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A digest of current news reported by the Jewish Telegraphic
Agency. the Israel Service of Information and the World
Jewish Affairs News Service.
. WASHINGTON—Col. Harold B. Hoskins, known for his pro-
Arab and anti-Zionist views, was appointed by the State Depart-
ment as consultant to George C. McGhee, Assistant Secretary of
State for Near Eastern Affairs.
. NEW YORK—The U. S. Embassy in Baghdad has been in-
structed by the State Department to discuss with Iraqi authorities
the recent bombing of a Baghdad synagogue which resulted in
the death of nine Jews and injured a number of others.
TEL AVIV—An Israel-Greek customs agreement was signed
extending to each nation preferential tariffs . . Israeli planes
have already fueled at Greek airfields without paying duty .. .
An Anglo-Israel Chamber of Commerce to encourage commercial
relations between Britain and the Jewish State was recently form-
ed, with Arieh Shenkar, president of the Israeli Manufacturing
Association named president.
HAIFA—Moshe Shapiro, Israel Minister of Interior, appointed
Councillors to run affairs of two Druze villages near here when
they were granted autonomous municipal status. The councillors
will have control for a year before municipal elections.
BUDAPEST—One of two Jewish hospitals nationalized by the
government last year was returned to the Jewish community.
PARIS—A three-story building will be built here as a memorial
to the 6,000,000 Jews killed by the Nazis. The ground floor will
contain the unidentified body of a Jewish martyr, and ashes from
the Auschwitz death camp.
TOKYO—The Jewish community here has opened its first Jew-
ish club. Since the community has expanded with immigration of
Jews from Manchuria and China, the center is large enough to
support itself.
Albert Elazar to Talk
On Education to LZOA
Albert Elazar, associate super-
intendent of the United Hebrew
Schools will speak on "Educa-
tion" at a meeting of Branch
Seven, Labor Zionist Organiza-
tion of America, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kreichman,
17125 Hartwell, on Sunday eve-
nings. • Dave Faegenbaum is
chairman.
Junior Hadassah Holds
Meier Shfeyah Shower
JNF to Make Purim Synagogue Appeals
The traditional Purim appeals
for the Jewish National Fund
will be made in all Detroit syn-
agogues on Wednesday night,
March 21, and Thursday, March
-22, during Purim services.
Irving W. Schlussel, chairman
of the JNF synagogue commit-
tee, announced that committees
have been organized to bring
the message of the movement to
all local worshipers.
The Israel Government bond
drive—due to start May 1---ers-
visions solution of the Jewish
state's problems through in-
vestments.
THE JEWISH NEWS-3
Friday, March 9, 1951
•
NOW!
A children's shower will be
held by Detroit Junior Hadassah
on Wednesday, at the home of
Edna Horowitz, 13221 La Salle.
FRESHER THAN EVER
The project, designed to aid
Meier Shfeyah, the children's
village in Israel, will enable
Junior Hadassah to send clothes,
toys, writing material and drugs
to the village.
There is a critical need for
these items since Youth Aliyah,
other commitments, is no
`other
longer able to supply Meier
Shfeyah. The burden of aid now
lies with Junior Hadassah.
izb eo
Ju sm
In existence for 25 years, Meier
lb. tin
Shfeyah is proud of its record
of having its boys and girls from
broken homes and from lands
where they knew only persecu-
tion turn out to be constructive,
Without
able citizens in Israel.
The community is asked to
lb. tin
Peanuts
send these items for the Meier
•
Shfeyah sh6wer to 13221 LaSalle,
Your Best
OPEN EVERY SUNDAY
Xaray Bet
or to come to the shower. For
10 A.M. — 8:30 P.M.
further information call Violet
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By FRANK SIMONS
Messer, UN. 3-3473, or Edna
11563 Dexter near Burlinpme
When Professor Samuel M. rials, building supplies, etc.) and Horowitz, TO. 7-5459.
13210 Dexter near Davison
Levin, head of the Wayne Uni- consumptive goods (food, cloth-
CHOCOLATES
7541 W. McNichols west of Livernois
There were 1,520 people during
versity economics department, ing, etc.) have been hit by the
EVENINGS
TILL
10:00
MONDAY
THRU THURSDAY
OPEN
1950 who asked Community In-
recently took a leave of absence dearth of dollars.
formation
Service,
where
they
study
the
labor
and
economic
to
Because of these scarcities,
problems of Europe, lie stopped rationing, of necessity, plays an could send their children to
on his return in Israel.
important role in the govern- camp for a minimum fee.
As Prof. Levin says, it would ment's austerity program. Be-
have been a pity to be so close cause Israel does not yet pro-
to Israel and not see first hand duce enough of her own agricul-
the progress being made. Al- ture, imports are heavier than
though not a member of any exports, creating a gap in trade.
Zionist organization, Prof. Levin
The government, Prof. - Levin
has long been interested in said, is meeting this threat by
Zionist activities and in the rise importing goods without im-
of the .state of Israel.
mediate payment. And most
While in Israel for only two important, only highly useful
weeks, Prof. Levin has made goods fit into the import pat-
I I I
several _penetrating observations tern.
into the immigration, economic
A great danger facing the
and religious difficulties facing new state, and one on which the
the new state. These, he re-
lated in an interview with The entire world is focusing its at-
tention, is the possibility of
Jewish News.
Immigration, he points out, is creating a theocracy, Prof. Levin
It takes more than our government's fine
one of the biggest sources of warned.
medical treatment to ease a disabled vet-
"Israel
must
be
careful
in
concern in Israel today, but the
eran over the rough spots. Often days seem
program of the government ap- handling religion and education,
long, recovery slow, the future hopeless.
making
certain
to
do
nothing
pears sound, and is one, which
at
all
prejudicial
to
fundamental
At such times;a helping hand, an under-
if considered from the long-term
standing word—knowing that somebody
standpoint, will greatly benefit democratic principles. If Israel's
democracy is to be patterned
cares—is the best medicine of all.
Israel:
In May, 1948, the dawn of the after the democracy of the
Your Red Cross workers now provide
new nation, there were only United States, it is necessary to
this
neighborly interest, this miracle-
650,000 Jews in Israel. In the remember the First amendment
working medicine for 134,000 hospitalized
to
our
Constitution,
which
reads,
period which followed, up until
veterans. For veterans and their families,
November, 1950, 500,000 Jews `Congress shall pass no law es-
your
Red Cross also gives emer-
made their way through Shar tablishing any religion or pro-
gency financial assistance, helps
hibiting
the
free
exercise
there-
H'Aliyah (the gate of immigra-
with personal and family prob-
tion near Haifa).- Together with of.'
lems, engages in recreational
"There must be no law, mak-
170,000 Arabs, Israel's population
and welfare programs.
ing
compulsory,
or
interfering
is
over
1,350,000.
today
Prof. Levin stated that 600,000 with the right, of a Jew to
Support these worth-
more Jews are expected in the choose his own practice. There
while activities by'giy-
next three years.. This would must be no restrictions such as
ing to your Red Cross.
swell the population to nearly a national law making it illegal
Give now—and give
2,000,000. These figures mean to smoTe, or ride on the Sab-
generously!
bath.
three things, he asserted:
"The attainment in Israel of
1. A population of 2,000,000
would enhance Israel's pres- this kind of real democracy does
tige in the family of nations, not mean jeopardizing a healthy
leading to trade and other order of religious life. Through
voluntary processes and through
a _ greements;
2. The increased population the weight of Jewish tradition,
would strengthen Israel for religion will remain foremost,
and Israel will remain a true
defense;
3. Israel's growth would im- democracy," Prof. Levin added.
Referring to the recent cabi-
prove the long term economic
development by providing a net crisis, Prof Levin said that
larger working force and en- it is only natural for a govern-
abling attention to be directed ment in which so many small
to economic needs now lack- parties with sharp differences in
ing oecause of the scarcity of political philosophy, especially a
new government, to have crises.
skilled workers.
"The bond drive (the cam-
The prOgres,s being made in
housing, although there is still paign to collect $500,000,000
a housing shortage, Prof. Levin which starts May 1) fulfills a
says, can be illustrated by the real need for Israel," Prof.
fact that during the 20 years Levin declared. "Despite all
directly preceding Israeli state- the difficulties, Israel is doing
hOod, there were only '277 per- a remarkably good job and
manent settlements. Since the prospects for continued suc-
creation of Israel, 271 permanent cess are hopeful.
Detroit Chapter
"Israel is a going concern,
settlements have been estab-
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
lished, almost a 100 percent in- whose government, codes of liv-
ing, transportation, etc. keep
crease.
Cimpaign Headquarters, 153 East Elizabeth Street, WO. 1-3900
.,Perhaps the greatest concern growing. Each day means added
In Israel today, Prof. Levin said, strength. The people are confid-
Campaign March 1-31
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Is the acute shortage of goods. ent, but the world outside.: is
Both capital goods (raw mate- watching."
TASTE - T"IPTING
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Wayne Professor Warns
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