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Elath's Credentials Accepted by Truman;
Israeli, U. S. Presidents Will Meet Next
Week; iyar 5 Declared Yom Haatzmauth

'Haifa Crew Given Pasgover Foods

Shown aboard
the "Haifa" just
before it le f t
New York Har-
bor on its mai-
den voyage, car-
rying goods and
equipment f o r
Israel, are the
vessel's captain
and William
Manis chewitz,
w h o presented
the officers and
crew with a
complete supply
o f Manischew-
itz Passover
foods.

(Direct JTA Teletype Wires to The Jewish News)

ing Sedorim in settlements which
have made special arrangements
for public ceremonies.
Thousands are participating in
special pilgrimages to Jerusalem,
organized by the ministry of re-
ligion.
reply: "It is a great pleasure for
The Israeli Knesseth decided to
me to receive from the President • dent, I shall receive your under- make the fifth day of the Hebrew
. of Israel the letters accrediting standing and help as well as that month of Iyar the anniversary of
you as the first Ambassador Ex - . of your government."
proclamation of Israeli statehood.
traordinary and Plenipotentiary ;
"Yom Haatzmauth," or Independ-
AsbassadorElath told Wh i
of Israel to the United States of House correspondents after hi s ence Day, the . Knesseth ordered
America. It is a matter of par- call on the president that the that Independence Day should
titular satisfaction to me to wit- gravest problem now facing his hereafter become a public holi-
ness this important further step country is the absorption of new day.
in the strengthening and console- immigrants. He revealed that im-
dation of relations between our migration to Israel is now pro-
two countries, relations which I ceeding at a rate of "1,000 a day."
have reflected the sincere interest
Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Israeli
of the government and people of President, has • been invited to
the United States in the deep- visit President Truman during
rooted aspirations of your people his stay in the United States, a
to found an independent nation. spokesman for the White House
I am gratified to receive Your Ex- said Tuesday. Israeli Ambas-
cellency's kind remarks concern- sador Elath, who talked with
ing the contribution of the Amer- the President later, told report-
ican government and people to ers that Dr. Weizmann would
the establishment of the State of definitely visit Washington. He
Israel. I am firmly convinced of said that the President inquired
the necessity for the speedy estab-
about Dr. Weizmann's health.
lishment of a true and equitable
peace between Israel and its PARIS.—Dr. Chaim Weizmann
neighbors and for the resolution and his official entourage were
of all problems outstanding be- scheduled to take the Air France
tween them, in accordance with plane from here at 9 p.m. Tues-
the solemn recommendations of day en route to the United States,
the United Nations with respect. where the Israeli President is to
to Palestine. The government of be tendered a testimonial dinner
the United States is deeply de- at the Waldorf Astoria April 23.
sirous of assisting by all appro- (In New York, Air France report-
priate means in the fulfillment of ed that President Weizmann's
these objectives. I wish to ex- plans was due to arrive early
• •It,:'.41$1.04:1M•Ntl k.
press to Your. Excellency my per- Wednesday morning.)
sonal pleasure that as Ambassa-
dor of Israel you will continue to
(At Lake Success it appeared
represent your government in certain on Tuesday afternoon
Washington. I appreciate the that Israel will be •admitted to
wishes which yod have expressed the UN this week.)
for thle continued prosperity of
TEL AVIV.—Thousands of
the United States and for my per- tourists congregated in Israel to
sonal well-being, and I should be spend a passover. Accommoda-
grateful if you would convey to
tions are scarce, some are spend-
your distinguished President the
best wishes of the government of
the United States and its people
for the peace and prosperity of
Israel and for his personal happi-
ness and welfare." e

WASHINGTON.—President Truman Monday expressed
hope for "peace and prosperity of Israel" at the White House
- ceremony marking the official recognition of Eliahu Elath as
Ambassador from Israel. Elath was received by the President
and presented his letters of credence. 'The Ambassador's
remarks were made in Hebrew. President Truman said in

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Mr. Elath's Speech
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Federation Head
Krolik Renamed

bassador Elath's remarks to Tru-
man as translated from the He-
brew:•
"The President of Israel has in-
structed me in presenting to you
the letters of credence accredit-
ing me as Ambassador Extraor-
dinary and Plenipotentiary of
Israel to the United States of
America to convey to you his
warm greetings and to expres
his sincere hope for the continued
well-being and prosperity of the
United States and its President.
The President and people of Israel
are deeply grateful for the great
contribution made by the govern-
ment of the United States and its
people to the establishment of the
State of Israel. The noble tradi-
tion instituted by President
Woodrow Wilson and continued
by all his successors of express-
ing sympathy with the aims of
Zionism has earned for the peo-
ple of the • United States and its
government the undying gratitude
and admiration of Israel and the
Jewish people. The sympathy and
concern • shown by you, Mr. Pres-
ident, for Jewish displaced per-
sons in Europe, the constructive
suggestions you have made for
their resettlement,• your support
of the establishment of the State
of Israel and your prompt recog-
nition following the proclamation
of Israel's independence on May

Julian H. Krolik was re-elected
president of the. Jewish Welfare
Federation of Detroit at the meet-
ing of the Federation board of
governors this week. Other offi-
cers re-elected were Judge Theo-
dore Levin and Leonard N.
Simons, vice presidents; Isidore
Sobeloff, secretary, and Henry
Wineman, treasurer. Samuel H.
Rubiner was also elected a vice
president.
Additional members selected
for the executive committee were
Louis Berry, Abe Kasle, Max
Osnos and Ben L. Silberstein, all
of whom were re-elected to this'
post. Also returned 'to office was
Abraham Srere, chairman of the
executive committee.
Irving W. Blumberg and Mrs.
Max 'Frank, presidents, respec-
tively, of the Detroit Service
Group and the Women's Division
of the Federation, represented
their groups on the executive
committee.
The officers were nominated
by a committee including Morris
Garvett, chairman; Joseph Bern-
stein, Irving W. Blumberg and
Mrs. Henry Wineman.
The Federation, which is the
central coordinating, social plan-
ning and fund-raising agency of
the Jewish community of Detroit,
is also the sponsoring organiza-
14, 1948, will forever be recorded tion of the 1949 Allied Jewish
in the hearts of our people and Campaign, which will open on
preserved in the annals of our April 24.

history. As a peace-loving nation
Israel will seek to maintain and
by her actions to express her own

Mexico: No. 52

moral heritage and make yet an-
MEXICO CITY, (JTA) — The
other contribution to civilization. Mexican
government announced
It is her fervent hope that she,
will be allowed to do so, so that that it has extended recognition

her progress may contribute to
the development of the Middle
East and be of benefit to the en-
tire world. I deeply appreciate
the honor of being the first rep-
resentative of my country in the
United States. It will be my con-
stant endeavor to advance and
, strengthen ties of friendship and
eo-operation existing between
Israel and this great democracy.
I . trust that in the discharge • of
this important • task, Mr. Presi-

to the state of Israel. A Foreign
Ministry spokesman said that the
Mexican delegation to the United
Nations has been instructed to
vote in favor of the Jewish state's
admission to the world organiza-
tion. Mexico's recognition of the
Jewish state makes her the 52nd
nation to have granted acknowl-
eagement to Israel.

THE JEWISH NEWS-3

Friday, April 15, 1949

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