*
Vol. XXXIV—No. i.
Freeman, Somberg Units Go Over Top "Mrs. Mike Freeman and Louis Somber!; reported thel. units over tlie top at the United Hed Feather-Red Cross Campaign dinner meeting last night. Mr. Somberg's mercantile division climbed up over its quota of $107,500. His division readied 102 per cent by Wednesday morning. Mrs, Freeman's section of the . Women's division cleared its 42,200 target .Tuesday by $72. The section manned by 150 members of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs was on of the first in the division to go over the top. Mr. Somberg's section chairmen Included.Ed Rosen, Herman Gold•tcln, Morton Richards nnd Leonard Kulakofsky. The Initial 'gifts section headed by nichiird Hlller readied $70,915 Wednesday morning. This included $35,351 for Hed Feather-Red Cross operating needs and $41,] 44 lor building needs. The operating lum was a G.5 per cent increase •ver last year v
Global Report AltMS LIST Geneva (JTA1—Israel will submit to the United States n list of the defensive arms considered necessary for defense against aggression it was learned here Monday. The list, It was learned, will Include aircraft, nnti-tank and anil-aircraft guns and similar we,'polls. It is understood that tali;s are going on with Britain and France for the supply of such
OMAHA,
NEKUASKA,
FltII>AY,
NOVKMISKH
GAZA n.AUKIJl'S ..eriisalcm (WN8)—-Three new shooting Incidents were reported In the southern half of the Gaza strip ax the Israeli Foreign Ministry revealed that Kgypt has Ignored "repeated U.N. requests" to evacuate positions one mile within. Inside Israel at the end of the El Auja demilitarized zone. Tho new Incidents occurred In the area of the Nirini and Becrl jc-tlemcnts, where fire was opened from an Egyptian position on an Israeli patrol which did not return the fire, l a t e r an Israeli patrol encountered armed Egyptians on Israeli soil near Bceri. The Egyptians retreated across the border after a brief exchange of fire. La'.er Egyptian planes made four stortles over Israel. In the meantime there were reporta of heavy concentration of I Egyptian troops In the Nitzana aren, Invasion lino toward Tel Aviv and Beershetm, but Israeli officials said - the Government would not be "provoked Into war • by tho Nlteana situation." ISRAEL'S MAIDEN VOYAGE New York (JTA>—The brand new 10,500-ton vessel "Israel" flagship of the Zlm shipping company, entered New York harbor on her maiden voyage, to receive tho port's traditional welcome for a newcomer. Tho vessel, built In Germany ns Israel reparations, brought some 300 passengers on the voyage which Inaugurated the first aliyear-'round scheduled Haifa- New Yoik p.iy.iWiser «cnlce.
Atujua
amen
lUll*
UOP!
Omahans In the News J, Hurry Kulakofsky, past president of Federation for Jewish Si'i vir<\ Wii.s named snemtnry of tho Downtown OinnlKi Association, it w;is ntmounccrf Friday. Tho association lias launched n lonj; range prom )tion proj;ram to make the "hcarl of Onuiha more attractive to visitors, .shoppers, potential husincssc:! nnd workers." Ilol)ert Koopor, Federation vlcc-prosidont; Milton• Livingston, n past president of the Federation and Mr. Kulnkofuky are on the hoard of directors. •
Gov. Anderson Purchases Bond
Southeast Asia Institute Subject ".Southeast Asia Since Geneva" will be discussed by Dr. Diosdado Yap at the Institute on World Affairs at 8:35 p. ni., Wednesday, Nov. 9 In the University of Omaha auditorium. Dr. Yap Is editor and publisher of the Hataan magazine nnd chief of the Washington bureau of the Manila Chronicle. Porn In the Philippines and educated in the United .States, he served In the U. S. War Department speaking on the Far East at Army camps in 1912. The Institute's theme for this year Is "Since the Summit." The Federation for Jewish Service Is one the Institute's co-sponsors. Arthur H. Goldstein, chairman of the Jewish Community Center Committee, is.•*• member of the institute's advisory committee.
(IOV. Theodore MrKi-lilin, l'rlrul|i:i] N|H-u!irr
HADASSAIf CONVENTION Chicago (JTA)—A program of action for American Jews to follow tor assist Israel in the present crisis Wiis outlined hero Sunday by Mrs. Rebecca Shulman, president of Hadassah, to the opening session of the four-day 41st annual convention-of the women's Zionist organization of America. The program asked American Jews to; 1. Urge the United.States Government to lessen tension in the Middle Knst. and minimize the possibility of an Arab-Israel arms race by entering Into n mutual defense treaty with Israel; 2. Redouble economic assistance to Israel to assure the uninterrupted development of the country's agriculture and industry; 3. Make available professional and skilled labor to accelerate the upbuilding of the country and to fill key civilian posts; and 4. Strengthen Israel's economy through tourism. Mrs. Shulman asserted that "we cannot send heavy tanks. Jets and submarines to offset the danger to world peace created by the Communist-Egyptian pact, but the avenues of economic aid arc wide open."
Sunday Radio The IJible In Action series •/Ith its motivating thcrric of the dynamic relationship between the Bible and contemporary living will be broadcast over WOW-Radio from 11:15 to 11:30 a. m. 'Die scries is presented by WOW In cooperation with tho American Zionist Council. Ttfibbi Maurice N. Eiscndrath, president of the Union of American' Hebrew Congregations will discuss the "Price of Peace" on the Message of Israel program heard over KBON from 12 .Of to 12:30 p., m. The Eternal Light program will l>e broadcast over KFAU from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon.
Jack W. M.irrr, Dinner Chairman
Israel Judge to
WIV tkillS.
I'lvmlrr Mo'ihe Sharelt of Ism<*i S understood to have pointed our TO Secretary of State John Foster Dulles at their meeting hen; Sunday that .Israel Ktaud* alone, without even one International guarantee to rely on In the present,crtsl:i despite the global umi political issues Involved.. For Israel, he is said to have stressed, the stark and primary Issue Is the issue of survival. No other interests stand comparison on the pidiie of morality or history. ,
4, 1055.
. Dr.
Landau
Center Clubs for Girl Grade Schoolers Grade school clulra for girls are being organized at the Jewish Community Center. The program will Include Oneg Shabbats, dramatics, crafts and special activities. •» Fifth graders will meet at. 1:30 p. m., this Saturday and sixth graders at 3:1)0 p. m. Seventh graders will meet at 1:30 p. m., this Sunday and eighth graders at 3:30 p, m. The initial meetings will be held at the home of Miss Sandra Fisher, 4U67 Cumlng St., who is one of the group advisors. For further information contact the Center Activities office, JA 13G0.
Veret to Address Kiwanis on Israel Paul Veret, Executive Director of the Federation for Jewish Service, wll! discuss the "Israeli-Egyptian Situation" at a noon luncheon meeting today of the Downtown Klwanls Club In the Hotel Fonteneile. Mr, Veret who returned In the fall from a survey mission to Israel, has been making a series of talks to civic groups explaining the role of Israel in the Near East, Ita problems and aspirations for peace in the area.
Dr. Moshe Landau, a Justice of tlie Supreme Court of Israel, will arrive In Omaha Friday, Nov. l i . During his vfcit, Dr. Landau will address a convocation of law students and faculty at Crcighton University, Monday, Nov. 11. He will then speak at a luncheon meeting of the Omaha liar Associatlono aj the Paxton Hotel. Jack W. Marer, Federation president, will serve as luncheon chairman. Tlie judge will be Interviewed by Phil Allen over WOW-TV at 12:43 p. m., Sunday, Nov. 13, and that evening will address tlie Unitarian Forum at 7:30 p. m. Arrangements are being made for Dr. Landau to speak in Lincoln and pes Moincs by Seymour Kaplan, head of the Plain States regional office of the Anti-Defamation League. Dr. Landfill was born In Danzig and received ills legal education in London, England. He came to Palestine In 1933 and upon the establishment of the State of Lsrael in 1918-was appointed district Judge In Haifa. In 1933, Dr. Landau wad called to the Supreme Court of Israel. He Is an expert In the complex land laws of the Near East and serves as chairman of the Committee for the Reform of tho Land Law. The committee advises tho Israel Government regarding the introduction of modern land legislation to replace the obsolete laws derived from Ottoman Law, A veteran Itotarian, Dr. Landau Is a member of the Board of Haifa Rotary Club and chairman of Rotary's International R e l a t i o n ? Committee, An enthusiastic musician, ho cofounded the amateur Haifa Symphony Orchestra and Is also chairman of the Jerusalem Chamber Music Society.
New Art Classes At Center Mon. A new series of art classes, under the direction of Mrs. Meyer Beber, will begin Monday, Nov. 7 at the Jewish Community Center. Classes nre held every Monday from 1 to 3:30 p. ni. In lounge B. Both beginners nnd advance students may register. Students may use a variety of media such as oils and water colors. Call the Center Activities office for registration, JA 13GG.
Jack W. Marer, chairman of the gala dinner sponsored by the Omaha "13onds-for-Israel" Committee for Guardians and Sponsors of Israel (purchasers of $1,000 or more) announced that preparations for the event have teen completed. Tho dinner will be held at the Fontenelle Hotel, Thursday, Nov. 10, and will start promptly. Governor Victor K. Anderson who was invited to participate in the affair, sennits regrets to Mr. Marer stating that a previously scheduled meeting of Governors in Lincoln makes it impossible for him to attend the Omahn dinner. However, in order to express Ills sympathy with Israel, he authorized Mr. Marer to announce His purchase of a State of Israel Bond. Principal speaker at the dinner will be tlie Honorable Theodore Roosevelt McKeldih, Governor of the State of Maryland, one of the staunchest supporters of Israel. Governor McKcldln has just returned from a sojourn of several months in Israel where he conferred with top government officials and traveled extensively to get first linnd Information. Governor Mclveldin, a leading Republican, is making his first appearance in Omaha since returning from Israel. Noted nationoally as an excellent speaker Gcverror McKcldin's report promises to b» onp of the moM Interesting events which should attract a record attendance, a Hond spokesman stated. Albert A. Levin, a prominent Cleveland, O., lawyer, a nationalJy-known lay leader will round out the evening's piogram. Chairman Jack Marer as well as tlie members of the Omaha "Bonds-for-Israel" Committee and the women's division headed by Mesdamcs J. Harry Kulakofksy, Morris Grossman, Isldor Levlnson, Samuel N. Wolf, and H e r m a n Bondarln are hard at work to get a record attendance and make this tho most successful Bond campaign In Omaha's history, now that Israel is facing one of it's mast, critical moments becauso of the armed Arab-Communist conspiracy. '. •. . TECHNICIANS AND MJOS London (JTA)—Egypt': has already received 15 Soviet MIG jet planes under tho Czech-Egyptian arms deal, the London Daily Express'reported here. It said that planes, together with tank's, were delivered secretly. Armaments from Czechoslovakia 1 have thus far been delivered to Egypt In one Egyptian, one Soviet aiid three Rumanian vessels, the paper reported from Cairo. With the ormnments, it said, came six Russians and eight Czechs who will show the Egyptians how to us and maintain the equipment. LEADERSHIP SESSION Jerusalem (JTA)—The 60-man study mission of the United Jewish Appeal concluded its visit to Israel last week-end with a call to the leadership of the American Jewish communities to attend an extraordinary session November •18 to plan action that "will meet .the needs of tho times." Tlie statement issued by tht mission declared that "while the Israelis are responsible -for their own defense, American Jewry must assume full responsibility for the settlement and colonization of newcomers."
ft '