or Victory THE JEWISH NEWS Buy U. S. War Savings Stamps And Bonds A Weekly Review VOL. 2—NO. 19 2114 Penobscot Bldg. For Victory Buy U. S. War Savings Stamps And Bonds of Jewish Events RA. 7956 Detroit, Michigan, February 26, 1943 34 cd4*y. 22 $3.00 Per Year; Single Copy, 10c Jews in Russia Murdered By Retreating Nazi Army — Page 3 Giraud OK's. Jewish Officers in French Army —Page 10 Dr. Wise, Charles Taft To Address Bally Here • 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 • 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