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Misuse of Oil Revenue, False Claims Local Bnai Brith
ill Middle East,Exposed by Schwadran To Honor Karbel
Dr. Benjamin Schwadran, ed-
itor • of the Middle East Affairs
monthly magazine, in a series
of addresses in this area last
week-end, exposed the false
claims made for the oil inter-
ests in the Middle East and
told of the manner in which
Oil revenue is being squandered.
by Arab nations.
Dr. Schwadran spoke before
University of Michigan groups
on Friday and Monday, at a
parlor meeting in Detroit and
before the Reform congrega-
tions' adult institute, at Tem-
ple Israel here, Monday eve-
ning.
In his latest book, "The Mid-
dle East, Oil and the Great
Powers," published by Praeger,
Dr. Schwadran reveals the
sources of Middle East unrest.
Oil and its impact on the 85
million inhabitants of TUrkeY,
-Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan,
Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ye-
men, Egypt, and the Persian
Gulf sheikdoms is a major
factor in the recurrent Middle
Eastern crises, Dr. Schwadran'
says. Although the area is fan-
tastically rich in petroleum re-
sources, "the methods employ-
ed in utilizing the oil revenue
could not but expose the oil-
producing countries to social
and economic convulsions which
may have repercussions beyond
their borders."
The countries of the Middle
East received in excess of
$600,000,000 in 1954 in pay-
ments for oil produced — and
receipts in 1955 will probably
exceed that amount. Never-
. theless, "by all standards the
region is backward and the
different populations have a
very low standard of living.
Except Israel, the region suf-
fers from illiteracy, poverty,
bad health and sanitary con-
ditions, poor housing, and a
general subsistence level of
living cinditions."
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In 1952 Saudi Arabia's in-
.. come from the Arabian-Ameri-
can Oil Company approximated
$212 million, and it reached
about $260 million in 1954. But
Saudi Arabia's budget for 1952-
e 53 reveals that only $10,700,000
of the national income was
spent for the combined budget
category of health, education,
- social and religious services.
Almost three times that amount
was appropriated for maintain-
ing the royal household, and
twice that sum was paid out in
subsidies to the - tribes. A popu-
lation whose life expectancy is
33 years where tuberculosis is
prevalent; where 70 per cent
are afflicted with trachoma and
40 per cent with syphilis—has
profited little from the coun-
try's immense natural wealth.
Instead, oil revenues are used
primarily for "gratifying the
extravagances of the members.
of the royal family and their
6—Detroit Jewis'h News
Friday, January 20, 1956
Guest Speaker
entourage; meeting the ever-
increasing demands of the many
tribes for gifts which will keep
them loyal to the House of
Saud"; and for other non-pro-
ductive uses.
It is the rare Middle East-
ern country—like the British
protectorates of Bahrein, Ku-
wait and Quatar in the Per-
sian Gulf—where as much as
70 per cent of oil revenue is
allocated "for the general
welfare of the population, for
education, health, housing
and other improvements." Yet
even here the sheikhs appro-
priate between 25 and 30 per
cent of income for their own
needs.
Despite misuse of oil reve-
nues by the rulers, the petro-
leum industry has had far-
reaching consequences in the
Middle East. It brought with it
modern technology and gave
employment to almost 150,000
natives and foreigners. As a
result, ancient social and econ-
omic patterns have been altered
and there is serious questioning
of the old fatalism, resignation
and obedience to authority that
have been inherent in the social
structure of the region for cen-
turies. "Unfortunately for the
region and for its peoples," as-
serts Shwadran, "the rulers and
governments did not foresee the
dangers in abandoning old
loyalties and traditions and did
not prepare, sufficiently and
constructively, for the develop-
ment, growth and emergence
of a new democratic free so-
ciety."
Israel to Benefit from
`New Look' in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG (JTA) — The
Unite _ d Jewish Appeal of Winni-
peg haS been reconstituted for
1956 with focal agencies losing
the priority status they have
enjoyed in past years.
In a joint statement issued by
officials of the Jewish Welfare
Fund of Winnipeg the Mid-
West Region Zionist organiza-
tion of Canada and the Western
Division of the Canadian Jew-
ish Congress, the UJA "new
look" was announced.
"Because of deep concern for
the tremendous overseas needs,"
the statement read; "the basis
of the UJA agreement as it
existed for the past six years
is being completely revamped."
In 1956, under the proposed
new arrangement, if the mini-;
mum requirements of the three
participating organi7Ptions are
not raised, 'ny shortage of
funds will be pro-rated among
the three. "This will necessar-
ily mean that the priorities
previously established for local
agencies will be eliminated," the
announcement said.
In the past, local priorities
were. established and meant that
the first charge on campaign
funds went for the budgetary
requirements of local agencies.
Douglas Reports 200 Syn agogues in Russia
NEW YORK (JTA)—Judaism
is suffering from the Com-
munist campaign against re-
ligion in the Soviet Union, but
actve congregations still exist,
Supreme Court Justice William
O . Douglas said.
Writing on "Religion in the
Godless State," in the new issue
of Look Magazine, Justice
Douglas said that he found that
religion still survives in the
Soviet Union despite an inces-
sant Communist campaign
against it. His comments were
made as the result of a trip he
took last summer to that coun-
try.
There are about 3,000,000
Jews in Russia, Justice Douglas
Brooklyn Congregation
Celebrates 100th Year
SIDNEY J. KARBEL
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (JTA) —
Brooklyn's oldest Jewish con-
gregation founded before the
Civil War, began the celebra-
tion of its centennial year here.
The first public event in the
celebration of Congregation
Beth Israel Anshe Ernes will
honor a number of Brooklyn
judges and lawyers who have
contributed to the growth of
the congregation, which has
been occupying its present syna-
gogue building since 1905.
noted, and about 200 congrega-
tions. In most of the cities he
visited, the congregations were
active ones. "But not many of
the younger generation are be-
ing taught the precepts of Juda-
ism," he said. "And the rabbis
complain of the difficulty of get-
ting cantors." However, he
added, in synagogues, the con-
firmation of young boys is still
customary and other old rituals
continue.
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customers the most money
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Sidney J. Karbel, president of
District Grand Lodge No. 6,
elling
Bnai Brith, will be honored at
a testimonial , dinner at 7 p.m.,
Jan. 31, in the Grand Ballroom
of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel.
Philip M. Klutznick, interna-
tional president of Bnai Brith,
will be the guest speaker.
Klutznick, one of the outstand-
ing leaders of the American
Jewish Community, has partici-
nw
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pated in current Jewish events.
In addition to being president
of District Grand Lodge No. 6,
which encompasses eight states
and four Canadian provinces,
Karbel also serves on the board
of governors of the Jewish Wel-
fare Federation of Detroit, is
co-chairman of the Professional vm,inatied
Division of the Allied Jewish
Campaign, and a member of the
board of Resettlement Service
for New Americans. He is a
member of Temple Beth El.
Pure ...white ... just right!
The Greater Detroit Bnai
Brith Men's and Women's Coun-
cils are sponsors of this affair. .
Reservations may be made by
phoning the Council Office, WO
3-7838.
Melvin Weisz, chairman of the
arrangements committee, is as-
sisted by Herbert Eiges, Harry
Yudkoff, Mrs. Henry Onrich,
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Mrs. Julius Meskin, Jack Ca, - MADE FROM "THE MATZOH WITH THE TASTE"-
minker, Dr. Lawrence I. Yaff a,
Nate Silverman, Harry Roth,
Morrie Direnfeld, Dave Draz-
Registration for the New Term at the
nin, Samuel W. Lieb and Hy
Crystal.
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MATZOH MEAL
Workmen's Circle School and Nursery
Labor Leader Named
Atomic Group Member
BONN (JTA)—Ludwig Ros-
enberg, a top executive of the
West German Trade Union Fed-
eration, is among the 25 person-
alities just approved by the
Federal Cabinet as members of
the new German Atomic Com-
mission, an advisory body pat-
terned after the U. S. Atomic
Energy Commission. Born in
Berlin 53 years ago, Rosenberg
is a veteran union organizer
and an avowed Jew, who visited
Israel -earlier this year. He re-
turned to Germany from Eng-
land in 1946.
Help. Spread the Silver Lining
Through Israel's. Dark - Clouds
Children are accepted at the Nursery from 3 to 5 years
of age.
Good supervision by registered teachers.
Spacious playground, transportation provided from door
to door. Moderate rates.
We teach Yiddish and Hebrew, the Bible, literature,
singing, preparation for Bar Mitzvah.
We celebrate all Jewish Holidays.
Children accepted from 6 years and up.
Transportation to all parts of city.
We have a branch at the Vernor elementary school,
Pembroke and Tracey, Room 201.
WORKMEN'S CIRCLE SCHOOL
AND KINDERGARTEN
11529. Linwood
TO. 8-5368 or TO. 6-9619
Noteworthy Musical Program by
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Silver Tea and Reception
Wednesday, January 25, 12:30 p.m.
At Temple Israel
Make your contribution and reservation by calling Mrs.
Samuel Krone, Donor Chairman, UN. 3-2310; Mrs. Al
Schneider, UN. 2-8547, or Mrs. Max Stollman, WE.
3-4113, Donor Co-Chairmen; Mrs. Sidney Ravin, Presi-
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Children are Accepted for the New Term at the Workmen's
Circle School
25th Anniversary
dent, UN. 4-7542.
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