA)— Ocn. Vagn Bennike, United Nations truce chief In Palestine, told tho Security Council that the Israeli border villages were armed but not with the offensive weapons Which were used In the Klbya raid. Ho was answering a question put to him by Abba Eban of Israel who had asked whether U.N/ observers had examined the defense system of the border villages. Gen. Bcnnlke said that his observers had visited many border villages and had never reported seeing weapons other than machine guns, grenades, rifles, submachine guns and side arms. The records of complaints and Investigations of the Mixed Armistice Commission from 1049 contained 10 evidence that border villages
were ever furnished witli Uangalorc torpedoes, mortar bombs and demolition charges, he added. Gen. Bcnnlke alleged that such weapons were used in the Kibya attack. In reply to a query by Sir Gladwyn Jebb of Britain who asked about Prime Minister Ben Gurion's statement that no Bingle Army unit was absent from its base on the night in question, Gen. Bennike merely said that his report of the Kibya Incident was based on reports of U.N. observers. He added that he had no further information on which to base his reply. General Bennike agreed that the armistice system in general was a "transitional arrangement" to a permanent peace. However, he said in reply to Mr. Eban that it was not his duty to bring this to tho attention of the Arab stales.
Thank You General Chairman of the 1953 Philanthropies Campaign, Jack W. Marcr, wishes to express his thanks to all those who contributed and worked in this year's drive.
ny Lands'' Program in Concert Series Wednesday Night At Jay Auditorium
Global Report U. S. AID Washington (JTA)—Israel Ambassador Abba Eban this weekend discussed technical details related to the transfer of the first Installment of $26,000,000 in economic aid to Israel In a meeting with Henry A. Byroadc, Aaslstant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, at the State Department. Mr. Eban said after the meeting, which lasted over an hour, that it had been a routine conversation on Israel-American relations, including specifically plans for the transfer of the newly-restored aid. The program for the Immediate future was outlined. Actual project* will be worked out with tho foreign operations administration. Mr. Eban, was accompanied by Rcuvcn Shiloah, Israel Minister Plenipotentiary. JEWISH CLAIMS Vienna (JTA)—Government circles reported receipt of a new proposal from world Jewish organizations to re-open negotiations on reparations demanded from Austria for Jewish victims of the Nazi regime. The negotiations have been stalled for several weeks. The government spokesman Indicated that the Jewish proposal appeared reasonable and acceptable to the government and the Austrian reply Is expected within a few days. The proposal was said to call for payment by the Austrian Government of an advance against the lump sum demanded by tho Jewish organizations in settlement of Jewish hcirless property claims, the amount of this lump sum to be settled in subsoqucnt negotiations. CHRISTIANS AND JEWS Washington (JTA)—The fourday annual meeting of the National Conference of Christians and Jews opened here at the Hotel Mayflower to discuss various problems concerning the promotion of goodwill among Christians and-Jews in this country. Among tho more than 800 delegates and guests who attended the opening session were leaders in government, industry, education and r e l i g i o n . The gathering closed on Armistice Day with a luncheon at which tribute will be paid to Rogers W. Straus, In recognition of his serving as the Jewish co-chairman of the organization without interruption for 25 years since the Conference was founded.
On Radio and TV This Sunday, from 11:30 a.' m. to noon, over WOWRadlo, the Eternal Light will present "Good Soil," written by Joseph Mlndcl, it has been announced by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, under whose auspices the program Is conducted. "Good Soil" is the story of Dr. Sclman Waksman, Nobel Prize-winning scientist. This program will dramatize his discovery of streptomycin, the first effective remedy against tuberculosis and his pioneer work which led to this tremendous contribution to the science of medicine and to all mankind. "Message of Israel" will be broadcasted over KOIL this Sunday from 11:05 to 11:30 a. m. Rabbi Harvey E. Wcsscl of Temple Beth Ei in Tyler, Texas, will discuss "Love In 1053." . •. '
Martha Hchlamme
Final Institute Session Wed. 'UN vs. Power Politics" will be discussed at the closing session of this year's Institute on World Affairs at the University of Omaha, Wednesday evening at 8:15 p. m. The theme for this year's institute is "Problems and Problem Areas 1953." An outstanding authority on International law and p o l i t i c a l science, Dr. Hans Morganthau, director of the Center for the Study of American Foreign Policy at the University of Chicago, will speak. The Federation for Jewish Service is co-sponsor of the institute.
Chest Agencies Need Outstanding Funds Tho Community Chest Drive reached Its goal November 3, but many "promised" contributions were included in the announced $1,108,408 total, and some of these funds still have not yet been turned-in. "The money still outstanding is badly needed by the 40 agencies supported by the Chest," said Drive Chairman M. Cooper Smith) I urge everyone who p l e d g e d money during the Drive to please turn it in as soon as possible, The full total announced November 3 ia 100.1 percent of the Chest goal of $1,194,202. Chairman Smith says: "I thank the people of this community from tho bottom of my heart for recognizing the tremendous needs of1 the Chest Agencies and for giving so generously of their money and their time to the Campaign." Mason Bcmncr, Director of the Chest, thanks the 5,000 Red Feather volunteers for "a job well done." 'As a result of your work, the 40 United Community Services will have the money to carry on their Important work," he declared.
"Songs of Many Lands" featur* ing the talents of Martha Schlanw me, -International favorite, is th« second program of the current Concert and Lecture Scries to be presented this coming Wednesday at 8:30 p. m., in the Jewish Com* muntty Center auditorium. Musical Stndlcs Miss Schlamme was born to Vienna. During the Nazi oppression uho fled to England where she began her musical studies with the eminent lieder-slnger Emmi Helm. At the age of 18, she began her concert career and was frequently a soloist for the British Broadcasting System and also a popular performer at the Players Theater in London. Concertlxed Since her arrival In the U.S.A. she has concertlzed at Town Hall and has toured both our country and Canada. She has appeared on the Eternal Light radio series and recorded for a leading company with the foremost Israeli "composer Naum Nardl. It Is said that the most exciting thing about Miss Schlamme's appearances is her manner of presentation. Her simple introduction leading naturally into each song—whether a tender little love song from Czechoslovakia or a fighting song from Israel—gives a full picture of the situation, and adds to the drama/ of each song. This program will be a raro< treat for Omahans, Mrs. Samuel N. Wolf, chairman of the Jewish Community Center's Concert and Lecture Series announced. Mrs. A. C. Fellman will be chairman for the evening. By special arrangement Misi Schlamme will also appear under tho auspices of the Lincoln B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 377 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln during the same week.
Ben Gurion Conveys' Resignation to Cabinet : Jerusalem' (WNS) — Premier David Ben Gurion has officially conveyed his decision to resign at a session of his Cabinet where he declared that when the next session Is held he would no longer be one of the participants. The Cabinet is expected to meet this week In special session to name a temporary presiding officer until a new Premier has been designated, No lntcrparty talks with regard to a successor have yet boen held though the Premier's resignation coincided with a widening rift within ' the coalition between Mapsi and the General Zionists. The latter were reported demanding the deputy premiership and other high Cabinet posts. However, Mapal leaders assorted they would moke no new concessions to the General Zionists, who threatened to quit the coalition in the event Ben Gurion resigned.
Former Ambassador Charges Bennike and Dulles for Crises New York (WNS)—The current crisis between Israel and the Arab states has been brought on by the hasty and Ill-considered actions by the U.N. Chief of Staff In Israel and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in penalizing Israel for its work on the Huleh project, James G. McDonald, the first American Ambassador to Israel, charged here at the three-day national biennial convention of tho American Jewish Congress. Analyzing the cause of the current conflict, Mr. McDonald said that tho actions of Major General Vagn Bennike In forcing Israel to cease Work on the Hulch swamp reclamation project, and Mr.
Dulles order stopping American grants-ln-aid to the Jewish state, althoug done in the name of "impartiality" have served to encourage Arab resistance to reaching a peace oettiment w i t h Israel Dulles' actions, he declaied, only intensified the "very crisis he sought to ease" since it hurt Israel's feelings and "encouraged the Intransigence of the Arab leaders who adroitly interpreted thla action as an indication of a fundamental change in tho U.S. policy toward Israel. Arab leaders can now reason with confidence, the former Ambassador pointed out, that "similar sanctions could ba used to force Israel" into acceptance of a predrawn peace treaty;