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THE A JEWISH NEWS

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VOLUME 17—No. 25 708-10 David Stott .Bldg.—Phone WO. 5-1155 Detroit, Michigan, September 1, 1950 xeriao.7

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Action in Israel: New Peace Talks, Economic Planning

Direct Secret Talks With Jordan
Bypass Conciliation Commission

American Jews Have Only
One Politi,cal Loyalty—U.S.,
Israel Premier Declares

-- JERUSALEM, (JTA)—American Jews, as a community
and as individuals, have only one political attachment and
that is ' to the United States, Premier David Ben-Gurion of
Israel declared here on Aug. 23 at a luncheon in honor of
Jacob Blaustein, president of the American Jewish Committee.
Blaustein was invited to visit Israel by the Premier so that
he could clarify certain aspects of the relations between Israel
and American Jews for the benefit of both groups. Among
the distinguished luncheon guests were various Cabinet Mini-
sters, Berl Locker, chairman of the Jewish Agency executive
in Jerusalem, and UN Chief of Staff Gen. William E. Riley.
After praising the material and political support of
American Jewry and their "warm hearted and practical ideal-
ism" which, he said, has been one of the principal sources of
Israel's strength and success,' the Premier said that certain nis-
u u nderstandings about the relations between American , Jewry
aid Israel are "likely to alienate sympa,thies and create dis-
harmony where friendship • and close cooperation are of vital
importance."
He pointed out that from the earliest days of its ex-
istence the government clearly stated without 'any reserva-
tion that the state of Israel represents and speaks only in
behalf of its own citizens, and in no way presumes to rep-
,e.s,e4stmdisaspeak-in the name of Jews who are citizens of any
other country. We people. of Israel," he continued, have
no desire or intention to interfere in any way in the internal-
affairs of the Jewish communities abroad..
"The government fully respects . the right of integrity of
Jewish communities in other- countries to develop their own
mode of life and their indigenous social, economic and cul-
u.ral institutions in accordance with their • own needs and
aspirations," the Premier said. He - expressed the hope that
American Jewry will continue to extend its support and as-
sistance to its brethern abroad, and added that any weakening
of American Jewry, any dimunition of its status would be a
definite loss for the Jews everywhere and for Israel, in par-
ticular.
- "We are happy to know of the deep and growing interest
which American _Jews of all shades and convictions take in
What has fallen to us to achieve in this country," Premier Ben i
Gurion continued. "Were we, God forbid, to fail in what we
have undertaken, the failure would cause grevious pain to
Jews everywhere and nowhere more than in your community.
Our success or failure depend in a large measure on our co-
operation with and on the strength of the great Jewish com-
munity of the United States and we are therefore anxious
that nothing be said or done which could in the slightest
degree undermine the sense of security and stability of
American Jewry.
"In this connection," Ben-Gurion went on, "let me say
a word on immigration. We would like to see American
Jews come and take part in our effort. We need their tech-
nical knowledge, unrivalled experience, bold vision and
know-how. W, need engineers, chemists, builders, work
managers and‘technicians. The tasks facing us in this coun-
try are eminently*such as would appeal to American geniUs
for technical development and social progress, but the de-
cision as to whether they wish to come—permanently or
. temporarily—rests with each American Jew himself."
Pointing out that Israel needs chalutzim also, the Pre-
mier said that some have come and expressed the belief that
More would come, not only from countries where Jews are
oppressed but also from countries where Jews live in freedom
and are equal in status to all other citizens of their country.
He stressed that the "essence of Chalutziut is free choice." The
pioneers, he concluded, will come along with all others who
believe that their aspirations as human beings and as Jews .can
best be fulfilled by life and work in Israel.
Praising American Jews for their tradition of aiding
Israel, Ben-Gurion said: "You, Mr. Blaustein, are one of the -
finest example of this tradition. As an American Jew you
are making many significant contributions to the Jewish
cause and to the cause of democracy. I believe that I know
something of the spirit of American Jewry among whom I
lived for some years and I am convinced that it will continue
to make a major contribution to our great effort of recon-
struction. I hope that the talks we have had these last few
days will lead to even closer, cooperation between our two
communities."
Replying, Blaustein praised the tremendous achievements

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JERUSALEM, ( JTA)—Direct talks between Israel and Jordan for reaching .
a permanent peace have been renewed and well - informed circles here indicated_
their optimism as to the possible outcome. The negotiations are by - passing the
United Nations Conciliation Commission, which is now making another attempt to
develop the armistice agreements existing between Israel and the Arab countries
into a permanent peace.

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The United Nations office here announced that UN Chief of Staff Gen. William Riley
visited Lebanon for consultations with Commandant Delseries, UN chairman of the Israel-
Lebanese armistice commission, on recent incidents which have taken place along the
Israel-Lebahese frontier. Gen. Riley also took up the plane incident, in which - an Israel
fighter chased a Lebanese passenger transport across the border.

Conciliators Return From Beirut

The members of the Conciliation Commission returned here by car from Beirut, fol-
lowing conferences there and in Damascus with Arab leaders on "all aspects of the
Palestine problem." They are expected-to remain in Jerusalem for about 10 days before
leaving again, probably for Geneva.
Members of the United Nations Works Relief Mission, headed by Gen. Kennedy,
arrived at the Lydda airfield. The mission, which is studying the problem of providing
Work relief for Palestine Arab refugees, conferred with Foreign Ministry officials and is
expected to meet with Foreign. Minister Moshe Sharrett soon.
Of a total Arab population of 2,500 in the border town of Migdal Gad, some 700 have
departed for Egyptian.-held territory in the Gaza area - since Israel took over the town
and an additional 400 are preparing to leave, it was reported.

Army Completes Negev Mop-Up

The Israel Army announced completion of the largest mopping-up operation it has yet
conducted in the Negev.
In a 10-day operation, troops cordoned off a_875-square-mile area in search of maraud-
ing Bedouin bands. Traffic between the Egyptian-held
Gaza strip and Transjordan-occupied Hebron was iii- -"-
terrupted. Ten Arabs were killed in clashes with the
American Express Co.
Jewish troops and, a considerable quantity of stolen
Reopens Israel Office
livestock was recovered as the Arabs fled to the Sinai
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peninsula, whence they infiltrated : Israel territory.
to 'The Jewish News
This is the third such operation in a month. —
TEL AVIV — The American Ex-
Four Israel soldiers were killed when an army
press Company on Tuesday re-
vehicle in which they were riding struck a landmine
sumed operations in -Israel for the
near Beit Jibrin, in southern Israel. Four other
first time in - almost a decade. The
soldiers were seriously wounded.
agency's . service was interrupted
by World War II. Branch Manager
Taking a most serious View of the armistice
for Israel is M. Salaman, former
breach, the Israel Army has ordered the withdrawal
head of the company's Jerusalem
until further notice of all Israel troops assigned to
office.%
mixed border patrols.

Casting Their Ballots:

First voters to take advantage of the new

policy of the City Elections Commission, by which Jewish voters may apply directly at the
City Hall for absentee ballots for the Sept. 12 primary and then vote immediately, were, left to
right: MRS. LOUIS l. CASSEL, city editor of The Jewish News, and attorney HERMAN B.
City
CASS, who are shown receiving their ballots from City Clerk THOMAS LEADBETTER.
office
hours
through
Sept.
9.
Jewish
Hall voting privileges will be available during regular

voters who are not in the downtown area may still secure absentee ballots by mail, however,

page 24 of this paper. Leadbetter urged voters to return their
ballot applications immediately, since a last-minute flood will tie up office processing. Al-
though 70,000 applications have been distributed, only 2,500 had been returned to the City
Clerk's office by last Friday.

using the application .blank on