National Library Week An Honorary Doctorate for H. Leivick We Oppose All Blue Laws Commentary, Page 2 CIE E'V ~ ISH NE A Weekly Review ~ ~~ of Jewish Events Michigan's Only English-Jewish Newspaper—Incorporating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle VOLUME XXXI II — No. 2 Printed in a 100% Union Shop Fantastic Arabian Feuds and Rumors Annual Mo'os Hitim Appeal Editorials, Page 4 17100 W. 7 Mile Rd.—VE 8-9364--Detroit 35, March 14, 1958 $5.00 Per Year; Single Copy 15c U.S., Britain Ask Isra I Omit Heavy Arms from Parades Reveal Dulles' Testimony Stating Israel's Present * Boundaries Not to Be Viewed Final * * * * * Nasser's Rumored Aim to Annex Gaza Creates New Concern `Israel As Is' Status Demanded by Israelis WASHINGTON, (JTA)—Secretary of State Dul- les told the House Foreign Affairs Committee 'that "some day, there will have to be a negotiation which will fix the final boundaries" of Israel. Dul- les testified, recently, but his testimony was not made public until March 10. "The armistice agreements which now define the de facto limits of Israel are not supposed to be definitive boundaries." Secretary Dulles stated. "The armistice agreement says these are not the final boundaries." The Secretary stressed that he had many times said "we accept the State of Israel as a fact and as a fact not to be altered by any military or forcible processes." (Commenting on reports of Secretary Dulles' testimony, Foreign Office circles in Jerusalem -said that any border negotiations with Israel must be made on the basis of "Israel as is." They in- sisted that "the question of unilateral concessions cannot arise," though Israel is agreeable to mu- tual frontier rectifications where the present lines unreasonably cut off farmers from their land.) U. S. Watches Outcome of Suit by Israel Before Moscow Court The United States Government is carefully ob- serving the proceedings now going on in Moscow in the $2,300,000 suit for damages brought by two Israeli firms against the Soviet Oil Export Com- pany, which broke a contract to deliver fuel and crude oil to Israel. The case is being argued before the Soviet Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Tri- bunal by Israeli lawyers. State Department sources made known that the United States is interested in the Jutcome of the suit in view of the current campaign by the Soviet government to promote broader East-West trade. The result of the Israeli case will determine if this campaign is economically legitimate in purpose or is purely political propaganda. The proceedings in Moscow began over three months ago. They were initiated by Delek, an Israe- li oil company, which asked damages from the Sovi- et trust for non-fulfillment of contracts to ship 1,150,000 tons of crude and fuel oil to Israel during 1957-58. The week after the Sinai campaign, the USSR halted the oil deliveries, unilaterally breach- ing the contracts, Delek charged. JERUSALEM, (JTA) — The United States and Britain have asked Israel not to include heavy armor in its Independence Day Parade in Jerusalem next month, it was learned from diplomatic sources here. The Western diplomats reportedly pointed out to Israel that the armistice agreement between Israel and Jordan limits the strength of forces stationed in Jerusalem — in both the Israeli and Jordan held sections of the city. In Israeli circles the request was received with considerable surprise since this is not the first time Israel has held its Independence Day Parade in this city. In each case, the Jor- danians were notified in advance of the types and numbers of troops and weapons in excess of armistice agreement limits which would be in the city for a few hours. There has never been any difficulty about the matter in the past, these circles pointed out. The Israel Cabinet discussed in detail Israel's attitude toward the possible annexation of the Gaza Strip by the United Arab Republic. Egypt has never formally taken over the territory and, even before the Sinai operation, held the 25-mile-long area under military governorship. According to rumors from the Arab world, UAR PresilLa Gamal Abdel Nasser is considering - annexation of the Gaza area in the form of a "Pale Arab State" which would "joie the UAR. This would give him a strong propaganda weapon for spreading dissension within Jordan, by agitating annexation of terri- tory held by Jordan originally marked for an in dependent Palestine Arab state by the UN. Israel Premier Ben-Gurion met with the new Soviet Ambassador, Michael Bodrov, over tea at the Sharon Hotel and discussed informallya number of political and economic aspects of the Middle East problems. No other Soviet envoy to Israel ever held informal meetings with Premier Ben-Gurion. It was indicated here that talks which Ambassador Bodrov held with. various Israel of- ficials since his arrival in this country have alibeen general, rather than specific, in nature. Israeli policymakers, it is understood, see no value in a basic discussion with Moscow on the influence of Soviet plans in the Middle East. However, they are of the opinion that while it is better to. avoid such fundamental discussions as the influence of Soviet policy on the Arab- Israel dispute, there is room for improvement of relations between the USSR and Israel. Practical improvements which may eventually contribute to an easement of tension on basic issues would include a resumption of trade and a cultural exchange program. Israel Will Not Act on Gaza Unless Affected by Nasser Move TEL AVIV, (JTA)—Concern, but no inclination toward action was expressed in Israeli political circles over a report that the Egyptian governor general of the Gaza Strip would nominate a legislative and executive council to administer the Strip. Israelis feel that the matter is an internal one and that there is no call for action unless a government of the Gaza Strip were to claim jurisdiction over Israeli territory. 5,000 Troops to Participate in Independence Day Parade in Jerusalem (Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News) JERUSALEM, Some 5,000 troops will participate in the main Independence Day parade in this city, April 24, an Israel army spokesman announced Wednesday. The parade will include armed units, but there are no air force plans because it would be exceedingly difficult for craft to perform complicated maneuvers and stunts without flying over Jordanian air space. The Jordanians have already been informed that Israel will bring into the city for parade forces in excess of armistice limitations. However, no difficulties are anticipated, since Israel has never objected when informed that Jordanian forces outnumbering armistice limitations are to be brought into Jerusalem for short periods. If people start meddling in this matter it only makes it more difficult, the army spokesman said. He was obviously referring to reports that American and British diplomats had unofficially raised the question of heavy arms in this city. The Spokesman also revealed that the armed forces will put on an air show over Beersheba, night drill and exercise in Tel Aviv and naval exercise off Haifa on Independence Day. He indicated that military per- sonalities from abroad will be invited to observe the military displays. — Large VolunteerAring of Workers Being Mobilized to Solicit 30,000 Contributors for Allied Drive Several thousand volunteer workers are being enrolled to solicit nearly 30,000 potential contributors to the Allied Jewish Campaign, aiming at a minimum goal of $6,200,000. Max Fisher, campaign chairman, announced this week that progress is being made towards the enrollment of the volunteer workers and the attainment of the 1958 goal. The campaign will open officially Tuesday evening, March 25, at a public meeting at Temple Beth EL The guest speaker will be Brig. Gen. Dan Tolkowsky, commander of the Israel Air Force. The Women's Division campaign now is in progress. In all divisions, reports are that contributors are in- creasing their gifts to meet the rising needs for local, na- tional and overseas causes, including the upbuilding of Israel. Volunteer workers are asked to enroll for the campaign activities at Allied Jewish Campaign headquarters, 163 Madi- (Detailed Stories on Pages 2, 5 and 32) son, WO 5-3939.