Stem Israel Unemployment; Jerusalem Plan Condemned Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News ' s TEL AVIV.—The upward trend of unemployment in Israel since the beginning of 1949 has finally been stemmed and is now on the decline, Shalom Cohen, direc- tor general of the Labor Minis- try, declared on a nationwide broadcast. The peak of unemployment was reached in July when 9,600 persons registered with govern- ment employment offices, Mr. Cohen declared, adding that the downward trend • became appar- ent in August when 9,200 regis- tered. As of Sept. 1, he said, the total number of jobless men and women registered with his de- partment was 9,064. He also reported that 18,000,000 pounds ($50,400,000) has already been allocated by the govern- ment for public works projects which will provide 2,000,000 work days. One million pounds has been allocated for the construc- tion of public schools through- out the country, the Labor Min- istry official stated. Ten thousand new immigrants have already been established in agricultural settlements, he dis- closed. A special fund of 180,000 pounds had been set up to con- struct auxiliary farms in various settlements for these new set- tlers. , International Rule Rejected By People of Jerusalem JERUSALEM, (JTA)—In a se- ries of mass meetings, demon- strations and political rallies, the people of Jerusalem gave clear indication that they will have no part of the latest United. Nations proposal to internation- alize their city. Thousands of men and women turned out to hear prominent local and national leaders urge opposition to the proposal by the Palestine Conciliation Commis- sion which would set up separ- ate, autonomous Jewish and Arab municipalities under the overall control of a UN Commis- sioner. The demonstration, which had been called with opposition to "foreign rule" as its chief slo- gan., demonstrated the solidarity of the people of Jerusalem with the ISrael Government. Every one of the major political par- ties, including the Communist Party, held its own public pro- test meeting. The meeting, which was opened by Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor, David Shraib- man, unanimously adopted a resolution expressing opposition to the plan and calling on the nations of the world not to im- pose "foreign rule" on Jewish Jerusalem. At a Herut Party meeting, speakers threatened that if the Israle Government "fails to take the initiative in counte- ring Israel's enemies," an "in- dependent Jewish Govern- ment" will be set up in Jeru- salem. • All of this city's diplomatic corps participated in memorial services for Count Folke Berna- dOtte, UN mediator assassinated in Jerusalem last year. All flags flying over the city were at half- mast. Unified Drives, Immigration To Israel Urged at Parley PARIS—The European Zionist Conference concluded here Mon- day night after delegates adopt- ed a number of resolutions in- cluding one urging that no sep- arate campaign for any institu- tion in Israel • be conducted dur- ing the six-month period each year when the United Israel Ap- peal drive is in progress. The only exception wiJ be the Jew- ish National - Fund drive which will continue throughout the year. The parley called on national Zionist federations to organize Zionist Hebrew and Jewish edu- ational work as well as mass 'migration movements. The dele- gates expressed their gratifica- tion with establishment of a spe- cial department in the Jewish Agency for spreading of Hebrew SOSNOVITZER Benainer Aid Society Entries ' in the AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ESSAY CONTEST halve been re- culture in .countries outside of received from many sections of Israel and asked that this • de- the United States and from Can- partment establish offices in all ada; it is announced by Lee M. parts of the world, including North Africa. They also express ed regret that any discrimina- tion had been shown toward im- Greetings migrants from North Africa and urged a special department to encourage immigration of all classes of Jews from North Africa be established in Israel. The importance of the piqneer movement was stressed in an- other resolution. A call was 173 E. Woodbridge issued for additional teachers for Detroit 26, Mich.. agricultural training courses. A special resolution thanked Bul- garia, Czechoslovakia, Yugosla- S. Walfish J. H. Rose via and Poland for assisting Jews in immigrating to Israel and expressed concern for the attitude of Romania and Hun- gary toward Jewish immigration. Liquidation of transient im- Holiday Greetings migrant camps in Israel and the need for fighting negativistic propaganda of dissatisfied im- migrants was urged. 60—THE JEWISH NEWS Friday, September 23, 1949 . MERCHANTS PAPER & TWINE CO. ECONOMY PRINTING HOLIDAY GREETINGS AGENCY INSURANCE 605 FOX BLDG. COMPANY CH. 5757 Greetings To Our Customers NATIONAL LAUNDRY TE. 1•2256 9123 - 12th St. 555 Farnsworth GIFT BASKETS HOLIDAY GREETINGS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 77 W. Elizabeth * Holiday Greetings ENDURO PRODUCTS CA. 2803 Manufacturers of Turner Brooks, Inc. New Year At J. L. Hudson and Better Dealers Everywhere T. TE. 1-4462 1 -9530 * * * LA SALLE BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR • Window Shade Co. Harris & Hertzberg Scrap Rubber 6201 E. 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' POLISHES, WAXES and CLEANING SUNDRIES 9910 - 30 Dexter Greetings Happy New Year The Jewish Agency has a def- icit of $21,000,000 as a result of its activities in behalf of immi- gration to Israel and the ab- sorption of the immigrants after they arrive, Berl Lockers, chair- man of the Agency in Jerusalem, revealed. He said that the Agen cy's expenditures for ,the past eleven months amounted to $78,- 000,000 while its • income only came to $57,000,000. Mr. Locker, who is leaving for — the United States shortly to at- tempt to speed up the raising of funds for Israel, reported that 300,000 Jews arrived in Israel in the 16 months since it was es- tablished, comparing this figure with the 540,000 Jews who ar- rived in the 28 years that Bri- tain served as the Mandatory Power in Palestine. IRVING HERMELIN McINERNEY'S MAX TENDLER, President LOUISE FRIEDRICH, Vice-Pres, G-retings . 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