Shipment of Arms to Egypt Is Subject
Of Hot Debate in British Parliament

LONDON, (JTA) — The ques-
tion of British shipment of arms
to Egypt continued to be the
subject of debate in Commons
for a second day as a vote of
censure of the Labor Govern-
ment was demanded by Winston
Churchill, leader of the Parlia-
centary opposition.
Herbert Morrison, Lord-Presi-
dent of the Council, endorsed a
promise made to the House by
Foreign Under Secretary Ernest
Davies who told the rebellious
M.P.'s that 16 Centurian (heavy)
tanks which are destined for
shipment to Egypt will remain
in this country until after For-
eign Secretary Ernest Bevin
makes a policy statement on
them to Parliament.
Lord Morrison also announced
that Secretary Bevin will speak
to Parliament this week, but re-
fused to promise a general de-
bate at the conclusion of Mr.
Bevin's statement.
In connection with the two-
clay d e b a t e, Lord Strabolgi
called for a mutual defense pact
between Israel and Britain.
Speaking at a Maccabi meeting,
he said that under such circum-
stances Israel could take over
responsibility for the defense of
the Suez Canal and release Bri-
tish soldiers of that task.
Asserting that the Suez Canal

can be attacked or defended
from Israel bases, Lord Strab-
olgi insisted that the Jewish
state "cannot hope to become
another Switzerland in this
troubled world." If Israel were
to take over the defense of the
Canal, he suggested, it could
provide naval and air bases for
United Nations forces in the
event of an emergency. In re-
turn, he said, Israel could look
for assistance in the event that
it was the victim of aggression
and would get economic aid in
its present situation.
During the debate Richard
Crossman, Laborite and former
member of the Anglo-American
Commission of Inquiry on Pales-
tine, charged that Egypt did not
want arms to fight Communism
but to attack Israel. He was
joined by Laborite R. T. Paget
Who declared that Egypt was
openly threatening the Jewish
state and pointed out that if
Israel became the victim of ag-
gression Britain might find it-
self facing its own tanks in any
international intevention in be-
half of the Jews.
Mr. Davies replied that he
could not accept the view that
Egypt would attack Israel be-
cause the Arab states had prom-
ised that if they received arms
the weapons would be used for
defensive purposes only.

Purely Commentary

By PH ILIP SLOMOVITZ

The Subversive, Control Act and the Nazis

More and More courageous Americans are coming forward
with statements condemning the recently adopted subversive
control law, as witness the position taken last week by President
Hutchins of the University of Chicago.
Until very recently, it was hoped that the
foolish measure, which may do more harm to
democratic ideals that the good it intends to do
in barring Communists from public life and from
this country, would be revised.
But a new trend is in evidence in Washing-
ton. It is reported that an amendment to the
new law planned by the administration would
admit Nazis and Fascists to the U. S. Anyone
ever• connected with Communism would be bar-
red, but only mandatory exclusion is suggested
for still active or underground Nazis or Fascists.
If this goes into effect, new dignity will be
given to thise who were responsible for the murder of many mil-
lions of innocent people—including the aged and children. Justice,
where art thou?

'No More Privation: Bacon Tasting Beef'

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Alliance Review, published by American Friends of Alliance
Israelite Universelle, carries an article by Saadiah Cherniak, un-
der the title "The Changing Jew," which quotes the following
sign in a New York butcher shop:
"We sell a brand of -smoked beef that tasts like bacon and
Net is kosher. Pious Jews, who have hitherto been deprived of
the pleasure of eating bacon, will no longer SUFFER this pri-
vation."
Apparently the butcher knows the taste of bacon. But he also
assumes to know that his customers know, yet suffer privation.
Author Cherniak draws attention "to the fact that some of
the most important forces which shaped the character of the Jew
through many centuries—when it was 'hard to be a Jew'—have
now lost most of their effect, especially in America."
The conclusion is that it no longer is difficult to be a Jew and
that Jews are changing. Indeed, the change is not so drastic, with
New York butchers making matters so easy for bacon-deprived
Jews.
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Congress Weekly too big for an Apology
Congress Weekly, as the organ of the American Jewish Con-
gress, should have published a sincere apology to American Jewry
for its recent article—published at the invitation of its editors—
attacking the English-Jewish press. If Fr. Coughlin had written
that article, it would have been the work of ari anti-Semite, but a
frustrated Jewish writer was permitted to generalize in what ap-
peared to be an act of fun and vengeance and not fact-gathering.
But Congress Weekly is too big to apologize gracefully—bigger
than Commentary which last year did apologize for a piece that
was in bad taste. Congress leaders: take note. The brief editorial
comments in Congress Weekly's current issue merely begs the issue.
Why didn't its editors admit that they invited the abusive writer
to have fun at the expense of the English-Jewish press? But
Congress Weekly would like a debate—a privilege to which it has
lost the right of discussion until it apologizes with the dignity
worthy of the movement of Stephen Wise.
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Jerusalem's 'Internationalization': Vatican and Canterbury

Word comes from Rome that the Vatican is intensifying its
campaign to force the "internationalization" of the entire Jerusa-
lem area. A series of articles in the Vatican press indicate that
there is no let-down in the Catholic attitude.
On the other hand, other elements are more reasonable. Many
American Christians realize the unreality of the Vatican position
and men of prominence in other lands have taken a similar stand
on the subject. Thus, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Goeffrey
Fisher speaking in Sydney, Australia, declared that the best sol-
ution for the Jerusalem problem is to place under international
control the Old City and its environs, pointing out that the Old
City belongs not only to Moslems but also to Christians and Jews.
(The Archbishop of Canterbury indicated his sense of justice by
stating, in the course of his remarks, that "we must hammer
anti-Semitism as the work of the devil.").
The issue involving Jerusalem remains "hot," but it can be
Solved without difficulty by reasonable men of all faiths.

2 — THE JEWISH NEWS

Friday, December 1, 1950

Jews

Judge Keidad's Wit
Praised in Article

Tribute to the memory of
Judge Harry B. Keidan is paid
by Frederick G. Buesser in an
article in a recent issue of The
Detroit Lawyer.
Referring to the wit of the
late jurist, Mr.
Buesser writes:
"Judge Keidan
had worked
valiantly to un-
tangle a diffi-
cult real estate
mess ... Two of
the three par-
ties involved
Late Judge were satisfied.
Harry B. KeidanT h e third re-
mained unconvinced. F i n a 11 y
the judge cut off his argument
and ordered him to the front of
the bench where he directed his
clerk to give the fellow t w o
common sense pills. Out came a
box; the wondering litigant was
conmmanded to open his
mouth, and before he could be
sure about anything he h a d
swallowed the pills and half a
glass of water.
"'Now', said the Judge, 'we
must give the medicine time to
act. Sit down there in the last
row for forty minutes and you
will see the stimulating effect of
these pills as they speed the
flow of common sense to your
brain."
"And sure enough, at the end
of 40 - minutes, sheepishly hang-
ing his head, the reluctant one
stood before the court and con-
ceded that he could now see the
wisdom of settlement.'
"'Those are very powerful
pills', replied Judge Keidan.
In his article, Mr. Buesser re-
fers to "that charmingly genial
lady who presides in Ed Brani-
gin's office and raises Judge
Keidan's • kids—Mrs. Harry B.
Keidan. She lends a quiet dig-
nity to whatever place she
graces, and her proudest
achievement is h e r family,"
daughter Vivian, who already
has graduated from the U. of
M., and son Fred, a junior at the
U. of M.
The same issue of The Detroit
Lawyer carries an article. by
Harry H. Meisner on ."The Re-
venue Act of 1950." _

Mrs. Myerson Heads
Immigrant Program

JERUSALEM, (JTA) — Labor
Minister Golda Myerson was giv-
en complete charge of the gov-
ernment's program involving
immigrants living in work vil-
lages a n d semi-permanent
camps.
The action was taken at a
meeting of the Cabinet where it
was decided to centralize the
various government services
which must aid the immigrants
in the forthcoming winter
months. It was decided to com-
plete as soon as possible all
wooden huts now under con-
struction in the centers, which
have a high percentage of tent
dwellers. Three thousand new
wooden huts must be built be-
fore the winter sets in, the Cab-
inet decided.

Rosen Asks Extension
Of Israel Price Control

JERUSALEM, (JTA)—Minister
of Justice Pinhas Rosen asked-
the Israel Parliament for a six-
month extension of legislation
governing economic restrictions,
price control, distribution of
scarce commodities and similar
matters. The legislation now in
effect expires Dec. 10 and is
based on legislation of the Man-
datory regime.
Dr. Rosen disclosed that the
government has prepared new
measures to replace the emer-
gency British legislation, but es-
timated that at least six months
will be required before the Knes-
set will adopt the laws. Repre-
sentatives of the Mapam, Herut
and General Zionist Parties se-
verely criticized the government
for prolonging the emergency
regulations of the Mandate,

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Art

By Maxine R. Levin

Jewish News Art Editor

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Harry Packman and Robert Quigley currently show their work
in a two-man show at Artists Market, 108 Madison Ave,. Both are
promising artists, working in the contemporary manner and sub-
mit oils and watercolors that are solidly conceived and painted,
still retaining spontaneity and adequate diverse subject matter.
Packman's work is on a good consistent level and each canvas
shows the young artist's ability and talent. A small oil of two Jews
entitled "Sholem Aleichem" is kindly and humorous, painted in
lively line and warm restrained color. 'Two Rabbis" a portrait
characterization is commendable. "Aaron," is sweet, though not
sentimental, and several still lives are capably composed.
Robert Quigley, whose work was reviewed last week, shows ad-
ditional compositions of Negro boy scenes, done in his own sue-
cessful style. There are several still lives of flowers that are beau-
tifully balanced harmonies of color. "Blackbirds" is original and
delightfully painted. One wonders why such a subject has not been
done before. Again the production of Robert Quigley is on one
good level of quality and both men complement each other to pro-
vide a fine show.
The exhibition will continue through Dec. 4.

El Moleh Rachamim in Korea

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ALV.Y.

Chaplain (Lt j.g.) Garson Goodman, one of four Jewish chaip
lains on active duty in Korea, shown reciting El Moleh Rachamin:
in , United Nations Cemetery, Korea, at graveside of American
Jewish Marine killed in action. The first Orthodox rabbi named
to a regular Navy chaplaincy, Chaplain . Goodman, who is with
the first Marine Division, is one of the 27 Jewish chaplains re-
cruited, endorsed and served by the Division of Religious Activities
of the National Jewish Welfare Board who are on active duty
with the armed forces throughout the world.

Between You

and Me

By BORIS SMOLAR

(Copyright, 1950, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.).

Modern Maccabees

The internal fight in the Zionist Organization of America
seems to be only beginning . . . This conclusion must be drawn
from the stormy closed session of the ZOA Administrative Council
which was held last week in New York . . Tempers ran high
and at one point the microphone was forcibly wrested away from
Rudolf G. Sonneborn when he spoke against Dr. Abba Hillel
Silver . . . Dr. Silver himself was not present . • . -Incidentally,
Louis Lipsky's letter of resignation charging that confusion of
function and authority prevails in the American Zionist move-
ment, has made many rank-in-filers think about what is really
going on in the movement . . . And the presidents of all Zionist
groups in the country were summoned to a special private meeting
by the Jewish Agency .. . Leaders of the Jewish Agency are not
very happy over the state of affairs in the American Zionist
movement . . . Especially since a unity of Zionist forces in this
country is needed now more than ever if Israel is to get a grant-
in-aid from the U. S. Government ... It is known that the State
Department plans to recommend the inclusion of Israel in an
overall Asia-African aid program which will also include India
and Pakistan . . . In such an event Israel has no chance of
getting a substantial sum . . . What Zionist leaders in America
want is special consideration for Israel, and for this they will have
to get fully mobilized before Congress meets next January

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A Balance Sheet:

A balance sheet of the sentiment of Jewish youth in the
United States can be drawn from figures just compiled by the
National Jewish Welfare Board . These figures show that
150,000 Jewish students are enrolled in Hillel Foundations
throughout the country, but that only 3,000 Jewish students are
members of the Inter-Collegiate Zionist Federation . . . Zionist
groups have lost sixty percent of their membership during the
last - two years ... Leading among the Jewish youth groups is the
Junior Hadassah with 15,000 members and Young Judea with a
similar membership . . . The Orthodox Young Israel, too, has a
membership of 15,000 which is matched by the 12,000-strong
Junior Mizrachi Women . . . The Orthodox youth groups Bachad
and Bnai Akiba—which are engaged in training chalutzim for
Israel—have a membership of 6,500 while the Federation of Temple
Youth has 5,000 members . . . All the Bnai Brith youth organiza-
tions have about 24,000 members . The United Synagogue of
America is organizing its youth into the Young Peoples League
and the Jewish Socialist groups have their youth organized in
the Workmen's Circle Youth League . . The picture emerging
from the data compiled by the National Jewish Welfare Board will
certainly give food for thought to Jewish leaders seeking to stim
ulate cultural activities among the youth..

