Friday, February 14, 1947

A Tribute to a Friend

By FRED M. BUTZEL

Page Seven

THE JEWISH NEWS

Feb. 15—March 15
Designated ionist
Enrollment Month

proclaimed in furtherance of the
nationwide ZOA campaign now
being conducted by the Zionist
Organization of America for the
enrollment of a minimum of
400,000 members in 1947 and a
million members by 1950, will be
ushered in with "Zion Day," Sat-
urday, Feb. 15. Rabbis through-
out the country will call upon
Jews to enlist in the ZOA.
Sunday, Feb. 16, has been
designated "Mobilization Day."
Thousands of volunteers will
canvass Jewish households in
the i r neighborhoods, urging

every Jewish man and woman to
enroll as an active Zionist and
stressing the importance, at this
critical time, of presenting to the
world a united front of American
Jewry.
In Detroit, plant for observ-
Ince of Annual Zion Days are
being made for March 23 and
24. Morris Jacobs, president of
the Zionist Organization of De-
troit, states that Dr. Abba Hil-
lel Silver is expected to ad-'
ress a public meeting here on
March 24, at the Shaarey
Zedek.

On Feb. 18, Theodore Levin in its reorganization on an ef-
In accordance with the deci-
will reach his fiftieth annivers- ficient and humane basis.
sion of the National Mobilization
ary, an age from which he can As a member of an appeal Conference of the Zionist Organ-
look back with satisfaction to board of the Selective Service ization of America, in Chicago,
his fide achievements and con- during the last war, he did much setting Feb. 15 to March 15 as
tributions, and an age from to bring the new soldiers in as "Zionist Mobilization Month,"
which he can look forward to willing patriots rather than re- plans are under way for the in-
further opportunities for service luctant conscripts.
auguration of a concentrated na-
These examples are cited to tional Zionist enrollment effort.
and the enjoyment of the fruits
indicate that in addition to in-
of his efforts.
"Zionist Mobilization Month,"
In the Detroit Jewish News dustry and intelligence his work
for July 12, on the occasion of has always been characterized
his appointment to the Federal by mercy and humanity.
Has Confidence of All
Bench, appeared an excellent
biographical sketch, listing the Few men in our community
numerous offices, both public and have, to an equal degree, the
private, Jewish and non-sectar- confidence of all elements. He
ian, which he has occupied with is not associated in the public
distinction, as well as a rather mind with any one of the numer-
full account of his not undis- ous religious differences, nor is
tinguished family. he regarded as unsympathetic to
I am taking advantage of this any of the economic groups. His
occasion to expre s s for his wide experience at various levels of
circle of friends, and the much life, from factory work as a
wider circle of acquaintances young roan to the independence
and beneficiaries of his service. furnished by a competent law
the deep affection and respect practice, has given him keen
understanding and he seems
which is felt for him.
never to forget his experiences
Helped Avoid Cruelties
on any of the rungs of the
Moved by the tragedy of ladder which he has ascended.
. difficult to apportion his
broken' families and the un-
It is
certain status of those faced with strength to all the sources from
the misery of deportation, he de- , which it comes. Understanding ,
voted himself many years ago parents, sympathetic brothers
to the study of the law and ad- and sisters, a devoted wife and '
ministration of immigration and most interesting children have
naturalization. While remaining all contributed to bring out the
thoroughly loyal to the spirit of best in him. He has been most;
our government policy he helped fortunate in his friends and has
in numberless cases to avoid the had the vision to realize that
cruelties and rigors of the ad- public service is its own reward.
ministration of our regulations Our community can well afford
and thereby saved for this coun- on this occasion to pray for his
(No. 39 On The Circuit Court
try and to their families many continued health, happiness and
has received 96.5% of all
Non-Partisan Ballot)
persons who later became valu- prosperity and it has reason to
votes cast for circuit judge
able citizens in the country of be grateful that his lines were
by lawyers of the Detroit
their choice rather than pariahs cast in these times and in this
Bar Association in the re-
in the old world. community.
The fine qualities of heart- and mind
cent bar primary .. .
He won the good-will of of-
that distinguish William Friedman
ficials both here and in Washing- Palestine Only Solution
LAWYERS ARE GOOD
ton and also the admiration of
have made him an outstanding figure
to
For
Jews
in
Germany,
all national agencies having
JUDGES OF GOOD JUDGES
do with this problem, which in- Gen. McNarney Asserts
as a judge and lawyer of our com-
volves so much heartache.
munity. William Friedman has char-
The regularization of entry has FRANKFORT. (JTA) — Only
become the object of the Depart- resettlement in Palestine can
acter, the first requisite of a good judge. He has proven as a Circuit
ment of Immigration and Natur- solve the problem of the 150.000
alization rather than ruthless ex-
to 200.000 Jews
Court judge that he has true judicial temperament and ability to
pulsion on any technicalities. as
in Germany and •
approach every question of law and fact impartially with open-
was the case when he first be-
Austria, Gen. Jo-
came active in this field. Assist-
sept T. McNar-
minded fairness. William Friedman is a man who will uphold our laws
ance to cottply with the condi-
ney, former
tions of naturalization rather
c o m mander of
in an honorable way which is what we expect from our circuit judges.
than the constant frustration
U. S. forces in
caused by denial of citizenship is
t h e European
now the order of the day.
Theater. told;
Still Extended
Herbert Hoover,
Those persons fundamentally
the general re-
not fit either for residence in this
vealed.
Mr. Hoover
country or for citizenship are
He said that
still excluded but the interpreta- he informed Hoover, who is in
tion of the numerous insignifi- Germany on an economic mis-
cant rules to the distinct dis- sion for President Truman. that
advantage of the applicant has 95 per *cent of the displaced Jews
* 17 Years Member of Detroit
definitely changed. wish to go to Palestine, and in
* Outstanding Judge
At least in Detroit, his good- view of their determination, the
House of Correction Com-
natured cooperation with the only way to settle the Jewish
Successful
Lawyer
*
mission
responsible authorities and his problem is to allow them to im-
understanding of their difficul- migrate there.
* Chairman, Wayne County
* Chairman, Professional Div.,
ties has played a large role in
(In London. Jewish Agency
Draft Appeal Board, for 4
the change of attitude. His ex- leaders expressed gratification at
American Red Cross
perience with the department, Gen. McNarney's statement, wel-
Years
both here and on a national coming it as a "realistic recogni-
* Member of Board, Detroit
* Member of Board, Goodwill
scale. has made his advice sought tion of the situation." Arab
Round Table
Industries
after throughout the United spokesmen countered with the
. States and has led to his import- suggestion that the displaced Jews
*
Member
of Board, Interna-
ant position in the USNA, form- be allowed to settle in the U. S.)
* Member of Board, Detroit
Institute
tional
erly the National Refugee Serv-
District Boy Scouts of
ice.
* Native Detroiter
Sirkin, Hero of Palestine
America
Resettlement Service Efforts
As chairman of our local com- Arms Trial, Lands Here 1
mittee of the Resettlement Ser-
vice. he has insisted on the
NEW YORK, (Palcor)—Leib
EVERY GOOD
broadest interpretation of his Sirkin, sentenced to 10 years im-1
CITIZEN WILL
function in order to help our prisonment in Palestine after the
newcomers make a good adjust- sensational arms trial in 1943
ment, and his faith in them has tR Len the British tried to impli-1
not gone unrewarded in spite of cate the Jewish Agency and His-
a liberal loan arid grant policy. tadrut in gun-running, arrived
FEBRUARY 17
Repayments have been surpris- here to prepare for a United
ingly large and the group has States tour of the all-star Pales- ,
shown art amazing capacity for tine soccer team.
in d e pendance, notwithstanding
who was secretary of
the horrors through which some the Jewish Seamens' Union in
of them have passed individually. Palestine at the time of his ar-
The generosity of the communi- rest, declared that he never en-1
ty, which he helped to stimulate, gaged in gun-running and that
has been amply repaid and many clemency was granted him sud-1
persons helped to a home, a busi- denly last year without his
ness, or an education through knowledge and without his hay-
the committee have made good ing filed an appeal.
Sirkin, representing the Hapoel
and repaid the advances.
Sports Organization, athletics di-
Helped Reorganization
At a crucial period, when he vision of Jewish Palestine's labor
was president of the JeWish federation, said the invitation for
Social Service Bureau, he gave the soccer tour was extended by
generously of his time to that the New York Soccer League in
agency in order to bring it out conjunction with the Jewish Na-
AI
of its greatest crisis and to help tional Workers Alliance.

On The Basis Of His Proven Ability

RETURN

WILLIAM

IEDMAN

CIRCUIT
JUDGE

A Tribute

WILLIAM
FRIEDMAN

Here Is One Of Detroit's Finest
Civic Records . • .

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ILLIAM FRIEDMAN

for CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

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(No. 39 or the Circuit Court Non-Partisan Ballot)

