THE .1 WIS
A Weekly Review
Moslem Fallacies,
of Jewish Events
Egyptian 'War Cries'
and the Misled
Arab Peoples
Commentary on Carlson's
Book, Page 2;
Editorial, Page 4
VOLUME 20—No. 7
•Michigan's Only English - Jewish Newspaper—I ncorSorating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle
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London Rules Out Appeasement
Of Egypt at Israel's Expense
Direct JTA Teletype Wires to The Jewish News
Jewish Leaders Hail AJP on News,
Feature Agency's 1st Anniversary
American and world Jewish leaders this week joined in greeting the American As-
sociation of English-Jewish Newspapers on the first anniversary of its news and fea-
ture Service—the American Jewish Press (AJP).
In telegrams addressed to Philip Slomo vitz, president of the publishers' association
and of AJP, the heads of leading Jewish movements commended the service and wished
. it continued success.
On the occasion of AJP's first anniver sary, members of the publishers' association
executive committee are meeting at the Commodore Hotel, New York, this week-end
to plan the expansion of the news and fea ture service under the editorship of Joe Har-
rison Fried.
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In his telegraphic message, Dr. Nahum Goldmann, chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel,
stated: "Warmest congratulations on first anniversary of your fine news service which fills a vital
need of the American Jewish community. The high standards, initiative and pioneering spirit
which you have contributed to your field augurs well for your continued success."
Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, executive vice-chairman of the United Jewish • Appeal, wired the
following message :
"Sincere congratulations on the first anniversary of the founding of the American Jewish
Press. Through AJP, the Jewish community in the United States has been well informed of
Jewish community life and of critical conditions confronting our people overseas. AJP is to be
commended for rendering this service and we wish it continued success."
From Moses A. Leavitt, executive vice-chairman of the American Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee, came the following telegraphic message:
"The Joint Distribution Committee extends congratulations to you and the American - Asso-
ciation of English-Jewish Newspapers on the first anniversary of the American Jewish Press.
During the past year AJP has played an increasingly important role in the life of American
Jewry. In news and feature material provided to newspapers throughout the country, AJP has
_given American Jews increasing awareness of their civic and communal obligations. May your
future efforts continue to enjoy success."
Ambassador Abba Eban released the following message: "Please accept my personal con-
gratulations on being able to look back on a starting year so full of service in accurately report-
ing vitally needed information on all aspects of Jewish life. I am. sure that your service in
the future will continue to live up to the excellent tradition you have established in the first
year of operation of the American Jewish Press."
Dr. Pinkhos Churgin, president of Mizrachi Organization of America, wired the following
message :
"The Mizrachi Organization of America extends its sincerest congratulations to the American
Jewish Press, news-gathering agency of the American Association of English-Jewish Newspapers,
on completion of its first year of service to American Jewry. This pioneering venture in grass-
roots coverage of all the vital and positive Jewish news represents a praiseworthy addition to
• the education of American Jewry for greater service to Judaism and Israel. We express our most
sincere wishes for continued service by the American Jewish Press in the years to come."
Rabbi Irwin Gordon of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, wired:
"On the eve of the first anniversary of the American Jewish Press, the Union of Orthodox
Jewish Congregations and myself congratulate you on a year of effort in strengthening the fiber
of the American Jewish community. We pray that you be granted many more years of dedi-
cated work for Klal Israel."
Dr. Louis Finkelstein, president of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, tele-
graphed the following message: .
"Warmest good wishes to the American Jewish Press on its forthcoming first anniversary.
This news agency, established by men who are dedicated to serving the American Jewish
community, is playing an increasingly effective role in providing information for the millions
who comprise that community. Through an alert informed reading public, the American Asso-
ciation of English-Jewish Newspapers and the American Jewish community whose interests it
serves, will continue to gain in stature and in strength."
Adolph Held, national chairman, and Jacob Pat, executive secretary, of the Jewish Labor
Committee, wired :
"May we take this opportunity of congratulating you and your association of the American
. Jewish Press on the occasion of your first anniversay. The American Jewish Press is to be lauded
for the very effective way you have handled vital news. We particularly are proud of the cover-
age* achieved in the series of articles written by Joe Harrison Fried on the Jewish Labor Com-
mittee operations in the countries behind the Iron Curtain. The articles entitled 'Underground
to Freedom' presented fairly an important phase of JLC activity. Best wishes for your continued
success."
Message of Henry Montor, director of Israel bond drive: "On occasion of first anniversary
of American Jewish Press I take this means of expressing gratification at the excellent job
being done by your service which has maintained consistently a high standard of news coverage
and has reflected a keen awareness of important issues in Jewish life today. Please accept my
congratulations on the important step forward in English-Jewish journalism."
Message of Benjamin G. Browdy, president, Zionist Organization of America: "I heartily join
in felicitations on the first, anniversary of American Jewish Press. In this brief span AJP has
already acquired wide recognition of its news features covering all phases of American Jewish
life. Your Association, and Editor Fried merit commendation for service to the community."
J.. L. Elyachar, president, American Technion Society, wires: "Congratulations on your an-
niversary. Its establishment has brought about dissemination of important news and pictorial
material hitherto unavailable to the American Jewish reading public. You are to be especially
commended for maintaining the high standards of journalism which you have so ably exempli-
fied in the direction of yoUr own publication in Detroit. Our membership joins in extending best
wishes to you for many, many more happy anniversaries."
- - Message from Irving Kane ? NCRAC chairman: "On the eve . of the first anniversary of the
establishment of tkie American Jewish Press, I extend. congratulations as chairman of NCRAC,
Jewish community relations coordinating body, with wishes for ever greater service to English-
Jewish journalism in America. May the future bring that growth in scope, quality and prestige
to :English-Jewish press toward which you strive."
Messages also were received from Dr. John Slawson, executive vice-president of American
Jewish Committee; Carl Lainpner, national chairman, ZOA *young Zionists, Mrs. Lionel Golub,
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national president, Mizrachi Women.
Words Aren't Enough, Group Leaders Act to Aid Press
LOS ANGELES (AJP) Leaders of the Jewish Home for the Aged here mixed words with
action in lauding the accomplishments of the English-Jewish press of America on "Newspaper
Week," Aware of financial problems faced by the newspaper industry, individual members of the
. board of directors of the Home followed their call for support of the English-Jewish. press by
obtaining personal subscriptions and advertising, insofar as their .business permitted-.
LONDON—The British government does not intend to
appease Egypt at the expense of Israel, the London Times
stated Tuesday. The paper emphasized that until Israel's dif-
ferences with the Arab countries are composed the Jewish
state will not be admitted into the New Defense organization
now being planned for the Middle East by the big powers.
"Fear has been widely expressed-in Israel that the four pow-
ers might be ready to go a long way to appease Egypt, but this
view seems to be losing ground as the news from the Suez Canal
zone grows more serious," the Times said.
Declaring that it is more and more felt in London that the
Egyptian government, whatever its real intentions are, may be
overplaying its hand and may drive the big powers to go ahead
with their plans without paying any more attention to the
Egyptian national susceptibilities, the Times declares: "If this
happens, many of Israel's immediate anxieties would disappear
even though she herself may not be invited to join the Middle
East defense organization."
The article emphasizes that it is the hope of the big powers
to bring in both Israel and the Arab countries to the Middle
Eastern defense project at a later stage, but at present it is im-
possible to set up an organization for a defense in the Middle
East to include both sides in the Palestine dispute, "as long as
the breach between them remains."
The passage by the U.S. Congress last Saturday evening of
the Mutual Security Appropriation Bill, which includes about
$65,000,000 in grants for Israel, has partly checked the "wave
of alarm over foreign currency problems which is now sweeping
Israel," the London Times reports from Tel Aviv.
New Israel Labor Merger Identified with Mapai
TEL AVIV—Twenty-five thousand farming veterans and
youths from all corners of Israel attended Monday night the
closing stages of the foundation conference of "Ihud Hakevutzot
Vehakibbutzim" which merges the existing Hever Hakevutzot and
a number of settlements which recently split from Ma.pam-con-
trolled Kibbutz Hameuchacl, The new merger identifies itself
with Mapai, creating therefore two definite Kibbutz blocs—one
patronized by Mapai, the other by Mapam.
Premier Ben-Gurion, who was thunderously cheered when
taking his seat among all Mapai Cabinet members and Jewish
agency leaders, reviewed the importance of collective farming
for the country's economy and defense. He said the new merger
must show greater readiness to absorb larger numbers of new
immigrants, emphasizing the imperative necessity to train 60,000
youths for farming and security in the next four years.
United States Ambassador Monnet B. Davis on Monday de-
clared here that Israel will receive generous American support
for. its economic development which he described as prerequisite
to ,political stability essential for peace.
Pay Your UJA Pledge NOW
Overseas emergency needs have made it necessary for na-
tional and local fund-raising agencies to launch collection drives
for the United Jewish Appeal. Detroit's Allied Jewish Campaign,
which provides funds for the UJA, has undertaken an emergency
collection drive. All campaign divisions are participating in this
urgent efforts. It is important that YOU pay your pledge to the
campaign NOW, to alleviate the needs in Israel caused by food,
housing and clothing shortages.
Detailed Story on Page 2
Shoes for New Israelis:
This child is
one of Iran's more than 70,000 Jews who must he moved
to Israel with United Jewish Appeal aid. Mounting political
conflict in Iran has given rise to fears for the safety of that
country's Jews. The WA must have $35,000,000 in cash
now to finance transportation to Israel of Jews still vvaitina
in Eastern Europe and in tension-ridden Arab countries.