Dulles Denies Knowledge of U. S. Move to Solve Arab Refugee Issue (Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News) WASHINGTON — Secretary Of State John Foster Dulles Tuesday denied knowledge of a reported American move to solve the Arab refugee prob- lem. He told a press conference that he knew of no talks re- portedly conducted by the United States with friendly governments on the feasibility of a new international effort to solve the problem. The report on_ which Dulles was queried emanated from Washington and was attributed, to "diplomatic circles." It said that Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, U.S. representative at ernment with regard to the Arab refugee problem con- tinues to be that enunciated in the past. He said he was not aware , of any new develop- ment. ' He termed the Arab refugee issue "a great humanitarian problem" that the United States would like to see solved. But he added that he regretted very much that "Egyptian propaganda" at, this juncture makes a solution more .difficult. This was in reference to Egyp- tIn allegations that the United States, in collusion with Israel and Arab states friendly to the United States, was plotting a settlement zat the expense of Arab refugees. Dulles indicated, however, that he did not preclude the possibility of exploratory moves because this would be sure, Rep. Victor L. Anfuso in line generally with Ameri- (D., N.Y.), urged. Congress to can policy. It was the standard extend the law, citing Israel . position of the _United States as a specific example of how to work continuously toward a settlement, he pointed out. the act benefits the U.S. as well At the same time, he empha- as the purchasing country. Rep. Anfuso said, on the sized that he knew of no such talks as those reported Tues- House - floor, that in a period of day which alleged activity on two years Israel had purchased the part of Lodge. and Secre- $51,000,000 worth of U.S. sur- tary General Hammarskjold. plus food commodities, mostly Secretary Dulles said that he wheat and food grains. For the coming year, the Jew- met last week with Henry R. ish state has submitted a pro- Labouisse, director of the gram in the neighborhood of United Nations Relief and Some $50,000,000 in surpluses Works Agency for Palestine which it desires to purchase in Refugees. He indicated that this meeting was in line with the U.S. The benefits of the United the general standing policy States surplus food program in and that there was nothing ex- Israel were described last week ceptional about it., by Mrs. Raphael. Tourover, Washington representative of Brochure Clarifies is sues Hadassah, to the Senate Agri- cultural and Forestry Commit- in Restitution Cases A question and answer bro- tee at hearings on the operation and administration of Public chure which simplifies the legal Law 480 providing for foreign issues involved in the West distribution of surplus United German Federal Restitution Law has been published by the States commodities. Mrs. , Turover urged contin- World Jewish Congress Insti- uance of the surplus food pro- tute of Jewish Affairs. This law, distinct from the gram and recommended that it have assured planning. She re- indemnification laws, provides ported that over a million dol- $367,000,000 to settle all claims lars worth of American com- for properties confiscated by the modities were distributed • by Hitler regime, but which have Hadassah in Israel in the last not disappeared or been con- fiscal year, giving supplemen- su.med. All claims must be set- tary food rations to approxim- tled by April 1, 1962. - ately 300,000 persons. Claims under the law must be The distribution was made filed by April 1, 1958. The pam- under a program approved by phlet, "The West German Fed- the United States Operations eral Restitution Law in Ques- Mission and the Israel govern- tions and Answers," may be ob- ment through 50 institutions tained by sending 25 cents to and social service agencies. The Institute on Jewish Affais, program served all denomina- WJC, 15 E. 84th St., New York tions, creeds and nationalities. • 28, N. Y. the United • Nations, had been discussing the Arab refugee problem quietly with other governments at the United Na- tions for nearly a month. "UN Secretary General Dag Ham, marskjold also is reported ex- ploring the matter informally," the report alleged. According to the report, neither the Arab countries nor Israel have been brought into the talks thus far, but they may be approached later if the current . discussions demon- ospect of success. strate pr At his press conference Tuesday, Secretary Dulles said the position of the U.S. Gov- . Israel Anticipates Added Allotment of 'U. S. Surplus Food This Year WASHINGTON, (J T A) — Israel is expected to receive an increased amount of surplus U.S. food in the coming fiscal year as a result of House ap- proyal of a measure making an additicgial billion •dollars worth of such surplus available to friendly nations. • The House voted a one-year extension of agricultural trade advancement and assistance leg- islation which increases the to- tal program from three billion to four billion. The bill now goes to a joint Senate-House •conference and then to the Pres- ident for signature. It authorizes also an addition- al $300,000,000 of government- , owned surplus foods for relief giveaways. 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