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THE JEWISH NEWS
Eminent Washington Economist and Director of AMPAL
Tell Detroit investors of. Palestine's Economic Status;
Favorable Immigration Action Expected
The importance to Palestkie of private investments as
creative influences in speeding large-scale settlement of
Jewish survivors and the upbuilding of the land was an-
alyzed by two authorities at the annual meeting of Detroit
stockholders of the American Palestine Trading Corp.
(AMPAL) , at a dinner at Hotel Statler on June 27.
Oscar Gass of Washington, emi-1 ,
nent economist, co-author with funds, he said that approximately
Robert Nathan and Daniel 40 per cent will • be made avail-
Creamer of the monumental work able by Palestine Jewry, another
"Palestine : Problem and Prom- 10 per cent through contributions
ise," and Abraham Dickenstein by world Jewry and that large
national • director of AMPAL, funds will have to be provided
were the speakers. Leon Kay through investments.
presided.
With the U. S. and Switzerland
Dickenstein's Report
the only countries whose citizens
In his report to the stockhold- are permitted to make such in-
ers, Mr. Dickenstein brought vestments, Mr. Gass urged earnest
greetings from the cooperatives consideration of their responsi-
in Palestine and described his re- bilities by American Jews.
cent two trips to Eretz Israel. He
A number of the stockholders
told of the rise of new settlements at the meeting doubled their in-
in the land, in spite of the handi- vestments in AMPAL and nearly
caps faced by the pioneers; of every one in attendance made a
the onrush of new immigrants purchase of stock.
and of the vast construction work
Mr. Dickenstein is desirous of
now in progress there.
meeting Detroiters who are in-
Mr. Dickenstein described' how terested in investing in AMPAL.
AMPAL assists in planning the
economy of Palestine, helps in
- .4;solving the acute housing prob-
lem and Makes arrangements for
8,000 Families
newcomers in the land to fit into
the country's life.
Leave Hungary
As a„ result of the progress at-
tained by AMPAL, Mr. Dicken-
GENEVA (JTA)—Eight thou-
stein stated, credits have been sand Jewish families were pre-
extended to the company by New vented from escaping from Nazi-
York banks. He reported on the occupied Hungary to Palestine in
shipment of material to Palestine, the summer of 1944, as a result of
including lumber from Canada, the intervention of the ex-Mufti
and `announced the floating of an- of Jerusalem, it has been revealed
other stock issue, the Securities * here.
Commission having approved the
Dr. Rudolph Kastner, who was
isuing of another 400,000 shares a leader of the Jewish under-
of stock at $5.50 each bearing 4% ground in Hungary, said here that
interest.
in a letter dated July 22, 1944,
"The Jews of Palestine never and sent from Berlin, the Mufti
despair." Mr. Dickenstein said, informed the Hungarian Foreign
"and all they ask is that the Jews Office, which had agreed to the
of America should back them up emigration of the Jews, that "the
with their faith so that we should migration is bound to make a bad
emerge victorious in our present impression upon the Arabs, who
battle."
will be surprised to learn that
these transports are being or-
'Gass' Economic Review
ganized in friendly countries."
Mr. Gass, who is now serving
The letter, sent through the
as an economic adviser to the U.
Hungarian legation in the German
S : office of the Jewish Agency for capital, expressed admiration for
Palestine, made the important the anti-Jekvish measures taken
Statement that there are grounds by the •- - Hungarian government
for restrained confidence that the and asked the government to
outcome of the issue over the ad- prevent Jews from migrating
mission of 100,000 Jews in Pales- openly or secretly.
tine
will be favorable-.
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the out that there were in
the past inexcusable mistakes..in- Paramount Chief Heads
0. S. actions affecting Palestine, Film Group in UJA Drive-
he said that concern is liow being
Barney Balaban, president of
shown for the first time by our Paramount Pictures, Inc., has ac-
Government in its determination cepted the national chairmanship
to take a responsible part in the of the Motion Picture Division of_,
issue and in helping to finance the $100,000,000 Campaign of the
United Jewish Appeal.
,,,,i ,piojects affecting Palestine. .
Mr. Gass gave a comprehensive - , Mri. Balaban expressed confi-
review of the economic status of dence that the motion picture in-
Palestine. He told of existing ad- dustry would respond • to the
vantages and disadvantages i :- of United Jewish Appeal campaign
the tremendous British expendi- as generously as -it has to other
tures for its armed forces in Pal, humanitarian causes.
estine :as welt As of the opening
Baruch Receives Citation
up of new export-import oppor-
NEW YORK, (JTA)—Bernard
tunities. He said that the process
of reconversion from war to peace Baruch, American representative
status is to Make Palestine prices on the UN Atomic Energy Corn-
correspond . With - . the low prioe Mission, was awarded a citation
levels in European countries, 'as the "outstanding citizen of New
York for. 1946" by the Kiwanis
without effecting employment. .
Club at a luncheon at the Hotel
Unemployment Lott -
McAlpin.
He emphasized that if a million.
Jews are to be settled in Palestine
in 10 years,* as he and his fisso-
ciates advocate, as a possibility,
:"where vacation dreams come true"
they will need less land than the
South Haien's Finest Resort
Palestine government says is now
available.
80 Acres of Playtime Paradise
Describing the housing shortage
• A gay, friendly crowd
in. Palestine as "terrible," Mr.
• Swimming, tennis, golf,
Gass pointed out that wh in
horses
• Handball, ping pong, archery
congested U. S. cities the housing
Dancing,
concerts, movies
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is apportioned 16 persons per
room, in Palestine it is 3. per
Planned Activiti;s .
room. The difficulties in Pales-
Rooms with Bath
he said, are due in the main to
Superb Food
lack of materials, all of which
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have to be imported from abroad.
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Mufti Frustrated
Trying
To
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FIDELMAN'S
Importance of IhVestments
Mr. Gass stated that a sum
approximating $2,500,000,000 will
be heeded to provide for the set-
tlenient of 1,000,000 Jews. Break-
ing::down the figures of available
Now Open
Prexy Charges U. S.
Universities Foster
Race Prejudice
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Clay Takes Form in Beth Jacob
School, Supported by U. S. Funds
ATLANTIC CITY (JTA)—At-
tacking the quota systems in
American higher educational in-
stitutions, Dr. Edward J. Spad-
ing, president of Roosevelt Col-
lege of Chicago, speaking at the
closing luncheon of the 40th an-
nual convention of the Order
Brith. Sholem, charged that
"AmeriCan colleges and universi-
ties are directly responsible for
a great amount of the race preju-
dice in the United States."
Dr. Sparling placed responsi-
bility for quota-systems and oth-
er undemocratic practices in
American schools on the "reac-
tionary influence and prejudices"
of the boards - of directors.
Frank A. Simons of Philadel-
The clay takes form in the hands of this young lady, one of
phia was elected grand master of
the students at the Beth Jacob School in Jerusalem.
the organization.
Beth Jacob School is one of the agencies receiving support
from the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions. The Ameri-
can Fund is one of the beneficiaries of the Jewish Welfare Federa-
tion of Detroit.
Stooge's Kin
Arab
Sign Anti-Zionist Ads Bulgaria Drops Duty
NEW YORK (JPS)—Benjamin
H. Freedman, admitted stooge for
Arab propaganda agencies in the
United States, is a professional
promoter, and his full page anti-
Zionist advertisements appearing
intermittently in the Washington
and New York City press speak
for no one but his family and his
clients, it has been learned here
through an investigation by the
American Jewish Committee.
Freedman's ads,' bearing such
captions as "Will American Blood
Flow in Palestine?" or the latest,
"Was Bevin Right in his Bour-
nemouth Speech?" • are attribut-
ed to a so-called League for
Peace with Justice in Palestine.
They are signed by Freedman,
Habib Katibah, publicity man for
the Institute of Arab American
Affairs and variously by R. M.
Schoendorf or P. M. Schoendorf,
described as "representative of
cooperating persons of the Chris-
tian faith." "R. M. Schoendorf,"
it was disclosed, is Freedman's
wife, while "P. M. Schoendorf" is
his mother-in-law.
1921 • Silver Anniversary • 1946
on Clothing Parcels
SOFIA (JTA)—A law exempt-
fi-om customs duty all parcels
of clothing sent from abroad for
the personal use of Bulgarian
residents has been passed by the
parliament. Jews will be the chief
beneficiaries of this law, since
most incoming packages are fo' r
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For REST, SPORT
and FUN for
EVERYONE
25th Season
Importance of Zion Investments
Told by Oscas Gass, Dickenstein
Friday, July 5, 1946
Spacious grounds and
complete play facilities.
Excellent kosher style
food . . airy rooms.
Centrally located. yet
away from congested
district.
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CARD OF THANKS
rates.
The family of the late. Max Ern-
Glassman's Resort
stein wishes to express sincerest
227 Oak Street
thanks to relatives and friends
South Haven, Michigar.
for the kindnesses shown them in
1921 • Silver Anniversary • 1946
their recent bereavement.
There's Nothing Finer Than
BARON'S RESORT
The Most Exclusive Resort in'South Haven, Michigan
Rooms with private bath
and shower. Children's
dining room and gover-
ness. Play-grounds, pri-
vate bathing beach.
Men's and women's sol-
lanums. Concert Orches-
tra.
Ronald Klafer Wins
Rosenwald Post Medal
At Durfee Intermediate
Ronald Klafer, son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Klafer, 1886 Oak-
man Blvd., a student at the Dur-
fee intermediate school, • was
awarded the Julius Rosenwald
medal,. June 20, in recognittori• of
his outstanding scholarship and
his active participation in• the ac=
tivities of the school . progrant
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The HIGHLAND
SO. HAVEN, MICHIGAN
North Lake Shore Dr., on U.'S. 31
PHONE 796
Cottage Efficiency Units with
Individual Completely
Equipped Kitchens
Individual Hotel Rooms
At Daily or Weekly Rates
"The Only Cabaret in Town"
6 Acts of Vaudeville
Dancing Nightly
"Coolest Spot in Michigan"
SAMSON'S RESORT
North Shom Drive
South Haven, Mich,
Everything for
A Fine Vacation '
A Spacious
Resort with
of
LEISURE or
Accommodations
AT ALL
TIMES
ACTIVITY
• All rooms remodeled and newly.
decorated
• Newly tiled bathrooms and show-
.
ers in all buildings
• Private baths and showers
Newly constructed lobby, exquis-
itely furnished for comfort
• Fine food served always
• New dance pavilion and our own
orchestra for dancing and enter-
tainment
• Two new enormous terraces where
one may relax in comfort
• Newly remodeled recreation build-
'ing,, refreshments, •soda fountain,
card room, etc..
• Children's governess
• Our buses and cars provided for
gneets' convenience
• Bathing at our own private beach:
also Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Horse-
back Riding and other sports
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SOUTH SAVEN, MICH.
F. SAMSON
Phone 379 or 443
SOUTH HAVEN
to
SOUTH HAVEN
2 Chartered Flights Daily
Non Scheduled
Twin Engine Luxury Liners
70 Minutes Flying Time
$12.00 Plus Tax
Reservations include Auto
Service from Door to
Airport
Paramount Airways
1219 DAVID STOTT BLDG.
RA. 0416
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On Lake ivIichi• an--Michigani: Most. Popular Resort
PERFECT TRANSPORTATION FROM CHICAGO
Direct Greyhound Bus transportation .
or Pere Marquette R.R. to Bangor and 15
.
minute ride from there by bus. Just 115
miles by car. Splendid vacation accommo-
dations at the following fine resorts and
hotels:
The Angelus
The Ardmore
. Asher's
The Atlantic
Baron's
The Biltmore
The Dewey .
Fidelman's Resort '
Glassman's
Grand Park Hotel
The Highland
Karzen's
Lake Park Resort
Lazarovita
Levin's
Michigan .Beaeh
The Oakland
The Plaza Hotel
Bubell's Restaur
ant
Samson's
Sileepy Hollow
Beach
Steuben's Summer
Hotel
Stone Lodge
The Surf
Virginia Reach
Weinstein's
Wittenberg
Weiss' Resort
White Lodge
Yashenovsky's
Zipperstein's
Zlatkin's
Jacobson's
Golfmore Resort
Workman's Circle
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