New Management Takes Over Chronicle With this issue, the Detroit Jewish Chronicle, oldest Anglo- Jewish paper in Michigan, comes under new ownership. Seymour Tilchin, attorney, scholar and Zionist and com- munal leader, becomes the new president, with George Weis- wasser, the present editor, re- taining his post and becoming a member of the new manage- ment. • • • Robert Krause takes over the business managership as a mem- ber of the new organization. The Other two members are Cy Aaron and Nathan Kaufman. Changes in policy, makeup and content, of the Chronicle are being projected, Tilchin an- nounced, but they will be made gradually. "We propose to add new fea- tures and abandon those that are not striking a responsive chord," Tilchin said. We invite "'constructive comment on how B to improve the paper though we must point out that since we intend to serve the entire com- munity, we shall have features and news coverage to suit the various culutral, social and po- litical tastes." The goal of the Chronicle, Tilchin added, will be to es- tablish unity and harmony among all Detroit Jewish groups. The newspaper will not hesi- tate, however, to present all the facts, Tilchin declared, or com- ment critically when such a statement can be of value to the community at large. • .• • "We firmly bel! , we," Tilchin went on, "that the Jewish Wel- fare Federation and the Allied Jewish Campaign make some of the most significant contribu- tions to the welfare of the com- munity and of world Jewry. We offer them our utmost support without imposing on them in any way or requesting their ation Plan Held UN Goal • N De legates Study Federal Basis .1 ERUSALEM (Special)— A substantial bloc of the membership of the United Nations Palestine committee leans toward the establish- ment of a federated or bi- national state for Palestine, John G. Rogers, correspond- ent for the New York Herald Tribune who has accompanied the commission throughout its Investigation, reported this week. This is in conflict with a JTA report which asserts that a ma- jority of the members "definitely favor the idea of partition with aspicts of federalization." In a federated Palestine, Rog- ers declared, the Jews would have an area of their own with- in the Palestine state just as the Arabs would have an area of their own. National concerns such as water supply, customs and communications would be largely in the hands of a central body set up by the UN. The UN committee completed its work in Palestine by hearing John S. Grauel, American Protestant minister from Wor- cester, Mass., who arrived on the refugee ship Exodus with 4,500 visaless Jews. It headed for Beirut in a 22- car motorcade where it began (Continued on Page 2) Blow 'En, 1)'.' contributors to subsidize us in return for that support." The Jewish Chronicle will con- tinue to be a medium of liberal thought, Tilchin oromises, and will accordinr& -upport any progressive at which may direc' n°:,4,>'°. .fectly affect the • cor;',).?' .r the Jewish peope,,Q + .sole. • • s tr. s room in this city for A Anglo-Jewish news- „” he conculded. "Healthy ct. .petition can contribute much to Jewish thought and expres- sion since no one should have a monopoly on these. Too often a newspaper, like a person, re- trogresses because of the absence of challenge and of competition. "With this credo and confi- dent of the friendship and good wishes of the Jewish public, we now offer the community a stronger, more newsy and more vibrant Jewish Chronicle." The new publisher is secretary of the Detroit Zionist district, president of the Northwest Zionist chapter and a member of the Zionist Council of Detroit. He has taken an active part in Allied Jewish Campaigns and in 1938 was a division chairman. He has done considerable youth leadership particularly at the Jewish Center and at one time was a delegate to the Jew- ish Community Council. Tilchin is a graduate of the first class of the United Hebrew Schools and of their first high school class. He was for a time on the faculty of the schools and is today a leader in its alumni affairs. • • • For eight years, Tilchin also taught in Detroit public high schools. After receiving his A. B. at the University of Michigan in 1930, Tilchin specialized in Semi- tics to receive his Master's de- gree the following year. He subsequently earned his L. L B. at Wayne University Law School in 1936. Tilchin in 1932 became the youngest faculty member of the College of Jewish Studies at Temple Beth El, teaching com- parative religion, the philosophy of religion and Bible. He is a member of the Na- tional Lawyers Guild and is a member of its international law committee under the chairman- ship of Bartley Crum. • • • Weiswasser became editor of the Chronicle Sept. 1, 1946 after 10 years on the editorial staffs of the Detroit Times and the Detroit News. ' For 20 years he taught He• brew and religion and was on the faculty successively at Shaa- rey Zedek, Temple Beth El and Temple Israel. He is on the journalism caful- ty at Wayne University and teaches advanced courses in edit- ing and the history of the Amer- ican press. Thirty-two Years of Service to Detroit Jewry Detroit Jewish Chronicle Vol. 49, No. 30 DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1947 - — HILDA NICIIAMIN, 7, thrilled to one of the great joys of childhood when the Jewish Center's Camp Ilabonim tele brates her birthday July 17 with a frosted •cake and candles. Her counselor, Roslyn Hurwitz, is shown helping her overcome her shyness while Doris Kendler, right, looks on enviously. ZOA Nerrspaper Banned by British From Palestine 10e a Copy, $3 Per Year Haganah Joins Forces With Irgun and Sternists Starvation Diet Is Given DP's Vegetable and Milk Shortages Reported JERUSALEM — (Special) — Abandoning all faith in British pledges, llaganah, official militia of the Jewish com- munity, has dropped its hostility to the Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Stern Group, extremist forces, and has joined in spirit with the two groups and is carrying on independent attacks on the British occupation forces. Ilaganah returned to its role of defender of the Jewish people of Palestine as a result of Britain's latest brutal act in turning back the 4,500 immi- grants aboard the Exodus 1947 and shipping them back to their point of embarkation in r. MUNICH (JTA) — The food France. situation in the DP camps has BLOW UP RADAR UNIT .•" deteriorated to such an extent The union of the underground NEW YORK—"The New Pal- that displaced Jews are being forces is not physical but Ha- estkle-News Reporter." official forced into the black market in ganah's resurgent militancy was publication of the Zionist Or- order to obtain an adequate diet, noted when the Irgun and Stern- ganization of Ani&ca, has been DP camp leaders told a Jewish ists were able to operate in 0 banned from Palestine for the Telegraphic Agency correspon- ,1 broad daylight in Jewish quart- past four months. dent during a two-day survey ers under the control of Ha- The ban was imposed because of a number of large camps in ganah and in Haganalis inde- of the "displeasure caused in this area. pendent raid on radar installa- Palestine government circles by Every camp reported chronic tions in Haifa when a signal the publication's outspoken ar- shortages of nutritive foods such station was blown up. ticles and cartoons on the Pal- as vegetables, eggs, milk and Meantime, panic gripped Jet.• estine situation." fresh meats. The army has been usakem when despite u curfew, substituting nutritionally low attacks were launched on the starchy foods thereby maintain- British several nights in a row. Sigler Names Glazer ing the 2,000 calories in the daily Total casualties in Palestine to Planning Committee food ration. Europe's 120,000 Jewish or- in the past week reached 70 on As a direct result of this policy, phans are being cared for Thursday. In addition to two Dr. B. 'Benedict Glazer, of Temple Beth-El, has been ap- the camp leaders said, the Jews with the help of America's immigrants and the American pointed a member of the De- are compelled to take excess United Jewish Appeal. Shown mate killed in a battle on the troit Metropolitan Area Regional foods such as macaroni and flour are a brother and sister who immigrant ship Exodus 1947, six Planning Commission by Gov. and barter them to the Germans will begin life anew in the British soldiers and constables, one Jewish civilian and a Ha- (Continued on page 16) Jewish Homeland. Kim Sigler. ganah member were killed. TRANSPORT SUNK At its Haifa harbor, the Brit- ish transport Empire Lifeguard, which had been used in trans- porting refugees to Cyprus, was blown up and sunk, apparently whom I am glad to be one, ciation of the contemporary ex- sive and cooperative with orga- Mr. Seymour Tilchin, by the Haganah. There were wish you every success in the pressions of its spirit in all their nizational Jewish life and move- Detroit Jewish Chronicle, no casualties. new undertaking. exuberant variety. ments in the community -Ind Detroit, Mich. All Palestine seethed with an- It will be good for our com- foster harmonious relationships Sincerely yours, Dear Seymour: ger at the transshipment of the munity that the Chronicle shall CHARLES RUBINER. Exodus 1947 immigrants to Having learned of your new reflect your profound sense of with our non-Jewish fellow France. undertaking as publisher of the Jewish responsibility as well as citizens. ZIONIST GREETINGS Sincerely yours, "The British have proved," Detroit Jewish Chronicle, I am your buoyant Jewish idealism. said the labor paper Davar, 'mpelled to write you a word of AARON DROOCK, Mr. Seymour Tilchin RABBI LEON FRAM, "that they will not shrink from greeting. President, Jewish Com- Detroit Jewish Chronicle Temple Israel. any low deed against people It is good to see an Anglo- munity Council. Detroit 26, Michigan weaker than they." Jewish paper administered by a Dear Seymour: COUNCIL PRESIDENT man who is young enough to On behalf of the Zionist Orga- WISHES SUCCESS express the spirit of the modern Mr. George Weiswasser. nization of Detroit, I extend best Jewish DP's Publish Mr. Seymour Tilchin, Jew and who is at the same Detroit Jewish Chronicle, wishes for success in your new Detroit Jewish Chronicle, • Papers, 13 Magazines time rooted deep in the age-old Detroit, Michigan. undertaking. rt is my sincere Detroit, Michigan. Dear Mr. Weiswasser: culture of our people. hope that your editorial policy FRANKFORT (JTA)—The U. Dear Seymour: It has come to my attention I have known you as an en- I was happy' to learn of your on Palestine will pursue a course S. army reported that residents thusiastic alumnus of the United that the Detroit Jewish Chronicle assumption of the management in conformity with the recog- of Jewish Displaced Persons Hebrew Schools and as the stim- has been sold and that new of the Detroit Jewish Chronicle. nized leadership of the World camps were publishing four publishers are now in ownership. ulating teacher of reform Jew- Knowing your sterling character Zionist Movement. Too much weekly newspapers and 13 ma- The Detroit Jewish Chronicle ish youth. and your high standard, I am emphasis has been given in the gazines for general circulation. has many years of service to the You possess, I believe, that past on the small irresponsible Most of the newspapers contain most important qualification for Detroit Jewish community as an sure that you will bring them groups, so that confusion has about six pages. Jewish journalism, namely a Anglo-Jewish paper to its credit. both into play in the publication resulted in the minds of the The Joint Distribution Com- Chronicle and will make balanced viewpoint. You have I take pleasure in congratula- of the journal which will truly public. I hope that you will be mittee offices here announced it a ting the new publishers on its understanding of the ma.s of the that 50 tubercular DP's have serve the best interests of the able to dispel such confusion. Jewish people, a sense of self- acquisition. MORRIS M. JACOBS, left for treatment in Swiss sani• Jewish community of Michigan. I trust that the policy of the Identification with its moat an- (Continued on page 2) taia. Your great host of friends, of cient traditions and an awe- new ownership will be progres- Bound for Home Messages ol Goodwill Pour In to Chronicle • " 1