From Singer to Author

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JEWISH NEWS
Friday, June 4, 1948

Funeral Rites for Lt. Zussman,
Only Jewish Congressional Medal
Winner, at Shaarey Zedek Sunday

Emma Schaver Publishes Book
On Her Experiences With DPs Women Workers
Emma Schaver, whose fame as don Lutz, who aided resettlement To Be Honored
a singer has spread throughout efforts in Munich.
Mrs. Schaver relates how she At June 9 Buffet
this country, in Europe and in

Eretz Israel, this week invaded had met with members of Ha-
the field of literature with a book ganah, tells of relief projects_ for
describing her experiences in DP children and of the hunger of
the survivors from Nazism , for .
camps in Europe.
Published by> the Itzchok and
Hendele Foundation of Detroit,
under the title "Mir Zeinen Do"
—("We Are Here")—the conclud-
ing words of the DPs' Partisan
Song—this 176 page Yiddish
volume tells a 'moving story of
anguish and hope, suffering and
determination to carry on. -
A poem, "My Singing Sister,"
,dedicated to her by Levi"Shalitan,
editor of a DP camp- newspaper,
opens the book, which reproduces
the Partisans Song and then pro-
ceeds _to relate her experiences
during a six-month stay with the
survivors from Nazism.
Tracing her desire to render aid
to the DPs to a visit she paid to
the internes in the Oswego, N. Y.
EMMA SCHAVER. •
camp during the war, Mrs. Scha 7
yer tells of the problems of the Jewish music and literature.
The arrival of her husband,
displaced persons, their heroic ef-
forts at self-liberation, the estab- Morris Schaver, from Detroit for
lishment of theaters, newspapers a visit with her in Germany . is
the subject of a. special chapter
and schools in their camps.
Among the interesting chap- in the .book.
ters in her book is one dealing
Encomia of DP leaders, repro-
with the activities of a Detroit duced , in thiS. interesting volume,
attest to the esteem in which • she
girl, Ann Liepah, who super-
vised = the Hachsharah training was held by the people she came
camp for pioneers in Palestine to entertain with her songs and
on the farm once owned by to encourage in other wayS. - -
Mrs. Schaver's book is an inter-
Streicher.
Another Detroiter mentioned in esting addition to the - library
the book who did important work dealing with the reconstruction
for the JeWish Agency is Shel- Of JeWish life in the,post-Nazi era.

Purely Commentary

By PHILIP SLOMOVIIZ

Enriched by Our Wealth, 'Magnified by Our Greatness'
The vision of Dr. Theodor Herzl, as expressed in his pamphlet,
"The Jewish State," in 1895, remains the supreme pioneering inter-
pretation of the aspiration of the Jewish people in the Diaspora for
the restoration of Israel: Dr. Herzl wrote:

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The idea of the Jewish State Lust make its way into the
most distant, miserable holes where our people dwell. They
will awaken from gloomy brooding, for into their lives will
tome a new significance. Every man need think only of himself,
and the movement will assume vast proportions.
And what glory awaits those who fight unselfishly for the
cause!
Therefore 1 - believe that a wondrous generation of Jews
will spring into existence. The Maccabeans will rise again.
Let me repeat once more lily opening words: The Jews
who wish will have their State.
We shall live at last as free men on our own soil and die
peacefully in our own homes.
The world will be freed by our liberty, enriched by our
wealth, magnified by our greatness.
And whatever we attempt there to accomplish for our own
welfare, will react powerfully and beneficently for the good
of humanity.
Indeed, "the Jews who wish will have their state." But it has
been more than a wish: it has been compulsion, at the point of Nazi
guns during the war, at the threat of crematoria, under anguish
that _has come from derision and persecution. Jews just called a
halt to this sort of bigotry. • And Haganah is fighting through hi
Maccabean fashion.
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Anti-Semitism and the Palestine Issue
New manifestations of anti-Semitism for a while caused con-
, cern in many circles. In England, new outbursts of bigotry were
attributed to the Palestinian situation and to the acts of Irgun.
Harry Sacher, brilliant writer, former member of the World
Zionist Executive in Jerusalem and one of the leading exponents of
Zionism in England, writing in the New Judaea of London, makes
some interesting comments on the subject. Without going into
the origin of the subject, Mr. Sacher contents himself with calling
the psychosis irrational and the explanations, defenses and excuses
'artificial rationalizings of something rooted in emotion." -
. He made the interesting point that when British soldiers were
murdered in Palestine, immediately everybody—including an
Archbishop—jumps on the Jews. British soldiers were murdered in
India and in Egypt, but no one became anti-Indians or. anti-Egypt-
ians. Thus: "Farmers and shopkeepers of authentic British pedigree
exploit the black market; the Jews are condemned. People are not
interested in facts or truth. They believe what, they desire to be-
lieve, they hate where they wish to hate:"
All the devices by committees of Jews and Christians are re-
jected by Mr. Sacher, his view being: "If the root of anti-Semitism'
is irrational and the erroneous opinions are artificial rationaliza-
tions, the • demolition of false opinions is at best an affair of out-
posts. The central keep of anti:Semitism is unaffected, and then
outposts can always be built and garrisoned' from it. Again,- a man
who has to spend his life arguing that he is not a cannibal, a murder-
er, a thief, or a conspirator is already condemned by having to,
stand in the dock to answer such charges."

Anyone who has studied the problems of bigotry will agree
with Mr. Sacher's main contentions and with his view that anti-
Semitism "cannot be destroyed by argument or apology;" that
"it is what Jews do, not what they say, that will affect the
Gentile;" that the most powerful, weapon JeWs have is Pales-
tine. Mr. Sacher writes: "Gentiles both fear and despise Jews;
have a sense of inferiority and the external circumstances of
superiority. They think the Jews clever and parasites, spiritual-
ly and intellectually strong, politically weak. In their .eyes we
are. abnormal, without a country of our own, and partaking of
every country. Palestine giveS the Jews a chance of being nor-
mal, of sharing in all the virtues and vices of a community which
determines its own fate in its own land, which shapes a society
in Its own image, in which the physical milieu and the moral
harmonize."
Jews everywhere rallied theirforces behind the ideal of Zionism,
for a return to normalcy, and, as Mr. Sacher states, for a JUdaism
"which does not apologize or stand on the defensive, but set§ out
boldly to secure its place in the world. The time is come for the
mission of Judaism to be resumed, and in the years ahead as in the
distant past, it is that Judaism which is shaped and formed in
Palestine which can and should take up .the role of prophet and
leacher, to mankind." r —

The burial of 2nd Lt Raymond Lieutenant Zussman's heroic and in-
leadership eighteen enemy
Zussman will take place at .1 p.m. spiring
soldiers were killed and ninety-two
on Sunday, June 6,: at the Shaarey captured."
(Signed) HARRY S. TRUMAN.
Zedek. Rabbi Morris Adler will
The medal was received by 'Lt.
Workers in the Women's Di- officiate and the Jewish War .
vision of the 1948 Allied Jewish Veterans will participate in the Zussman's father, Nathan Zuss-
man of 2918 Sturtevant Ave.,
Campaign will be honored at a
was the guest of the Govern-
buffet -luncheon at Franklin Hills
Lt. Zussman was the Only Jew- , who
Country Club, at 12:30 Wednes- ish soldier to receive the Nation's ment at Fort Knox, Ky., for the
day, June 9, Mrs. Joseph H. Ehr- highest military award — the ceremony. The Jewish War Vet-
lich and Mrs. Henry Winernan, Congressiarial Medal of Honor -- erans of Detroit established the
diirision campaign chairmen, an- awarded to him pasthumously. Lt. Raymond - Zussman Post in
nounced this week.
He was killed in action a few his honor on Oct. 21, 1945. The
state convention of JWV, which
The program — details of days after his heroic • deed. His will be in session this Sunday,
which have not been released—
will be recessed at the time of the
will include a review of the
funeral honor of Lt. Zussrxian.
w o ni e n's accomplishments and
It is planned to name a room in
reminiscences of some of the Di-
the proposed JWV Memorial
vision highlights, both serious
Building in Lt. Zussman's mem-
and humoroUs, in this year's
ory.
drive.
\ Lt. Zussman was born in Ham-
In order to provide transporta-
tramck, July 23, 1917. He was
tion for those who require it, a
graduated froth Central High
motor caravan will assemble at
School and attended Wayne
11.:30 a. m. at Six Mile Road and
University and the Detroit In,
Livernois.
stitute of Technology. He enter-
ed the Army- Sept.- 24, 1941, re-
"The volunteers in all phases
ceived his basic training at Fort
of the drive did such magnificent
Sill, Okla.,. was given additional
work this year," the chairmen
training at, Camp Foley, Tex.,
said, "that we want to spend one
then. entered the Army. Officer
afternoon dedicated to the good
Candidate School at Fort. Knox
feeling and warm fellowship
where he received his commis-
shared by all of the women who
sion as Second Lieutenant.
participated in the greatest drive
In June, 1943, Lt. Zussman
the women have ever conducted."
went overseas. He saw' action
Reservations for the luncheon
in North Africa and Italy, and
are being taken by Mrs. Talbott,
took part in the invasion . of
LT. RAYMOND ZUSSMAN
WO: 5-3939.
Southern France in August, 1944.
heroism is described in the
cita- His heroic action which result- .
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tion signed by .President Truman, ed in the liberation of the French.
$75,000,000
as follows:
town of Noroy le Bourg - took
"The White HoUse, Washing- place Sept. 12, 1944, and he waS
ton. The President of the United killed Sept. 21 in another action.
States takes pride in awarding
At least $75,000,000 in cash is the Medal
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of Honor posthumotts-
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needed before Aug; 1 for the ly to 2nd Lt. Raymond Zussman, Midtown Council Seeks
State of. Israel's top priority tasks Cavalry, U. S. Army for service
Lots for Playgrounds
of immigration and defense, Golda as set forth in the following cita-
Myerson, Israel's administrator tion:
Sixty eight organizations with
"On •12 September 1944, Lieutenant
for Jerusalem, visiting this coun-
was In command of two 'tanks membership in the 12th St. area.
try, told a closed meeting of the Zussman
operating with an infantry company
United Palestine Appeal execu : in ' the attack on enemy forces occu- have been invited to send repre ;
pying
the town of Noroy Le Bourg.. sentatives to the meeting of the
tive committee.
France. At 1900 hours his command Midtown Neighborhood Council ;
The initial requirements of tank bogged down. Throughout the on June 8, 8:15 p. m., in .Room.
action, armed only with a
newcomers including the provi- ensuing
carbine. he reconnoitered alone on 117 of Hutchins School. In addiF
foot
far
in
advance of his remaining
sion of food, . clothing and medi-
and the infantry, returning only' tion, 200 individuals .who have
cal .attention ; Mrs. Myerson said, tank
from time to time to designate tar- expressed an interest in the
constituted one of the greatest gets, direct the action of the tank councii'S work, have been sent in-
and turn over to the infantry the'
drains on available funds with numerous
German soldiers he had vitations. Others who are inter-
the reception cost per capita caused to surrender. He located a ested are invited.
reaching $220. Another great re- road block and directed his tank to
The major effort of the Council
destroy it. Fully exposed to fire from
sponsibility, she reported, was an enemy -position only fifty yards throu gh out the summer will
supporting the familieS of men in distant he stood by his tank directing probably be made in the area of
fire. Three Germans were killed
service, which because of a short- its
and eight surrendered. Again he walk- recreation. Attempts are under
age of funds had to be undertaken ed before his tank leading it against' way to obtain the use of at least
an enemy held group of houses, ma-
on a bare subsistence level.
chine gun and small aims fire kicking three vacant lots for recreational
up the dust at his feet. The tank fire
broke the resistance and twenty enemy purpose s, Mrs." Pauline Kelly,
soldiers surrendered. Going forward president, announced. This in-
again alone he rushed an enemy oc- volved getting permission of the.
cupied hou-se from which the Ger-
mans fired on him and threw grenades owner and the cooperation of:the.
in his path. After a brief fire fight
he signaled_ his tank to come up and Recreation Department for level-
200,000
fire on the house. Eleven German ing. off the . lots and providing
soldierswere killed and fifteen sur- supervision.. Many such lots - are
rendered. , Going on alone he disap-
peared around a street corner, the fire already being organized with the
U. S. Senator Homer Ferguson of
his • carbine could be heard and in
of. Michigan won a decisive vic- a few minutes he reappeared driving cooperation of the' Police Depart-
tory on ;the floor of the Senate thirty prisoners before , him. Under ment throughout the' city. '
last Friday when he secured
passage of an amendment to the
DP admission bill to increase the
number of dis-
By BORIS SMOLAR
placed p e r sons
(Copyright. 1948, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)
to he admitted
uring, 1949 and Washington Trends
1950 from 100,-
Sentiment in Washington is changing from day to day on the
000 to 200,000. Palestine issue .. There are powerful elements• behind the scene at
Senator Fergu- work against the lifting of the arms embargo and against the grant,
son b elieves ing of a U. S. loan to Israel . . Dr; Weizmarm's visit to Truman
that the meas- strengthened President Truman's determination to help Israel . .
ut . there is plenty of sabOtage being planned against any concrete
ure . will pass
both Houses of action Truman may •be willing to make in this direction . . The
C o n gress. Sen. sabotage erflanates chiefly from the offices of the State and Defetthe
Sen.. Ferguson Arthur H. Van- Departments .. Secret instructions have been sent out by the State
to U. S. diplomats pin Arab countries to find out the pos-
denberg voted with Sen. Fergu- Department
sible reaction of the Arab governments towards .the lifting of the
son, 26 Republicans and 13 Demo- U. S. arms embargo • .. The Arab governments' answers are obvious;
crats in favor of the liberalizing and it is also , obvious that their sentiments will be then brought to
amendment. OppOsing the Truman's attention in an attempt - to frighten him away from order-
amendment were 14 Republican'g ing any relaxation of the embargo .. Particularly active in the fight
and 19 Democrats.
against Truman's plan for helping Israel is D4fense Secretary .Jaines,
Forrestal,... One of his former assistants,. Stephen B. L. Penrose,
left the service in the middle of May—is now busily engaged
Meyer Silver/van Heads who
in ' Washington campaigning against Truman's recognition of Israel,'
and openly sides with the Arabs.
East Side Merchants

Needed
By Israel by August .1

Ferguson Amend-meta
Liberalizes DP Bill,

Will Admit

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Between You and Me

The East Side Merchants Asso-
ciation elected Meyer Silverman
president and Chairman of the
board at the annual election on
May 27. Moe Yallis was elected
vice president and Louis Abram-
ovitz, treasurer. Harry Gilden-
horn, retiring president, presided.
The following were elected to
the executive board: Isaac Cohl,
Aaron M. Kassel, Joe 'Stolburg,
Philip Eisenstate, Al.- Bolensky,
Ben Greenberg, Hyman Kaplan,
Samuel Roth, Mrs. Sally Citrin,
Hyman Weiner, Irving Wein-
garden, JUlius Parker, Sam Cash,
Isidore Schoenberg and Ben
Schneider. Installation will take
place on June 10.

Inside Doings

James F. Byrnes, former Secretary of State, played a Yery
portant role in bringing about Truman's recogntion. of Israel
The President was also greatly influenced by Ben Cohen, who was
one of . the principal advisers in the State Department during the
Byrnes administration . . . Another figure who influenced Truman's
decision to recognize Israel was Max Lowenthal—a man who avoids _
publicity, but whose opinion is valued highly in Washington .
Many American industrialists are becoming interested in the role
which Israel may play as a center for American products for the
entire Middle East . . Some of them are. closely watching the news
of the projected U. S. loan to Israel . . This loan can be made
through the EXport-Import Bank and may even be larger than the
$100,000;000 requested by Dr. Weizmann . . . Incidentally, Dr. Weit-,.
mann's life story is' now very much in demand by the AmeriCan
Press .. The President of Israel has been writing his autobiography
for some years . . . It will be published in book form by Harper's
early next year . . . MeanWhile the 'New York Herald Tribune, one
of America's leading newspapers, has obtained world-wide serialila-
tion rights to Dr. Weizmann's manuscript .. • The. Jewish Daily Fore
ward has obtained the Yiddish rights for the autobiography.

