DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle

Detroit Jewish Chronicle

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July 19, 1940

profit from the tragic example of con-
quered France.
and THE LEGAL CHRONICLE
The raucous members of the Bunds
2 ublished Weekly by The Jewish Chronicle Publishing Co., Inc.
Tidbits from Everywhere
may
be Nazism's noisiest supporters
JACOB H. SCHAKNE
President
By PHINEAS J. BIRON
in the United States, but they are not
Entered as Second-class matter March 3, 1916, at the Post-
its most effective propagandists. The
WAR ECHOES
ABOUT PEOPLE
office at Detroit, Mich., under the Act of March 3, 1879.
really skilled propagandist seeks, gen-
Don't be surprised if the num-
We don't remember it our-
General Offices and Publication Bldg., 525 Woodward Ave.
erally, to parade as a patriotic and
ber of Jews in Nazi-occupied Po- self, but a reliable informant in-
Telephone: Cadillac 1040
Cable Address: Chronicle
scholarly American, camouflaging his
land shows a marked increase sists that Edmund I. Kaufmann,
propaganda under an academic vocab-
Subscription in Advance
. . . The Nazi ruling that young the new Z. 0. A. prexy, was a
$3.00 Per Year
Poles must give their blood for candidate for the presidency of
ulary.
One
of
the
most
distinguished
JACOB MARGOLIS
Publisher
transfusions for wounded Ger- the Bnai Brith a few years, but
of this "fifth-column" contingent was
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Editor
man soldiers but that Jewish was defeated by Henry Monsky.
until a short time ago a professor of
MAURICE M. SAFIR
Advertising Manager
blood isn't suitable for this pur- Max Band, the French painter
German literature in one of our
pose has resulted in a large num- who is also a nephew of the late
To insure publication, all correspondence and news matter
largest Eastern universities, and is
ber of Polish young men regis- Dr. Schmaryah Levine, has gone
must reach this office by Tuesday evening of each week.
tering with the Jewish commu- to the Coast,. to paint the luxur-
now a naturalized American citizen.
When mailing notices, kindly use one side of the paper only.
nity and wearing the yellow santt I may
joschennew
rye.
This
combination
of
professor
and
The Detroit Jewish Chronicle invites correspondence on sub-
badge, to escape becoming blood
Wexley who
citizen
put
him
in
an
especially
strate-
jects of interest to the Jewish people, but disclaims responsi-
donors for Nazis . : . In charge will adapt that powerful novel,
bility for an endorsement of views expressed by the writers.
gic position, of which he was quick
of Germany's affairs in Palestine, "Native Son," for Broadway
to take advantage. He organized a
which is at war with Hitler, is Waxley, a distinguished drama-
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
the Swiss Consul, one of whose tist inhiesmobwern, the nephew of f
forum, and the magazine which is
Pentatcuchal portion—Num. 25:10-30:1.
jobs it now is to protect the 37u rem
published as an organ of this forum
Prophetical portion—I Kings 18 :46-19 :21.
rights of the German subjects Maurice Schwartz, Yiddish thea-
uses the tactics of reprinting articles
held in Palestinian concentration trical star, producer and dirt's:-
Readings of the Law for Feast of Tammuz,
camps . . The most interesting tor.
of prominent Americans who share
Tuesday, July 23
the
isolationist
viewpoint.
aspect
of this situation is that Star of the recent performance
Pentateuchal portion—Ex 22:11-14; 34:1-10.
this Swiss protector of the Ger- of 'Carmen" given for the Brit-
Prophetical portion—Is. 55:6-56:8.
Germany is today alertly heeding
mans in Eretz Israel is a Jew ish War Relief in New York was
the dictum of Frederick the Great,
JULY 19, 1940
. . . Monashe Unger, student of Lillian Taiz, wife of Sam (Gunga
TAMMUZ 13, 5700
who said: "If one knows in advance
Jewish historical curiosa, tells us Din) Jaffe.
that Alexandria, now so much in
of the intentions of one's enemy, one
So gently must a violinist's
The Real "Fifth Column"
will always be superior, even though
the war news, had a Jewish popu- precious hands be treated that
i
lation of 1,200,000 in the first Mischa Elman refuses to carry
the army may be inferior."
Assurances have been given by Earl G.
century B. C. E., and that this somuch as his violin case just
Harrison, who has been appointed to di-
It is not the humble alien who is a Jewish community had a Temple before a concert.
rect the nation-wide registration and menace, but the man higher up. It is often modeled after that in Jerusalem
Clifford Odets may give Broad-
fingerprinting of 3,600,000 aliens, that the the citizen who is prepared to sacrifice . . . And that the biggest syr i t s - way
a new play, based on the life
in Alexandria today
new program would not be turned into democratic principles who is the greatest gogue
named after the Prophet Elijah, of the famed dancer Nijinsky.
a "witch hunt" to persecute any one and menace of all as a "Fifth Column" leader. who is said to have prayed on Although Maxie Rosenbloom
that "full protection" would be given to We take it for granted that Mr. Harrison the spot where the building now has made quite a name for him-
citizens and non-citizens alike. Empha- and his associates in the Department of stands . . . Leave it to the Nazis self in screenland he still cher-
ishes a yen for the ring . . .
sizing that "the American way of doing Justice know these facts. Nevertheless we to add injury to insult .. . Not He's
trying to get somebody to
only has Judenfresse• Adolf ar-
things" will be conducted, Mr. Harrison urge them not to dissipate energies among ranged
his entire career in ac- arrange a big fight for him, as
declared that "we cannot expect to defeat helpless beings who came to these shores cordance with the horoscope cast a sort of farewell performance
undesirable foreign influence by emulating to find a haven of refuge, but to devote for him by the Jewish astrologer . . . Which reminds us that Max
Hanussen, but it now appears Baer is thinking of celebrating
their methods."
their attention primarily on higher quar- that
Hitler is timing his entire his victory over Tony Galento by
Therefore, it is doubly important that ters whence usually comes the menace to Blitzkrieg
to gibe with the prog- making another movie.
those in charge of mobilizing American humanitarian and democratic ideals. It is nostications of the 16th century
resources against the "Fifth Column" good to know that the "American way" Jewish soothsayer Michael Nos- WEEKLY GIGGLE
groups in this country should learn from will be pursued in the new national pro- tradamus, who, as we reminded From Italy via Broadway comes
you a couple of weeks ago, fore- the tale of how Mussolini and
the experience of those who suffered from gram of weeding out the country's ene- told
the fall of Paris after an King Victor Emmanuel of Italy
these "columnists". We offer Mr. Harrison mies. As long as this way of life is prac- aerial attack from the East.
were walking clown the street to-
and his associates in the United States ticed the principles which served as the
gether when the king dropped his
Department of Justice the advice and foundation for this Republic will be HOME NEWS
handkerchief .. . Mussolini cour-
teously started to pick it up for
admonition of a man who should know. secure.
The initials W. W., particularly him, when the king stopped him
A few days ago, Dr. Albert Brandt, a
in conjunction with a name that . . . "Please don't touch my
former professor of philosophy and social
includes a number of l's, have handkerchief," the monarch re-
The French Ja-Sayers
science at the University of Newark and
been
thoroughly identified with quested . . . "After all, it's the
So, France is to have a plebiscite! We Walter so Winchell
that the colum-
a former leader in the German Republic, know, of course, what it means. It is a nist
only thing you let me stick my
has been receiving a lot of nose into nowadays."
wrote an article on "Swastika Over the repetition of the Germany of the early fan mail
plainly addressed to
Americas" in the Christian Science Mon- days of the Hitlerized regime. It means Wendell Willkie.
REFUGEE REPORT
itor. Dr. Brandt pointed out that "revolu- that all those who will go to the polls
The palm for political second
Doing her bit for Europe's child
tion is the 'new arms' whi h Germany will have to say "yes". Those who either sight must be given to SEC refugees
is Luise Rainer, who has
plans to use against Ame ica"; that do not vote or dare to say "no" will be Chairman Jerome Frank . . . been working incognito, under ass
back in January, 1938, it assumed name, with the U.
"Nazis have made and will continue to marked men and women. When the vote Away
S.
is reported, Frank, after study-
make efficient use of the dissatisfactions is counted it will be Germany speaking, ing Wendell L. Willkie's state- Committee for Care of European
Children . . . Luise hasn't heard
and intolerances among the different races not the France that was free but a few ments to the SEC, declared that
from her father since he got
Willkie
had
Presidential
ambi-
and nationalities represented in the United weeks ago.
caught in the Nazi invasion of
tions.
States, and will do their utmost to foster
e
Bislgium,
where he was awaiting
That's a good idea of the h visa for
hatreds of every sort. They will attempt
America.
Aid for the Red Cross
movie exhibitors, to book "The
About to make his debut as a
to pit American against American and
A gratifying response is being given Mortal Storm" and "Our Town" dramatic
director in this country
thus bring about a disunited populace by the Jewish community of Detroit to consecutively, and then to urge is Heinrich Schnitzler, son
which one day may be so busy with its the current appeals of the American Red patrons to see both shows in sue- Arthur . . . His first effort will of
internal hatreds that it will be unable to Cross. Practically every women's group is cessive weeks to get a clearer be a production of his famous fa-
idea of the contract between ther's famous play "The Affairs
defend America as a whole."
conducting a sewing circle. The Women's Naziland
and America. of Anatol".
Division
of
the
American
Jewish
Congress
Dr. Brandt proceeds to point out that
he is still searching for an anti-Semite who is raising a fund for an ambulance.
is not at the same time anti-democratic. Groups are meeting regularly, to prepare CAREFUL, UNCLE 1
By BRESSLES
Stating that the "intolerance of mind bandages and to do knitting and sewing,
which permits such hatreds is excellent at Temple Beth El, the Shaarey Zedek
material for the Nazis and they know and the Jewish Community Center. The
well what to do with it," Dr. Brandt urges Jewish War Veterans, the Mt. Sinai Hos-
that "in America we solve our political pital Association, congregational sister-
issues without villifying persons. This can hoods and others are engaged in this
be done. If you permit political issues to work. It is a commendable response
be personalized into the private lives and worthy of an established tradition for
characters of people, you are weakened." wholehearted participation in all move-
Then comes a warning against a new type ments that aim to relieve suffering and to
of nationalism of "those who will never make the lot of all people easier.
sacrifice, but at all costs want to save
their power and their pocketbooks." Dr.
Acting Freely in Free America
Brandt expresses the view "that France
Eddie Cantor again captured the hearts
was betrayed by those who did not want of an audience. This time it was at the
to defend its democratic institutions, who convention of the Bnai Brith District
did not have it in their hearts to resist the Lodge No. 6, at Omaha, where he said:
Fascism which was undermining them. "Every man, woman and child in the
And the French press must share some of United States must be ready to do volun-
the responsibility of this defeat, in view tarily, freely and cheerfully what the
of the corruption which allowed German- peoples of Germany, Italy and Russia
inspired articles, designed to put the were compelled to do by their dictators
French public off guard, to appear in by threats, force and terror, if we in
French newspapers."
America are not to be tragically handi-
Then comes the major warning of all, capped in mobilizing our defense for the
which, we hope, will be studied and care- preservation of democracy."
fully taken into consideration by our Gov-
There will be no dissenters to this ap-
ernment. Dr. Brandt writes:
peal. A few Nazis or Fascists or Commu-
nists may continue to rave against our
France was a nation largely divided
Government's plan for preparedness. But
against itself, and in the cracked sur-
the mass of the people are certain to give
face of the French defenses, the "fifth
a verdict that will correspond with the
column" planted its fatal dynamite.
sentiment
that was expressed simply but
American democracy still has time to
firmly by Eddie Cantor.

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