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Vol. 50, No. 33

Big Defeat
Visioned
by Glubb

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Friday, September 3, 1948

Honor Roll Drive Leaders

LONDON (WNS) — Brig.
John Bagot Glubb, British
commander of the Transjor-
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shortly become a member of

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Jerusalem Quiet
as Neutral Zone
Pact Is Reached

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(Special to the Jewish Chronicle)

TEL AVIV—A semblance of peace

came to Jerusalem
the operational. staff of the coin
in midweek
when Jews and Arabs accepted a proposal de-
bined Transjordan and Iraqi
militarizing a Jerusalem height which had been the scene
armies; warned the British gov-
of much warfare. Sniping went on sporadically, however.
ernment that should war he re-
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sumed in Palestine, the Legion
The neutral zone includes Government 'louse, a Red
would be in danger of "out-
Cross center, and the site of a
right defeat."
Jewish agricultural school for
If defeat seems imminent,
girls and an Arab college. The
Glubb told British officials,
Red Cross is now in sole control
Transjordan might conceivably
rf the building atop the hill and
invoke the treaty with Britain
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UN observers are patrolling a
and consider itself entitled to
buffer zone around the disputed
military assistance by British
area.
Irgnnists Condemn
troops.
ARABS WEAKEN
Pact With Abdullah THREATENED TRUCE
The conflict over the neutral
Reports from other Arab court-
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tries also reveal a weakening of
TEL AVIV (WNS)—The worst zone hod threatened the entire
Palestine truce. Gen. Age Lund-
Arab strength and the Arab
battles in Palestine are yet to stroem, chief
League.
'assistant to the
come, Premier David Ben Gur-
Leaders in the Hadassah Honor Roll drive are, seated left to
Separate Arab-Israeli peace
ion declared in an address before UN mediator, County Folke Ber-
right, Mesdames Norman Rom, Seymour Frank, Charles Rob-
talks were advocated in a broad-
the Zionist Actions Committee nadotte, warned that any viola-
tions of the truce would be re-
inson, Stanley Akers and Maurice Perlman. Standing, left to
here.
cast ' over the Beirut radio, it
right, Mesdames Albert Pines, Sam Heller and Arthur Bloom.
ferred to the Security Council.
was reported here.
Calling
for
a
mobilization
of
all
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In bad graces with the UN
The broadcaster asserted there
Jewish resources for a final vic-
were two Arab alternatives, all-
tory, the premier said that "30,- since two French officers were
out war against Israel or inde-
000,000 Arabs in six countries killed at Gaza airport by Egyp-
would not easily reconcile them- tian fire, the Egyptian govern-
pendent peace talks. He said the
selves to defeat at the hands of ment agreed to permit the pass-
latter course was preferred since
age of Israeli convoys to 35 iso-
750,000 Jews."
it would eliminate much blood-
lated settlements in the 'Negev.
shed.
BERGSON RELEASED
This is the first time during
PLAN TO DISSOLVE
Menachetn
Beigin,
Irgunist
An army of Hadassah women, Honor Roll and prospect kits
The anti-Zionist Jewish group in hand, will sally forth Wednesday, Sept. 8 to make the 1948 chief who is now chairman of the truce that the Egyptians
In Great Britain, the .Jewish Honor Roll the most successful in the history of the Detroit chap- the provisional committee of the had agreed to Jewish vehicles
Freedom Movement Organiza- passing tinder their guns. Israel
Fellowship. 'May soon dissolve, it ter. Worker's will lie briefed. at the horner.of .ftllow members.
Mrs. Julian Tobias and Mrs. Samuel Grandon, chairmen of tion,..told right-wing 'political had been sending supplies to
was revealed here following an
announcement that the group the education panel for the day, have arranged the programs at leaders that his movement op- the colonies by air at night.
poses any agreement with King FORGETS CH ARGE
had suspended publication of its ech group meeting.
• Abdullah of Transjordan which
Obviously gratified by the
official organ, the Jewish Out-
The homes to be used by each group, the chairman and
would bring the British back to neutral zone agreement, the
look.
speaker for the meetings are as follows:
At the same time it was dis-
University East: Mrs. Charles Gershenson, 19472 Suffolk the eastern Mediterranean and truce commission announced it
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would withdraw its previous
closed that occupation authori-
drive.
charge that Jews had violated
ties in the British zone of Ger-
Mrs. Arthur Bloom, chairman.
the truce in occupying the pc-,
many had banned the circulation
Mrs. Sidney Allen, speaker. •
sitions on the hill.
of Sir Oswald Mosley's "Alter-
University West: Mrs. Samuel Cohl, 3070 Outer drive.
In Jerusalem, the Jewish-
native" in that area.
Mrs. Sidney Krause, chairman.
Arab agreement brought the
Mrs. Morris Adler, speaker.
people out in the streets again
Russell Woods:
Mrs. Howard Bloch, 4373 Fullerton avenue.
and into the cafes. Movie houses
Mrs. Norman Rom, chairman.
Back after a six-week tour of resumed showing American films
Mrs. Max Frank, speaker.
England and France, Oscar Co- and streets were brightly lit
Central West:
Mrs. Philip Stellar, 2748 Webb avenue.
hen, executive director of the again.
Mrs. Maurice Perlman, chairman.
The Jerusalem home guard
Jewish Community Council, said
Mrs. Maurice Landau, speaker.
he noted a definite shift in the sponsored a week of festivities
Central East:
Mrs.
Samuel
Rosen,
1421
Boston
boulevard
Failed to Stop Hitler ,
British press and public opinion as a shot in the arm for the
west.
in favor of Israel just before he depressed citizenry. The police
N. Y. Leader Asserts
Mrs. Perry Burnstine, chairman.
left.
band moved from quarter to
Mrs. Harry Jackson, speaker.
He attributed the. change to quarter playing popular songs,
South Oakland: Mrs. David Hersch, 8545 Lincoln, Huntington
AMSTERDAM (WNS) —Con-
the unexpected Arab attacks on Strauss waltzes and "The Song
Woods.
demnation of anti-Semitism as a
Britain and the influence of a of the Negev", which is now
blight on Christianity and feel-
Mrs. Stanley Akers, chairman.
young groin - ) of labor liberals tire rage in Israel.
ings of guilt over the wide ex-
Mrs. Louis Glasier, speaker.
Flowers, brought from Tel
istence of anti-Jewish sentiments
The opening membership' luncheon will be Tuesday, Sept. 14 who oppose the obstinate stand of
Aviv, returned to the shops and
in the Christian world were at the Book Cadillac. Co-chairmen of arrangemepts are Mrs. Foreign Secretary Bevin.
Cohen met with some of the
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voiced at the meeting of the Thomas Marwil and Mrs. David Flayer.
most influential young labor
World Conference of Churches.
All Jewish women in the community are invited. For reser-
leaders. His wife and daughter
Speaking on the effect the vations, call TY. 8-8216.
accompanied him on the trip.
rise of Israel will have on Chris-
tian-Jewish relations, Bishop A.
Dunn, of the Episcopal Church
of America, said that the word
"Israel" has now taken on dif-
ferent connotations than those
An Israel exhibit will be one
in the Bible, and that with a
of the features of the Michigan
Jewish State in existence the
State Fair Sept. 3-12.
Christian approach to Jews will
The material on Israel will be
New and used car dealers 26. Its goal is a 100 car Friend-
become a great political problem.
Bert Ruby, Detroit Pisgah Lodge located with other informational
have
pledged
to
fill
20
freight
ship ,Train to Israel.
Another speaker, Dr. Conrad
member, new junior heavyweight and cultural displays in an area
The all-star wrestling match champion.
Hoffman, said the Christian must cars with• supplies for Israel
under the race track grandstand
feel guilty over the fact that "we Worth $250,000 on behalf of the sponsored by Commissioner John
The warehouse for supplies at the fair grounds. The Israel
Bnai
Brith
Aid
to
the
People
of
Hettche
and
Harry
Light,
fight
have failed to solve the problem
display will highlight the indus-
promoter, for the benefit of the such as food in case lots, ma- trial, agricultural and cultural
of anti-Semitism." Christianity, Israel Drive\r..-
Among the contributions will drive, is set for Monday, Sept. 13 chinery, bicycles, tool kits, and development of the fledgling na-
he said, did not prevent the
new clothing for men and wo-
be autos, jeeps, ambulance* tires at the Arcadia.
annihilation of 6,000,000 Jews.
men is at 2300 Warren avenue tion.
Topping the card are Ruffy west.
Hoffman, New York Presby- and motorcycles. The southeast
It will include much of the ma-
terian, declared "we failed to corner lot at Livernois and Pick- Silverstein of New 'York, mid-
terial which has previously been
provide any plan for the rescue ford avenues will pe the col- west heavyweight champion and OUTSTATE GIFTS.
on display in the Rockefeller
of the Jews from Hitler. We lection depot.
The Bnai Brith Michigan Center exhibit in New York City.
thereby provoked the present LEADERS IN DRIVE
United Hebrew Schools Council, through Marston Busch This material includes impressive
pressure on .Palestine.''
of Lansing, }has announced that blowup scenes of activities in
The committee in charge of
to Reopen on Sept. 8
it will load five freight cars as Israel and samples of Israeli
this phase of the drive includes
DAFNI NAMED CONSUL
products.
The United Hebrew Schools its share in the state drive.
Sidney Savage, chairman; .Jack
WASHINGTON—Major Reu- Goldharr, co-chairman; Yale Si- will resume classes at 4 p. m.,
The Israel exhibit is being
Lawyers
of
Michigan,
Jewish
ven Dafni of the army of Israel mons, secretary; Sam Atlas, Wednesday, Sept. 8. .
jointly sponsored by the Jewish
and
non-Jewish,
have
set
a
goal
has been named Israeli consul
Registration of new pupils will
Community Council, the Zionist
treasurer; Sam Grant and Jack
take place Sept. 8 to 18. New of 50 motorcycles as their con- Council of Detroit, Bnai 'Brith
for the west coast with head- Gorov.
quarters in Los Angeles.
classes will start Sept. 20. For tribution in support of Israel. Aid to the People of Israel and
The over all drive ends Sept.
filing Hyatt and Joseph Moyni-
information, call TO. 8-0063.
han Jr. are co-chairmen.
the American Jewish Congress
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es
Council. •

Ben Gurion Fears
Battle to Resume

Record Honor Roll Pledges
Goal in Hada.ssah's Drive

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Cohen Senses
Shift in Britain

Churches Confess
Guilt Over Jews

Aid to People of Israel

$250,000 Gift by Auto Men

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Exhibit on Israel
at the State Fair