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Senate Cuts Aid for 'Improved' Israel

Prevention of Arab-Israel War Is
Called Major Point in U.S. Policy

WASHINGTON,( JTA) — Resumption of the Arab-Israel war "would be so in-
imical to American interests that the prevention of it must be one of the major points
of United States policy," it was urged in a report on pending Mutual Security legisla-
tion issued by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The committee reaffirmed its support of the tripartite declaration of May 25, 1950, in which
opposition was expressed to the use of force by any country in the Near East. The Department
of State was prevailed on by the committee - "to stress the fundamental dgtermination of the
United States to take appropriate action to prevent the resumption of warfare by any of the na-
tions involved."
Although "marked gains" were noted in some other parts of the Near East, they were
"largely offset by the increased tension between Israel and the Arab states," the report said
The committee stressed that "there have been more border incidents" between Israel and Jor-
dan, and the incidents have been more serious. "The Soviet Union has increased its activi-
ties in the Arab states and is blocking constructive action in the United Nations Security Coun-
cil for alleviation of tensions in the area," the report stated.

It was stated by the committee that "there is nothing gained by minimizing the difficul-
ties in the way of a permanent settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict." Popular passions are
high on both sides, and the armistice is plainly beginning to deteriorate, the committee reported,
It warned "there is a danger that a border incident, either by accident or design, may ignite
the resumption of open warfare."

American assistance for Israel in the new fiscal year was outlined to include $1,400,000
for technical cooperation, and an undetermined sum for developmental assistance. Because
the committee considered Israel to be improving its economic status, it decided to reduce aid
in the forthcoming year.
It is estimated that half of the United States assistance will be in the form of surplus

agricultural commodities, one-fourth for import of petroleum products, and one-fourth for basic
development needs. The technical cooperation program will give primary attention to continuing
projects already under way for increasing agricultural production.
Commenting on the plight of the Arab refugees, the committee said it considers the prob-
lem as being one for the United Nations. "The United States should continue to cooperate with
the UN in seeking a solution, even though some years may be required to find it," it recom-
mended.
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Sen. Langer Attacks U.S. Policy of 'Wooing' the Arabs

1st tinder New Law:

JACOB ANGHELOU,
first Jewish immigrant to come to the United States under the
Refugee Relief Act of 1953, points out his old home town in
Greece to ARTHUR GREENLEIGH, executive director of
United Service for New Americans. Anghelou and his daugh-
ter, RACHEL, left Europe by plane on Independence Day in
order to arrive here on July 5, one day before the girl's 21st
birthday. As an adult Rachel would have needed a separate
visa to enter this country. She recently finished a dress de-
sign course at an ORT school maintained in Athens by JDC
and plans to work in that field. Mrs. Anghelou and three
sons are expected to arrive in August and the family will live
with Anghelou's sister, Mrs. Caroline "Jacobs of New York,
who came here in 1930. It is expected that arrivals under
the Refugee Relief Act will increase appreciably by Fall.

The Republican Administration's policy of supporting Arab dictators Was criticized in a
statement on the U.S. Foreign Aid program issued by Senator William Langer, chairman of
the Senate Judiciary Committee, who is himself an outstanding Republican leader.
Declaring that Secretary of State John Foster Dulles "woos dictators," Sen. Langer said:
"Consider the wholly ill-advised jaunt of Secretary Dulles, symbolized by his presentation of a
nickel-plated revolver to the Egyptian strongman, General Naguib, in the name of the Ameri-
can President, Dwight Eisenhower. Has not the world seen the pictures of this small-ihne dic-
tator brandishing this absurd weapon?"

Pointing out that Egypt did not lift a hand in its defense when Rommel threw his legions
at Cairo and Alexandria and that Egypt "was thrown back on its heels by the untrained regi-
ments of poorly armed little Israel during the latter's war for independence," Senator Langer
asked: "Can anyone find in these ill-considered, childlike actions any justification for faith in
Mr. Dulles and in the future?"

British Exodus from Suez May Increase Arab-Israel Tension

NEW YORK, (JTA) — Impending British withdrawal from the Suez Canal will not only
create another vacuum in the Middle East, already distinguished for its lack of power, but
may breed even more hostile action against Israel by Arab countries, Hanson W. Baldwin, mili-
tary expert of the New York Times, warns in an article analyzing the projected British evacua-
tions of its Suez military bases.

—Photo Courtesy Library of Congress and American Jewish Archives

Historic llecife:

This is a view of Recife,
Brazil, in the 17th century, painted by Zachariah Wegener.
The first group of 23 Jews, who arrived in New Amsterdam
in September, 1654, came originally from Recife, where a
permanent Jewish community had been established shortly
after 1630. Although Recife Jews led a vigorous religious
life, many lived there as Marranos, or secret Jews. With the
Portuguese re-conquest of this Dutch colony, in January,
1654, Jews and Marranos deemed it advisable to leave.
Many fled to Holland. Twenty•three Jews were captured on
the high seas by Spanish privateers and later rescued by a
French barcque, which brought them to what is now New
York City. With their arrival in New Amsterdam in Septem-
ber, 1654, these Jewish settlers, in effect, determined the
date of the American Jewish Tercentenary, which marks
not only the establishment of the first Jewish settlement
in •the United States, but provides the occasion for review-
ing the entire stream. of 300 years of Jewish participation
is American life,

—Photo Courtsey Harry Levine, Leominster, Ma ss „

First U. S. Arrivals:

This is a picture of a diorama depicting the arrival

of the first group of Jews in New Amsterdam in September, 1654. These Jewish settlers,
wanderers in search of freedom, had caught a glimpse of their goal in this little Dutch vil-
lage between the wilderness and the sea. And they were determined to reach that goat,
step by step. Their first victory was the right to remain (April 26, 1655). Next, the
right to travel and trade along the Hudson and Delaware Rivers (November-December,
1655). Next, the right to establish a Jewish burial ground (February 22, 1656). Next
the right to own their own homes (June 14, 1656). Next, the right to - burghership (April
20, 1657). •The rights of Jews won in New Amsterdam have become part of the Ameri-
can heritage of freedom and democracy. The story of Jewish participation in American
life through three centuries will be told during the American Jewish Tercentenary, geared

to the theme: "MAN'S OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FREEDOM-"

