A mericam 'nick Periodical Carter CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO Detroit Jewish Chronicle SECTIC ENE O. 12 VOL. 42 R1111111iall Jews Apprehensive At New Crisis Release of Iron Guard- ists Causes Grave Concern and The Legal Chronicle Ann ual 10 Cents Single Copy; $3.00 per Yee/ DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1940 a on Su d Goal for 1940 Allied Jewish Drive Recommended by the Detroit Service Group's Budget Committee for 55 Emergency Causes y $ 925,000 Dr. Frank Kingdon, Presi- dent of Newark U., Is Guest Speaker Guest speaker at the 13th an- nual meeting of the Jewish Wel- fare Federation, on Sunday eve- ning, March 24, at 8 o'clock, will be Dr. Frank Kingdon, president of the University of Newark. The BUCHAREST. (WNS) — Ru- manian Jews watched with appre- hension the moves made by Pre- mier Georg Tatarescu to include members of the violently anti- Semitic and pro-Nazi Iron Guard in the Party of National Re- birth, Rumania's sole political party, recalling previous anti- Jewish terrorist campaigns con- ducted by the Iron Guard. Earlier, Rumanian authorities disclolsed the release of all but 14 of the 800 Iron Guardists who were imprisoned following the as- sassination last year of Premier Armand Calinescu. The Guardists were released after signing a pledge of allegiance to King Carol. Though government spokesmen denied that Premier Tatarescu was considering the appointment of an Iron Guardist to the Cabi- net, it was learned that Michael Maneilescu, former Iron Guard sympathizer, was one of several possibilities for the Cabinet post. Jews here feel that the release of the Iron Guardists will result in a new wave of anti-Semitic terrorism. Many leaders of the Iron Guard who fled to Germany after the organization was sup- pressed are expected to return to Rumania to carry out Nazi orders. This Paper Printed in Two Ss..tions Quota Subject to Approval of Federation and Service Group Boards; Leaders Point to Tremendous Sums Needed for Emer- gency and Overseas Relief Work A goal of $925,000 has been recommended by the Detroit Service Group Budget Committee for the 1940 Allied Jewish Campaign, it was announced by Abraham Srere, president of the Jewish Welfare Federation, which conducts the annual spring drive for local, national and overseas causes. Mr. Srere served as chairman of the steering committee which reviewed the recommendations of the several budget com- mittee divisions, each of which had weighed the petitions of various categories of the JABOTINSKY PLANS ARMY Labor Criticizes Mac- Donald in Palestine Debate Modern Megillah agencies, seeking inclusion in the 1940 campaign. "After careful consideration," said Mr. Srere, "and weeks of work, the budget committee sub- mits this figure as the minimum sum required to meet the needs of the 55 beneficiary agencies to in be included in our drive." The budget committee was composed of a cross-section of Detroit Jew- ry and was headed by Mrs. Joseph H. Ehrlich. Aim to Insure Fairness NEW YORK. (WNS)—Vladi- That this figure is not final, mir Jabotinsky, president of the but is subject to approval by New Zionist Organization, de- the Jewish Welfare Federation clared here on his arrival from and Detroit Service Group boards, England on the Cunard liner was pointed out by Clarence II. Samaria that he was prepared to Enggass, chairman of the Fed- assemble from "eastern central DR. FRANK KINGDON eration's board of governors. Europe a Jewish army of 120,000 "The boards will consider the meeting will he held at lintel Sta- men to fight under the Jewish budget committee's recommenda- flag" if the present European ler. tion both from the point of view war develops into a large-scale Widely known as a radio com- of the tremendously increased combat. mentator, as well us an educa- needs and the resources of the The 59-year-old commander of tor, author and religious leader, community," he said. "To insure Dr. Kingdon is a liberal philoso- the Jewish Legion in Palestine fairness in setting a goal that pher and a compelling speaker. which fought with British forces will both fulfill our moral obli- during the World War told re- He broadcasts twice weekly over gation with honor, and yet be porters that his proposed army the Mutual Network on "Unsung attainable by Detroit Jewry, we Americans," a program devoted to would not be merely a "legion" will enlist the advice of the Al- Title page of the first edition an interpretation of democracy. but that it would fight Germany lied Jewish Campaign's contrib- Nazis Rejoice at–Release of His subject, on Sunday evening, as a separate unit under a Jew- of a modern Megilas Esther utors and experienced workers." Iron Guardists will be "The Challenge of De- i sh fl ag alongside the Allie printed on a parchment scroll pre- "The goal for the 1940 Allied AMSTERDAM. (WNS) — The mocracy." troops. pared by the joint Committee on Jewish Campaign — $925,000 — release of the imprisoned pro- At the same time Mr. Jabotin- Ceremonies of the Union of recommended by the Detroit Nazi Iron Guardists in Rumania • Has Brilliant Career sky assailed the British govern- Service Group budget committee, was hailed as an outstanding Dr. Kingdon is national chair- ment for its "management" of American Hebrew Congregations is the largest ever sought by the Nazi victory by the Nazi press Palestine and said that he and the Central Conference of and radio, it was reported here. man of the Save the Children strongly sympathized with efforts American Rabbis and just re- Detroit Jewish community," said The Nazi press was agreed that Federation of America, and an to aid Jews to enter Palestine in leased by the Union. The Megillah Gus D. Newman, president of the the new development in Rumania active member of the National defiance of British immigration which will be used for the first Service Group whose members paved the way for intensification Conference of Christians and laws. He accused the British gov- time this Purim in a new holiday plan the campaign organization, of Nazi influence and anti- Jews, He serves as special lec- eminent of having broken the service developed by the Commit- provide the executive personnel Semitic tendencies in the Bal- turer at the Institute of Public truce which had existed among tee on Ceremonies to revitalize and furnish the man-powe• for Affairs of the University of Vir- fund solicitation in the annual kans. ginia and at the Williamstown the government, Jews and Arabs Purim celebration as a symbol of drive. The Berlin, Breslau and Mu- Institute of Human Relations. in Palestine through issuance of Jewish survival, is an abridged Points to "Must" Items the land restrictions against version of the Biblical story in nich radio stations broadcast an Author of several books includ- "That this recommendation Jews. English. hand colored illustra- announcement that "the last fort- tions are the work of Nelson was not arrived at lightly should ress of Jewish capitalism is now ing "Humane Religion" and "When be understood by every member Ronsheim, Cincinnati artist. destroyed. The reconciliation be- See JABOTINSKY—Page 9 of our community," continued See FEDERATION—Page 20 tween King Carol and the Iron Mr. Newman. "The Budget Com- Guard, establishing a new order mittee's task is a difficult one-- in Rumania, gives full satisfac- they meet with representatives of tion to Germany." the various agencies, local, na- tional and overseas. The tremen- Nazis' "Blitzkreig" Victory Over dous amounts needed for over- Poland Attributed to Polish seas and emergency work are Anti-Semitism 'must' items. The tragic situations, which these agencies try to al- PARIS. (WNS) — The quick rout of the Polish forces by the leviate, create sympathy among the entire community. But there Getman army last September was attributed in part to the former See CAMPAIGN—Page 16 Last week in a small midtown organizations, names of Nazi The corps would now be used protect Mobilizer meetings, to See RUMANIA—Page 2 New York Hotel, John Zitter, agents in New York, just what to protect the leaders, and to drill former Christian Mobilizer Storm the German-American Bund does and train for the future. I was Troop commander, told the in- behind the scenes. I also know appointed Commander of the side story of his experiences in who is behind McWilliams. and instructed to organize, the Mobilizers and the Christian "Although I was one of the corps, and train them . . . in a Front to three representatives of founders of the Christian Mobil- drill the investigation department of izers, I have long since disassoci- short time we had as many as the Non - Sectarian Anti - Nazi ated myself entirely from the or- 150. I divided them into groups ganization and everybody con- of eight and put a corporal in League. "Zitter's confession will very nected with it. I would like to charge." Zitter further stated that a likely provide the link in the have your advice on this matter." member of the Bronx unit of the F.B.I. Gets Affidavit chain of evidence against Joe E. "Many weeks passed before German-American Bund helped The 10 divisions composing the to train the members of the Mobilizers which will spell the Zitter was willing to make a him Ni:W YORK. (WNS) — Fu- McWilliamsand his pro-Nazi guard. The Bund, Zitter said, Women's Division for the 1910 i Samuel Untermyer, group's reign complete confession," continued also supplied McWilliams with a Allied Jewish. Campaign are al- i services nera were held promi- Friday end to this thug stated fo • stated Richard Rol- the Anti-Nazi League's repre- car and driver whenever he most completely organized, ac- .t lins chief investigator of the sentative, "but finally he made a needed transportation. During cording to an announcement by nen t attorney, philanthropist, of terror, complete confession of everything Mrs. Hyman C. Broder, executive civic leader and one of the most Anti Nazi he knew about the 'Christian this time the Mobilizers denied vice-chairman of this year's Voluntary Confession outspoken foes of Nazi Germany, any tie-up with the Bund. The first move toward this Front' and the 'Mobilizers' and at h 1, home in Gerystone Gerystone, Yonk- voluntary confession was made by signed an affidavit before a No- Zitter pointed out the political women's campaign. "Arrangements have been made eri„ N. Y. stand of the Mobilizers group 10 Mr. Untermyer, who had been Zitter when in the latter part of tary The Public." affidavit containing when he said, "McWilliam several to launch at the work of ri al the teas full , he write to the ndust 10 i virtual seclusion the past few December, 19 39 'Litter's confession has been times explained to me that the divisions Anti-Nazi purpose of the organization was given at 10 different homes months because of failing health, Anti-Nazi League, stating: "I am one of the former lead- turned over by the. died last Saturday Springs, at his winter Calif. ers of the Christian Mobilizers League to the Federal Bureau of militant Fascism under a leader- at throughout the city," meeting she said the organizational of r(•sidenc e in Palm who knows what a fool he has Investigation but several excerpts ship principle." Division held on men's s as ked if the the he Ile Was 82 years old. Woy of last week. Throughout the nation, politi- been. It took me some time to from this affidavit are quoted be- Christian Mobilizers wazers had the co- Thursda Secretaries as well as chairmen (. al, social and civic leaders joined find out that what I thought was low. Zitter said in the affidavit, operation of any other pro-Nazi United have been appointed to each of In mourning Mr. tintermyer's Militant Christianity was just a "McWilliams further stated that organizations in the for Nazi propaganda. "I know plenty about the in- he needed a corps of guards, a States, Zitter replied, "MeWil- the 10 divisions. The line-up foi- death. Governor Herbert H. Leh- front ! i nan of New York t learned said in with Al- ner workings of the Christian private army similar to the Hams said that General Mosley, lows: Mrs. Perry B. Burnstine is 1 any. "I have ju s Mobilizers and other organiza- Storm Troopers that Hitler had See WOMEN—Page 17 See MOBILIZER—Page 13 tions, the inter-relation of certain in Germany before he took over. American Storm Trooper's Confession Reveals Attempt to Form Fascist Army Mobilizers and Christian Front Exposed; Catholic Judge Assails Co- Religionist for Attacking Jew; Trial of Christian Frontists to Open April 3 Honor Memory Of Untermyer Nation's Leaders Join in Paying Tribute to Great Lawyer e • See UNTERMYER—Page 13 Machinery for Women's Drive Campaign Organiza- Announced for 10 Divisions