Friday, January 19, 1945 THE JEWISH NEWS Palestine Terrorists Admit Murder, Demand Acquittal Defendants Are Calm as They Admit Slaying British Minister; Defense Requests "International Court" Try Youths; "Principles of Humanity" Stressed By W. P. SAPHIR CAIRO, (,ETA)—In a tense courtroom jammed with policemen and soldiers Ephraim Ben Zuri and Eliah 0 Kha- kim, Palestine terrorists, admitted this week that 'they had murdered Lord Moyne, British Minister of State in the Mid- dle East, and pleaded guilty also to charges of killing Moy- ne's chauffeur and possessing illegal explosives. . Both defendants appeared ex- tremely calm as they sat in the prisoners box surrounded by guards, and heard the prosecut- or demand the death penalty. The case is being heard by a five-man military court. First move by the defense was to demand that the case be trans- ferred to a civil court. Under Egyptian law, decisions of a civil court may be appealed, but not those of a military tribunal. The defense attorneys — two Egyptians and a Briton--argued that the murder of Lord Moyne was a civil and not a military defense. Demands "International Court" Kahkim demanded that he be tried by "an international court," which, he said, was the only kind of tribunal that would under- stand the case. His plea was re- jected by the president of the court, who revealed that he had received a cablegram from "an American Jewish organization" urging a fair trial. Chief witnesses for the pro- secution were the constable who arrested Ben Zuri and Khakim following the assassination and Mrs. Helen Bauselka and her daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Ancona, at whose home Ben Zuri left a wrapped parcel of explosives, telling theM that a friend would call for it. Recognized Picture The two women testified that they did not know what was in the package. /They brought it to the police when they recognized Ben Zuri's picture in the news- papers following the murder. Ben Zuri and Khakim de- manded that the court acquit them because their crime was motivated by humanitarian and idealistic principles. Neither de- fendant has denied committing the murders. Addressing the court, Khakim insisted that what he had done had no connection with Zionism, `'only with the general principles of humanity," Ben Zuri said that he acted in accordance with his ideals, adding that "if my ideals are wrong, I am guilty; but if they are right, I am innocent." Secret Organization Stressing that their instruc- tions from the "secret organiza- tion to which we belong," otherwise unidentified, were to kill Lord Moyne, but not harm anyone else, especially any Egyptian. Berl' Zuri described how they had studied Moyne's habits and had followed his car from the Ministry of State to his residence, waiting for a favorable opportunity to shoot. They chose the alternative of assassinating Moyne outside his residence, although there was less chance for them to escape since it Was not a normally crowded spot. Khakim. shot Moyne, while Ben Zuri killed the driver when he attempted • to seize them. CAIRO, Egypt.—Teweik Doss P ash a, distinguished Egyptian lawyer \ATM is defending the two young Palestinian murderers . of Lord Moyne, asserted in his de- fense address that the motives were part of a chain of political acts. He emphasized that they were motivated by justice and that the aim of their group is to drive the British out of Pales- tine and to establish an inde- pendent government. Traffic Engineer Reid To Address B. & P. Group Lloyd B. Reid, City Traffic En- gineer, will address the Business and Professional Discussion Group of the Jewish Community Center on Thursday, at 9 p. m. in the Adult Lounge, on the subject "Our, Transportation Needs." Folks Committee For Russian War Relief Meets Jan. 28 The Folks Committee for Lus- sian War Relief will hold a con- ference of leaders in the move- ment and organizational delegates beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Webster Hall. The conference will discuss means of assisting those Jews evacuated by the Soviet govern- ment and those who escaped Nazi extermination through oth- er means, in rebuilding their homes and institutions and in returning to their normal modus vivendi. Raymond Arthur Davies, cor- respondent for the Jewish Tele- graphic Agency who recently re- turned from Russia and who had visited in Lublin, has made an interesting statement regarding Russian war relief efforts . Among his experiences he re- calls the delight with which he saw Jews receive clothes sent to them from America. He says that clothes are allotted to those in greatest need first and then to those in lesser stress. The question has frequently been asked, "Do the clothes reach their destination?" Mr. Davies bears witness to the fact that they are properly distrib- uted. He declares that when help is sent to Russia it automatically means that the Jewish masses get their share too, and very often, where the Jews are among those who have suffered most, they are first to be aided. All organizations and individ- uals interested in this vital cause must participate in this conference. Organizations have been asked to elect three dele- gates immediately and to sub- mit their names to the confer- ence office, 202 Donovan Bldg. YWCA Aide to Speak at Jewish Peoples' Institute on Jan. 22 Miss Alice L. Sickles, director of the international branch of the YWCA, will address the seminar of the Jewish Peoples Institute on "Pattern for Amer- ican Unity," on Monday. Miss Sickles was formerly ex- ecutive director of the Interna- tional Institution in St. Paul, and director of Festival of Nations,- to which Louis Adamic has given a chapter in his book- "Two-Way Passage." Miss Sickles has written a narrative of her experiences in the nationality communities in M i n n e s o t a which is being published by the University of Minnesota Press under the title, "America is Only You and Me." Ralph Snyder Named K. P. 55 Chancellor Bnai Brifh to Provide Gifts on Hospital Ships WASHINGTON—Thousands of individually wrapped birthday gifts for wounded servicemen re- turning to the U. S. on Army and Navy Hospital ships will be pro- vided by Bnai Brith members throughout the country, as part of a major expansion of Bnai Brith's • program of providing re- creational material for wounded men on hospital ships, it was an- nounced by the National Bnai Brith War Service Department. This Friday evening's gather- ing at the Bnai David, which will start at 8:30, will be devoted to sacred music. Rabbi Joshua Sperka will speak on the significance of prayer. The musical program will be rendered by Cantor Garterih.aus and a spe- cial choir under the direction of David Sckolnick. A social hour will follow the service on Jan. 26, when a nation- ally known speaker will address M O N D AY NIGHT'S MUSIC the gathering. MAN is talented and versatile Mark Warnow, one of radio's most brilliant orchestra conduc- tors. lie makes music Monday night on Borden's new radio Painting - Paperhanging show starring The Perfect Fool, Paint That Washes — Caltranteeill flubs Ed Wynn, with Jerry Wayne. and Elsie, Elmer, and Beulah. Tune BO. 4420 iR :04 P.M. EWT. M. Green & Sea . Jewish Center Actives Ralph Snyder was elected 12th St. Council Center chancellor commander of Detroit To Have Chess Tournament Lodge 55, Knights of Pythias, and Twelfth Street Council Center sponsors activities for all age groups. Chess being the hobby of Solo- mon Magner of Blaine Ave., and Charles Fabian of Euclid Ave., they are devoting spare time in- structing young members of the Center in that game. A chess tournament is being planned for the young people starting Jan. 22. Since children as young as 7 are playing the game, the tourna- ment classification will divide the groups into beginners and ad- vanced players; children under 12 and those over 12 will form separate groups. Prizes will con- sist of chess games and books on chess. Mr. Fabian, who in- structs almost every evening the Center is open, was one of the ranking players in Hungary. Mr. Magner, who gives his time to the Center every afternoon RALPH SNYDER and evening, is a machinist in a tool and die concern. was installed into his new office * * * on Jan. 15, at the Bnai Moshe. Coleman Named Instructor Past Chancellor Samuel Raskin In Boxing at the Center also installed the following other Samuel A. Levy, health educa- officers: Sam Matoff, vice chancellor; tion director of the Jewish Com- Barney Kosofsky, prelate; Simon munity Center, announces the ap- H. Silver, keeper of records and pointment of Nathan Coleman as seals and master of finance; instructor in weight lifting and Harold T. Rosenthal, master-at- boxing. Mr. Coleman is a former arms; Nathan Waterstone, master Golden Glove champion. Classes are held Mondays and exchequer; Milton J. Morse, in- ner guard; Martin Alter, outer Wednesdays 5 to 7 p. rn., and guard; Bernard Bolotnikoff, Sundays 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. New master of works; Frank Berman pupils can enroll at any class and Rubin Snider, members of session. Careful attention is given to the executive board for three- year terms; Joseph Snider, Grand the proper development of the Lodge representative; Mr. Kosof- fundamental punches, parries, and other movements which are sky, alternate. part of the science of boxing. There is no danger of injury to Rosenberg to Address features for the well-trained Philosophical Society's boxer, as he learns to protect himself from an adversary prop- 45th Annual Meeting erly. Boxing is taught at the Center The annual meeting of the•De- troit Philosophical Society will on Wednesdays at 7 p. m. for in- be held Tuesday evening at Ho- termediate and at 8 p. m. for older men. tel Statler. * * * Louis James Rosenberg, for- merly in the American Diplo- Center Dance Orchestra matic Service in Spain and Bra- Rehearsal This Sunday The music department of the zil and a former president of the society, will speak on the sub- Jewish Community Center an- ject "The Importance of 0 u r nounces that the first rehearsal Dreams—A Study in Practical for the newly organized dance orchestra under the leadership of Psychology." This will be the society's 45th Alexander Wolton will take place. annual meeting. The society on Sunday, at 2:30 p. m., at the meets once a month to discuss Jewish Center. * * * all phases of philosophy. It counts among its members the Council Youth Center Featuring entertainment by leading teachers of philosophy in Michigan, as well as a number members of Club Romulettes, In- of writers and professional men termediate Council Youth Can- interested in various phases of teen will be held on Tuesday on philosophy. Sacred Music Marks Bnai David Service uy War Bonds! Fe,ge Fifteen Counselling On Personal Problems of Adults and Children: Marital and pre-marital Vocational guidance Personality Veterans' Cases the third floor of the Center. Boys and girls, 14 to 17, have been invited to visit the Canteen every Tuesday, 7:45 to 10:30 p. m. The Canteen features an ice- cream parlor under the super- vision of the Canteen comthittee and includes table tennis, game tables, motion. pictures, and dancing to the juke box music in. Butzel Hall. * * Mothers' Clubs "World Affairs Today and To- morrow," will be subject to be discussed this week 'by the Moth- ers' Club. Woodward Study Club will hold its annual Husbands' Night Dinner Party, at Jewish Cen- ter, Saturday night, Jan. 27. Res- ervations must be made with Mrs. Mildred Litwak, HO, 1315. * * Girls' Basketball Tryouts Tryouts for a girls' intermedi- ate varsity basketball team will be held Thursday, 7:15 p. m. in preparation for the team's open- ing game Feb. 17, at the Center. Ruth Stein, co-chairman of the Intermediate Council athletic committee, is organizing the team which will be coached by Miss Helen Grau, director of the Cen- ter's Women's Physical Education Department. * * * Book Review VIPednesday "When Johnny Comes March- ing Home" by Dixon Wechter will be reviewed at the Book Chat Program, in the library of the Jewish Center, on Wednes- day, at 9 p. m. by Miss Florence Kretzchmer of the Detroit Public Library. Buy War Bonds! 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