March 28, 194 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle 4 Detroit Jewish Chronicle and THE LEGAL CHRONICLE published Weekly by The Jewish Chronicle Publishing Co., Inc. President JACOB H. SCHAKNE Entered es Seccnd-class matter March 3, 1916, at the Post. office at Detroit, Mich., under the Act of March 3, 1879. ;moral Offices and Publication Bldg., 525 Woodward Ave. Cable Address: Chronicle Telephone: Cadillac 1040 Subscription in Advance JACOB MARGOLIS PHILIP SLOMOVITZ MAURICE M. SAFIR $3.00 Per Year Publisher Editor Advertising Manager ro insure publication, all correspondence and news matter must reach this office by Tuesday evening of each week. When mailing notices, kindly use one side of the paper only. The Detroit Jewish Chronicle invites correspondence on sub- jects of interest to the Jewish people, but disclaims responsi- bility for an endorsement of views expressed by the writers. Sabbath Rosh Chodesh Nisan Scriptural Selections Pentateuchal portion—Lev. 1.1-5:26; Ex. 12:1-20 Prophetical portion—Ezek. 45:16-46:18 MARCH 28, 1941 ADAR 29, 5701 Dr. Weizmann's Visit Dr. Chaim Weizmann's visit in this country is of great importance at this time. He comes to us in the midst of a large campaign for funds for Palestine's reconstruction. He is engaged in efforts to aid Great Britain against Nazism, in his laboratories, in the organization of Jewish forces to aid the British on the battle front, in the direction of industrial enterprises in Palestine which provides assistance to the British forces in the Mediterranean. As the outstanding Jewish leader in the world, Dr. Weizmann comes to us at a time when there is anxiety over the Jewish and world positions, and he is expected to bring a message of hope and of cheer. In return, it is to be expected that American Jewry will resolve to strengthen his hands, and the hands of his associates, in the great efforts for Jewish liberation. May he succeed in his mission to this land. The Palestine Labor Drive Detroit's Gewerkshaften organization deserves commendation for the splendid campaign it has conducted. This Sunday evening's event, marking the Conclusion of its drive, deserves to be recorded as an occasion for observing splendid community coverage. Next to the Allied Jewish Campaign, the Gewerk- shaften drive manages to reach more peo- ple in the community than any other undertaking. It reaches most of the or- ganizations and their memberships and succeeds in interesting a very large num- ber of people in the needs for Palestine's redemption. The appearance here on Sunday eve- ning of Dr. Nahum Goldmann, brilliant statesman who is the backbone of most of the political activities of the World Jewish Congress, the World Zionist Or- ganization and the Jewish Agency for Palestine, lends great dignity and im- portance to Sunday's Gewerkshaften cele- bration. Grades of Rowdyism There are several grades of rowdyism. Hitlerism, for example, is the height of gangsterism. Out of it have grown numer- ous smaller movements, each having with- in it elements of danger to human rights and to commonly acknowledged decen- cies. In this country there are elements who take their cue from the Nazi ideology. They are a menace not only to their im- mediate communities in this country but also to the entire world set-up that is in- terlinked in an universal fight for liberty and justice. How are such destructive elements to be fought in the name of justice? To eliminate a menace it is necessary to strike at the root of that menace. To destroy a disease you must find the cause of it. It is now definitely established that the disease of intolerance and bigotry and gangsterism—a sample of which we had in Detroit recently—finds its nourishment in Nazism. Therefore, it is Nazism that must be destroyed. To defeat the Hitler menace, it is necessary that Great Britain should win. The brilliant editor of the newspaper PM, Ralph Ingersoll, in his appeal for unlimited aid to Britain, indicates that the quickest way to peace is an English victory. To quote him: "The quickest way to peace is to turn to and help England destroy the men who, until they are de- stroyed, will never be appeased and will continue to force their will upon more and more people by force of arms. The sacrifices the British are making to fight our enemies are greater than any man dreamed possible before it happened. The only reason the British need help from the United States is that they are fighting the resources of a continent. With the resources of this continent to draw on, it is inconceivable to me that they can be beaten by Mr. Hitler's synthetic State, with its brittle propaganda-manufactured morale." The time is long past when the ques- tion of giving aid to Britain was debat- able. This is no longer an issue to be argued through forensic skill. It is now a challenge to us and to all other groups which still enjoy a bit of freedom to help uproot the world's worst evil. That can be done only by giving unlimited support to the English people. It is a matter for deepest regret that the William Allen White Committee was not given unani- mous support at once by the American people in the attempt to mobilize all aid for the British. We recognize that there are Christian Frontists and Nazis-Fascists and other reactionaries who will continue to oppose such aid; but we must also recognize that there is always an element of treason towards democracy even in times of bitterest crisis. Therefore it is all the more imperatvie that nothing be left undone to mobilize all available strength to make possible a deathblow to Nazism in Europe, making it impossible for it to raise its ugly head on this conti- nent. This is the only way of defeating rowdyism in all its stages, in Europe where it received its first nourishment and in this country where it threatens to gain root should it ever succeed in acquirng absolute control of the European conti- nent. Buy Palestine Wines Through the efforts of the Zionist Council of Detroit, the State Liquor Con trol Commission has again added Carmel Wines, the famous Palestine products, to its valuable stock. In order to assure retention of these wines in the Michigan stores, it is urgent that the Jews of this state should pur- chase the Carmel products. Thus, trade with Palestine will be en- couraged, Palestine will be aided in a practical way and a real service will be rendered in many ways. At the present time, exports from the United States far exceed imports from Palestine. Carmel wines are among the few products that have been placed on the market here, and the purchase of these wines will be an act of excellent trade interchange between this country and the Jewish Homeland. Since the Carmel wines are rated among the best in the world, the purchaser will also benefit from the service he will render by encouraging trade with Eretz Israel. • STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TSdbib from Everywhere By PHINEAS J. BIRON a refugee in Alexandria. . . It WAR ECHOES New York, by the way, weeklie Did you know that the Greeks, published by refugees for refu after capturing the Albanian city gees are looking up. . . . De of Bessantchi, renamed it in Aufbau has grown tremendousb honor of the Greek Jewish hero of late, and carries an amazin; Captain Mordechai Fritsi, who fell in battle not long ago? . . . number of ads. . . . And Th And that the Rev. Demetrius Way in America, published most Heliopoulos, leader of the Greek ly in German but with some at Orthodox Church in New York, ticks in English, has begun t has promised the cooperation of local Greeks in the U.P.A. cam- appear in a larger format an paign? . . . Italy's new stamp with a greater number of page issue, instead of being a source of considerable extra revenue WEEKLY GIGGLE from philatelists, has proved a To composer Kurt Weill i Even the most credited the story of the old ma . great bust enthusiastic stamp collectors have arrested in Berlin for passin failed to work up any appreci- out leaflets in the public thot able i n t e r e s t in those little oughfares. . . . The Gestapo eN gummed pictures featuring the amined his stock of papers, an Hit-and-Muss combination. . . . discovered that every sheet we One report has it that Hitler has totally blank. . . . Not even th told his partner Benito that Ger- most meticulous tests reveale man war aid is predicted on the the slighest trace of a messag abdication of King Victor Em- Printed in invisible ink. . manuel III. . . . Which reminds Stumped for once, the Gestap us of the complaint of Benny commandant asked the prisone Fogleman, Philadelphia restau- what the big idea might be. . . rateur. . . . Benny calls his The old maxi shrugged. . . . "Th eatery "Benny the Bum," and ob- people know what I mean," h jects vehemently to that epithet said. . . From Lisbon, agair being applied to Benito. . . . comes the tale of the refuge Considers it libelous. . . . While seeking an American visa. . a newspaperman named Frank The consul's questioning brougi Smothers is credited with the dic- out the unfortunate circumstanc tum that "Mussolini has given that the applicant had no all Hitler all war short of aid." davit of support, no money an no American friends or relative: HOME FRONT . . . Under the circumstance: Have your local hotels had the the consul explained, his hand same trouble as some of those in were tied, and he advised th New York, where German and man to give up his place in lin Italian waiters often adopt a and come back in 20 years. . policy of violent non-cooperation Whereupon the refugee timidl for functions arranged to raise asked: "Morning or afternoon. British relief funds? . . . If you're wondering just why Fifth AMONG THOSE PRESENT Columners got that way, consider Here are a few human sick that when the Nazis entered Bul- lights on the Bnai Brith Convey garia one of their acts was to tion taking place at Chicago th award life pensions to a list of week-end. . . . Youngest deli some hundreds of Bulgarians gate is Godchaux Levi. of Della who had prepared the way for Tex., the grandson of the gret Badolf. . . . There seems to he Leo N. Levi who was presider a shipping rule that vessels not of Bnai Blair from 1900 to 190• in transit for three months are . . . Levi admits to the ripe ap subject to expropriation. . . . of 30. . . . Oldest delegate is 8: Which should enable the United year-old Alfred M. Cohen, fo: States to make some use of the men Bnai Brith president . large number of Nazi ships which Two delegates, Archibald A. Mar are spending the war in Ameri- of New Orleans and Joseph Ul can ports. . . . PM, New York's man of New Haven, can boa: five-cent tabloid, will soon carry that they have been delegates a series of articles against the every convention since 1900... Vichy regime by Henri Bern- On the other hand, nearly 4 stein, the French playright . . . per cent of the delegates wi In charge of special features at be attending their first convey the PM office, incidentially, is tion. . . . And about half c Beatrice Kaufman, wife of play- those present have some affilb wright George S. tion with Zionism or a pre-Pale tine group . . . Unusual distill , LITERARY DEPARTMENT tions are many among the deb One of the finest pieces of gates. . . . David Robinson r writing we've seen in quite a Portland, Ore., is a world-fames while is William Zukerman's fan- authority on roses. . . . Harr tasy in the January-March Meno- Lashkowitz of Fargo, N. D., rah Journal, "The Refugee from a full-fleged member of the Sim: Judea." . .. It's a beautiful and Indian tribe. . . .And Edgar I imaginative account of what Levey of San Francisco is might have happened if Jesus, former Grand Incohonee instead of accepting crucifixion, president) of the Improved 0 had fled Jerusalem and become der of Red Men. OUR FIRST DEFENSE GOAL Vote on April 7 It is a solemn duty for all citizens to go to the polls on election days. At the spring election on Monday, April 7, voters must make it their first obligation to cast their ballots. The selection of able officials is in the hands of the people. If only a minority of the voters goes to the polls, then the selected judges and other officials will have been elected by a minority. To avoid this, ALL must vote. Be sure to cast your ballot on Monday, April 7! Notable Days on Jewish Calendar 5701 Rosh Chodesh Nissan - - - Saturday, March 29 - Passover - - April 12 — 19 Rosh Chodesh Iyar - - - Sunday and Monday, April 27 & 28 Lag b'Omer - - - - Thursday, May 15 Rosh Chodesh Sivan - - Tuesday, May 17 Shevuos - - - Sunday and Monday, June 1 & 2 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz - Wednesday and Thurs- day, June 25 & 26 Fast of Tammuz - - - - Sunday, July 13 Rosh Chodesh Ab - - - Friday, July 25 Tisha b'Ab - - - - Sunday, Aug. 3 Rosh Chodesh Ellul - - - - Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 & 24. Bressler Editorial Cameos i, by BRESSLEI