HE JEWISH NEWS Basic Facts and Figures in Arab Refugee Problem A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Michigan's Only English-Jewish Newspaper—Incorporating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle VOLUME XXIX—No. 11 27 17100 W. 7 Mile Rd.—VE 8-9364—Detroit 35, May 18, 1956 Tribute to Judges Simons and Butzel, Eminent Detroit Octogenarians Commentary, Page 2 $5.00 Per Year; Single Copy 15c Arabs Attack Algerian Jewry; France,Canada Give Israel Arms - Urge Corrective Action' by Ike To Lift Arab Boycott on U.S. Jews. NEW YORK (JTA)—The American Jewish Congress called upon President Eisenhower to order immediate "corrective action" in the current campaign being waged by the Arab governments against American citizens of Jewish faith. Dr. Israel Goldstein, president of the American Jewish Congress, in a letter to President Eisenhower, emphasized the concern of all American citizens in "the acquiescence of the Government of the United States in the various forms of discrimination against a ,group of American citizens by diverse Arab states." Dr. Goldstein asserted that the Arab countries "have been permitted to stigmatize an entire group of American citizens solely because they are Jews," and cited the following discriminations: "They have engaged in economic boycott against American Jews and such boycott has in part been financed by American commercial agreements by subventions made available through the International Wheat Agreement. They have denied Jews the right to obtain visas to travel in their countries. Their consular officials in this country are permitted to inquire as to the religious identification of American citizens applying for visas or validation of consular invoices. Our agreement with Saudi Arabia concerning the Dhai:an Air Base, now under review, permits that country to determine that Jews may not serve in the military forces of our country stationed at that base." Dr. Goldstein's letter noted previous instances in' American history when the United States made it clear that it would not "barter principle for profit or advantage." The communication pointed out that a detailed account of the Arab campaign was contained in the American Jewish Congress' document issued last month. Direct JTA Teletype Wires to The Jewish News ALGIERS, (JTA)—Six persons were killed and four wounded in a fresh outbreak of fighting in the Jewish quarter of Constantine, a city some 200 miles east of here. This followed the wounding of 13 Jews during a series of running battles between Arab rebels and Europeans in that city. The 13 Jews were wounded when a hand grenade was thrown — presumably by an Arab—into a Jewish cafe on the edge of Shara, the Jew- ish quarter of Constantine. Shots were fired elsewhere in the Jewish quarter, also by Arab terrorists. The European vigilante forces retaliated in a series of raids on cafes and shops in the Arab quarter. The Europeans used submachine guns chiefly, and attacked Arabs in both the Arab a n d Jewish quarters. Arab casualties were put at about 15 dead and nearly 40 wounded. Arab bodies were found in alleys and building corridors in the Jewish quarter. France to Give Israel 12 More Jet Fighters PARIS, (JTA)—The French Government announced that it would de- liver 12 more Mystere jet fighters to Israel to augment the dozen deliv- ered last month. These planes' were urgently sought by Israel to balance the Soviet jet bombers and fighters purchased by Egypt. A French Foreign Ministry announcement said that the United States had waived its rights to the delivery of these planes under arrangements that called for the manufacturer to deliver them to NATO. Israel Will Get Jet Fighters from Canada LONDON, (JTA)—Israel will probably get a number of Sabrejets from Canada, in addition to the twelve French Mystere jets it was indicated in official British circles. These circles hastened to make clear that the French announcement did not mean that the Western Powers have come to an agreement to furnish Israel with military sup- plies against the Arab states. The plane situation was considered apart from the general arms situa- tion, British official circles stressed. The Western Powers, they indicated, appreci- BY MILTON FRIEDMAN ated that Communist shipments of jet planes to (Copyright, 1956, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.) Egypt had put Israel at a disadvantage in the air. The WASHINGTON — Will the UN Security Council investigate the Patriarch Abraham? A State British still feel that on the ground Israel has Department official has charged Abraham with aggression. superiority. It was also made clear that the Western The official is Edwin M. Wright, adviser to Secretary Dulles and assistant director of the Powers would continue to allow a trickle of arms U.S. Foreign Service Institute. For many years Wright's objectivity toward Israel has been ques- to each side. In Israel's case this will probably mean tioned. Early this month Wright turned to the Bible in his search for anti-Zionist arguments. some radar equipment and light anti-aircraft guns. Speaking in the State Department's own building to a group of the American Association State Department Official Charged With Spear-Heading Propaganda Against Israel of University Women, Wright said the Arabs feel 1948 was only the latest time the Jews infringed on their territory. He hinted that the Arabs would "reconquer" the land now occupied by Israel. He referred to Biblical precedents purporting to illustrate aggressions by Jews. Abraham, he alleged, came from the "outside" into Palestine, attacked the local people, and drove them out of their own country. Wright's blend of half-truths and propagandistic distortions are presented in a pseudo-academic context. Employing a guise of scholarly objectivity, he is a clever and forceful speaker. He plants the germ of an idea that the Arabs were wronged by the Jews. His next step is to stress the importance to the United States of Arab oil and Arab friendship. He intimates that U.S. support- of Israel may have undermined American security interests in the Near East. In a recent address at George Washington University, Wright said that oil being pumped by Israel in the Negev might be coining from deposits running under nearby Egyptian :territory. He suggested such oil rightfully belonged to the Arabs. Wright has been in difficulties with his superiors a number of times for publicly voicing his private views on Israel. But the State Department has not indicated displeasure with his ideas as such. Officials feel that he is undiplomatic in voicing thoughts that do not coincide with official - expressions of impartiality. Anti-Israel remarks by Wright have brought many embarrassing protests to the Depart- ment. The Department usually claims he was '"not speaking officially." Wright alleges that he is "misquoted." - In November, 1950, Wright told an audience at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis that Israelis murdered Arabs. He made similar remarks before the Army War College in Washington in 1951. He responded eagerly to invitations to the University of Indiana, University of Maryland, YWCA of the District of Columbia, and other places where thousands got the "unofficial' facts' on Israel. On Feb. 28, 1952, Wright stood on the platform of the State Department auditorium. This time he had the official assignment of his superiors to brief a group of American editors who were preparing to leave for a visit to Israel and elsewhere. This time he spoke inside the very building of the State Department as an official representative of the U.S. Government. According to the United Press, "he said that the U.S. had to give financial aid to Israel when the United Jewish Appeal fell short in its quest for funds but, he contended, as long as American aid is forthcoming, Israel does not feel the need to compromise with its Arab neighbors." Subsequently, an inflammatory attack on American Jewry, written by Iraqi diplomat Abullah Ibrihim Bakr was read by Wright to a Washington conference of business executives. The speech questioned the loyalty of American Jewry and alleged that Jews were un- reliable citizens throughout the world. When Wright concluded, one of the conferees arose and questioned the propriety of the State Department and American business corporations providing a platform for a foreign attack on a sec- tion of the American public. The conference was' on"developments in the Middle East." No Israel or Zionist representative was invited 'although a number of Arabs and pro-Arabs were listed on the program. Wright's record includes recent service as c hief intelligence officer of the State Department Near Eastern Division and officer in charge of Turkish Affairs. He had much to do with briefing Henry A. Byroade when Byroade was Assistant Secretary of State. As Ambassador to Egypt, By- roade has used every possible influence to justify Arab arms purchases from the Communist bloc while opposing U.S. arms sales to Israel. Today Wright, assistant dean of the Foreign Service Institute, is mainly concerned with the education of young diplomats. He also advises Dulles on Near Eastern policy. Wright finds time, too, for close friendship with the Arabian-American Oil Co. (ARAM. 00) and various anti-Zionist ground. - Israel-Jordan MAC Condemns Arabs JERUSALEM—The Israel-Jordan Mixed Armis- tice Commission on Monday condemned Jordan for firing last week on a car in the vicinity of Kfar Saba. The Jordan government was called upon to take the necessary steps to prevent such, violations of the armistice. A JTA report from Tel Aviv reveals that two "Israeli workers were wounded when Syrians fired from a position across the border, on Monday. 4:1 116,4 • • 1 On Memorial Day, we pay tribute, with • honor and with pride, to those who 'bravely fought for our freedom. We resolve jirritly, on this day, that our fr-aeciama shall ferrp1)1,1* hp Tvrocorolod