A mericim Palish Periodical Carter July 23, 1943 ei a DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle Executive Committee of Jewish Conference Allocates Seats to National Organizations 5 Missouri Valley Workers Take War Bonds Instead of Checks NEW YORK.—During a ses- to the convening of the Confer- sion which commenced on July ence early in August. 14 and was concluded in the late Post-Election Reactions afternoon of July 15, the execu- As was to be expected, the re- tive committee for the organi- VALLEY zation of the Conference received sults of the elections to the Amer- ican Jewish Conference are being reports of the result of the elec- IRON CO I tions, discussed arrangements fur energetically discussed in the Jew- ish press throughout the country. -4 the Conference, which is to con- NCRIH fi ~ aAr7f1 ~ vene on Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, and The methods employed, the man- allocated to national membership ner in which the elections were organizations the 125 seats which conducted, the delegates chosen and the issues facing the Confer- were reserved for them, ence are the subjects of numer- It was decided to appoint . an ous editorials and special articles. organization committee which, in While the majority of the Yid- consultation with a committee to dish and Anglo-Jewish press eval- be composed of the represents- uates the elections as a signifi- tives of various groupings as re- cant event in Jewish life and fleeted in the results of the elec- lauds the effort to give expres- tions, should prepare and recom- sion to the will of the Jewish mend to the Conference a plan of public, some publications allege organization for the Conference that the elections were conducted when it meets. The committee in many districts on a partisan consists of Louis Lipsky, Allen basis and have caused bitterness, Stroock 43. (alternate—Morris D. strife and disunity. The defeat Waldman), Henry Monsky (alte•- of some distinguished local lead- nate—Maurice Bisgyer), Herman el'S who have for years headed Shulman and Louis Segal. community affairs has been as- It was unanimously agreed that cribed in part to the operation as soon as the Conference con- of cumulative voting and in part venes the authority of the execu- to the operation of "pressure tive committee is to be consid- groups," meaning well-organized ered as concluded and any fur- Jewish political and social bodies ther governing bodies shall be which obviously had at their dis- Leavenworth, Kansas.—More than 200 of the 324 employees of the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Corn selected by the delegates at the posal adequate machinery. pany put 100 per cent of a week's pay into War Bonds here as a practical demonstration of the extent to Conference, in accordance with which war workers are eager to respond to the Treasury Department's call for increased War Savings. Some commentators go so far Workers of the plant have been allotting 14 per cent of their gross payroll for Bonds since last Sep- the principle governing the Amer- as to predict the failure and doom tember, but the special one week 100 per cent drive was held to stress this theme: lean Jewish Conference. of the Conference because of the The report of the national elec- sharp division of views and the "Will I be more Interested in my current personal comforts than in the lives of the boys who a se fighting tion board, by Louis Lipsky, re- absence among the delegates of that I might live?" vealed that approximately 25,0 Long ago the shipyard employees earned the right to wear the coveted E button for efficiency in war electors, chosen by organizatio0ns local leaders who have for years production. U S Treasury Department 0 rendered invaluable service. The and groups representing more latter extreme view is not shared than 1,500,000 members of more by the great majority of Jewish than 6,000 local Jewish organi- periodicals, which emphasize that zations, cast their ballots in the for the first time since the last Tag Day of JWEWD Arabs and Jews Can Never Reach Understanding, (elections of delegates. Of the 375 war an opportunity has been giv- July 25 at Mt. Clemens the sen by the Ielegars, tes to e Says Auni Abdul Bey Hadi, Arab Leader en to the organized Jewry of choelected, 374 bwere elect The Jewish Women's European America and to all those who remaining delegate still to be are Welfare organization will hold a JERUSALEM (WNS)—The in- against them." willing to associate them- chosen at an election in Worces- tag day in Mt. Clemens this com- creasing tension between Jews Jewish groups in Palestine did ter, Mass., delayed because of lo- solve post-war Jewish problems, ing Sunday, July 25, and a picnic and Arabs in Palestine as both not pay too much attention to cal conditions. at Palmer Park Section 5, Sun- the Arab leader's outbursts and The report on allocation of del- to take part in the election of day, August 8. The arrangements sides begin to marshall their ar- the Hebrew press indicated that representatives who will be soy - f gates to the national members ip committee is preparing for the guments for eventual presentation Jewish leaders feel that it was ereign in adopting historic deci- l organizations was the subject o sloes affecting the lives of mil- picnic home cooked meals, drinks, at the peace conference was re- unnecessary to engage in polemics a lengthy discussion, as flected this week in a violent with the Arabs since the ultimate result lions of Jews. Nor do the majority games, prizes, etc. Members with their families and anti-Zionist statement issued by disposition of Palestine will be of a desire to apply, as far as of periodicals share the view ex- possible, the principle of parity pressed in some quarters that the friends are requested to be active Auni Abdul Bey Hadi, prominent decided by neither the Jews nor in the allocation of seats to nay in helping that the above men- nationalist leader, appearing in the Arabs but by the victorious tional membership organizations. Conference should not be held tioned affairs be successful. the entire Arab press. Allied nations. organizations at all on the ground that such consequence, In Hadi, who was one of the Arab The newspaper Haboker, com- which were previously, tentative y a convocation would be untimely Women's Aid for Service leaders who fled the country in menting editorially, states: "Who granted four seats will now ref - and harmful. As hundreds of at.- 1937 when the British sought to empowered Auni to speak on be- ceive only three. A number od ticles and editorials have pointed Men Hold Luncheon arrest him for complicity in the new organizations were allocate h out, it is now that the Jews of Women's Aid for Service Men riots of that time and who did half of not only Palestinian, but the world are facing the most held a luncheon and card party all Arabs? As far as we know, seats to the Conference on t basis of size of membership f atnh serious crisis that has confronted on Wednesday, July 14, at the not return until the British de- no Arab organization has empow- them in their long history. clared an amnesty for several of ered him to make any such state- program of Jewish life. All o . Women's Guild Metropolitan build- The fact that almost 25,000 ing. Mrs. Hoffrichter, president the exiled nationalists, stated ments. But we aren't going to 125 seats reserved for nationa e l membership organizations were electors, representing a multitude of the organization, gave a brief categorically that there can be scrutinize his credentials because of Jewish organizations, political report of the accomplishments of no "understanding" between Jews the Hebrew press does not publish allocated. and Arabs until the former com- statements against the Arabs and Rabbi Milton Steinberg report- cultural and social, participatej the past year. pletely abandon their Zionist as- their leaders. We have our dis- eel on the activities of the pre- in the balloting serves as the best New members were enrolled and liminary studies committee and evidence that the communities more are welcome. For details call pirations. His statement reads: pute with the Palestine Govern- "I have entirely disregarded ment in connection with post-war whole-heartedly responded to the Tyler 6-4782 or Tyler 5-7871. pos gave an outline of the the recently increased Zionist pro- reconstruction and are not in- call issued by the committee for facing fac i survey of the problems proposed paganda. But Dr. Weizmann's terested in debating with thor- °r the organization of the Confer- European Jewry. After a th any Dr. Nahum Goldmann has been and David Ben-Gurion's state- Arab k( ence. Whatever bitterness was ough analysis it was who pretends to be a lead- entrusted with the political work ments compel me to say what I er." by the committee that the work caused by some election upsets of the World Zionist Executive confident express the opinion of the research staff cover the . was less noticeable in the larger at Washington . . . The play built am An editorial in Haaretz de- of all Arabs in Palestine and following seven distinct areas. Jewish centers where preliminary around Meyer W. Weisgal's tribu- clared that "the statement by elsewhere. The Arabs have de- Rescue in territories under discussions and considerations of lations as the producer of "The Auni Bey Abdul Hadi does not cided to oppose Zionism with all Axis domination; 2, relief in tran_ Problems Eternal Road" is now nearing their strength. They do not want surprise us. He has returned to Examination of the designation completion . . . Those who have sitional period; 3, political and Palestine after four year's ab- social status; 4, economic recon- of electors sent in to the board read the outline say that it will any mutual understanding with sence, as he left, without learn- Zionist Jews before the latter ab- struction; 5, migration and col- of elections by the local election be a smash hit and box office suc- ing anything. Even four years of onization; 6, Jewish rights to Pal- districts and regions clearly evi- cess . . . The London Yiddish solutely abandon their policy. The war which have driven the best Zionists must fully realize that estine; 7, Jewish representation denees that most of the elections stage hit "The Room on the sons of humanity to seek a better in the postwar world. were definitely conducted in the Corner". . . will be produced in the Arabs are defending their ex- and juster post-war world has istence in Palestine and will not There will be another meeting spirit of unity, and that a fair this country soon, in English .. . not affected him. We regret it. of the executive committee prior opportunity was given to all Elizabeth Bergner, the great little make the slightest concession of We think, however, that the world groups and shades of opinion in Reinhardt star, is ready for a their rights even if the power of will continue to seek a solution American Jewry, and that all did Broadway comeback . . . She has the entire world is assembled to the Palestine problem." Wised With WAR BONDS, *, When the American Expeditionary Force landed in Ireland recently newspapers reported the citizenry remarked at the similarity of the steel helmets worn by our boys with those worn by German troops. These steel hats are protection from shrap- nel fragments and other light mis- siles. We need thousands of them for they are a regular issue to every American soldier. • CLIPTON AVENUE • CINCINNATI 20, OHIO A smart strap fastens under the chin and they are padded for com- fort. One steel helmet costs $5 so every time you fill a $5 stamp book you are buying protection for an American soldier. Invest at least ten percent of your income in War Bonds every pay day. Help your community reach its War Bone Quota. participate. Examination of the returns shows that every shade of opinion and every organized group will be represented in the Conference. The circumstance that some local leaders may be absent in no way supports the allegation that the Conference when assembled will not represent the entire American Jewry as far as it finds expression in organized Jewish bodies. That delegates belonging to various parties or groups will unite on the basis of a definite program does not necessarily mean that the deliberations of the Conference will be conducted on strict party lines, or that more strife and friction will be the result. To judge by the various statements issued by the members of the executive committee, rep- resenting different and even op- posing views, it is the wish of everybody concerned to conduct the Conference in a spirit of fair play and the free exchange of views, with unity as the ultimate goal. It should not be overlooked that the election machinery was set up in record time, and repre- sents the first attempt in 25 years to introduce a democratic principle in the conduct of Jew- ish affairs. While shortcomings were inevitable, the results are, to a great degree, gratifying and the experience gained will no doubt serve to improve the pro- selected a revival of 'The Second Mrs. Carroll" as her vehicle . . Have you heard "Hitler's Funeral March," the song hit which is sweeping the country? . . . The Nazis' military ditties have chang- ed, by the way .. Only a short time ago Hitler's warriors sang: "Today Europe—Tomorrow the World". . . Now they're moanin' low: "We Stand Fast Against Invasion". . . You will hear a great deal about Frederick Joseph Scheu's book "British Labor and the Beveridge Plan," just out .. . Scheu was born in Vienna 38 years ago, and is the grandson of the author of republican Austria's national anthem . . . One very re- liable source reports that Charles Boyer, the great romantic screen star, belongs to the race that Hit- ler has sworn to exterminate .. . Boyer is trying to produce a pic- ture on the Life of Clemenceau . . . Which reminds us to report that a certain group is seriously exploring the possibilities for a film with Theodor Herzl as the main figure . . . cedure when the next opportunity arises. When the full list of the elect- ed delegates and their organiza- tional affiliations, as well as the number of groups that have par- ticipated in their elections are made public, many of the objec- tions raised will appear to be baseless and unfounded. RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA TO CONVENE IN CHICAGO, JULY 24-27 Graduates of the Hebrew Theo- more will preside as chairman. logical College of Chicago and of Those who will appear on the the Rabbi Isaac Elchonan Yeshi- panel are Rabbi W. Drazin of vah of New York will convene in Savannah, Ga., Rabbi Uri Miller Chicago, July 24-27, at the eighth of New Orleans, Rabbi Jacob annual convention of the Rabbini- Agus of Dayton and Rabbi Na- cal Council of America. than Barack of Phoenix, Ariz. Opening with religious services Rabbi Meyer Berlin, president in the synagogue of the Hebrew of the World Mizrachi Organiza- Theological College on Saturday tion, will address the convention, morning, which will be followed by a Torah discussion in the Col- as will Rabbi Saul Silber, presi- lege Library that afternoon, the dent of the Hebrew Theological College, and Rabbi Samuel Bel- convention will convene at Hotel Kin, president of the Yeshivah LaSalle on Sunday for the bal- College. ance of its meetings. On Sunday morning the He- Rabbi Isadore Goodman of brew Theological College will Memphis, and Rabbi Chaim Reg- dedicate a service flag honoring ensberg of Chicago will deliver its graduates and former students sermons at the Saturday morn- who are now serving as chaplains ing services. Rabbi Irving Miller with the armed forces. of Racine, Wis., will serve as Rabbi E. Louis Cardon of chazan. Chairman of the Saturday Springfield, Ill., is chairman of afternoon discussion group will the convention. Officers of the be Rabbi Mordecai A. Stern of Rabbinical Council of America Richmond Hill, Long Island. Par- are: President, Rabbi Joseph H. ticipating in the program will be Lookstein of New York; vice pres- Rabbi C. Korb and Rabbi D. Lif- idents, Rabbi Manuel Laderman shitz of Chicago, and Rabbi Dr. of Denver, chairman of the west- Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, chief ern region; Rabbi Israel Tabak rabbi of Boston and Rosh Mesifta of Baltimore, chairman of the of Yeshivah College of New York. southeastern region; Rabbi Albert Highlighting the discussions N. Mandelbaum of the Bronx, will be a panel on postwar prob- New York, and Chaplain Isaiah lems be held Sunday evening. Rackofsky, who is now attending Rabbi to Israel Tabak of Balti- the Chaplain's School at Harvard.