10—DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, September 25, 1953 Landsmanshaften Council Adopts Nine-Point Program of Activity A vigorous program for the year was adopted by the Council of Landsmanshaften, it was an- nounced this week by Isadore Sosnick, president. Newly-elect- ed officers and board members convened with Joseph Edelman, advisor to the group from the Jewish Community Council, in Austrian Talks To Be Resumed VIENNA, . (JTA)—P roble ins concerning the reparations talks between Austria and represen- tatives of world Jewish organiza tions were discussed by Chan- cellor Julius Raab and Dr. Na- hum Goldmann. Informed circles take it for granted that the Austrian gov- ernment will show greater ac- tivity on the Jewish claims when the reparations talks are re-opened next week between experts of the Jewish organiza- tions and Austrian officials. In Washington, the State De- partment announced that Austria has acted to extend to victims of persecution, who were formerly nationals of Austria and who are now citizens of the United States, certain benefits previously granted only to Aus- trian nationals. The benefits involved are those provided by the Victims Welfare Law and the Civil Serv- ants Indemnity Law. Expiration date for filing claims for these benefits was announced as Aug. 20, 1954. Under the Victims Welfare Law, as amended, persons who possessed Austrian nationality on March 13, 1938; suffered im- prisonment in Austria at any time between March 6, 1933, and May 9, 1945, because of perse- cution, and have a present in- come of less than 100,000 schill- ings per year (approximately $3,845) are entitled to receive compensation. This compensation generally consists of a payment, presently amounting to 431.2 schillings, for each month 'spent in con- finement. Claimants are also entitled to receive compensation for cer- tain court costs and administra- tive fees which were imposed in connection with such imprison- ment but compensation for at- torney's fees, fines or confiscated property is not within the scope of this law. Claims for reduced benefits may be made by certain speci- fied heirs. Claims under the Victims Welfare Law may be filed, with accompanying proof, with the Austrian Embassy in Washington. Under the Civil Servants In- demnity Law, former public employees of the Austrian Fed- eral State or municipalities, who, for political or racial reasons, were dismissed or suffered a re- duction in income at any time between March 6, 1933 and April 30, 1945, are entitled to certain benefits. Reduced benefits m a y be claimed by surviving spouse • or children if the former civil serv- ant is now deceased. 'Israel May Not Always Agree With U.S.'--Sharett JERUSALEM, ( JTA ) — Israel Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett, in a nationwide b r.o a d cast warned that "apart from occa- sional differences of opinion on general international issues, such as can occur between any two government,. we must al- ways face the possibility of complications in our relations with the United States of a particular kind as long as the problem of our relations with the countries around us has not been definitely solved." The Israeli diplomat pointed out that "on this plane, indefd, differences of opinion arose in the past and may rise again." He stress that "with all our keen desire for relationship with. the United States, we cann,ot. determine our attitude by the sole criterion of what meets the Views of the United States." working out activities for the year. The Landsmanshaften Council will: 1. Hold a series of cultural af- fairs for various constituent groups, stressing the value of the Council; 2. Help plan the celebration of Israel Independence Day; 3. Mobilize its forces for the United Jewish Appeal; 4. Make an all-out effort for the sale of Israel bonds; 5. Help develop a meaningful system of Jewish education; 6. Cooperate with the . Jewish Community Council; 7. Press its fight against the McCarran-Walter Act; 8. Concentrate its efforts in support of a bill by Sen. Lehman of New York, to adjust immi- gration laws along a more rea- sonable line; and 9. Strengthen smaller Yiddish- speaking groups by inviting them to join the Council. Rep. Javits Proposes Jerusalem Compromise BOSTON, (JTA)—The United States Government should look toward a compromise formula to settle the problem of Jerusalem in such a fashion as to "prevent neither Israel nor Jordan from locating its capital in its own area within Jerusalem" and at the same time permit the United Nations to protect the interests of the three religions in the city, Rep. Jacob K. Javits of New York declared here. Addressing a dinner given by the Combined Jewish Appeal of Boston on an "American Policy in the Middle East," Congress- man Javits outlined a program for gaining the friendship of the peoples of the region —a policy which he called "objective and dynamic." He suggested among other things: That the United States seek peace between Israel and the Arab states; that the U. S. force the Palestine Arabs on neither Israel nor on the Arab states, but "cooperate in every feasible way with the efforts , of the United Nations to settle the Pal- estine Arab refugees and integ- rate them primarily within the Near East region." . Labor Zionist Groups To Honor Julius Singer On His 70th Birthday Arlazaroff Branch of the Far- band will be joined by leading dignitaries of the Labor Zionist Organization in paying tribute to Julius M. Singer on his 70th birthday with a dinner and concert Oct. 21 at Lachar's. Mr. Singer, one of the original members of Farband in Detroit, is a co-founder :and - a chapter member of Ar- lazaroff Branch No. 137. He will be honored on this occasion by friends, Labor Zionist co-work- ers and business associates by. having a grove of trees planted in his name in the Arlazaroff Forest in Israel, through the JewiSh National Mr. Singer Fund. "This occasion," stated '. Harry Schumer, chairman Of the Sing- er testimonial committee which is in charge of the dinner and program arrangements, "will be an expression of appreciation to a man who has contributed much to Jewish life and to the Jewish community in Detroit." A special program has been arranged, details of which will be announced next week, stated Schumer. Mr. Singer served for a number of years as treasurer of Branch 137 and as chairman of the JNF committee. The testimonial committee, in addition to Schumer, includes Leo J. Cohen, treasurer; Ger- trude Levin, secretary; Isadore Brown, William Gayman, Sam J. Greenberg, Louis Levin, Harry Mondry, Morris Schaver, Morris Schubiner, David Silver and David SiSlin. Foster Mother Won't Release Girl to Family AMSTERDAM, (JTA)—Dr. Is- adore Mes, attorney for the fam- ily of Anneke Beekman, 12-year- old Jewish girl whose Catholic foster mother refuses to return her, has called on the public prosecutor to act against the woman. • The girl's foster mother, with whom she was left during the Nazi occupation of Holland, has spirited the child away and re-. A Message to . . . WORKERS . . . FRIENDS of the BALFOUR BALL The 21st Annual Balfour Ball will be held Saturday, November 14, at the Hotel Statler Proceeds from the Balfour Ball are used to develop the many facets of the Zionist Organi- zation — to interpret Israel's position in the world scene, to bring our youth closer into the picture and to enlist new support for Israel. This is the one time during the year that we call upon the community for support of our program. 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