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Purely
Commentary

By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ

THE JEWISH NEWS

Watch Out for This Line

Battling Communism, Anti Sernitisni

By REV. WILLIAM C. KERNAN

Director, Institute for American Democracy, Inc.

Watch out for a Fascist-brand propaganda line which appears in two parts and
runs like this:—first, "Good Americans are being smeared as anti-Semitic because
they oppose Communism"—and, second, "If you fight anti-Semitism you must,
. .
be a Communist."
Any way these propositions are viewed they add up to the old trick—so ef-
fectively employed by the Nazis—for arousing prejudice against the Jews by
picturing them falsely as responsible for Communism. Hitler used it, Goebbels
used it—and the Germans got Fascism. Can scime people in this country use it
without intending that we get Fascism too?
loyal
Now, the Fascists know, as we all do, that there are countless good and
Americans opposed to Communism who _ are not called anti-Semitic. President
Truman is opposed to Communism. No one has ever tailed him anti-Semitic. Secre-
tary of State Marshall is opposed to Communism. No one has ever called him anti-
Semitic. Archbishop Cushing, Bishop Manning and Bernard Baruch are opposed to
Communism. No one has ever called them anti-Semitic.
If, as the Fascists argue, people are labelled anti-Semitic because they oppose
Communism, how can it be that so many Americans can be anti-Communist but in
no way subject to the charge of anti-Semitism? It is because the Fascists are wrong.
It is because loyal Americans oppose Communism for the evil it is. They do not
use opposition to Communism as an excuse for attacking the Jews on trumped-up
charges.
On the other hand. there are people in this country who say they are opposed
to Communism and who properly are called anti-Semitic. They are labelled anti-
Semitic not because they are supposed to be against Communism but because they
spread propaganda in this country designed for arousing prejudice against Ameri-
cans of Jewish origin. These are the facts in the case.
To fight Communism is the duty of every loyal American. But to use opposition
to Communism. as Hitler did. as an excuse for propagating anti-Semitism and
Fascism is despicable, inexcusable, and un-American. Loyal Americans will fight
that too!

Friday, April 18, 1947

Between
You and Me

By BORIS SMOLAR

(Copyright, 1947, Jewish Telegraphic
Agency, Inc.)

DAVID E. LILIENTHAL
ZIONIST MOODS
The American section of the Jewish
Confirmation of the appointment of
Agency executive is conducting negotia-
David E. Lilienthal as chairman of the
tions for the broadening of its member.
U. S. Atomic Enegery Commission ends
ship to include representatives of non-
one of the most bitter controversies in the
Zionist groups . . Non-Zionist leaders
history of American politics.
have received proposals for reconstitu-
tion of the agency so as to give adequate
For a very long time, w' were skepti-
representation to the non-Zionists . . .
cal about charges of anti-Semitism
It is hoped in Zionist circles that the
against the opponents of Lilienthal. After
process of enlarging the agency will be
all, Senators Taft and Ferguson are
completed before the UN take up the
Palestine issue ... This would enable the
loyal friends of our people and they
agency to appear before the UN as the
were among Lilienthal's opponents. It
representative of all major groups in Jew-
was not out of order,
ish life . • . Officially the agency intends
therefore, to contend that
to present to the UN the demand for the
opposition w a s based
establishment of a Jewish Commonwealth
primarily on the ap-
. . . This demand, however, will be modi-
pointee's liberalism. This,
fied by a provision that any trustee ap-
however, was not the
pointed for Palestine by the UN must in
view of close observers.
the interim period fulfill all obligations
For instance, in an ad-
of the mandate as adopted by the League
dress at the New Eng-
of Nations . . . It is anticipated that Bri-
land convention of Jew-
tain will attempt to secure the trusteeship
ish War Veterans, Gov-
over Palestine without some of the . man-
ernor John 0. Pastore of
date obligations . . . This is what the
a
Rhode Island recently
leaders of the agency fear most . .
likened the manifesta-D. E. Lilienthal
Some of them believe that Britain is like-
tions of anti-Semitic opposition to Lil-
ly to achieve its aim to retain the man-
ienthal to the opposition of the U. S.
date . . They are under the impression
Senate, 30 years ago, to the confirma-
that the new interest which the United
tion of Louis D. Brandeis' appointment
States is taking in Greece and Turkey has
brought the American government closer
to the Supreme Court. Governor Pas-
By
PHINEAS
J.
BIRON
By
ARNOLD
LEVIN
to Britain on the Palestine question . . .
tore warned that. such intolerance pro-
(Copyright. 1947, Seven Arts)
(Copyright, 1947. Independent Jewish
vides "sparks of a conflagration that
Zionist leaders have noticed recently a
Press Service. Inc.)
BEHIND
THE
SMOKESCREEN
slight withdrawal in Washington with re- -
can destroy civilization." He called the
EXTENDING
THE
LIFE
LINE
A couple of weeks ago we looked be- gard to the Palestine issue .. . They feel
anti-Semitic angle in the opposition to
Dizzy Lizzie Dilling, most patriotic of hind John Rankin's smokescreen of "anti- that the U. S. attitude is less clear than
Lilienthal "a new whisper with an old
all mothers, is assiduously extending the communism," and discovered that he was prior to the decision of our government
accent."
situation.
Assuming that these charges are life line of bigotry. She has been enter- smearing the Zionists as a "communist- to take a hand in the • Greek
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front" and pressing his favorite racist line
true, we should be elated not so much taining two prominent guests from India
in an effort to convince them that Amer- against the Anti-Defamation League of BRITISH TRENDS
over Mr. Lilienthal's confirmation as
ican Jewish capitalists are responsible Bnai Brith. . . We also discovered the
A serious controversy over the Brtish
over the triumph of the forces of de-
for Communism in India. Pandit Nehru, anti-Semitism in the firing of five work- proposal on Palestine is expected at the
cency over bigotry. And our major in-
board
of
special session of the United Nations .. .
debtedness for the defeat of intolerance of course, is one of India's leading "Com- ers on the twelve-man executive
munists," and the Jewish "capitalists" a government workers: union on unproven The British have recommended that the
is due to Michigan's senior United States
UN session limit itself to setting up a
•' .,..„Senator, Arthur H. Van- stimulating Indian "Communism" prob- charges of "communism" . . . The fiVe
who fact finding committee on Palestine for
•
'''.denberg. The masterful ably include Congressman Emanuel Celler who were fired are Jews, the seven
address he delivered in who has fought in the U. S. Congress weren't are non-Jews ... Several readers preparatory study before the regular
have urged that we keep on ,breaking session of the UN general assembly in
the Senate in defense of against the Indian Exclusion Act.
through that smokescreen and exposing September .. But Britain has no power
•
Mr. Lilienthal was so
the fascism that masquerades as "Amert- to limit debate at the special UN session
clearly inspired by a PAGING THE SANHEDRIN
The hateist and "nut" C. Leon Aryan canism" and "anti-communism" . From; t to a question of procedure . . . Conse-
sense of fair play that it
4.quently. if the session will insist on de-
to the (what an appropriate name!) of Califor- now on this will be a regular feature.
was entitled
This week's case concerns the "Queens! bating the substance of the Palestine is-
demonstration it re- nia, has discovered that Senator Robert
ceived from the packed Taft of Ohio, advocate of a Federal Medi- College Student's Anti-Dote Org. (against! sue—which Britain would prefer to see
galleries, even though it cal Insurance program, is—you'll never communism)" ... They tipped their hand deferred— the British delegation by itself
was contrary to senate guess it!—an agent of the "Sanhedrin," in a letter to Alan Seigler, president of could do nothing to stop it . . . It must
I be noted that the United States, Soviet
regulations. "I have sub- the Jewish High Court of Talmudic days. the Queens College AYD . . . The letter
.
read: **Warning . . . at long last Christian, Russia and France, all of whom sup-
•
Sen. Vandenbergstantially reviewed the
ported the calling of a special session. are
Democracy will rule Queens College
record whiCh- many weeks of testimony REPORT ON A FEUD
Quite a feud among the hateists these Beware of bloodshed on the campus" .. . not committed to the idea that the meet-
unfolded," Senator Vandenberg stated
days—Harvey Springer,. Colorado's own If you hear of any cases of bigotry hiding ing do nothing more than set up an inves-
in his historic address in the Senate. In
brand of G. L. K. Srnithosis. is feuding behind smokescreens of any kind send tigating committee . .. The possibility is
dismissing the complaints I have in
therefore foreseen that some of the great
almost every instance found an affirma- with the anti-Semitic Anglo-Israelites. them along for this space.
powers may prefer the special session to
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tive reason, a positive reason. for sup- The "reverend" Springer claims that the
get down to the essence of the Palestine
porting Mr. Lilienthal's confirmation. It Anglos and Saxons are tainted Aryans, POT POURRI
situation and to make immediate recom-
seems to me that the preponderance was descending from the Queen of Sheba.
Dr. Albert Einstein turned movie direc- mendations . . . The chances are also
in his favor overwhelmingly."
tor
supervise of
"One
World
or None"—
the to
film-short
the atom
bomb.
Nor- strong
that the five Arab league members
s
Senator Vandenberg added: "I have no REPORT ON PLAY
of the United Nations will oppose the es -
Joseph
Buloff,
one
time
of
the
Yiddish
quarrel with those who disagree. I know
man Granz's "Jazz at the Philharmonic"
c ommit -
of the
fact-finding
there is a deep-seated prejudice against Arts Theater, has scored another memor- is the big attraction of the May 5 Carne- tablishment
tee
and
will
try
to
develop
discussions
on
Granz is the pro- the Palestine issue on a much broader
Mr. Lilienthal in many earnest, sincere able characterization in Konstantine Sim- gie "Pop" Concert .
minds. I have no quarrel whatever with onov's comedy "The Whole World Over." ducer whose anti-discrimination contracts basis . . . If the UN session decides on an
those feelings. But for myself. in the Buloff's past Broadway successes included I with theater-owners we've been to ing immediate debate on the substance of the
presence of the evidence I have no alter- the role of Ali Hakim in "Oklahoma!,"1 you about.
Palestine problem, the British delegation
native except to say to my colleagues that Zamiano in "To Quito and Back," as the
ORCHIDS: to radio writer Aaron Ru- may wait to see how the debate develops
Greek in "My Sister Eileen." Simonov's
I have no doubt that in the interest of the
bin, who's responsible for the best gags before making further decisions .. The
national welfare and for the sake of a play is a relief after the run-of-the-mill in Milton Berle's radio show . . . Rubin present plan of the British government is
square deal, Mr. Lilienthal is entitled to Broadway productions and does not con- turned down a sugar-coated offer to to present to the fact-finding committee,
tain a single Communist tirade. But the
he confirmed."
work on the "Amos and Andy" scripts if it is set up, a detailed memorandum de-
Then came the manifestations of fact that Walter Fried and Paul F. Moss . . . He couldn't swallow that show's vul- scribing British policy and administra•
are
its
producers,
and
Harold
Glurman,
applause in the galleries. To this Com-
gar Negro stereotypes for any amount of tion in Palestine ... This would be deliv-
mentator these manifestations presage formerly of the Group Theater and friend sugar ... Which reminds us that "Abie's ered orally if the full assembly plunges at
nationwide approval of a courageous of Clifford Odets, is its director, and Sim- Irish Rose" is reportedly in the red (and once into a general debate . . „ Of course,
stand by a man who ranks foremost as onov is its author, should suffice for we don't mean political).
Britain is not bound to follow recommen-
Presidential timber. "For the sake of a Congressman Rankin to subpoena the
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dations made by the United Nations with
square deal" Senator Vandenberg went script and the stage set. We advise that
regard to Palestine, if these are not ac-
to bat in defense of a much maligned you see the play before the venerable MUSICAL NOTES
ceptable to the British Parliament . . .
Jascha Heifetz celebrates his return to
man. Mr. Lilienthal's victory was in more Congressman moves in on it.
Well-informed quarters consider it most
Red Seal recordings with six recently re-
than one sense Senator Vandenberg's
unlikely that Britain will commit herself
victory. Perhaps it is not too early to say sional and lay leaders, undoubtedly will leased sides . . . Featured on the three on this point in advance of a vote by
records are Achron's "Hebrew Melody,"
at this time that it was a victory that has give new tone to community planning.
the assembly ... The same quarters indi-
DeBussy's "La Plus Que Lente," and Cho- cate that Britain has no intention of pre-
Dealing with the specific questions—
helped to remove doubts in many minds
Why a Jewish Community Center?—What is
pin's "Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72" .. . facing its statement to the UN session
that Michigan's Senator is Number One
JWB's Function in the Jewish Community?—
All of these compositions were recorded
candidate for President.
How Shall JWB Discharge its Peacetime Re-
with an announcement that it intends to
sponsibilities to the Armed Forces?—Is There
by Heifetz at the RCA Victor studios in
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relinquish the Palestine mandate.
a Conflict Between the Jewish Center and the
Hollywood in a recording session that
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Synagogue?—How
is
the
Jewish
Center
Re-
•
JAVB's PEACETIME TRANSITIONS
lasted almost seven hours . . Yehudi
lated to the Jewish School?
Having completed an exceptionally
the survey, results of which will be an- Menuhin, accompanied by his sister, Hep- COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
The United Jewish Appeal drive for
good job during the war, among service- nounced at the Jewish Welfare Board zibah, recently sailed for an extended
is progressing extremely well.
men overseas as well as in camps and in convention in Pittsburgh, May 10-12, stay in Europe ... He'll fulfill a few con- $170,000,000
The National Jewish Welfare Board
hospitals in this country. the National should help clarify issues that affect not cert engagements, but most of his time
an ambitious program for
Jewish Welfare Board is reverting back only the Jewish Centers and their equiv- will be devoted to rest and study . . . just completed
to its peacetime activities of guiding alent organizations, but also our schools Arnold Schoenberg, the composer, will the expansion of its activities . . The
program was approved at a two.day pri-
Jewish Center construction and educa- and synagogues. •
receive this year's Award of Merit from
vate meeting. of Jewish leaders at the
The study made by the survey com- the National Institute of Arts & Letters.
tional programs. The seriousness with
Harmonie Club in New York .. . It will
which JWB is undertaking its new tasks, mittee, under very excellent direction,
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be presented to the public at the annual
under the leadership of brilliant men will fill many needs. It will surely serve SPORTS NOTES
meeting of the organization which will be
like Salo Baron and Prof. Oscar Janow- as a guide in the training of our youth,
Jascha Heifetz, violin champ, is start- held in Pittsburgh next month.
sky, augurs well for future progress in in the preparation of leaders, in guiding
The ZOA Department of Education, un-
our community towards paths of posi- ling New Yorkers with his tournament
community cultural efforts.
quality ping-pong ... That Hapoel soccer der the directorship of Carl Alpert, is now
-JWB's current survey, compiled by an tive values for our people in this country.
team has recorded an advance sale of doing a fine job Its program guide is
able national committee on the basis of Such a study is long past due, and the over 50,000 tickets for their May 4 opener very good and its educational activities
replies that have come from the best Jewish Welfare Board is fulfilling a vital at the Yankee Stadium.
are expanding rapidly
Jewish community profes- function with its inauguration.
informed
,

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