THE JEWISH NEWS

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Friday, October 23, 1942

National Leaders' Appeal for War Chest

Dr. Silver's Statement

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acquired land is harnessed to the production-for-victory
program through the establishment of additional agri-
cultural settlements, financed with United Palestine
Appeal funds, by Jewish colonists whose training is
also supported by the United Palestine Appeal. Twenty
such settlements have been established since the be-
. ginning of the war, bringing the total to 271.
The vital wartime importance of this production by
Palestine Jewry was stressed in the report, which
pointed out that it went a long way toward relieving
the strain on the long allied sea route to the Middle
East. Every sack of grain that Palestine soil can supply
to the army, every smashed military truck that can be
repaired in Palestine workshops by Jewish mechanics,
means that much less risk to ships and men on the
submarine infested seas, the report continued.
Development of Homeland
Palestine's material achievements on behalf of de-
mocracy are matched by its contributions to morale
and to the attainment of the United Nation's victory
aim of a stable world in which men will be able to
enjoy the fundamental rights of freedom and human
decency, the report stressed. Into this land, have come
from many countries since the • rise of itler, more than
300,000 Jews, who left their native soil to escape per-
secution and to build a new life and society of freedom.
In less than 25 years they transformed Palestine from
a disease-ridden waste land, devastated by centuries of
neglect and pillage, into a healthy and fruitful modern

country. They demonstrated the practical power of
their democratic and Jewish ideals.
Even under direct fire, from the enemy who re-
peatedly bombed Palestine cities, the people of the
Jewish homeland are continuing, side by side with
their war effort, the development and upbuilding of the
country for the benefit of themselves and other Jews
who will follow in their footsteps despite the obstacles
of the war. Even today, the report pointed out, thous-
ands of immigrants are reaching Palestine yearly under
the quotas allowed by the British authorities. They
arrive by round-about routes, some after having crossed
the whole of Europe and Asia, others via India or Tur-
key. Immigration since the war began has totaled
about 30,000.
Among the programs financed by the United Pales-
tine Appeal are • the reception of these newcomers,
training them for their part in Palestine's war effort
and directing them into the jobs where they can make
the best possible use of their skills for victory. More-
over, the report went on, Palestine is now laying the
ground for the accommodation of great numbers of
Jewish refugees after the war.
The Palestine Jews are fighting at our side for the .
same ideals, the report concluded. It may be that they
hold the key to victory, and many far-sighted statesmen
and military leaders are convinced that it will be on
the soil of this ancient land where so many of the
great issues confronting mankind have been contested,
that the decisive battle of this war for freedom will
ultimately occur. Through support of the United Pal-
estine Appeal we maintain the "lease-lend aim" which
is strengthening the Jews of Palestine for the crucial
struggle.

The Army and Navy 'E'

By HENRY MEYERS
Chairman, Detroit Army and Navy Committee
of Jewish Welfare Board

I was profoundly stirred by the news that three
refugees—men who had tasted the bitterness of concen-
tration camp life in Nazi Germany—had been awarded
the Army and Navy "E" for their splendid war produc-
tion record. Here we have a concrete example of what
the funds we contribute through the Allied Jewish Cam-
paign are doing in this country to rebuild the lives of the
newcomers—to retrain them for productive work—to
place them in the service of our nation as workers and as
fighters for fieedom. At the present time it is especially
vital that the refugees in our midst be given every assis-
tance. It is important not only for them, but for us. The
National Refugee Service, which has the responsibility
for integrating the refugees in the American way of
life, derives the resources for its program from the United
Jewish Appeal, which in turn is the major beneficiary
of the Allied Jewish Campaign. In our War Chest cam-
paign—by all for all—let us remember the outstanding
accomplishments in refugee adjustment in the United
States when we respond to the call for "better giving
for a better world."

Alt-Nations' War Chest Report
Luncheon Programs at Hotel Tuller

Weisgal Praises

Dorothy Thompson

DOROTHY THOMPSON
Meyer W. Weisgal, prominent
Jewish journalist, pays great
honor to Dorothy Thompson, a
friend of many years standing
with whom he is collaborating in
movements for the defense of
democratic ideals, in an article,

Dr. J. B. Wise's Appeal

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said: "Your cause is the cause of all Americans, for
democracy must begin with man's humanity to man."
After the United States entered the war, Mr. Davies
reiterated the President's words and added: "I have
been greatly impressed with the remarkable range of
th operations of the Joint Distribution Committee .. .
its officers, members and supporters throughout our
country represent the finest type of American humani-
tarianism . . . it is inconceivable to me that anyone
could question the necessity and desirability of contin-
uing the Joint Distribution Committee's life-giving
work so long as that work conforms to the policies of
our Government."
The Joint Distribution Committee is the only organ-
ization which can and does operate in the special field
of aid to countless thousands of unfortunate people.
"These men and women are the victims of our
enemies," Dr. Wise said. "The attack on them with
all its shocking details of cruelty, represents the first
wave of the assault on us, on democracy, on religion,
on all the liberties and human decencies that we are
fighting today to preserve. Conversely, these Jewish
victims have borne the brunt of the attack with courage
and with unfailing faith in the ultimate victory of the
forces of freedom. They are on our side. In their
suffering they are casualties of our side, just as surely
as if they had been struck by bombs or bullets. In
helping them, we are strengthening the cause of de-
mocracy. We are saving people who strengthen our
cause in the war and will play a full share in rebuild-
ing a free world after victory."

"Dorothy Thompson, Libertar-
ian," syndicated by Independent
Jewish Press Service.
Pointing out that her repertory
does not include the phrase
"some of my best friends are
Jews," Weisgal writes that Miss
Thompson's friendship for Jews
is no different from her feelings
for other peoples. He writes:
"Her view of the Jewish prob-
lem and of Jews in general is
that of a person who cannot tol-
erate injustice and who is filled
with a burning passion to cham-
pion the rights of any people or
individual.
"It is one of her cardinal prin-
ciples that each individual must
be judged on his merits and not
as a member of any national, re-
ligious or other group. Thus, the
silly spectacle provided several
years ago by some Jews who
tried to . influence President
Roosevelt against the appoint-
ment of Mr. Felix Frankfurter
to the Supreme Court impressed
her as the nadir of self-abase-
ment. On the other hand, if Mr.
Frankfurter's philosophy and lib-
eralism and judicial tempera-
ment had not come up to her
standards, she would, I am con-

Monday, Oct. 26—Mayor Edward J. Jeffries, Jr.
Tuesday, Oct. 27—Leighton McCarthy, K. C., Minister from Canada
to the U. S.
Wednesday, Oct. 28—Dr. Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Ambas-
sador to the U. S.
Thursday, Oct. 29—Jan Ciechanowski, Poland's Ambassador to the
U. S.
Friday, Oct. 30—Cimon P. Diamantopoulos„ Ambassador from
Greece to the U. S.
Monday, Nov, 2—Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, National Chairman, United
Palestine Appeal, Spokesman for Allied Jewish Campaign.
Tuesday, Nov. 3—Brig.-Gen. Frederick H. Osborn, Chief_ of U. S.
Army Special Services.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 Sir Gerald Campbell, Minister from Great
Britain to U. S.
Thursday, ,Nov. 5—Dr. Chang-Lok Chen, China's Consul-General at
Chicago.
Friday, Nov. 6—Edward C. Carter, Sec.-.Gen., Institute of Pacific
Affairs, National Chairman, Russian War Relief, Inc.
Monday, Nov. 9—Labor's Day.
Tuesday, Nov. 10—War Production Day.
Wednesday, Nov. 11—Metropolitan Day.
Thursday,, Nov. 12—Victory Dinner.

Pinsker Out to Top
All War Chest Gifts

Jewish organizations have ac-
quired the campaign competitive
spirit for the War Chest.
The Pinsker Verein, at its
meeting on Tuesday evening, af-

vinced, have hesitated not one
instant to oppose his appoint-
ment publicly, • regardless of
what her Jewish. readers might
think."
Miss Thompson's interest in
Zionism is described in Mr. Weis-
gal's highly informative article
as being due to "her automatic
response to the .issue involved,"
and not because of any feeling
of "tolerance" for Jews."

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