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Arab Border Moves Denied
By Palestine Government

JERUSALEM, (JTA) — The
Palestine government issued a
communique denying any knowl-
edge of Arab troop movements
along the borders of Palestine.
British military circles, as well
as informed Jewish circles, dis-
counted the reports of extensive
troop movements, declaring that
the rumors were part of a war of
nerves against the Jews.
The reported concentrations of
Arab troops caused no stir in
Palestine, least of all in Haganah
circles.
There is some apprehension
among . the Jews, however, that
the United Nations may be taken
in by what appears to be an at-
tempt on the part of the ex-Mufti
of Jerusalem to create a "Mun-
ich" atmosphere.
Of real', concern to the Jews is
the fact that Arab soldiers of the
Transjordan Frontier Force last
week replaced British troops on
Palestine's northern frontier. This

ing establishment of the Arab
and Jewish states was offered to
the Ad Hoc committee by Dr.
Jorge Garcia Granados, head of
the Guatemalan delegation, who
was a member of the UNSCOP
majority which recommended the
partition plan. The resolution
proposes:
1. A maximum duration up to
Sept. 1, 1949, with either the
Jewish or Arab state able, dur-
ing that time, to ask for inde-
pendence if • it proves fulfill-
ment of the conditions laid
down by the UN.
2. Administration by the UN
of Palestine during the transi-
tion period by a three-man
body.
3. Establishment of an inter-
national military police force
composed of military conting-
ents of member states other
than the Big Five, preferably
to be volunteers.
4. Fixing of the size of the

Highlights From U. S. Statement
On Proposed Jewish State

Herschel Johnson, U. S. delegate to the UN, stated before
the Assembly the U. S. stand on Palestine. Here are some of
the highlights of his declaration:
• The problem of the future government of Palestine con-
fronts the United Nations with a heavy responsibility. The
General Assembly must do everything within its power to
evolve a practical • solution consistent with the principles laid
down in the United Nations Charter.
• The U. S. delegation feels that the urgency of the
problem is so great that the General Assembly must recom-
mend a solution at this session.
• The U. S. delegation supports the basic principles of the
unanimous recommendations and the majority plan which
provides for partition and immigration. It is of the opinion,
however, that certain amendments and modifications would
have to be made. My delegation believes that certain geographi-
cal modifications must be made. For example, Jaffa should be
included in the Arab State because it is predominantly an Arab
city. My delegation suggests that the General Assembly pro-
vide that all inhabitants of Palestine regardless of citizenship
or place of residence be guaranteed access to ports and to water
and power facilities on a non-discriminatory basis; that con-
stitutional guarantees include guarantees regarding equal
economic opportunity be provided for Arabs and Jews alike,
and that the powers of the Joint Economic Board be strength-
ened.
• The U. S. government is willing to participate in a
United Nations program to assist the parties involved in the
establishment of a workable political settlement in Palestine..
We refer to assistance through the United Nations in meeting
economic and financial problems and the problem of internal
law and order during the transitional period. The latter problem
might requite the establishment of a special constabulary or
police force recruited on a volunteer basis by the United
Nations. We do not refer to the possibility of violations by any
member of the United Nations of its obligations to refrain in
its international relations from the threat or use of force. We
assume that there will be charter observance.
• In the final analysis the problem of making any solution
work, rests with:the people of Palestine. Violence must cease
if independence is to be more than an empty phrase in the
Holy Land.

makes it easier for Syrian bands
to attack Jewish settlements and
more difficult for the Jews to de-
fend themselves.
Palestine Jews Discuss Defense
The executive committee of the
Jewish National Council met to
discuss implementation of the
mobilization plans worked out by
the Haganah in preparation for
Arab violence.
Mayor Oved Ben Ami of Nath-
anya was released from the Lat-
run detention camp, where he
had been confined since Aug. 5,
when the municipal heads of Tel
Aviv, Ramat Gan and Nathanya
were arrested. Mayor Rokach of
Tel Avid and Mayor Krintzi of
Ramat Gan were freed on Sept.
11. Ben Ami was taken directly
to Nathanya. Nd explanation for
his release was given.
Goldie Meirson, head of the
political department of the Jerus-
alem section of the Jewish
Agency, called on every Jewish
man, woman and child in Pales-
tine• to stand ready for mobiliza-
tion in the face of "threats from
all sides."
At Lake Success, the Arab
states contemplating an invasion
of Palestine in defiance of a pos-
sible decision by the United Na-
tions approving partition were
warned by the United States that
the American government ex-
pects them to refrain from treats
to use force in Palestine.
The Chinese delegation took a
neutral position and urged a
speedy solution of the DP ques-
tion.
A six-point resolution concern-
ing the transition period preceed-

Priday, October

THE JEWISH NEWS

Weizmann Arrives
In U. S. to Take
Part in ETA Drive

U.S. Will Stay in Germany
Until All DPs Find Havens

VIENNA, (—TA)..-7-U. S. armed
NEW YORK (JTA)—Dr.•Chaim forces will not be withdrawn
Weizmann arrived on the Queen from Germany and Austria be-
Mary from England. He is visit-
fore all displaced Jews have had
ing the United States at the in-
an opportunity to leave those
countries, Judge Louis E. Levin-
thal, adviser on Jewish affairs
to the U. S. army in Europe, told
the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Levinthal said his statement was
based on conferences with top
military officials.
Judge Levinthal said that he
had found after a three-month in-
vestigation that disappointment
is growing among the DPs, re-
sulting in increased illegal
gration to Palestine. Despite their
disappointment, ho w eve r, the

DR. CHAIM WEIZMANN
vitation of the United Jewish Ap-
peal in whose behalf he will tour
various parts of the country.
The purpose of Dr. Weizmann's
visit is to help stimulate key
communities which are now en-
gaged in the final phase of the
$170,000,000 drive for the relief,
rehabilitation and re ettlement
programs of the agencies repre-
sented in the United Jewish Ap-
peal. On Oct. 11, Dr. Weizmann
addressed 20,000 persons in Bos-
ton to inaugurate that city's
$9,100,000 campaign. Early next
month he is scheduled to visit
Chicago, where the local drive is
seeking to raise $12,000,000.
Weizmann, upon his arrival,
told reporters that he considered
the partition plan "a very good
plan," and discarded Arab threatS
of a holy war with the remark,
"There have been threats of a
holy war for 25 years." He added
that with the removal of British
troops it would be up to the Unit-
ed Nations "to see that we have
our own force to protect our-
selves."
Weizmann characterized the
United Jewish Appeal as the
financial backbone. of the Jewish
homeland and predicted that
close economic cooperation be-
tween Arabs and Jews -would
grow out of the division, of the
Holy Land.

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JDC Allocates
$5,241,000 for
October Relief

With the announcement of Oc-
tober appropriations amounting
"International Police Corps" by to $5,241,000, the Joint Distribu-
the administering delegates.
tion Committee reported that in
5. Payment of the expenses the first 10 months of 1947 it has
of the Police Corps by the Big allocated the sum of $64,465,000
.Five in proportion to their for its overseas relief, • resettle-
yearly contributions to the UN. ment and reconstruction opera-
6. Measures by the member tions.
states of the UN against either
JDC appropriations thus far
Arabs or Jews should they try this year are running at the rate
to disturb the peace, and also of $212,000 per day and are the
against any state or states "that greatest since the agency's found-
from this day commit any type ing in 1914, according to Moses A.
of aggression against either of Leavitt, executive vice-chairman
the peoples of Palestine."
of the committee. JDC funds are
Dr. Granados condemned the provided by the $170,000,000 Unit-
Mufti for his "unscrupulousness, ed Jewish Appeal.
cruelty and doctrines of hatred
that he preaches." He implied Rabbi Liebman Declines
that his activities have been
backed by the British. He charged Temple Emanu-El Offer
the British with "unshakable de-
NEW YORK (JTA)—Rabbi
termination, at times verging on
blind obstinacy, to execute the Joshua L. Liebman, spiritual
laws which they have imposed, leader of the Temple Israel con-
with no regard for the political gregation in Boston, has declined
consequences that such execution an offer to lead the Temple
Emanu-EI congregation in New
often entails."
York. Dr. Liebman, author of
British Urge Help for DPs
The British delegation submit- "Peace of Mind," said that he
ted a draft resolution for addition preferred to remain in Boston
to the agenda of the Ad Hoc Com- and carry on his "rabbinical work
mittee, which recognized the "in- in New England."
tolerable and unjust" conditions
of life of, both Jewish and non- men and women in the United
Jewish displaced persons and ref- States. Between 10 and 15
ugees, and proposed that the Gen- candidates from countries out-
eral Assembly recommend that: side Palestine will be eligible for
"Each member of the United admission to the Jewish Public
Nations - adopt measures for re- Service College for the course
settling a fair share of displaced beginning May 1948. Candidates
persons in its country and im- should be between the ages of 22
form the Secretary General with- and 28, preferably university
out delay of the results of the graduates and unmarried and
consideration it has given.
have a good working knowledge
The Jewish Agency office in of Hebrew. The course lasts 18
New York announced that entry months and the total cost per
into the Jewish public service in student, including board, lodging
Palestine is to be opened to young and tuition is $120 per month.

17, 1947

DPs in Austria are maintaining
discipline, the Philadelphia jurist
said.
Levinthal took issue with the
opinion expressed recently by
some touring Congressmen that
the Jewish DPs do not want to
work and would make poor citi-
zens for Palestine or the United
States. He asserted that the refu-
gees' were "fine human material,"
most of whom were engaged in
some sort of activity in the camps,
training themselves to go to Pal-
estine. He cited the courses given
by the ORT, and said they were
limited only by the quantity of
raw materials and machines
available.

Purely Commentary

By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ

Jan Masaryk's Preferences
U. S.-Soviet controversies give extraordinary weight to one of
the best political yarns of our time. Jan Masaryk, foreign minister of
Czechoslovakia, whose country is generally classified among the
satellites of Russia, was, asked how he would choose
between Russia and the United States in the event
of a war between them. His classic reply was:
"Definitely Russia, so I could be taken prisoner
by the Americans!"
Masaryk and Poland's Ambassador to the U. S.
—Josef Winiewicz—led off the march to justice for
the Jewish people with their addresses at the UN
in support of a Jewish state. Winiev,ricz lived up to
a promise he made in Detroit several months ago
that he would support a policy for the opening of
Palestine for Jewish settlement. Masaryk honors a
great heritage from his father, Dr. Thomas Masaryk,
who was a friend of Zionism and an opponent of
bigotry.
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Jan Masaryk
Lack of Solidarity Hurtful to Children
Anti-Semites show their ignorance when they speak of Jewish
unity. Nothing could be farther from the truth than the claim
(would that it were true!) that Jews are united.
There was an example of lack of solidarity in one of our high
schools where, in spite of its large Jewish student population, there
was only one Jewish absentee on the first days of Sukkot. Such a
situation can prove very hurtful to the state of mind of those who
observe our traditions and festivals. It stems from a lack of solidarity
among adults, who fail to hand down to their children an urge to
observe Jewish holidays.
A bit of solidarity, ladies..and gentlemen, would be very helpful
in vesting us with a great measure of dignity.

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Hobson, Anti Zionism and British Anti Semitism
In his column, "The Lyons Den," Leonards Lyons had this to say
about Laura Zainetkin Hobson, author of "Gentlemen's Agreement":
AlthOugh "Gentlemen's Agreement" has been on the best-
seller list for almost a year, five of England's leading book-
publishers refused to publish a British edition. Their explanation
was that there is no anti-Semitism in England . . . The book has
been translated into several languages. In all the contracts for
these foreign editions, the author insisted on a stipulation that
the book be published intact, and that none of the portions
which express her anti-Communist and anti-Zionist stands be
deleted.
This is of much more than passing interest in view of the rise in
anti-Semitism in England and the outburst of passion against Jews
at the Conservative Party's annual conference in Brighton, England.
It is true that Andrew Fontaine's attack on the Jews brought forth
challenging replies from Quin ten Hogg and Sir Ian Fraser who dis-
avowed anti-Semitism on behalf of their party. But it is difficult to
forget that Fontaine's anti-Semitic speech inspired prolonged
applause.
Perhaps it is a guilty conscience that prevents the publication of
Mrs. Hobson's book in England. Where there is no anti-Semitism,
there need be no fear of exposing a cancerous situation that exists
elsewhere. After all, the land of Milton, Byron and George Eliot
should have strong enough traditions to be proud of a sense of
justice. The truth is, however, that these traditions are being broken.
Meanwhile Mrs. Hobson—if we are to take Mr. Lyons seriously—
adheres to prejudices which do her little credit. The bias in her
book is just the angle that drags it down—in spite of its being in the
best-seller class.
The irony of it all is that the 1947 brand of British anti-Semitism
is based on its anti-Zionism.

Laura Z.

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"Mail Order" Appeals
Palestinian institutions have learned the tricks of "mass pro-
duction" appeals for funds. Judging by the numerous solicitations
that are made by mail for contributions, we surmise that a central
office exists somewhere in Eretz Israel for the purpose of contacting
lists of people who are prospects for a percentage-basis zanvas. The
fact that some of the letters are addressed in the same handwriting
in behalf of several institutions in Palestine indicates that a check-up
is necessary on these solicitations.
A number of years ago, the late Joseph H. Ehrlich had a plan
whereby the Jewish Community Council or the Jewish Welfare
Federation would conduct a survey of religious agencies in this
country as well as in Palestine in order to be in position to advise
those who are being solicited for funds on the legitimacy of the
appeals. The plan died with him, but it can be revived to good
advantage.
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Lessing Rosenwald and The Irgun Agency's Foes
Lessing J. Rosenwald, head of the Council for Judaism, and the
Irgunists agree on these points: they oppose a Jewish state in a parti-
tioned Palestine and they ask for the liquidation of the Jewish
Agency, official spokesman on Palestine for our people.
World Jewry should give votes of thanks to both for making
their stands known. Now all of us know whom to isolate from our
ranks as destructive elements in Israel.
But we also should learn to detect the offshoots of such negative
-
movements. The scare headlines over an unfortunate United Press
story, which was based on a news release from the so-called Palestine
Resistance Committee—an Irgunist "front"—caused temporary panic
in Jewish ranks. It gave the false impression that Palestinian Jewry
already was in the throes of war with the Arabs and it gave sec-
ondary importance to a Jewish Agency statement minimizing the
"threats." Undisciplined action does us a lot of harm, and NVe„should
be on guard against destructive movements.

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