THE FEDERATION JEWISH NEWS Page &gilt Purely COMMENTARY I- Corp. Sol Collins Writes from Zion Detroiter Lands "Somewhere . By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ a (Copyright. 1942. Independent Jewish Press Service) 4 - i11=11111111lIIIIIIIIMiii1111111ili:MIM111110111101114111111111i The Escapists The dawn of a new era after the war will bring with it serious challenges. They are already at our doorsteps. Jacob Fishman of the Jewish Morning Journal, in his justified concern over the status of Zion- ism in this country, believes that a firm stand by the official or- ganizations can prevent possible interference with Jewish aspira- tions at the hands of those who fear Jewish national indepen- dence in Palestine. There are others who are fear- ful lest appeasements in other fields will make American Jews impotent in dealing with the is- sues that will confront us soon. In the main, our people who are constantly compromising their positions are not appeasers at all; they are escapists. They are frightened by their Jewish posi- tions (Rabbi Lazaron, Judge Frank and other like them may be included in this category). They are scared lest the Kip- lingers and their views on per- centage norms for Jews should dominate the scene. A Zionist Issue In the Zionist ranks, there isn't much room for escapism. The issues are boiled down to a few fundamentals, and a Zionist convention like the forthcoming one could very easily turn out to be a very dull affair. But Dr. Judah L. Magnes may save the situation. His new "Yichud" movement should oc- cupy a major portion of the convention's attention. There is ground for consider- able speculation relative to the "Yichud." Since the Z.O.A. is to meet jointly with Hadassah, it will be interesting to know how Hada.s.--salx-will react to Miss Hen- rietta Szold's endorsement of Dr. Magnes' defeatist proposals. The Jew as Hair-Shirt The escapists who are the bone of contention in Jewish life to- day are concerned that no one should charge them with throw- ing monkey-wrenches into exist- ing machineries Some in England, for instance, were frightened by the following statement made recently in the in Palestine" With Ame- rican Troops Word received this week by Mrs. William Klafer of Oakman Blvd. from her brother, Corp. Sol Collins, provided her with the thrilling satisfaction that there is a law of compensation in work one rend- ers to Jewish causes. Mrs. Klafer has been active for years in the ranks of the Ladies' Auxilia- ry of the Jewish National Fund, but has not Corp. Collins herself been privileged to see Palestine in the process of re- demption by Jews. When her brother's letter informed her that he was "somewhere in Palestine" with American troops. she there- fore had the feeling that he has been blessed as emissary to wit- ness what is transpiring in the Jewish National Home. Corp. Collins is the son of the late Meyer and Sarah Collins, who were well known in De- troit. He was graduated from Central High School and at the time of his induction in service seven months ago studied art at Wayne University. He was re- cently raised to the rank of Corporal. Besides Mrs. Klafer, Corp. Col- lins has five other sisters and three brothers. They are: Mrs. Paul Landesman of New York and Mrs. Arthur Brown of Chi- cago; Mesdames Gus Jacobs, Jack Rubin and Irving Saffer; Dr. Allan Collins, Louis J. and David Collins, all of Detroit. • • • Bobby Roth, former Wayne University star basketball play- er, and captain of the Auto Club basketball team here for two years enlisted in the army air corps and is stationed at Self- ridge -Field. He is a private. Bobby was prominent in athletics and student activities at Central High School and at Wayne Uni- Our Bill of Rights, Shall It Live? Here's Soldier's Answer Corp. Jack Rouman, in England, Pens Inspir- ation for Americans War is a serious business. It makes you think deeply. And the boys in the American fighting services, especially it seems, the Jewish boys, have thought it out and know very definitely what they are fighting for. Corp. Jack Rournan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rouman, 2501 Cortland Ave., 7 with the 414t1v Bombardment squadron. He en- listed in the Air Corps last Feb- ruary and left for overseas June 4. He isn't so very old —• celebrated h i 23rd birthday England — but Corp. Rouman he has some very grown-up views. In his last letter to his mother he enclosed the following—his own original composition: The Bill of Rights `More than a hundred and fifty years ago this country was blessed with a document of peace and happiness. Today we must decide.if we still cherish it, if it is worth the loss of countless lives and numerous sufferings? Our answer has been mighty, for we are more than prepared for a foe who ignorantly believes he can conquer us. We see how individuals in totalitarian coun- tries are being deprived of all things a civilized person right- fully deserves. Often you can hear them cry out, "Almighty God, You bid me to bury my sorrows and cease over my bur- dens to rave, but where can I find on this planet as vast as my sorrows a grave?" God's an- swer is—AMERICA! The land of the Free and the home of the Brave. The world today is being crushed into a barbaric state and only WE can be the Saviour. We versity. He was a social studies must unite regardless of color or teacher at the Turner school in creed and help preserve our Bill Detroit at the time of his en- of Rights—Freedom of Speech; listment. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roth of 736 W. Bethune Ave. READER'S GUIDE The summer issue of Menorah British House of Lords by Lord Cranborne, nel.• Colonial Secre- Journal is a treasure trove in- tary: "I am beginning to think deed . . . Be sure you don't miss that the Palestine problem is Louis Golding's article "The much more like a hair-shirt than Song of Songs," and Werner J. Elijah's mantle. It is not always Cahnman's "Stefan Zweig in so easy to wear. It is frequently Salzburg" . . Two jewels. Zelda Popkin, wife of publicist uncomfortable, and it is fre- quently irritating. But we have Louis Popkin, has come out with worn it patiently for a number another of her whodunits. a skill- of years, and we do not intend fully spun yarn called ' No Crime for a Lady." now to unload it on others." Well, what about it? If Jews need to fight for their just rights are they to be concerned over Cranborne's irritation? Lipsky's Analysis The brilliant analysis of the situation by Louis Lipsky in the Van Riper Studio Furniture Interior Decorators 3143 W. McNichols UN. 1-7100 BOR ER Li last issue of the Free World During the past 20 years we have made it proves that fair-mindedness is possible for our many patrons to enjoy the more important than panic; and Holiday Season with the finest of baked that a bit of clear thinking will goods, nut meats and gift boxes! help people in a serious effort to escape fright which leads to be- $ Box of PERWEIN GOODIES to Your Boy in Camp! Send a coming escapists. Mr. Lipsky is logical. He points i 4 PERWEIN PASTRY SHOP out that now is the time to pre- pare for action to secure justice for the Jewish cause—since abuse $ 9144 Twelfth Street of these rights is so evident now .--E.;,....- ■ ;,,-;-.41 and may influence political at _ - s,-..54-,. tion after the war. Escapism is a terrible disease. It has to be fought. It can be avoided by wise action. t Loren Maasel, the youngster who conducted the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orches- tra,at the Lewisohn Stadium this summer, owes much of his suc- cess to advertising tycoon Albert Lasker .. . It was Lasker, who together with Doris Duke, pro- vided a fund for the boy to en- able him to study his music ser- iously without having to make undignified appearances for the sake lat the heftily exchequer. '• MA. 6870 ,.4;*....A4 Friday. Sepfeadier 25. 1942 without slander or slight—Free- dom of Press: omission of bias— Freedom of Religion: choosing your own faith: that is AMER- ICA! Let us show our people and the world over that the U. S. Army today is as great as our famous fighting ancestors were yesterday. We shall, we must win and the true belief in every American's heart is that we will! I, as an American sol- dier, know the abilities of our army, the steadfast determina- tion of our men—to the enemy, for our allies I say WE SHALL FIGHT TILL THE VERY END —FOR WE LIVE BY OUR DE- MOCRACY — THE AMERICAN BILL OF RIGHTS." Corp. Rouman wrote several articles for his squadron paper, and nbw has been given a col-. umn of his own. His duties are to assist the chaplain in the morale division. A graduate of Central High School, he attended Wayne Uni- versity for two years. He was a leader in AZA here, taught a group of boys in the Lutheran Settlement House and the Y. M. C. A., and last summer was a counsellor at the Boys' Republic. His address is: APO 875, ASN, 16061530 Care of Postmaster New York City. Judge Louis Levinthal will be reelecfed President of the Zionist organization of America at its annual convention next month, by acclamation. Ehrlich Now Officer In Anti-Aircraft Unit i Word has been received that Henry N. Ehrlich has been grad- uated from an Officers' Training , School with the rank of second lieutenant. He volunteered im- mediately for overseas duty, and recently his mother, Mrs. Dora Ehrlich, received a telegram from him, sent from New Orleans, stating that he just had been moved from Fort Eustis, Va. Lieut. Ehrlich joined the 210th C.A.C. in December, 1940, and affer war was declared his unit was sent to Seattle, Wash. Last March he was transferred to the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training Center at Camp Haan, Calif., as a technical sergeant. He has been doing public relations and morale work, and while at Fort Eustis was on the staff of the personnel adjutant. He is a graduate of Western Military Academy and former student at Wayne University. He has been active in the Boy Scout movement, Boys' Club of Amer- ica and the Zionist Organization. m""'"'DICKERSON ( "CRUSHATS" light weight, soft, rollabl• $5 Others $6 and $7.50 1558 Wash. My& HATS =_- 4 ellostac4-4clus Not The old story of the little boy eating green apples and getting a stomach-ache is known to us all. We have all laughed at pictures of the boy doubled up with cramps and pain. We laughed again when we pictured the little fellow gagging on a huge dose of castor oiL Yes, we said, that reminded as of our own childhood and the difficulties our youthful indiscretions got us into. But the part of the picture we don't re- member is when the boy is doubled up with cramps and pain NOT from green apples. The pain and cramps the huge gagging doses of castor oil didn't relieve could have been very serious. More than one ease of ruptured appendix has been caused by tak- ing a laxative for stomach cramps. The danger has become so great that recent drug laws have forced manufacturers of laxatives to print a warning of danger in taking lax- atives for abdominal pains, right on the label of the medicine. 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