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SHOW SIGNS OF RADIO ACTIVE MINERALS –
Echo of Palestine War
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.Iewish Observer and Middle East Re-
iew of London maintains that the hundred
possible reasons for the army coup in Egypt
all pinna•led on the charges that have been
made igainst those who conducted the 1948
war against Israel.
The former commander-in-chief of the
Egyptian forces, General Haydar Pasha, is
singled out as the most prominent figure in
the Egyptian affair. Haydar, we are told,
was the shield for the protection of King
Farouk's "good name" and he stood between
the king and his critics.
If true, the revelations in the Jewish Ob-
St'I•Ver and Middle East Review may throw
light on the entire situation and may serve
as a guide for future action which, it is
hoped, will lead to peace in the entire Middle
East.
The I 4ondon periodical states that the
former Egyptian Premier, Nokrashy, was
opposed to war with Israel: that he consider-
ed his forces inadequate and unequipped to
fight. But Farouk disagreed. On Nokrashy's
orders, a group of Egyptian officers prepared
a report outlining the existing situation and
presented it to the king. Genes alNeguib
Mohammed was one of the signatories to the
report. Nokrashy was ordered to destroy the
officers' statement and not to show it to the
Egyptian Cabinet.
The events which led to the ousting of
Farouk from his throne is described as
follows:
After the Palestine war had come to its—for
Fgypt----unfortunate end, General Neguib
and some other signatories began to enquire
into the fate of their Report. They were told
by General Haydar that Nokrashy had sup-
pressed the Report, and that neither Cabinet
nor King had ever seen it.
There were many demands for an investiga-
tion. They were rejected by the Palace while
Haydar sheltered the Army files which might
contain indiscreet revelations. But as in re-
cent months the demand for a purge of offi-
cials and politicians grew more insistent, it be-
came ever more closely linked with the de-
mand for the uncovering of the scandals con-
nected-iciTh the Palestine war: it was illy, fact
directed at the King.
Last weekend it seemed that General Neguib
Mohammed wou1 at last be in a position to
commence his investigation; Sirry Pasha had -
appointed him as his Minister of War. At that
point King Farouk stepped in. He refused to
confirm the appointment. Sirry Pasha re-
signed.
King Farouk next evidently decided to fore-
stall the possibility of any danger from that
quarter. On Tuesday night, he demanded the
a ppointment of his brother-in-law, Colonel
Sherin as Minister of War. This .vas the sig-
nal. The officers acted. Their target was
Farouk's shield, General Haydar—their objec-
tive—Farouk.
The last act of the Palestine war had begun.
The suppressed Report was marching through
the streets of Cairo.
ISRAEL. FORMS ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION..
David Lloyd George's consistency
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message to the United Palestine
Appeal rally held Nov. 17, 1937,
at Madison Square Garden, New
York. It remains an historic
document. It reads:
"It is 20 years since the a -a-
nouncement of the Balfour Dec-
laration by the authority of the
Government of which I was
Premier. The Declaration was
issued in a time of unparalleled
stress and anxiety for the Brit-
ish people but it was a docu- Lloyd George
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Mounting European Troubles
In his final report on his European assignment, made
public in WaShington, John J. McCloy, former American
High Commissioner for Germany. made-a rather puzzling.
comment. He stated that "the neo-Nazi movement in Ger-
many. still unimportant. remains a factor to be watched."
If it needs to be watched, Why is it unimportant? From
all indications, neo-Nazism is not as unimportant as we are
led to believe. It is a dangerous movement which continues
to threaten the security of the world, and it should be treat-
ed in such fashion.
Mr. McCloy, however. states in his report that "Berlin's
anti-Nazis were willing and able to organize" in order to
avoid a demonstration of Germans in behalf of the showing
of the film "Immortal Beloved," which was produced by the
people who directed, in the Nazi era, the notoriously anti-
Semitic film "Jud Suss."
The consolation which Mr. McCloy draws from the pub-
lic meeting held in Berlin last February on the theme "rec-
onciliation with the Jews," under auspices of the Congress
for Cultural Freedom and the Society for Christian-Jewish
Cooperation, is shallow. The fact that "prominent speakers
representing all West Berlin parties" told of the need "to
repudiate Nazi persecutions of the Jews" and the importance
for Gerinany to "clear its conscience of these acts by making
such amends as were possible" to quote from his report, does
not provide convincing proof that the Nazi ideas are dead
or are dying. Just because "the quality of the speeches" he
refers to "was unusually high and the public responded en-
thusiastically" does not mean that very many Germans ad-
here to such views. People who come to a good-will meeting
are briefed in advance against bigotry. The problem—and
that applies to all areas where good-will movements are
sponsored—is how to reach all the people. In Germany this
means reaching hordes, who not so long ago were Nazis who
shared in the crime of mass murders.
We believe that Mr. McCloy is too sanguine. The situa-
tion in Germany is too grave to be judged by a few Christian-
Jewish fellowship meetings. Neo-Nazism is more than "a fac-
tor to be watched." It is a menace that calls for constant
vigilance. It demands frequent action from the powers that
emerged victorious from World War II. and it is unfortunate
that those who triumphed now are so indifferent to a grave
situation.
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This is only one of the dangers that menaces Jewish
existence in Europe. The surviving Jewish communities also
are threatened from the East. A JTA report from Vienna
reveals information received from Bucharest to the effect
that orders to purge "suspect elements" from the Jewish
If this is an accuarte description of the
ba•kg.round of recent events in Egypt, it will
he interesting to watch Neguib's attitude
toward Israel.
Will the new ruler move in the direction
of peace?
Will he encourage an early end of hostil-
ities, in order that the Middle East may be- I
gin to enjoy prosperity that accompanies
'amity?
And if Neguib should emerge as a seeker
after peace, what will be the reactions of the
other Arab coutries?
The new developments are interesting.
They may be history-making. If they should communities in Romania have resulted in a new wave of ar-
lead to peace, the entire world will breathe rests of Jews throughout the country and in the elimination
more Ireely, and
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Jewish community leaders from synagogue trusteeships
which all of us are embroiled may find a so- of
of congregations.
lution stemming from the rapidly develop- in a number
"Suspect"
has become a very elastic word in Communist-
ing events in the area which includes the controlled countries,
and the Jews who remain there are con-
state of Israel.
tinually hounded and are always in danger. The JTA report
states that the Romanian arrests are being carried out under
the pretext of "fighting against the activities of elements
hostile toward the building of Socialism. So-called "Jewish
Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle
activists" are being purged from the Communist-dominated
commencing with issue of July 20, 1951
Member: American Association of English,Jewlsh News-
Jewish Democratic Committees in Bucharest and other cities
papers. Michigan Press Association.
where - they have been active since the Communists gained
Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing
Co. 708-10 David Stott Bldg., Detroit 26. Mich., WO. 5-1155.
control in Romania. A campaign to expel non-Communist
Subscription K. : year: foreign $5.
Jews from these committees was started after the newspaper
Entered as second class matter Aug. 6, 1942 at Post Office.
Detroit- Mich., under Act of March 3. 1879.
Vita Not-ia denounced "Jewish capitalists and kulaks" and
THE JEWISH NEWS
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
SIDNEY SHMARAK, Advertising Manager
FRANK SIMONS, City Editor
Vol. XXI—No 23
Page 4
August 15, 1952
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-fifth day of Ab, 5712,
the following Scriptural selections mill be read
iaz our synagogues:
PentateuchaZ portion—Deut. 11:26-16:17.
Prophetical portion—Is. 54:11-55:5.
Licht ileossisee. F risiey, Aug- 1 5, 7,1 3 ► •n ► -
David Lloyd George, Bitish Premier during
World War I, was a consistent friend of the
Zionist movement. Architect of the scheme that
was fashioned after the issuance of the Balfour
Declaration, he remained firm in his conviction
that Palestine must be built as the Jewish Na-
tion Home.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
the Balfour Declaration, Lloyd George sent a
warned against "their efforts to defeat Socialism and foster
dirty Zionist propaganda."
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thus, danger lurks for Jews in all parts of Europe. In
Western Germany, there are the neo-Nazis. In Eastern
Europe, the Communists are conducting purges not only
in their own ranks but in synagogues and in Jewish com-
munity organizations.
The European troubles are mounting and Jews every-
where who are concerned over the plight of their kinsmen
must stay on guard, in spite of the soothing reports that are
being submitted to Washington.
ment which received the Cabinet's most careful
and anxious consideration.
"It received the full assent of all the Allied
Powers and America. I am proud to have been
associated with the culmination of a policy rep-
resenting an act of historic justice to an ancient
people to which the world owes much.
"That policy has already borne fruit in a
remarkable economic regeneration of the Holy
Land. It is a policy whose full significance is
still only dimly apprehended.
"Britain as the trustee of the civilized na-
tions of the earth has set her hand to a great
and noble undertaking in Palestine, and it is
inconceivable that she will relinquish her task
half done.
"The Jews have ,liov.- n that, given an oppor-
tunity, they can resture their never forgotten
homeland to fruitfillness and create gardens out
of waste'places.
"The achievements in this connection of the
Keren Hayesod (Palestine Foundation Fund) as
a major instrument in the work of national up-
building are well and favorably known to me..
"I am confident that in the years that lie
ahead the Jewish people themselves who have
responded well to the calls made upon them
hitherto will continue to do all that in them lies
to carry their task to a successful conclusion.
- The work must and will go on.•
Facts You Should Know:
What is a "Wlave Malkeh?"
Why is it called the "Seudah of David?"
Among many Jewish sects, especially the
Chassidic, it is customary to have a special
meal after the Sabbath ends called "M'lave Mal-
keh." The custom is traced to a statement in the
Talmud which asks a mar. to have his table set
on the - departure of the Sabbath. The commen-
taries explain this by saying that one must treat
the Sabbath as a guest. Thus, upon its entrance,
a special Friday night meal is prepared and
served. During its stay. the best of food is of-
fered. When a guest departs, it is customary
to have a farewell meal so that the guest doesn't
go away without some sort of "send-off." The
Sabbath is like a visiting - Queen" who is royally
received and is bid a royal farewell. This is why
the parting meal is called "M'lave Malkeh."
The word - M'lave" means to "escort" and the
word "Malkeh" means a "queen."
Some mystics claim that King David insti-
tuted this parting meal. He is said to have done
so because he once asked the Lord to tell him
the date of his death. This was refused him,
except for the bit of information that he would
die on the Sabbath—riot telling him which Sab-
bath it was to be. It is said that David would
always spend every Sabbath in study and prayer
so that the Angel of Death couldn't reach him.
After the Sabbath was over, he would make a
party to celebrate the fact that he was assured
of another week of life. Thus this was carried
over into folkways of the people of, Israel.
Some commentaries look at this in a differ-
ent light. The early Chassidim would always
observe death as a holiday and fete the• anni-
versaries of a death. with food and drink. They,
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—since they emphasized melody as a means
worshipping God. So it was that they would fete
King David's demise with food and drink upon
the departure of the Sabbath. In this way they
overcame fears of life and death.
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Why do we find many old synago
other lands located near cemeteries?
There is an historic reason fer this. In cer-
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ernments who would not allow Jewish synagogues
to be built within the city. Thus the Jews were
compelled to build their synagogues at the city.
limits if they were to build them at all. Natur-
ally, this would place the synagogue in the pros-
inlay of the cemetery which was also located
on the outskirts of the city. Certain prayers
a
were especially added to the liturgy as a
result
of this condition to take care of the latecomer
who would be tardy because of the great dis-
tance from his home to the synagogue. These
prayers are still a part of the traditional liturgy.