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Detroit Jewish Chronicle
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VOL. 42, NO. 40
_and The Legal Chronicle
STATE SECTION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1940
10 Cents Single Copy; $3.00 per Yea,
A Dedication to Tolerance and Good Will
The Detroit Jewish Chronicle dedicates this
annual New Year issue to the cause of good will
among men and to the effort for the perpetuation
of a spirit of brotherhood and tolerance as the
sacred duty of all Americans.
At a time when nations are being uprooted,
countries destroyed, the capitals of great govern-
ments devastated by brutal forces which have
disrupted the peace of Europe, it is a great re-
sponsibility to reaffirm the principals for which
we, in this country, stand ; and to strengthen the
foundations for liberty and tolerance in our
midst.
The outstanding Americans whom we have
invited to participate in the symposium conducted
in the columns of this special holiday issue are
as one in their expressions of a desire to see the
American principles vindicated and strengthened,
and the spirit of our Bill of Rights made a force
for the entire world to benefit.
By the HON. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG
United States Senator from Michigan
Once more I am privileged to take advantage
of The Detroit Jewish Chronicle's generosity in per-
mitting me to extend my Rosh Hashonah greetings
to my cherished Michigan friends of the Jewish
race. Never has there been a sinister moment in
the story of modern times when we all would more
fervently hope and pray for the reality of a "NEW
YEAR" in the lives of all peoples, all races, and all
faiths. The Jew, whose spirit has been unquench-
able through the centuries and still is, has parti-
cularly suffered from the conquest and the intoler-
ance of this black era. But all liberty-lovers every-
where—regardless of their ethnic or their spiritual
roots—have their full share of anxiety and woe
and sacrifice in the presence of world calamity. We
are partners in a common sorrow, in a common
dedication, and in a common purpose to redeem
the precious things of life. This fraternity of in-
terest must produce a fraternity of action. What-
ever the "NEW YEAR" holds of salvation for the
rest of the world, we in America must once more—
and more earnestly than ever—highly resolve that
it shall witness no breach in our own solidarity of
thought and of loyalty to the individual liberties in
our Bill of Rights and to those invincible freedoms
of speech, of religion, of assemblage and of indi-
vidual independence which make our beloved land
the blessed of all time. Bore than ever we must
guard against the hatreds and the prejudices which
could divide us among ourselves. United we stand;
divided we fall. Like the Unknown Soldier—who
may be of any race, any religion, any creed, any
stratum of life — each citizen of this still free
America is entitled to full membership in our so-
ciety of patriots on the basis of his own proof of
his own fidelities. But we dare grant no place to
any others. "NEW YEAR'S DAY"—whether that
of the Jew or that of any other faith—invites us to
search our hearts and nice our resolutions. It is
particularly solemn process in this dark hour. We
who are not Jews can borrow the occasion to Join
with those who are in a prayer to the Infinite God
that we may all be worthy of our institutions and
our heritage, and that this NEC YEAR may re-
deem both democracy and the brotherhood of man.
"No one could tell me where my soul might be,
I searched for God, and God eluded me,
I sought my brother out, and found all three!"
Our dedication is part of a secred task for
all Americans. It becomes a duty for all creeds,
people of all national origins. By achieving it
we help to make America great.
On the occasion of the Jewish New Year
5701, we pray that the cause of true Brotherhood
may triumph in this great land and throughout
the world.
Mayor Jeffries
Sends Greeting
To Detroit Jews
'A Solemn Process in Dark Hour'
Senator Vandenberg Expresses Hope That
This New Year May Redeem Democracy
and the Brotherhood of Man
Together, as Americans, Jews and Chris-
tians, we can accomplish this task. By achieving
it we eradicate hatred in our midst and establish
true brotherhood and an ideal Americanism. By
making this Good Will movement real, we bring
to fruition the words of an ancient singer—
I
welcome the opportunity to
express through the columns of
your paper my greeting to the
Jewish people of Detroit on the
occasion of Rosh Hashonah.
In the observance of this High
Holy Day period, I am informed,
it is the custom of the partici-
pants to rededicate themselves to
the highest ideals they know. It
is well to set apart definite times
for serious contemplation of tilos?
standards which make for hunian
betterment.
My kind regards and best
wishes for a Happy New Year.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD J. JEFFRIES, .IR.
Mayor
New Year Message
From the Governor
By Hon. LUREN D. DICKINSON
First Lady of the Land Scuds
Greetings to Jews of Michigan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 12, 1940
My dear Mr. Slomovitz:
I any glad to have the opportunity to send greetings
to your readers on your Rosh Hashonah.
I firmly believe that the success of our democracy
depends on the real religion of our people and our
earnest desire to live up to its teaching of the brother-
hood of man. This has never been more important than
it is today, and I pray that all of us will live according
to the teachings of God and accept our full responsibility
for our brothers.
With every good wish, I am
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
May Jewish New Year Bring
Surcease from Horrors
I am happy to extend my
heartiest greetings to the Jewish
Chronicle and the many fine citi-
zens it serves with distinction.
Every fai•-minded person who
believes in the American ideals
of liberty must extend to his fel-
By the HON. HAROLD L. ICKES
low citizens of whatever race,
Secretary of the Interior
color, or creed, the same spirit
of tolerance and understanding
On the eve of your New Year, may I join my fellows in ex-
that he desires for himself.
tending greetings and felicitations to all Jewish citizens.
No one can deny the values
We who are the citizens of a country built by the people and
of Jewish achievement, nor fail maintained for them, at the coming of a New Year can well take
to be mindful of Jewish contribu- stock of the blessings that have been ours. We can at this time
tions toward advancement of the resolve solemnly to do those things and to take the steps necessary
human race.
to assure that our heritage will remain intact for us and our chil-
It is my privilege, as Governor, dren.
to extend most sincere best
Today a great part of the world is engaged in a mortal struggle.
wishes to the Jewish citizens of In the face of great dangers, threatened by infections which seep
Michigan.
across all boundaries, we must firmly resolve to protect our people
our way of life. We must confound those who would destroy
our peace and abridge our opportunities.
A Message Written Specially for Readers of
The Detroit _Jewish Chronicle
New Year Message
From Sen. Brown
By HON. PRENTISS M. BROWN
U. S. Senator from Michigan
Permit me to extend at this
festival season of Rosh Hashonah
to all those of Jewish faith
throughout Michigan and the
United States my cordial and
heartfelt good wishes for a hap-
py and contented New Year. I
am mindful of the important part
this race has played in the af-
fairs, not only of our nation but
the entire world.
I join with you in the hope that the New Year will bring to
the Jews and all other religious, economic or racial minorities a
surcease from the horrors which now afflict them. I join in your
prayers that the sun soon may shine once more upon all of the
peoples at peace with one another.
Sen. Taft Greets Jews of Michigan
By THE HON. ROBERT A. TAFT
United States Senator From Ohio
May I take this opportunity to extend to you and to your
leaders my sincere best wishes for the coming year. May it bring
renewed hope for a just and lasting peace and a renewal of good
will and tolerance among all nations, races and creeds.