Jews Present Protest to Austrian
Chancellor on Claims Deadlock •
VIENNA, (JTA)—A five-page
letter outlining the stand of the
world Jewish organizations to-
ward the Austrian government's
breaking off negotiations for
payment of compensation for
heirless property of Jewish fam-
ilies annihilated by the Nazis in
Austria, was presented to Chan-
cellor Dr. Julius Raab by -Fred
Feder, director of the Joint Dis-
tribution Committee in Austria.
The letter, signed by Dr. Na-
hum Goldmann, chairman of the
Joint Executive Board for Jew-
ish Claims on Austria, accuses
Austria of breaking its promises
and demands that a settlement
of Jewish claims should precede
the enactment of measures ben-
efitting former Nazis. The let-
ter declares that the Austrian
announcement that it was im-
possible to make a lump sum
settlement of heirless Jewish
property claims came as a "sur-
prise" and caused "consterna-
tion."
Goldmann Reviews Crisis
L O NDON, (JTA) —Speaking
for 22 major Jewish organiza-
tions in the free world and the
Federation of Austrian Jewish
Communities, Dr. Nahum Gold-
mann, at a press conference
here, announced that in his let-
ter to Chancellor Julius Raab of
Austria he expressed his "dis-
tinct shock" over the Austrian
Government's "sharp reversal"
of policy on Jewish claims.
Dr. Goldmann stated that the
Jewish organizations have dem-
onstrated that substantial por-
tions of heirless Jewish property,
traceable and untraceable, re-
main in the .Austrian economy
and benefit it to this day.
Dr. Goldmann, who had suc-
cessfully negotiated the $822,-
000,000 Bonri-Israel agreement
last year, expressed to the press
representatives his indignation
over Finance Minister Kamitz'
apparent allegation in the Aus-
trian Parliament that the Joint
Executive Board for Jewish
Claims on Austrian seeks dis-
criminatory treatment in favor
of Jewish victims of Nazi perse-
cution.
The Board of Deputies called
on the British Government and
the Allied Powers to use their
influence with the Austrian
government to secure a fair set-
tlement of the claims presented
by the Jewish groups.
To Pay Benefits in Foreign
Currency to Victims Abroad
BONN, (JTA)—The West Ger-
man government will permit
victims of Nazi persecution now
living outside Germany to with-
draw restitution payments up
to 500 marks ($119).
The Upper House of the Ger-
man Federal Parliament unani-
mously approved a government
bill for accession by the West
German •Federal Republic to the
United Nations Convention on
Genocide and for inclusion in
the German penal code of an
article providing penal servitude
for life for anyone convicted of
engaging in genocidal practices.
The bill now goes to the Bunde-
stag, or Lower House, which is
expected to take it up late in
January.
ZOA Membership
Driv'e Gets Assist
From. Noted Stars
Pictured, left to right, are
JUDY H 0 LL ID A Y, SOPHIE
TUCKER and BRENDA LEWIS,
who will serve as honorary
leaders of a unique membership
program sponsored by the . Zion-
ist Organization of America.
* * *
The Zionist Organization of
Amerift has embarked upon a
"ZOA Family Membership Plan,"
under which every thember of
the organization in good stand-
ing may enroll each additional
member of his household—his
wife and' children—for the sum
of $3 each."
In a joint announcement on
the launching of this effort,
Rabbi I. Usher Kirshblum, na-
tional ZOA membership chair-
man, and Mrs. Deborah C. Che-
rey, of Mahopac, chairman of
the family membership plan,
voiced the conviction that the
results of this drive will con-
tribute immeasurably to the suc-
cesses of the mobilization cam-
paign which the ZOA is now
conducting in defense of Israel.
Leading stars of the stage,
screen and the opera have join-
ed the ZOA family plan. Sophie
Tucker, who is celebrating her
50th anniversary in show' busi-
ness, has accepted the honorary
chairmanship of the committee.
Miss Tucker also marks her 50th
anniversary as a member of the
ZOA.
Judy Holliday, noted film and
stage star, and Brenda Lewis, of
the New York Metropolitan
Opera and Broadway star, have
honorary vice-chairmenships on
the committee.
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COLOGNE, (JTA)—The equiv- who were deported to Australia
alent of $850,000- in marks will by the British Mandatory re-
be paid to the Lutheran World gime during World War II.
Federation in settlement of
claims for property of the Ger-
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man Protestant churches in Is-
Friday, December 25, 1953
rael taken over by the Israel
government, it was agreed in a
pact signed by representatives
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reau and Resettlement Service
will hold their annual meeting
at 2:30 p.m., Jan. 10, at the Dav-
ison Jewish Center, announces
Mrs. Robert J. Newman, chair-
man, who added that the com-
munity is invited.
Reports of the activities of
the two agencies will be given
by Mrs. Theodore Bargman,
president of JSSB, and Mrs.
Julian Krolik, acting president
of Resettlement Service. Elec-
tion of • new board members will
be held.
Amendments to the by-laws
of JSSB will be presented to
provide for election of two vices
presidents instead of one, elec-
tion of three members at large
on the executive committee in-
stead of two and for the. out-
going president to serve on the
Executive Committee.
A highlight of the afternoon
will be the presentation of a
radio skit by the Woods Theater
Workshop, directed by Mrs. Ed-
ward Levine. The skit is en-
titled "The Window," and is a
dramatic presentation of how
three families were helped to a
solution of their problems by
JSSB.
Appearing in this presenta-
tion will be Mrs. Marvin - Bruck,
Mrs. Richard Kotzer, Mrs. Her-
bert Josephson, Dr. Edward Le-
vine, Mrs. Victor Martin, Victor
Martin and Paul Silverman.
Following the skit, there will be
a questiori and answer period,
led by Harold Silver, JSSB di-
rector. A social hour will con-
clude the meeting.
Working With Mrs. Newman
on her committee are Mesdames
Theodore Bar gm a n, Samuel
Aaron, Seymour Frank, Samuel
J. Greenberg, Victor Shiffman,
Dr. Myer Teitelbaum and Messrs.
Charles Levin and Walter Herz.
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agency of United Community
Services. Resettlement Service
is financed by the Allied Jewish
Campaign.
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