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Jews in Russia Murdered
By Retreating Nazi Army
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Page 3
Giraud OK's. Jewish Officers in French Army
—Page 10
Dr. Wise, Charles Taft
To Address Bally Here
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Mass demonstration against Nazi atrocities to be held Sunday
at Cass High auditorium . . . Jews and non-Jews join in
protest . . . Mayor Jeffries proclaims "Day of Protest" .. .
Detroiters to honor president of American Jewish Congress
at luncheon.
—Page 5
Britain Renews Talks
On Jewish-Arab Problem.
Unofficial conversations believed initiated by British as
prelude to more concrete negotiations to clarify basis on
which Jews and Arabs can meet when' presenting post-war
demands . . . Limitation on immigration to Palestine held
out of step by political leaders.
Federation, 6 Affiliated
Agencies to Hold Annual
Joint Session March 8
Page 7
Brings Report on Status of ' Europ ean Jewry
.
—Page 14
Jews Join Observance
Of Bed Cross Sabbath
National, local chairmen join Mr. Srere's appeal to Rabbis
and synagogue leaders in Detroit to share in nation-wide
tribute on Friday evening and. Saturday . . . Fund drive
opens in United States for Red Cross War Fund.
—Page 13
GUEST EDITORIAL
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The Red Cross Ideal
" By WILLIAM J.. NORTON
Executive Vice-President, Children's Fund of Michigan
About 80 years ago official representatives of many
civilized nations met in Switzerland and negotiated the first
Red Cross treaty whereby those who administer' to the
wounded on the field of battle or back of the lines were
granted a special status of non-belligerency
and immunity from attack.
As a result of this and succeeding Red
Cross covenants which enlarged conceptions
of international humanitarianism, Red Cross
societies of citizens were established in
all the signatory nations designed to help
their countries carry out the pacts. Ameri-
can citizens organized one which was given
a special charter by the Congress of the
W. J. _Norton
United States at about the turn of the cen-
tury. This charter places upon the American National Red
Cross responsibility for serving our armed men in time of
war and peace and of rendering relief to people who may be
afflicted by natural disasters anywhere. Today, it is a
great charitable organization of 36,000,000 Americans of every
class, creed, color, and race, banded together under the em-
blem of the Red Cross.
Because the nation is now at war, the American Red
Cross has expanded its activities enormously in order to give
extraordinary service to the men who fight for America. A
great blood donor service has come into being. Bandages
and knitted goods are produced and distributed in giant
quantities. Nurses and nurses' aides are recruited. The
families of service men who may be in need are helped. Red
Cross officials are stationed in every camp here and abroad
to help men in trouble and to act as a liaison between them
and their families at home. And many other helpful things
are done.
That it carry on its giant program in this time of stress
the national society is asking Americans to replenish its War
Fund during the month of March and contribute $125,000,000.
Detroit has a quota of $3,000,000.
I know the mind and heart of the Jew very well, his
deep ethical purpose, his surpassing generosity, and his con-
summate loyalty to the nation and the sacred cause of liberty
and freedom. It seems to me necessary to say to him only
this. Here is a patriotic campaign of the utmost significance
to the men of the army and the navy which every American
is asked to support handsomely. When he is fully aware of
this, I am sure that he will contribute in his usual generous
measure.
DR. JOSEPH J. SCHWARTZ
A first hand report on the status of Jews in war-torn Europe will
be
presented to the Jewish community of Detroit on Monday evening, March
8, by Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, chairman of the European Executive Council
of the Joint Distribution Committee, who returned two weeks ago from a
19-month stay in Europe. Dr. Schwartz's negotiations with European govern-
ment authorities on behalf of the J. D. C. place him in the position of lead-
ing authority on the status of Jews in Europe today.
* Other News In This Issue *
Between You and Me 2
Children's Corner
15
Congregational News 13
Detroit Happenings
16
Deutsch's Column
2
Editorials
4
Humor Column
Jews In Uniform
News Review
Population Studies
15
11
3
6
Purely Commentary 2
Quotation of the Week 2
Sermonette
4
Social Service News....16
Society News
8, 9
Strictly Confidential.... 2
Women's Clubs
8
Youth Listening POst....15