February 5, 1954

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VoLXXXlI—No. 22

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OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FKBRUAKY 5, 1S54

Gov. McKeldin of Maryland Heads America-Israel Group Washington (JTA)—Election of Gov. Theodore It. McICcldin of Maryland as president of the- newly formed America-Israel Society and of F. Joseph Donohuc as chairman o( Its board of governors wni announced. The society was organized at a founder:.' dinner ill the Executive Mansion nt Annapolis. Mr. Donohuc, former President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, will be the active head of the society, Which will have national headquarters in Washington. Election Of the two lenders was by n telegraphic poll of the founders of the soclcty> who include national leaders in fields of religion, politics, education, literature and art and business and labor. At a press conference, Mr, Donohuo said the Society provides for the first time a medium through which Americans of all faiths can give continuous and non-politlcol expression to the friendship which exists between the two countries It will engage, he said, In a variety of activities concerned with cultural and intellectual interchange between the peoples of the United States and Israel. The Society will bfl supported by membership due? and voluntary contributions and "Will not engage in fund-raising for other purposes. The Society, Mr. Donohue added. "has been brought Into being by a group of American leaders of ali faiths ond in many lines of

Progressives Join Sharett Coalition Jerusalem (JTA)—P r c in 1 c r Moshc Sharett informed the Knesset that the Progressive Party had decided to join the government coalition am! the cabinet had voted to invite Dr. Plnhns Hoscn, former Minister of Justice and Progressive leader, to take the Justice portfolio. The Knesset approved this decision after a brief discussion, and Dr. Rosen was sworn In, The adherence of the Progressives brought to five the number of parties In the coalition. Premier Sharelt, in mestage to the Jewish people through the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, is*u«f after he had formally presented his new cabinet to President lUhak B«n Zvi, pledged that Israel will offer "a safe home" to every Jew who may ever need It. '.':• "I am happy to give the Jewish people the news that there l> a government In Zlon commanding the confidence of a large and stable majority In the Knesset," Mr. Sharrett declared. "Our greetings go out at this eolemn moment to all Jews' in •very country nnd In every corner Of the world. May their solidarity and devotion never fail us In the discharge of the supreme task which Israel has undertaken. What we created here, ore still trying to consolidate and are determined to defend, is destined to offer a safe homo to every Jew who may ever be In need of it and to serve as tho focus of the unity and pride of our entire people."

endi:;.vor who bi-li(.!Ve Hint then; is need for a nun-suclurlnn, nonpolitical all-American oninni.'.i'illon to work for the- fullest interchange of ide:is nnd cultural material between tlie oldest aixd yountfc:it of the world1!; present-day democracies. We hope that it will help Americans to a new appreciation of the culture of Israel, nnd en courage tho people of that nation to o better understanding of America and its way of life. The Society will seek to interpret the spiritual tradition and democratic heritage that binds the two nations together and to give added meaning to the unity of purpose that characterizes freedom-loving peoples."

Johnston to Press For Regional Plan Washington (JTA)—Eric Johnston, President Elsenhower's special envoy to the Middle East, called on Israel Ambassador Abba S. Eban here to inform him of his plans for resumption of his mission to explore prospects of a regional water plan for the Middle East. Mr. Johnston has submitted to Israel and tho Arab States a plan for development of the water resources o( the Jordan River propared by experts of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The plan received a negative or lukewarm reception from most of the Arab states affected, but Mr. Johnston Is to return to the Middle East next month to discuss it further. Mr. Eban also conferred this week with Harold Stassen, head of the Foreign Operations Administration, on future phases of the United States grnnt-in-ald program nnd other related economic (juestions. Tho Israel Ambassador told newsmen here that in all recent conversations he has had with the State Department, he has continuously stated Israel's unreserved opposition to the g r a n t i n g of United States military aid to any A r a b L e a g u e member state, whether contiguous to Israel or not, so long as the Arab states failed to make peace with Israel.

Bi-Partisan Move To Halt Arab Arms Washington (JTA)—A bl-partisnn move was launched In Congress for a petition from members of both Houses to the State Department asking it to halt any iroposcd shipment' of arms to iaudl Arabia, it was learned here. The petition is expected to cite the recent demand by King Saud of Saudi Arabia that the Arab states undertake to wipe out Israel, even to the extent of sacrificing 10:000,000 Arab lives. Louis LJpsky, President of the American Zionist Council, conferred with Henry A. Byroadc, Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs. Mr. Lipsky told newsmen the talks ranged over "the general situation in the Middle East." He was accompanied by I. L. Kenen, Washington reprc5<matlvc of the Council.

Services at Bl Members of all fraternities and sororities at tho University of Omaha will participate in Ueth Israel services tonight, announced Harry Wi:;e, president of I'hl Kpsilou Pi Fraternity, who Initiated the program. Habbi Benjamin Groner, assisted b y Cantor Ell Kiigun nnd the Beth Israel Choir, will conduct the services that will honor Brotherhood Week to be held this month.

BKISAN VALLEY Tel Aviv (JTA)—Settlement posiblllties in the Eeis.in Valley were given a remarkable boost when a spring, Jonj; dry, suddenly resumed its flow of water. The spring hits an output of SO cubic meters of water per hour.

Eb

rges Arab League Conspiracy

/. Engel Elected President of AJC New York (JTA)—Irving M. Engel, New York lawyer and civic leader, was unanimously elected president of the American Jewish Committee by more than 500 leaders of American Jewry, attending the final session of the AJC's 47th annual meeting. Mr. Engel succeeds Jacob Blausteln, who had completed a five-year term as president, and who was named honorary president. Speaking at tho committee's dinner at the Hotel Commodore, Henry A. Byroade, Assistant Secretary of Etr.tc for the Near East, declared that "Israel as a state In here to stay—and the United States is here to help insure that existence There Is ns well no change in the feeling of fundamental friendship which we feel for that new state," Mr. Byroado statd. "Where some of us would differ is on questions of tactics—tactic: as to how to reach that state of stability and peace in the Middle East which is essential not only for the existence of Israel Itself but in the interests of every American citizen—as these ore mutterr which vitally affect tho security and interest of our own country." The Assistant Secretary pointed out that It was difficult for American officials11to maintain a "balanced course between Israel and all the nations of tho region in tho current Middle East dispute. But he added: "I do not believe success to be unobtainable in reaching the objectives of peace and security in the Middle East— as some would believe. As we proceed in these matters—and as questions arise in your minds—I ajtk you to Judge each issue as to whether it is a question of method in reaching those desired objectives or a question of fundamentals as to our attitude towards Israel which I have given you in all sincerity as being facts which will not change."

Yiddish Scholarships New York (JTA)—Xhe Columbia University announced that five Atran scholarships for the study of Yiddish language, literature, and culture at the graduate level are being offered for 195455. Each scholarship is worth $000 and covers the bulk of a year's tuition fees at Columbia.

Beersheba Hostel

New York (JTA)—The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), has completed arrangements for construction of a $250,000 hostel In Bcorshcba, hub of the rapidly developing Ncgev, for the use of 40 foreign experts who at present have nowhere to live in the rugged Paria (JTA)—The Joint Distri- desert town. bution Committee aided 3,48? men, women and children in Europe and the Far East to emigrate and start a new life in countries of resettlement in 1053, Moses W. Bcckclman, director of the JDC In Eu"Message of Israel" will be rope, reported here. Over half thi3 broadcast over KOIL this Suntotal went to the United States, he day morning from 10 to 10:30 said. o'clock. Habbi Harry J. Stern Although tho JDC is not priof Temple Emanu El, Montreal, marily an emigration agency, Mr. Canada, will speak. Broadcasts Beckelmnn cnld, since 1015 it has during the month of February assisted 025,000 people to find will originate from cities outnew homes. Ho called this "the side the continental U n i t e d largest number ever moved by a States, beginning with visits to voluntary, non-g o v e r n m e ntal Canada and Hawaii. agency." About 300,000 persons are still Tho Eternal Light program receiving some kind of aid from wlU be heard over WOW-Hathe JDC and there are more than dio, this Sunday from 11:30 30,000 still needing emigration asa. m. to noon. ' sistance, Mr. Beckelman said.

Yiddish Concert JDC Program Delayed to Mar. 16 The Workmcn'6 Circle Yiddish Concert "Three Hundred Jewish Years In America" has been postponed from its scheduled performance T u e s d a y , Feb. 8, to March 16. Tho group, which Includes Israel Wcllcnansky, Maaha Benya and Pola Kndlson, will be unable to come to Omaha until that date. Tickets for tho concert are now on sale at tho Center for 75 cents.

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Milton IL Abraham

Abrahams Named To School Board

United Nations, M. Y. (JTA) — Declaring that lie could not remember a time when "the hostility and lawlessness of the Arab governments was at so high a pitch over to wide a front," Israel Ambassador Abba S. Eban charged that a whole series ot lawless acts by Arab states were concentrated by the Arab League governments, all of which were responsible for each violation. Mr. Eban charged an Arab conspiracy when he addressed a press conference here i n connection with the submission of Iirael's complaint to the Security Council against Egypt's blockade of Israel-bound shipping. He mentioned the Egyptian blockade, the Jordan refusal to honor Its signature on the armistice agreements, the Syrian refusal to accent the verdict of the majority of the Security Council, the Iraqi arrest* of Innocent air passengers forced down on Iraqi territory and the threats of the King of Saudi Arabia. Total Hostility' A situation exists, he said, of "total hostility" in which "there Is a flight from agreements and obligations along the entire front. AH this takes place," lie added, "with a remarkable lack of alert international counteraction." Mr. Eban declared it "Incoficelvable" fhat at the climax of Arab hostility and lawlessness, military nld should be given to any member of the Arab League whose povernments threaten tho peace. He singled out Iraq which, with Saudi Arabia, has b«cn mentioned as possible recipient of American military aid, as "the most extremist member" as lender In the original aggression.against Israel and as the source of numerous irridentist moves in the Middle East. —• Complaints

Milton R. Abrahams, member of the Executive Committee of the Federation for Jewish Service, was elected to the Omaha School Board. He was named by the board to servo until December 31 filling the unexplred term of a rest^cd member. Mr. Abrahams In a member of the Chamber of Commerce committee on education nnd is a former chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Education. Ho is a native of Omahn and graduated from Central High School and Crciehton University's School of Law. Mr. Abrahams Is chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Antl-Defamatlon League and a In a memorandum submitted past chairman of Jewish Commuearlier to the Security Council exnity Center committee. plaining Israel's complaint against Egypt's extension of the an»i-U-' rael blockade at the Suez Canal and at the mouth of the Gulf of Aquaba, Mr, Eban pointed out that the Anti-Israel Boycott ComNew York (JTA)—Agreement mittee cited In the Efrrotltm le«for merger of the Hebrew Immi- islatlon extending the blockade to grant Aid Society (HIAS) and f o o d : shipments a« requesting the United Service for New Amer- tightening of the blockade Includicana (USNA) into a new organ- ed representatives of all memberization to be known as the United states of the Arab League. HIAS Service, was announced The "memorandum, requesting here. The' new organization will discussion of the comnlalnt at an also take over the overseas migra- earty meeting of the Council, listtion services' ot the Joint Distri- ed the Ejryptlan blockade. of the Canal and the interference with bution Committee. The development, one of the, shlpolng bound for the Israeli port of Math as violations of Mhe Semost significant in American Jewish organizational life in recent curity Council resolution of Sepyears, was announced at a press tember 1, 1951, nnd the Israelconference held at the Council Egypt armistice agreement. It of Jewish Federations and Wel- charged that both actions were fare Funds. Edwin Rosenberg, "equally piratical and illicit." New York communal leaders, who initiated the merger discussions 16 months ago, revealed that the board of directors of HIAS and tho executive committee of USNA had unanimously accepted Joint proposals by conferees of both orGeneva (JTA)—The Israel Govganizations in conjunction with ernment and the Intergovernmenrepresentatives of JDC and the tal Committee' for European MiNational Council of Jewish Wom- gration (ICEM) reached agreeen. ment for the ICEM to extend asActual technical details of the sistance to nationals of Austria, merger remain to be worked out Oermnny, Greece, Itnly and the and Mr. Rosenberg disclosed that Netherlands who wish to settle in the legal aspects of the merger Israel permanently, provided their arc expected to be completed by cmlirratlon Is noproved by their next June. HIAS, 70-year-old ImThe nccord, the thlrtl between migration Eervlce, covers Its pres- Israel nnd the ICEM. nlso provides ent budget of about $2,000,000 by for continuation of ICEM resettlecontributions from its membership ment nld to Etirom-nn Jewish refuand by grants from welfare funds gees who have loft their country throughout the country. The ap- of clH7.enr.hlp and arrived In Westen route to Israel, or proximately $500,00 budget of ern Europe 1 USNA tho mnjor resettlement vhoqt postwar re-establishment in agency In the United States, nnd Eurnoe hns boon found to be imthe estimated $1,500,000 budget posslDle. During the p a s t W of the JDC's migration service months ICEM has assisted orer are covered by allocations from 3,000 refugees to resettle In Israel. the United Jewish Appeal. The new agreement provides 'or For 1055, the new organisation the movement of 2.000 persons to will be expected to develop a uni- Israel this year. The Israeli Govfied plan of fund-raising to cover ernment has appointed the JewIts budget. Meanwhile, the agen- ish Agency to handle all prc-emcies will continue to be financed bnrkation arrangement* lor Jewish resettlcrs. as at present.

Services Merge For Immigrant Aid

Migration Groua To Aid Nationals


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