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THE JEWISH NEWS

Senate Postpones Action
On DP Entry Legislation

Friday, February 13, 1948

B B Hillel Director Yiddish-Speaking Groups
To Address Rally

Confer on Yablokoff Visit

Rabbi Arthur J. Lelyveld; na-
WASHINGTON, (JTA)—Con- Judiciary Sub-Committee on im- tional director of the Hillel
An- urgent call has been sent Austria and Italy - it was SRO
gressional action on the Stratton migration and displaced persons Foundation will be guest speaker out to all of the Yiddish-speaking
standing room only.
Bill to admit 400,000 displaced should be taken up on March 1 at the "Bnai Brith Night" pro- organizations- in Detroit to send
Yablokoff was born 45 years
persons to the United States instead of Feb. 19, as originally
representatives to a conference
ago in Poland, coming to this
within four years may be post- scheduled. Agreement for the
to be held on
countrf at the age of 22 after
poned imtil after March 1 as a postponement was given by the
Sunday, Feb. 15
serving his theatrical, apprentice-
result of a Senate decision.
Senate at the request of Senator
at. 11 a.m., at the r.
ship abroad. Since coming to the
T h e Senate unanimously Alexander Wiley,. Chairman of
D. W: Simons
.S. he has appeared in "Papiro-
agreed that the report of the the Judiciary Committee.
Hebrew School
sen," "Der Dishwjasher," and other
branoh an Hol-
Yiddish- productions on the New
mur and Tuxedo.
York stage and was actor, direc-
The purpose pf..
-
tor • and producer with. the "See-
the conference is
on'd 'Avenue Theater" in - New
By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
to plan the meet-
York which he founded.
ing
at
which
U. S. Palestine Tradifions--In Wilson's Days and Now
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Kerman Yablo-
Attempts by prominent members of the State Department to
Off, well-km:4n Yablokoff
prevent implementation -of the UN Palestine decision poses some
Yiddish actor, will speak on Stin-
interesting questions. Members of President Truman's • Cabinet are
day, Feb. 22, at '8:15 p.m., in- the
reported to be fighting against American action in support of the
decision to re-establish the • Jewish State, and their activities
Brown Memorial Chapel of .Teni-
definitely are in opposition to established American policy, which
ple Beth El, under the auSpices
since the days of President Wilson, supported the Zionist cause.
of the Jewish Welfare Federal
The recent death of Prseident Wilson's Secretary of the Navy,
tion..
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The pro-
Josephus Daniels, serves as a reminder of the strong position that
Yablokoff, actor, singer and paganda barrage launched by
was taken in support of Zionism by
composer, recently returned to British Administration circles in
American leaders. Josephus Daniels
the 1j. S. from a concert tour Jerusalem, aided by certain high
played an important role in shaping
sponsored by the Joint Distribu- officials in Washington, to scuttle
our Government's policies. When Presi-
dent Wilson sought a spokesman to ex-
tion Committee in diSplaced per- the UN decision -for the estab-
press his approval of the policy enun-
sons' camps of Germany, Austria lishment of the Jewish State, has
caited in the Balfour Declaration, he
and, Italy.
underscored the importance of
selected Josephus Daniels.
RABBI ARTHUR J.. LELYVELD
He left. the U. S. in March as intensifying the nation - wide
Thus, at the historic meeting in Car-
a representative of the Hebrew Shekel registration now being
negie Hall, towards the end of 1917, gram* to be held at 8:30 p. m.
when the Zionists of New York ex- Wednesday, Feb-. 18, in the Arab- Actors' Union to remain for two conducted by all Zionist organiza-
weeks to bring Jewish DPs make- tions and parties, a communica-
pressed their joy over the issuance of ian room of the Hotel Tuller.
Sponsored by the Greater De- up, music and Materials that tion from the U. S. Central Shek-
the Balfour Declaration, Mr. Daniels
•took occasion to "testify to my great troit Bnai Brith Council, the would help thein to produee their el Board points out.
pleasure that President Wilson has program will be a membership own shows. While in Paris, he
The current mass Shekel mob-
finally uttered the word that you have rally for the Detroit men's Bnai visited the JDC, which receives
been waiting so long, so eagerly to Brith lodges. All Jewish men funds for its 'world-wide relief ilization effort will strengthen the
hands of the Zionist leadership to
hear, the word which by your sac- over 21 are invited to attend.
program from the United Jewish counteract this alleged conspiracy
rifices, by your devotion to your his-
Appeal.
When
JDC
suggested
he
In
addition
to
Rabbi
Lelyveld's
to destroy the UN action,. the
tory and • traditions, by your staunch-
ness to the cause of humanity, by your talk, the rally will feature enter- give one or two performances for _communication says.
loyalty to the cause of America and its tainment, music and a display of the displaced Jews in DP camps
The agreement reached by all
in Germany, he agreed. A volun-
associates in this war, you have so well Bnai Brith projects.
Zionist parties on the Board for
deserved to hear."
teer concert tour was arranged
the presentation of a joint slate
Judge Julian W. Mack, then presi-
which lasted seven months in-
of delegates to the forthcoming
dent of the Zionist Organization of
stead of two performances, and World Zionist Congress has
JOSEPHUS DANIELS America, presided at that historic meet-
paved
Covered a total of 94 camps, chil-
ing and made allusion to the important part that was played by Mr:
the way for a •concerted effort to-
dren's centers and hospitals and ward
Daniels in dispatching food to Palestine during World War I, and
a mass registration to dem-
Mr.
asserted that chief credit for his acts should be extended'
Was seen and heard by 185,000 onstrate to the United Nations,
"to Daniels
that defender of the rights of the smaller nationalities to lead
Jewish displaced persons.
the united will of American
their own lives and develop, unhindered, their own culture, to that_
Yablokoff made, his tour in a Jewry to render its maximum aid
CHICAGO, (JTA)—A 10-point
man who has put the seal of American approval on the Zionist move-
raent, to the world leader and President—Woodrow Wilson."
program on social action, rooted JDC ambulance. In spite of a in the establishment of the Jewish
Twenty-five years later, Mr. Daniels made another statement in the precepts of prophetic Ju- schedule that covered nearly 20,- State.
which gave proof of his own great and devoted interest in the move-
daism, was adopted here by the 000 miles of bomb-rutted roads,
ment for Jewish rehabilitation in Palestine. He said:
Joint Commission on Social Ac-
Wefert Sells Film Rights
"Primarily the _Balfour Declaration was a war Measure designed tion of the Union- of American Yablokoff_ never kept an audience
waiting.
to attract to the Allied cause the moral and material resrces of the
Ira Woh'ert, author and news-
Hebrew
Congregations
and
Cen-
Jewish communities of the world. But the Declaration Ws far more
Known as "Der Payatz" (the' paper man, whose reports of the
than such a timely expedient. To the statesmen of Britain and tral Conference of American Rae-
clown), he made his appearance Guadalcanal sea battles won him
America, who pondered the policy and weighed every word of the bis.
The program envisages exten- in assembly centers, in roped-off the Pulitzer Prize for journalism
brief announcement, the establishment of a national home for the
Jewish people in Palestine was an act of historic justice which the sive education within and without public squares or parks--wher-
in 1943, has sold the film rights
nations owed to a homeless ,and long-suffering people; and not a few the Liberal Jewish fold in addi-
of them were deeply stirred by the prospect of witnessing 'the ful- tion to collaboration with kindred ever sufficient space could be to his novel "Tucker's People" to
found. Throughout 'Germany,
f" ent of a millenial hope and prophetic promise."
agencies of other religious . de-
John Garfield and. Bob Roberts.
1942, Mr. Daniels wrote the introduction to Paul L. Hanna's nomination's and secular groups
impressive volume, "British Policy in Palestine." He reviewed at
great length American policy with regard to Jews and Arabs and to the end that "international
indicated in a frank statement that the Arabs' achievements at the peace, social justice and interna-
Versailles Peace Conference "far surpassed those of the Jews." He tional harmony"' may be further-
found it necessary on this score to declare:
ed most effectively. It provides
By BORIS SMOLAR
"All should remember now and later that the same hand which for the following activities:
(Copyright, 1948 Jewish Telegraphic 'Agency, Inc.)
1.
To relate the teachings of the
conferred freedom upon the Arabs throughout the Near East, also
opened the gates of Palestine to the Jews. Justice, like security, is prophets and the sages of Israel to Washington Trends
the problems of contemporary society.
2. To prepare and issue public state-
There is a silver lining in every cloud. . .
"As for America, there is every reason to believe that, as at the ments indicating how the principles also of the clouds -presently covering the Palestine issue in
this
is true
Washing-
of Judaism "give guidance to the solu
end of the previous war, we shall again uphold the just claims of the tion
of social; economic, international
.
Soon,
very
soon,
there
will
be
a
statement
from
Washington
Arabs. But, as in the previous case, America will also insist on jus- and interracial concerns.
3, To •hold periodic institutes in var- which will disperse the gloom now evident among the Jews. .. .
tice for the Jews. It should be possible to harmonize the reasonable
-sections of the country discuss- Such a statement may be, in the making right now, to the surprise
aspirations of both claimants. There is a vast area available for ious
ing the relationship of Judaism to the of the Zionist leadership/ . . .It will be the result of thousands of
further national progress by the Arabs, at the same time as the Jews problems of our society, and formu-
letters- and telegrams now being received at the Stqe Department
platforms to guide Jews.
are given full opportunity to develop their National Home in lating
4. To encourage researches b y and the White House_from all parts of the country.
Palestine."
scholars on moral solUtions to current
At present there is quite - adifference between the opinions held
Mr. Daniels went farther in the following statement outlining, problems and to publish 'their find-
ings.
on Palestine at the State DePartment and at the
American policy:
White House. . . .
5. To carry on through-the congrega-
"So far as our own position is concerned, the record is perfectly tions, their auxiliary organizations and Actually, there are three distinct tendencies in Washington. .
clear. Under Woodrow Wilson we were moral co-sponsors of the schools, a campaign of -education on There is the extreme attitude of Secretary of Defense James For-
social action -made mandatory by
Jewish National Home.. Through Wilson we fought- the secret treaties the
restal that the United States should back out of its support of the
the Jewish religious tradition.
and helped the Arabs along the road toward freedom and independ-
6. ' To inform the Jewish and the UN partition decision and seek an Arab-Jewish-British compromise
ence in Arab lands on the condition and with the distinct understand- general public on the social message at the next session of the General Assembly. . . . There is the some-
Judaism.
ing that the Jewish people would also be helped along towapd free- of 7.
To cooperate with social action what milder attitude of the State Department that the partition
dom and independence in Palestine. From that time to this the committees of other religious denom- decision was a "mistake," but claiming that this is now a UN—and'
sentiments of the American people and the attitude of the American inations and also with secular groups not a US—problem .. And there is the opinion in the Whi
promoting international peace, social
te House
government have never changed or faltered.
justice and inter-racial harmony. •
that a "wait and see" policy must be adopted regarding the Pales-
"It is apparent, moreover, that the reasons that prompted, the
8. To present the attitude of Judaism tine situation, but under no circumstances must this policy be cern-
original policy are more urgent today than they were 25 years ago. before legislative bodies when they pletely negative. . .. Secretary of State Marshall, as distinct from
are considering laws involving the
The plight of the homeless, desperate and terrorized Jews of Europe problems
of justice peace and race. all others in the State Department, feels that whether the partition
is immeasurably more tragic. It now includes all of them without
9. To rally the support of American decision was a "mistake" or nit,
the U.S. is honor-bound to back
Jews
for
legislation
and other mea-
regard to class or station. From the walled ghettos of the continent,
which will promtote international the UN.. . . But what form this backing should take is a different
from the forests where they seek escape from their tormentors they sures
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peace, inter-racial good will and so- story.
lift up their eyes and see no other land of refuge but Palestine. In cial justice for all.
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10. To make Jewish communities
the opinion of Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, that great soldier and
congregations sensitive to the so- Diplomatic Notes
and statesman who played an important role in the adoption of the cial message
of the Jewish faith, to
Balfour Declaration, the case in behalf of that document has become the end that the congregations and
Don't expect Zionist leaders to protest against the present at
members will be inspired by
overwhelmingly stronger: 'The case has been one not merely of their
Judaism to become active workers in titude of our government on Palestine. . .. The line at this moment
promises and international law, but for the conscience of mankind. all causes that will shape our society is not to indulge in protests, but to impress Washington with the
We dare not fold our hands without insulting the human spirit in accordance with the divine pat- responsibility which the U. S. will bear if the Jews of Palestine
tern of justice, brotherhood and peace.
are
itself.'
not given a proper chance to defend themselves. . .. This mean;
"Not only has the situation changed in Europe. It has changed
lifting
the
arms
embargo
for
the
JewS—as
the
only
group
which
is
in Palestine also. The Jewish National Home has emerged from the Army Advisor Confers
co-operating with the UN in 'carrying out the partition decision:
realm of theory to the realm of fact. The Jews have demonstrated
The 'bogey about Communist agents allegedly infiltrating into
their ability to pioneer their way through to national rehabilitation, With Austrian Leaders
Palestine- as visaless Jews—planted by Britain in Washington—iv
and Palestine has demonstrated her capacity to sustain their efforts.
no longer effective, although it did make an irapression_for a while.
The Jewish community of Palestine, the majority of which consists
VIENNA, (JTA) — William
of refugees from Nazi persecution and terror, constitutes a National.
Zionist opponents in Washington are now trying their hand
Haber,
Jewish.
advisor
to
the
.promoting a different • piece of British propaganda—a kind of at
Home in miniature. It is more urgent than ever that that National
a
Home should be permitted to grow and develop and fulfill its Atherican- command staff of Ger- "compromise plan" on Palestine which Britain would like Washing-
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many, and AuStria left for Ger- ton. to support. . . It is .a revised Morrison-Grady scheme. . .
promise." - •
These were the words of one of the great Americans of our„time. many after a one=day visit here Jews to be given some small area in a part of a federated Palestine,
Like Woodrow Wilson he recognized America's and humanity's during Which he discussed the and the Arabs to have the rest. under British control.. . All of
obligations to Zionism. .His humanitarianism has left an indelible general Jewish DP picture with which goes to indicate that Britain is not at all keen on leaving
mark on history—and Jewish history will always' recall his memory American Commander Lt. Gen.
. This explains why the British goVernment is frustrat-
with reverence. .
ing the plans of the UN linplementation .Commission
is trying
Geoffrey
Keyes
and
leaplers
of
Will the Truman administration adhere to policies established by
to prevent the arrival of the VoininissisalPakstine. ... The mem-
Jewish
central
organizations
and
its predecessors? Somehow'_ we are inclined to the belief that soon
bers of the Commissidn—representatives of small nations—feel their
we shall see an end to betrayals. As long as fair play is a major ob- obtained first-hand accounts of own weakness.... So tar, they-.see that the only group which would
jective in Americanaaffakrs,,we should not lose 4hes battle -for.4ustace..i lad al wattlexiis
Auk :refugees.
•1111e4o• have. 4heiwsueoeed- in their mission are- the-Jews.
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Shekel Sale Combats
Conspiracy to Fight
UN Partition Action

10-Point Social Action
Program Adopted By
Joint Reform Groups

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