March 19, 1954

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Mrs. Douglas Will Open Women's Div. Drive israeli Star Trio to Appear In 'A Night in Israel1 at Jay "A Night in Israel" will feature a trio of Israeli artists presenting melodies and dances of t^wlr native land, Wednesday evening, March 24, at 9:30 o'clock in tho Jewish Community Center Auditorium. i This is the fourth and closing program in tho current Center Lecture and Concert Scries, Mrs. Samuel N. Wolf, series chairwoman announced. ' The trio is made up of Lea Ostrojlnskl, v i o l i n i s t ; Dlnn Nazah-Tzelct, interpretive dancer; and Henoch Grecnfcld, pianist. ' Miss Ostrojinski, who appeared once before this season on the tenter stage, is a native Israeli Lea OatroJInskt who began her musical career there. She was a soloist with Israeli orchestral and gave concerts throughout Israel. Miss Ostrojlnskl Is studying at the JulUard School of Music in New York City. The late Serge Koui; savitsky Mid about her: "She is a young violinist of extraordinary OBBMAN REPARATIONS talent and rare gift" ' Miss Nazah-Tzelct, a winner of Cologne (JTA) —In the strongthe first Israeli National Dance est statement yet made by him, Competition, has mado guest ap- Or. F, E, Shinnar, head of the pearance* before British and Israel purchasing mission in GerAmerican audiences. A London many, voiced regret that the Times reviewer said of her danc- West German Government had ing it has ". . . freshness . . . used an "escape clause" in its spontanity, polish and technique." reparations agreement with IsThe third member of the trio rael to reduce the amount of U the pianist Hnnoch Grecnfcld. Ycpuratlons It will provide the Also a native of Israel, Mr. Jewish State In the year beginGreenfeld made his first iippcar- ning April 1 to the equivalent of ancc at the age of 13 with the 559,500,000. Jerusalem Radio Orchestra. He Dr. Shinnar noted that $73,.has appeared many times with 800,000 had been set in the pact the Israel Philharmonic Orches- as the "normal" annual total of tra and In recitals all over Israel. reparations goods and services. Mr. Greenfeld came to the U. 3., lie also expressed hope that Gerin 1951 to pursue his studies. many would Increase the amount - Single admissions to "A Night it will make available to Israel In Israel" are one dollar. in future years.

Global Report

Former Congresswoman Will Speak At Philanthropies Dessert Luncheon Warburg Calls For UJA Gifts New York (JTA)—With the Festival Of Purim beginning today and separated by only four weeks from the Festival of Passover, the United Jewish Appeal called on American Jews to mark this period of Judaism's freedom holidays with an outpouring of contributions In behalf of the UlA's 1954 "freedom-servlng" campaign, Edward M. Warburg, general chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, pointed out that "the Purim and Passover holidays are among the oldest freedom festivals in the world" and said that "the UJA regards thlii period as uniquely appropriate for a rededlcatlon to the freedom alms represented by the 19M campaign," He stressed in this connection that the UJA's 1954 campaign "is aimed principally at advancing the freedom of the people of Israel, and at rescuing tens of thousands of men, women and children from the tyrannies of ©ppression, poverty, hunger and sickness." Mr. Warburg (tailed special attention to Purini! as marking the beginning of the UJA'n peak campaign period and asked all citizens of the country's Jewish communities "to go on record now with announcement of gifts." He urged at the same time that "every contributor bear in mind the urgent necessity for a swift redemption of pledges In cosh" to speed the flow of assistance to ureas of need.

swore FOND Syrians Open Fire on State Dept. Rejects Tel Aviv (JTA)—The estabIsraeli Fishing Boats Congressmen's Protest lishment by Gerard Swope, for' " Washington (WNSJ—Thc State Department has rejected the recent protest by a group of members of both Houses of Congress against the government's plan to fclve arms and other military aid to individual Arab states. The. basts for the rejection Is Said to have been formulated by Acting Secretary of State Walter Bedell Smith in a letter to the group, with whom he and tho Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Henry A. Byroade, conferred last week. Following that meeting the Congressional group Issued a statement to the effect that, In view of the mountins tension In the Mlddlo East, there:was "every reason to fear" that our arms Will not be used to defend that area of the world against Communism but for renewal of warfare against Israel f'and even against some of our NATO allies who have Interests in jthis region." Tho "guns we give to the Arabs," the statement cautioned, "may be used not to adVance the security of the area, not to promote peace and security, but to attack our essential Interests." . General Smith, in his reply, reiterated the State Department's contention that tho objective was •to promote regional security and to Strengthen the area against Communism. Last year Red Cross workers at military posts and hospitals helped 117,200 servicemen each month "and $6,736,306 in financial assistance was provided during the year.

mcr president of the General Electric Company in the United States of a. $100,0Op-fund for loans to students of the Haifa Technlon and the Hebrew University was anouneed hero by Dr. Karl Compton of the Massachuscts Institute of Technology. The fund will enable many students to pay their tuition by securing the necessary loans. A large number Of students In the Haifa Technlon and In the Hebrew University find it difficult to raise sufficient 1funds to finance their stulies. Mr, Swope visited Israel several years ago and was greatly I m p r e s s e d with the achievements here*

Tel Aviv (JTA)—Three Israeli policemen were w.oundcd by gunfire, from Syrian territory when Arabs on tho eastern bank of Lake Tiberias opened fire against Israeli fUWng boats on the lake. The fishihg boats were escorted by a po-, lice launch. , This la the second serious attack by Syria on Israeli flsherr men on Lake Tiberias within a week. The lake is In Israel territory together with a narrow strip about: ten metres deep along the north .eastern bank. This arrangement dates back to the AngloFrench agrecmeilit on the SyrianPalestine frontiers reached after World War L The Syrians hl»ve recently startISRAEL BONDS ed to press claims to the eastern New York (JTA)T-The Secur- bank of the lake, and have been ities and Exchange Commission molesting Israelis fishing near the has made effective the registra- eastern shores. tion of the "Development Issue" of State of Israel Bonds, Involving on offer of $350,000,000 of Sunday Radio coupon and capltnl appreciation bonds, with $75,000,000,16 be sold The Light program in 1954, It was annouced here by will beEternal presented over WOWRudolf G. Sonncborn, president of the American Financial and De- Radlo from 11:30 a. m. to 12 velopment Corporation for Israel, noon, it was announced by the which has been named by the Jewish Theological Seminary State of Isrnel as the sole under- of America. writer for the Bonds in countries "Message oil Israel" will be throughout tho world. broadcast over KOIL from 10 Two types of bonds are being to 10:3ff a. m. Dr. Sylvan offered In tho ''Development Is- Schwartzman, Professor ol sue," 1) Interest-bearing bonds, Education, H e b r e w Union denominated 15-year 4% dollar College-Jewish Institute ot coupon bonds, and 2) Capital- Religion, Cincinnati, Ohio, will appreciation bonds, denominated speak. 10-year dollar savings bonds.

Helen Gnhagun Douglas

Sen. Morse Urges More Aid for Israel • New York (JTA)—Democratic Israel assumed a moral obligation for every American, but America has not yet begun to repay the moral debt she owes to Israel, Senator Wayne Morse charged this week at a dinner held here under the auspices of the National Committee for Labor Israel. "Israel is a nation surrounded by the economic system of feudalism of the Middle East, a nation that is practising the personal dignity of man, a nation that recognizes that it is the individual who counts," the Senator said. "Yet there are forces in America that seem to think that this freedom can be traded for Arab oil at a bargain price." "Americans have a stake in the freedom of Israel because it Is a stake also in the freedom of every American/' the Senator pointed out- "Yet whenever a proposed grant-ln-ald to Israel comes up, the movement in the Senate cloakrooms Is to cut down. You must hot give them cause to cut it down or they will eliminate it entirely. And you will give them cause if you fall to keep faith with the principle of supporting Israel to best of your ability,"

Einstein Honored On 75th Birthday Princeton IWJNS)—Professor Albert Einstein celebrated his 75th birthday here, ea world leaders in science, education, government and the arts Joined in tribute to him on the occasion. Prime Minister Mosho Sharett of Israel, Dr. Nahum Goldmann, chairman of the Jewish Agency, and ten Nobel Prize winners, were among 60 distinguished scientists, educators and statesmen who contributed to a birthday Festschrift (testimonial volume) In honor of the world famous scientist. The volume was presented to Prof. Einstein at a quiet ceremony at his home by a delegation rep resenting the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshlva University. The Festschrift was spon sored by the College which was named for Prof. Einstein on his last birthday. Deeply moved by the many birthday messages he received from all parts of the world, Prof. Eln stein expressed his deep appreciation. He also expressed his gratl tudc that Yeshlva University was honoring htm by establishing its new College of Medicine In his name.

Helen Gahagan Douglas, wife of Melvyn Douglas, recognized as one of tho "twelve most brilliant women in the world," former Congresswoman from California, and noted actress, will be guest speaker at the city -wide women's division dessert luncheon of the Jewish Philanthropies Wednesday! April 7, at 12:30 p. m., in the Beth Israel Social Hall, Mrs. Aaron Rips, chairman of the Women's Division, announced.' Israel Observer Mrs. Douglas has recently visited Israel, and observed many aspects of problems there, and has continued to keep in close touch with the new State's social and economic heeds. She continues her personal efforts to help ease Israel's burden as it struggles to absorb the more than 700,000 newcomers that have been brought to Us shores since 1948. Two Careers

Named as one of the "twelve most brilliant w o m e n Of the world" in a recent poll of newspeper editors, Mrs. Douglas has successfully pursued two careers, one on tho stage and one In political affairs. As a member of Congress for three terms, Mrs. Douglas achieved widespread recognition for her statesmanlike approach to the problems on public life. Every Jewish woman in Omaha Is invited to attend this function which Is the main event in the Women's Division drive, said Mrs. Rips. Some 300 workers have volunteered their help to put the Women's Division Drive over. The complete list of workers will be announced in next week's issue of the Jewish Press. Associated with Mrs. Rips in the leadership of the Women's Division arc: Mesdames Mike Freeman, Lloyd Friedman, H y m a n Greenbcrg, Max Greenberg, Richard Hlllcr, and Harry Ravitz, Robert H. Kooper Is General Chairman of the 1954 Philanthropies Campaign.

Future of Zionism Conclave Theme Now York (WNS)—The future role and functions of the Zionist Organization as a decisive force in the building and safeguarding of the State of Israel and as an instrument for cultural survival of the Jewish people everywhere. Were stressed here In major addresses by two top leaders in the Zionist movement, Rabbi Irving Miller, President of the Zionist Organization of American and Chairman of the American Zionist Council, and Dr. Emanuel Neumann, former ZOA President and member of the Jewish Agency Executive. Speaking on the theme "The World Zionist Movement, Its Mission and Destiny," Rabbi Irving Miller maintained that "aseemingly endless debate over definitions of Zionism is today serving no constructive purpose" and that "against the background of present day realities in Israel and the Diaspora, is quite academic.": Both Rabbi Miller and Dr. Neumann alluded to the world wide discussion engendered by the state- J ment addressed by David BenGurion, to tho Jerusalem meeting of the World Zionist Actions Committee, last December, in which the former Israeli Premier defined a Zionist as one who assumes the obligations of "personal emigration" to Israel.


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