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JERUSALEM—The exact location of the reparations negotiations between the West German governmenrlind Israeli repre-
sentatives
will be disclosed only to persons directly connected with the conference, it was learned here Tuesday on good authority.
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aft was stated that the public and the press would be barred from the talks but that communiques approved by the parties concerned
eguId be issued. The opening of the talks, scheduled for March 17, has been postponed for several days. I. -
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that The same circles said that no first rank Jewish 'leaders would attend the talks but that the Israeli government would be rep-
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can belted by officials of the Treasury and Foreign Ministry. The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
cesented mostly by lawyers and experts on international law. No foreign observers are expected to attend the negotiations.
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TEL AVIV--The deportation of middle class "unpro-
ductive elementsincluding a large percentage of Jews
from the larger Romanian cities to forced labor on farms
has already started, it was reported here Tuesday. The re-
port estimated that as many as 100,000 families. mostly
Jews, are affected.
The report stated that the deportations are taking
place from Bucharest, Ploesti, Galac, Timisoare; Jassy and
Krayvo. Former landowners, factory owners and other
middle class elements who are unemployed at present are
permitted to choose the area to which they are sent, the
report stated. It added that convicted political prisoners
are sent to labor camps without being accompanied by their
families.
Welcome, Mayor Shragai
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UJA to Need
$50,000,000
By June 30
Jewish Agency, Appealslo
ROMatlia to Halt Arrests
Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News
JERUSALEM An appeal by the Jewish Agency Exe-
cutive to the Romanian government to halt-the arrest of
Zionist leaders in Romania was voiced here Monday night
by Dr. Nahum Goldmann, co-chairman of the Agency
Executive.
Speaking at the' current plenary session of the Execu-
tive, Dr. Goldmann said that the meeting had "heard with
anxiety about the wave of arrests of Jews in Romania be-
cause of their Zionism. World Zionism, while appreciating
the Romanian government's postitive attitude toward Is-
rael and the continuation of Jewish immigration f r o in
Romania, cannot comprehend the punishment of those who
are faithful' to the Zionist ideal." He called for the release
of Zionists now under arrest and their migration to Israel
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Warning that American
Jews can largely decide the
outcorrle. of Israel's struggle
for economic independence
and that the next four
months loom as the most
crucial period in "this des-
perate fight for survival, -
Edward M. M. Warburg.
general chairman of the
United Jewish Appeal, this
week called upon Jewish
communities throughout
the country to make avail-
able to UJA no later than
June 30 a minimum of
460,000,000 in cash "to help
the Jewish State to make a
gigantic surge forward on
the road to economic free-
dom."
Warburg emphasized that
failure by American Jews
to support these programs
and activities. all waiting
to be financed through the
United Jewish Appeal,
force Israel to divert pre-
cious dollar balances from
other vital programs.
Warburg projected this
picture of American Jew-
ry's responsibility against
a panorama of need and
sacrifice, pointing out that
food and clothing rations
are today more restricted
than ever before and that
austerity is the rule for all
regardless of whether they
live in a house or a tent.
The United Jewish Ap-
peal is managed in Detroit
through the Allied Jewish
Campaign.
Aim to Equalize Standards of Arabs
Monday night approved a series
of proposals designed to bring the standard of living of the
Arab population of the entire country up to the level of
the Jewish citizens.
The proposals call for equalization of pay standards
for Arabs working for the government and government
supported enterprises as well as for Arabs working in pri
vate industry and agriculture.
The Israeli Cabinet
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Eden and Sharett Confer in London
Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News
LONDON, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden's meet-
ing with Israel's Foreign Secretary Moshe Sharett on Tuesday
lasted an hour. The discussion took - place on "a number or
problems relating to Israel, British relations, and Middle East
Also-
and International relations," an Israel spokesman said.
present were Israel Ambassador Eliahu Elath and Sir James
Bowker of the British Foreign Office.
Mr. Sharett outlined some of Israel's economic and polities.
problems when he addressed a luncheon in his honor given by
the Foreign Press Association. He said Israel's problem is pro-
duction. "Our balance of trade is staggeringly adverse'' but "there
is nothing alarming in mere existence gap," he said. "On the con-
trary there can be no development withoutit. But there can also be
no progress towards a balanced economy unless imports come
own and exports go up. It's to this end that all our economic
efforts are directed."
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The Jewish News joins in welcomidg to Detroit. on
his visit here next Wednesday, the distinguished Israeli -
leader, Jerusaleni's Mayor Shlomo Zalman Shragai.
Mayor Shragai will be the guest here Wednesday eve-
ning, at dinner at Bel-Aire and at a public meeting at the
Jewish Center on Woodward and -Holbrook, of Detroit
- Hapoel HaMizrachi, religious labor Zionists. The public
_neeting will be dedicated in part to the Allied Jewish
Campaign.
Upon his arrival in New York on March 6, Mayor
Shragai was escorted by a motorcade of 20 motorcycle po-
licemen to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and was given an
, official reception by Mayor Vincent Impellitteri. He outlined
basic reasons for his visit to this country: to invite Ameri-
-
can Jews and non-Jews to attend Jerusalem's celebration
of its 3,000th anniversary celebration this year, and to tour
the United States in behalf of the United Jewish Appeal, in
addition to aiding the cause of Hapoel HaMizrachi.
Detailed story of plans for Mayor Shragai's
Detroit visit on Page 5; Editorial, he 4.
Beth El Gels Art Collection:
Mr. and Mrs. HARVEY - IA. GOLD.
MAN (left) this week presented a valuable ceremonial art collection to Temple Beth El.
They made the presentation to Dr. B. BENEDICT GLAZER, rabbi of the congregation, and__
rare syna-
DAVID W1LKUS (right) , president of Beth El. The collection consists of 125
far back as the 18th century, acquired by Mr.
dating
as
objects,
gogual and ritualistic art
Goldman over a period of many years. The collection, to be known as "The Harvey and
Landsberger,
Ethel Goldman Ceremonial Collection," will be catalogued by Prof. Franz
curator of the art museum at Hebrew
mony will be held later this yea's
Union College • in Cincinnati. A dedication cere-