December 11, 1953

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Council Calls for 'Common Table' London (JTA)Tlie Council of Christians arid Jews, at its annual meeting here, called for •'new comprehensive and constructive remedies" to bring about a solution of the Arab-Israel conflict ond urged the United Nations to accept responsibility for "mediation ond for bringing the two parties to a common table." , These sentiments were incorporated in n resolution adopted Without dissent ufter Or. Cyril Garbctt, Archbishop of York and Crcttc of Israel, declared that this was a matter loaded with "political dynamite." He warned that Comments on cthe resolution, referred to the ouncil by its executive, should be made cautiously. No comments were made. The report from the executive referred to the "tragic massacre" at Klbya which It viewed with "grace anxiety." It welcomed the UN Security Council's appeal—In Its resolution on Kibyn—to both •Ides to act to prevent. further violence. It also declared that the lnter-rclated problems between Israel and the Arab states could not be solved In "piecemeal" fashion.

Zionist Leaders Appeal for Peace New York (JTA)—The Western Power*, especially t h e United States, were called upon to bring about ponce between Israel and the Arab states in addresses delivered by Dr. Nahum Goldmann, Chairman of the Jewish Agency executive, a n d Louis Llpsky, chairman of the American Zionist Council, nt the opening srs«lor» Friday of the first American Zionist Assembly. The Assembly, w h I o h closed Monday, was attended by 500 delegates elected by the eight lending Zionist parties In this country which have n total membership of 738,000. rtnbbl Abba Hillol Silver, who was scheduled to be one of the principal speak' ers at the opening session, sent a mcn>ac.e regretting bi3 Inability to attend tho Assembly because of rabbinical duties in Cleveland. He outlined his vlcwn in writlni: on subjects which the Assembly was discussing. Avraham ltarman, Israel Consul Clcrieral, greeted the delegates on behalf of the Israel Government. At Its session, the Assembly adopted a resolution recording "with profound gratification the tnstoric a n d invaluable aid" which the United States has rendered In bringing about the creation of Israel, an well ns the aid given to Israel Bince Its es'nbllshment. At the same time, the resolution calls attention to the fact that "of late certain policies of our State Department, with reipect to Israel, have contained the worst features" of pro-Arab appeasement.

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Israel Bonds Build Roads

A dirt track in the Neccv, used by Bedouin i for countless rears, becomes a part of the new which connects Israel's potash works on the Dead Sea with Haifa. The road was built with Israel Bond fund*. On the left Is the original dirt track and on the right U the newly constructed road, both photos taken from the same spot.

Global Report NEW SHIPS Cologne (JTA) — The Israeli purchasing mission here made p bi details i on the first two vespublic sels to be supplied Israel under the terms of the reparations pact. One vessel will be a 7,000-ton freighter built especially to handle cltru3 exports while the second, o 10H)00-ton vessel, will bo able to transport 7,000 tons of citrus fruit i.nd 300 passengers. Both will be built in Hamburg for the Zlm Navigation Company of Haifa and both will be ready late in 1054. The passenger-cargo ship will be placed in service on the HaifaNew York run. BIO THREE United Nations, N. Y. (JTA)— British, French and American representatives at the United Nations met to consider three possible resolutions dealing with the Syrian complaint to the Security Council against Israel's building a hydroelectric plant at Bnot Yaacov on the Jordan River. The resolutions which the representatives of the Big Three are considering, It was oald, are: 1. To

'U.S. Has Responsibility of Promoting Mid East Peace1 New York <WNS) — Former President Hurry S. Truman, addressing the decennial cclcbratto of the Amcrlcnn Committee tor the Wclzmann Institute of Science at a dinner at the Waldorf Astoria In memory of Dr. Chalm Weizmann, Israel's first President, declared that the United States has the responsibility of promoting peace between Israel and the Arab states and that unless the parties concerned "clt down and negotiate (heir differences, the present condition of smoldering violence will lead to graver dangers and new disasters." .Going back to early American history, Mr. Truman recalled that It was John Adams who was the first American President to approve tbo Idea of an independent Jewish state in Palestine nnd that it was an American Secretary of State, John Hay, who gave encouragement to the early Jewish settlers in Palestine in the 18th century. The former President pointed out that American support Of the establishment of Israel was

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not "an act of favoritism" but •was part and parcel of a bl-partlsan foreign policy In the Middle East which, he said, had been Instrumental in helping Syria nnd Lebanon achieve their independence, He noted that the first bill for aid to Israel had bl-partisan support and that "American support for Israel's independence today Li the support of our whole people, and not the Bupport of one or the other of our great political parties." Highlighting the dinner was the presentation to Mr. Truman of a bronze bust of Dr. Weizmann by tho noted American sculptor Robert 'Berks. The bust will have permanent placement in the projected Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Abraham Felnlwrg, president of tho American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science announced that over $300,000 had been raised at the dinner for the Wclzman Institute of Science, Israel's center of scientific research,

Bond Dinner No minimum purchase is required. Reservations may be made at the Israel Bond office, 713 City National Bank building, or calling AT 1177.

Reparation Talks Off in Austria

Vienna (WNS)—Dr. Reinhardt Kamitz, Minister of Finance, told Parliament that Austria does not consider itself responsible for the d a m a g e 3 suffered by Austrian during the Nazi regime and refer the matter back to Maj. Gen. Jewry that the Austrian Government's Vagn Bennike, UN truce superentry into reparation talks with visor In Palestine, with the suggestion that he look into the mat- representatives of world Jewish organizations was not motivated ter further; 2. To approve Gen. Bennike's original report that by any "obligation" to make resIsrael's project is detrimental to titution. Syrian Interests; or, 3. To declare Earlier, Chancellor Julius Raab the project a violation of the arm- tolcj Parliament that the negotiaistice and call for an investigation tions with Jewish groups had to determine what measures been entered into for the purpose should bo taken to protect Arab of ascertaining the claims and claims. whether they were justified. He said the negotiators for the world Jewish organizations had been TOKEN MEMORIAL GIFT ' Paris (JTA)—The British Em- advised that victims of Nazism bassy hero today presented 245,- other than Jews were claiming 000 francs to the World Memorial compensation and that any law for Jewish Martyrs as a token gift providing restitution to J e w s of the British Government "in ap- would in effect create a special preciation of the symbolic im- status for one group of Nazi vicportance of the project" to os; tims and thus constitute a violatablish a memorial for the 6,000,- tion of the equal treatment prin000 Jews annihilated by the Nazis. ciple of the Austrian constitution. In the meantime Jewish comAt a meeting in Cleveland addressed by Habbl Abba Hlllcl Sil- munity leaders hero voiced conver and Isaac Schneeroohn, pres- cern over the Government'* sevident of the executive committee erance of talks with the represenof the World Memorial for Jewish tatives of world Jewish organizaMartyrs in Paris, who is now In tions, and the community's newsthis country, the sum of $15,000 paper, Ncue Welt, noted editorialwas pledged for the project. Dr. ly that the Bonn Government had Silver donated the first $1,000 at displayed a "much kindlier" atthe meeting. titude toward the Jews than the Raab regime. HEFUGKES FROM CHINA Geneva (JTA)—A plane bearing 40 refugees from Communist China to Turkey and Israel left Hong Kong, the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration announced here. The plane Jersualem (JTA)—David Ben was chartered by the ICEM. Gurlon, first Premier of the State of Israel, Monday handed his resignation to President Isaac Ben On Radio and TV Zvl, after five and one-half years of service. The Premier walked Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to to the Presidents office, accomnoon over WOW-Radlo, the panied by his military aide and Eternal Light will present "The hl3 secretary. Tower," written by Joseph Mindcl, It has been announced President Ben 7.vi Indicated by the Jewish Theological later to the Jcwlfih Telegraphic Seminary of America. Agency that he will summon the "The Tower" 13 the Biblical leaders of the various parties and story of the tyrant King Nlmbegin this task of forming a new rod, who tried to defy God by government. He said he would establishing himself as the entru.st the formation of a new supremo ruler of all mankind, Cabinet to the leader of the largnnd the victory achieved by est party—Mapal. Abraham who proved to NimThe retiring Premier pointed out rod and his people Uiat no man Hint this was the first time in the can put himself in the place of hlstroy of "our renewed state" God. that a Premier was leaving the government and that it was of su-

As the date for the Israel Bond Dinner approaches, the cash r e ceipts for tola year's Israel Bond Campaign are well ahead of last year's total, Morton Richards, general chairman of the bond drive, announced. Hazel Scott, noted Broadway, motion picture, recording star and concert pianist, will present an outstanding musical program this Sunday evening at the gala Israel Bond Dinner to be held in the Blackstona Hotel, Julius GInsburg, a Chicago industrialist, who has recently returned from a trip to Israel, will be guest speaker. Miss Scott, _who is just back from her first European concert tour, will offer, a program of classical (elections and modern popular works. Miss Scott made her first public appearance at the age of 12 with a girls' band. After four years of study at the Julllard School of Music In New York' City, she achieved success on radio, In cafe society and leading New York night clubs. On her first tours as a piano recltullst, she won approval for her unusual programs which combined t h o classics with her own lnventlvo compositions, such works as "A Tale of Four, Cities," and "Caribbean Fete," as s wcll as boogie woogle. Mr. Ginsburg has gained a national reputation not only or organizer and administrator, but also as sparkling and powerful orator. His background of practical experience in both labor and business, coupled with a firsthand review of Israel's economic development, has m a d e him uniquely qualified to assess the potential of Israel's growth and to survey the extent of the young nation's achievements. (See story on Page 3).

Israel Minister To Talk With UJA New York (JTA)—Lev! Eskhol, Minister of Finance of the State of Israel, arrived here today to:; confer In tho next 10 days with leaders of the United Jewish. Appeal and to help the UJA map Its' 1954 nationwide campaign. He will take part this coming week-end in the UJA's annual national conference opening Friday at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. ..The conference, with more than 1,200 Jewish leaders in attendance from all parts of the country, to set the stage for the Appeal's 16th . successive nationwide campaign, will give special consideration' to Mr. Eshkol's presentation v of Israel's continuing problems and; n e e d s .

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The Israel Finance Minister Is expected to present the new State's needs in the light of cbntiuntng pressures and tension! in the Middle East. • ; •".': V

Ben Gurion, First Premier Of Israel Resigns His Post pe Importance—from both the domestic and foreign point of view—that tho parties which in tho past have carried trie burden of government shall continue to do so and that the Cabinet shall remain until the end of the term of Parliament. "A Premier comes, a Premier goes," Mr. Ben Gurion'fl letter said, "but the government exl.fts in law. I feel that such behaviour by my comrades In the Cabinet will be n bluuslng to the country and will increase its honor and prestige outside (the country) and will increase confidence inside." He described such an action ns one of political maturity. "To my regret such a Cabinet has not yet been formed, but" I trust it will soon be -established, awl my leaving will not calls* ; nny shocks," he added. .. :}:.


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