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Federation AnnuartVeeting Thursday Eden Tells Parliament Talks Untimely for Israel, Jordan London (JTA)—The Ur 1 t l s h Government docs not support the Idea of an Israel-Jordan meeting at thin time and believes that "It would bo better to allow n little time to elapse" before on attempt Is mndo to "bring the parlies together on more reasonable conditions," Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden declared in Commons. Replying to questions by several Laborite MP"s, Mr. Eden said that "we have to iet the feelings created by the Klbya incident subside to tonne extent before we attempt successful negotiations." He was Questioned, among others, by Herbert Morrison, Foreign Secretary in the last Labor government, who asked whether thr government on its own or through the United Nations was doing something to advance beyond the armistice agreements in Palestine
Cabinet to Get Ben Gurion Note Jerusalem (JTA)—Premier David Ben Gurion will officially submit his resignation to tho Israel Cabinet Sunday following the completion of the present negotiations between his party—tho Mapal Party—and leaders of other parties for tho composition of the coalition government, it was indicated here. Mapal leaders met with leadcrr of the General Zionist", and will meet tomorrow with leaders of the left-wing Mapam Party. A "quadruple" meeting which, in addition to representatives of these three groups will also include leaders of the Mlzrachl movement, will then take placo later In tho week. It is expected that before the week Is ov«r the negotiations among all groups will lead to an agreement on the composition of the Cabinet and permit Mr. Ben Gurion to resign formally Sunday and present his resignation to the President on Monday/,;. • '..••• In an Interview with the Jewish Telegraphic A g e n c y ; Pcrsldcnt Itzhak Den Zvl today said: "I personally want, and the interests of the state demand, that tho broad. est possible coalition govcrnmen* be formed to Include all creative and responsible forces in the country."
Arab Refugees United Nations, N. Y. (JTA)— A budget of $24,800,000 for relief for Arab refugees from Palestine was voted by the United Nations General Assembly. In addition, the Assembly approved a resolution extending the operations of tho UN llcllef and Works Agency tor the refugees until June 30, 1B5S. "Die Soviet bloc abstained on the vote.
On Radio and TV Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to noon over WOW-Radio, the Eternal LIfiht will present "A Bais Viol For Heaven" written by Joseph Mindel and based on u story by Isaac Loeb Pcrclz, it was announcod by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. "A Bass Viol For Heaven," is a folk fantasy about a simple villager named Abraham, who prayed to the Lord by ploying his bass viol. Ho was mocked and cliidod by the townspeople until one day it was revealed to them that Abraham's music really reached, tho heavens When he left the earth he became a member In the orchestra of the hosts of the blessed.
to peace settlements. Another questioner was Barnctt Janner Laborlte and president of the British Zionist Federation, who wanted the government to help expedite the Israel-Jordan mcctini!. Tlic Foreign S e c r e t a r y said' 'The lueetln;; called for (by Israel) Is obligatory on the two parties We have to understand how much the scar of the Klbya event still exists and allow it to heal over before we can usefully produce any Important results."
UN Group Yields To Arab Pressure Romo (JTA)—The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, at a plenary session, voted to place Israel within* the European region for purposes of administration. Tho decision was bitterly protested b y Israeli delegate Hanan CIdor, who pointed out that from the agricultural polpt of view Israel had the same problems and needs as the other Middle East states and had very little in common with the European region. Mr. Cidor charged that the FAO had yielded to Arab threats and refusal to deal with Israel. Representatives of tho Arab states backed by Iran and Pakistan, said that "at present" the Arabs found it Impossible to cooperate with Israel In the Middle East rcfiion.
'Dual Imperative1 States UN Head New York (JTA)—The world i.< confronted with "a dual imperative" of preserving pcaco and promoting human rights, Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary-General of the United Nations, told a symposium on human rights sponsored by tho Consultative Council of Jewish Organizations at the Waldorf A3torla tonight. Tho CCJO comprises the Allianco Israelite Unlverselle of France, tho American Jewish Committee, and the Anglo-Jewish Association of Great Britain. Pointing out that human rights cannot be realized in a vacuum, Mr. Hammorskjold said: "The realization of human rights requires a social and international order. In consequence those who have the grest concern for the promotion and protection of human right' must also bo concerned that member nations (of UN), through scrupulous adherence ''to their Charter obligations, protect the international order from threat of war." Presiding during the dinner cession at which Mr. Hammurskjotd spoke was Jacob Blaustcln, president of the American Jewish Committee and co-chairman of the CCJO. The UN Secretary General's address was the concludingfeature of a day-long symposium on human rights which included a series of discussions by international experts on "The Function of Law and Social Action in International' Protection of Human nights." Dr. John P. Humphrey, director of UN's Division of Human Rights, opened the symposium with a discussion of the basic Issues raised by the UN human rights program.
Mapai Party Names Sharett Jerusalem, (JTA)—President Itzhak Ben Zvl will call upon Moshc Sharett, the Foreign Minister, to form a new government fur Israel following fdrmal receipt of the resignation of David lien Gurion from the premiership. Mr. Sharett was unanimously confirmed for the po3t last week by the central committee of the Mnpal Party, biggest party in Parliament and dominant group In the old government coalition. Tho committee voted that Mr. Sharett should retain the foreign ministry In addition to the premiership and that the Ministry of Defense, held by Mr. Ben Gurion should go to Plnchas Lavon, who was Minister without portfolio. Mr. Lavon's old post would go to Zalman Aranne. Mr. Ben Gurion, who Is retiring to a settlement in the Negcv, will retain his seat in Parliament, His resignation is expected to take effect as soon as inter-party negotiations on composition of tho new cabinet arc completed. The Mapal Party's desired for a broad government coalition was evidenced last week by its invitation to the Mapam Party, leftwing Labor group, to discuss conditions under which it would enter the coalition.
Chanukoh Giffs Sent fo Services New York (JTA)—More than 50,000 Chanukah gifts will bo distributed among Jewish memberr of the American armed forces in all parts of the world, it was announced by the National Jewish Welfare Board. Tho gifts have been packaged by tile JWB's women's division and chipped to all overseas areas where U. S. troops are stationed They include pipes, wallets, games books, rccoras, dreldebs and holiday foods, which tho Jewish chaplains will load into their jeeps and carry to the remotest posts. There arc 20 Jewish chaplains now serving overseas. Chanukah services will be held from Korea to Greenland and the Chanukah candles will be lighted at ceremonies In tho Philippines Hawaii, Guam, N,orth Africa, Europe, Alaska, Iceland and the Caribbean. Thero will also be community candle-lighting scrv. Ices for GI's at many military posts In this country whero huge lighted Mcnorahs have been erected. T
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Eban Charges UN With Failure to Provide Security New York (JTA)—Tho four-day convention of the National Committee for Labor Israel, attended by more than 3,000 delegates from all parts of the United States, Canada and Latin America, concluded here with the adoption of a $5,000,000 quota for the current Hlstadrut campaign. The convention marked the 30th anniversary of the Hlstadrut campaign in this country. The convention adopted a resolution criticizing the United Nations for its resolution censuring Israel. At the same time, it urged the United Nations to hasten the peace conference which Israel has asked the Secretary General to convene. It also expressed the hope "that our own government, with the same alacrity that it displayed In pressing for a motion of censure, will call for a real step toward peace." At a session in Carnegie Hall, Israel Ambassador Abba Eban charged the United Nations with failing to provide Israel with "a minimum of security." He suggested that the United Nation.' policy of reluctance to act toward peace had now degenerated to reluctance even to talk about peace. Ambassador, Eban charged that the Western powers had embarked on a policy of avoiding any irritation of the Arab countries. He said that the peace conference with Jordan for which Israel had asked, Invoking Article XII of the armistice agreement which provides for compulsory meetings In critical situations, may mark a turning point in the troubled situation on Israel's borders. .
Share Spotlight at Israel Bond Dinner
Red Mogcn David New York (JTA)—The American Red Mogan David for Israel shipped five fully equipped ambulancca to Israel. They will bo put Into operation by the Red Mogcn David, Israel's equivalent of the Red Cross. Tho ambulances were sent in response to urgent requests from the mayors of five Israeli' towns,
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Hazel Scott, Broadway, motion picture and recording star, will be tho hcadliner at the gala dinner and ihow for State of Israel Bonds to be held 4:30 p. m., Sunday,
Dee. 13 at the Blackstonc Hotel. Sharing honors with her will be Chlcagoan Julius Glnsburg, nationally-known speaker and labor leader, who will give a first hand report on Israel.
Colonel Chalm Herzog, military, naval and air attache to the Israel Embassy in the United States, will be guest speaker at tho Annual Community Meeting of the Federation for Jewish Service, Thursday, Dec, 10, at 8 p. m., In the Jewish Community Center, J. Harry Kulakofsky, Federation president announced. All members of the Jewish community are invited to attend the meeting, he Stated. Col. Herzog, son of Rabbi Isaac lerzog, Chief, Rabbi of Israel, if recognized as an outstanding authority, on tho problems of Israel and world Jewry. In bis position as attache on military, naval and, air affairs he is one of Israel's most illustrious representatives in the United States. He will speak on a subject of extreme Importance and timeliness to American Jewry. Ilerxor's Career Col. Herzog was born in Ireland, and attended Dublin, London and Cambridge Universities. He holds the degree of Barristerat-Law, a distinguished legal post In England. He came to Israel in 1935, and served in the Haganah during the riots of 1930. In 1040, he joined the British Army, and participated in the Normandy Invasion. He rose to tho rank of major. In 1047 he returned to Israel as head of the Security Department of the Jewish Agency for Palestine. In 1048 he Joined the Army of Israel as Director of .Military Intelligence. He has been military, naval and air attache to Israel's Embassy In the U. S. since 1950. Col. Herzog is author of many articles in newspapers and magazines in England and Israel. Ho i s rated as an outstanding personality and a most interesting speaker. ,. Progress Reports Reports on the progress of the Jewish Federation and its departments will be presented by J. Harry Kulakofsky, Federation President, and Paul Vcret, Executive Director. Federation officers for 1954 will" be elected at thla meeting., Present officers are: J. Harry Kulakofsky, president; Jack W. Marer, first vice-president; Dr. Abe Greenberg, second vice-president j Robert H. Koopor, treasurer; Harry Trustln, secretary, and Dr. Philip Sher, honorary president. '
Truman Declares Faith in Israel Chicago (V7NS)—Former Pros? ident Harry S. Truman, addressing about 25,000 people who gathered at the Chicago Stadium to celebrate the 3,000th anniversary ot the City of Jerusalem under the auspices of the' Israel Bond Organization, declared that he had faith in Israel when he recognized the Infant state as President of the United States, that he has "faith hi it now and that he believes that "this new state will grow and become a bulwark of freedom." Urging tho United States to 'support the desire of Israel to sit down and negotiate with the Arab states," Mr. Truman stressed that "Jews, Arabs and the nations of the West will benefit only if pcaco Is immediately concluded" and that "this must be the goal of tho United Nations, of which Israel is one of tho newst and most devoted members." At tho same time Mr. Truma* lauded the Israel Bond Campaign as an important contribution t* the strengthening of Israel's economic defences. The Jewish com-" munity, he said, was "right in giving support to this great new ventur» in human freedom."