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WASHINGTON (JTA)—The Committee for Jewish Claims
Mutual Security Bill, as passed on Austria, provided for the
by Congress in the final hours eventual payment of 550 mil-
before adjournment last Sun- lion schillings (approximately
day morning, includes a pro- $22 million). But it also pro-
vision empowering the Austrian vided that no more than 10
government, to divert surplus per cent of the total might be
counterpart funds for the re- appropriated by the Austrian
lief of aged and needy victims Parliament for this purpose in
of the Nazi regime.
any one year. Under these
The provision, originally in- circumstances, Jewish groups
troduced in an amendment by have pointed out, many - aged
Sen: Jacob K. Javits of New claimants who are in desperate
York, was rewritten and in its need might not live long
final form, provides that any enough to receive the aid due
surplus which exists up to a them
(In New York, the American
maximum of 100 million Aus-
trian schillings (approximately Jewish ComMittee, which was
active
in behalf of the amend-
S4 million) can be used for
any purpose approved by both ment to the Mutual Security
the Austrian government and Act, hailed Congressional ap-
the International Cooperation proval as a "humanitarian"
gesture It said the amendment
Administration.
However, the report of the "forecasts an essential improve-
Senate Foreign Relations Com- ment in the vital functioning
mittee on the Javits amend- of the Assistance Fund.")
ment clearly stated that it
Was "designed in particular to
make it possible for the Aus-
trian government to lend 100
million counterpart Austrian
schillings to the Austrian Hills-
JERUSALEM, (JTA)—Israel
fond for use in compensating considers herself entitled not
former Austrian nationals who only to receive full information
were persecuted under the Nazi on the ways UN Secretary Gen-
regime and are now residing eral Dag Hammarskjold is im-
outside Austria."
plementing the UN General As-
The Foreign Relations Com- sembly's resolution on Jordan
mittee noted that "although and Lebanon. but also that her
Austrian law now requires. all opinion in these matters be
claimants to be paid eventu- taken into full consideration, it
ally, it is desirable that the was stated in high Israeli circles.
process be hastened in view
While Israel is closely con-
of the advanced age of the cerned with Hammarskjold's
claimants."
specific °efforts for preserving
The Hilsfond (assistance Jordan and Lebanese indepen-
fund). set up under the terms dence. Israel's main interest
of an agreement between the seems to be in steps aimed at
Austrian Government and the implementing the universal as-
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year-old Maurice Barrett, who
serves as consultant for Union
of American Hebrew Congre-
gations. Scene is the chapel
of the House of Living Ju-
daism, New York City Center
of the Union.
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pects of the joint Arab resolu-
tion concerning respect for the
independence of all nations and
non-interference in internal af-
fairs. It is believed that these
points will be raised when Ham-
marskjold arrives for brief talks
in Jerusalem, protty after his
return from the s nd interna-
j tional atoms - for - peace confer-
ence in Geneva which' gets un-
derway, today.
Observers expect Israel will
raise with the Secretary Gen-
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ligerency. Many months ago. Is-
rael officially requested Ham-
marskjold to demand of Egypt
whether. she still considers her-
self to be in a state of war with
Israel — something contrary to
to the United Nations Charter.
Hammarskjold transmitted the
NEW YEAR ASSORTMENT — The
query to Cairo, but never re-
cover of this distinctive box
ceived a reply. Israel is likely
shows "L'Shanah Tovals"
to renew its demand for an
etched against brilliant col-
answer from Egypt.
ors on a magnificent gold
Torah breastplate. And in-
Israel is also likely to inquire
side
— 82 deluxe Miniature
of Hammarskjold what measures
Chocolates with 21 different
are planned to prevent the Arab
ranters.
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strument of hostility toward Is-
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rael and the West. Regarding
Jordan and Lebanon, it was
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CHILDREN'S SHOFAR
stated. Israel expects that the
Ric by shofar that really
Secretary General will engage
blows! Filled to the brim
in "rfalistic actions not in fie-
, with chocolates, hard can-
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dies, licorice and other candy
President Nasser could quietly
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take over the two countries.
(A report by the United Na-
A sweet
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and fragrant parve holiday
tions correspondent of the New
cake — a flavorsome golden-
, York Times said that Dr. Mah-
brown loaf, rich in honey
moud Fawzi. the United Arab
and fresh-toasted. pecans.
Repiiblic's Forel g:n Minister.
Gift packed for gracious
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representatives of the United
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States, Britain and the Soviet
Union that the big powers join
pE'nTS HMS — Alternating
the Arab states and Israel in a
layers of cake and luscious
declaration pledging to observe
cream fillings in five flavors:
the principles of non-aggression
mocha,
chocolate-nut, rum,
andlnon-intervention in the area.
maraschino and raspberry.
However. Dr. Fawzi apparently
Chocolate covered and hand-
decided not to press his sugges-
decorated with nuts. sprin-
tion at the recent emergency
kles and delicate pastel icing.
session of the UN General As-
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gates criticized the inclusion of
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explanations of the traditional customs, syns-
Eisenhower Sees Improved
bols and foods.
ProSpects For Middle
East Peace Settlement
WASHINGTON. ( J T A ) —
President Eisenhower told his
press conference that chances
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for a long-term peace settlement
in the Near East are better than
before as a result of the action
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Victims of Nazism to Reap Benefits
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