$1,884,822 in Advance Gifts Mark Encouraging Start for 1961 Drive Gen. Laskov, Zuckerman, Rabbi Friedman Inspire in Campaign for $5,500,000 N Inspired by addresses by General Chaim Laskov, former Chief of Staff of the Army of Israel, Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, executive vice president of the United Jewish Appeal, Paul Zuckerman, chair- man of the 1961 Allied Jewish Campaign, pre-cam- paign workers in the Detroit drive, who became known as "The Pace-Setters," pledged $1,884,822, at the initial campaign meeting, Tuesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. William Sucher, 1500 Balmoral. Isidore Sobeloff, executive vice president of the Jewish Welfare Federation, who announced the record-setting initial campaign total, stated that while the drive officially is scheduled to commence on March 22, the generosity shown at the traditional "Sucher meeting" points to success in the drive. Zuckerman, whose efforts as the 1961 campaign chairman were in great measure responsible for mobilization of forces for the commencement of the pre-campaign activities, assumed leadership in the drive at Tuesday's meeting with an effective plea for serious work to assure reaching the $5,500,000 goal that was set for this year's campaign at the recent budgeting conference. Brief addresses at Tuesday's meeting were delivered also by Max M. Fisher, president of the Federation, Charles Gershenson, Phillip Stollman, John Lurie and several other active campaign leaders. Welcoming the gathering to the eighth "Sucher Meeting," Zuckerman described it as a "perennial pilgrimage." He pointed out that while the largest previous attendance at a Sucher meeting was 88, there were 108 men at Tuesday's gathering. (Continued on Page 32) United States of America Vol. 107 THE JEWISH NEWS - FR CD I 7" A Weekly Review MIC. I—IIGANI f Jewish Events Michigan's Only English-Jewish Ne, .goa per, Incorporating The Jewish Chronicle 17100 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit 35 VOL. XXXVI I I—No. 22 January 27, 1961 Kennedy's Inauguration Ushers in Era of Hope for Peace for Mankind By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ WASHINGTON, D. C. The cosmopolitanism of America, the genius of the United States that has developed out of the fusion of the many races into one great entity— the glory of a nation that "gives to bigotry no sanction" and grants the right to un- trammeled worship to all faiths—were in evidence here last week-end, as the world watched with keen interest the inauguration of the 35th President of the United States. Four faiths were represented at the inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Scriptural lore was quoted to emphasize the urgency of the issues which con- front our new President and the faith that is derived from Biblical admonitions. When the oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the President-elect rested his hand on the family Bible—the Douay 16th century Eng- lish translation for Catholics. Unlike most of his predecessors, he did not have the Bible opened to a preferred passage. He did, however, incorporate in his address a quotation from Isaiah. With emphasis on the world situation and foreign affairs, in his discussion of his aims for world peace, President Kenned3i admonished the totali- tarians that "civility is not a sign of weakness, . and sincerity is always subject to proof." He then declared: "Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to 'undo the heavy 'burdens . . . (and) let the oppressed go free.' . " — . (Continued on Page 3) Tongressionat 'Record PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE rryrr .7 th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Q WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1961 No. 10 They ask of Me righteous ordi- nances They delight to draw near unto God. , , 11*97: m7.5ti n;-.17 ci* 4 4171i1pN ntt 3 - Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday,'January 17, 1961, at 12 o'clock meridian. House of Representatives MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1961 nYi rito nxtni n,'? inn Isaiah 11: 9. When "the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, as the we.- . ters that cover the sea." • THE JOURNAL 'The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, January 12, 1961, was read and approved. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A message in writing from the Pres- !dent of the United States was communi- cated to the House by Mr. Miller, one of his secretaries. /77 vo-IN*rP171 b;P' * 4 I Mit1 9t; :n`?iP al- R; Pf9Yrf? Mr. HALLECK. Reserving the right to object, Mr. Speaker, I had assumed that the legislative business would be first in order for today and the speeches would come on later. Would the read- ing of the President's budget message be the first order of business today? Mr. McCORMACK. After the dispo- sition of this bill. Mr. HALLECK. It is expected that the gentleman from Missouri will make his speech after the President's message is read? Mr. McCORMACK. Yes. I made the request at the request of the gentleman from Missouri. Mr. HALLECK. I understand that. Would his request then precede the other orders that have been entered for today relating to Members who died after the adjournment of the last Congress? The SPEAKER. The Chair will rec- ognize all Members who desire to address the House after the President's message has been read and the remarks of the gentleman from Missouri have been completed. Mr. HALLECK. I withdraw my reser- upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the vation of objection, Mr. Speaker, House stand .agapurned until Monday, An- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to utuy 23, 1961. '''s ' the request of the gentleman from Mas- sachusetts? The resolution was agreed to. There was no objection. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. EXEMPTING OFFICIAL INAUGURAL PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE FUNCTIONS AND MEDALLIONS HOUSE FROM FEDERAL EXCISE TAX Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that --,rnediately the qnd r- • to yr following the reari;• 1089 sage from the States the gentle- Reproduced page from Congressional Record, on the left, shows use, for the first time in American CANNON] may history, of Hebrew characters in the official record of the House of Representatives. The page on the House for The SPEAKE. the right is reproduced from the Jewish Publication Society Holy Scriptures. It contains the Yom the request of th, Kippur Haftarah whence President John F. Kennedy took his selection—from Isaiah 58.6—incor- sachusetts? The House met at 12 o'clock noon. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL WEDNESDAY . Rabbi Arnold S. Turetsky, Congrega- NEXT tion °hey Tzedek, Youngstown, Ohio, Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I offered the following prayer: ask unanimous consent that when the Eternal God, Father of all men, bless adjourns today it adjourn to meet us with wisdom and courage to be Thine House on Wednesday next. instruments in the creation of a free The SPEAKER. Is there objection to world, wherein none shall be master and request of the gentleman from Mas- none shall be slave, wherein all shall the sachusetts? share the blessings of freedom. There was no objection. Make us free, too, 0 God, that we may fulfill our mission. Make us free from smugness and cold ADJOURNMENT FROM WEDNESDAY indifference. UNTIL FRIDAY NEXT, AND FROM Free from pride and the abuse of FRIDAY TO MONDAY NEXT power. Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I Free from pettiness and unreasonable offer a resolution (H. Res. 106) and ask Stubbornness. Free from the sometimes poison of for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as "blind partisanship and self-interest. Free from prejudice and colorblind- follows: Resolved, That when the House adjourns ness. ' January 18, 1981, It stand Free from all that is debasing in life, on Wednesday, until 11 a.m. Friday, January 20, that we may never lose the vision of adjourned 19e1; that upon convening at that hour the that day when weakness shall grow House proceed to the east front of the Cap- strong, and strength shall grow kind, itol for the purpose of attending the in- and all men shall know themselves as the augural ceremonies of the President and Vice sons of God. President of the United States: and that in nx '`Wherefore have we fasted, and Thou seest not? Wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and Thou takest no knowl- edge?'— Behold, in the day of your fast ye pursue your business, And exact all your labours. 'Behold, ye fast for strife and con- tention, And to smite with the fist of wicked- ness; Ye fast not this day .So as to make your voice to be heard on high. 'Is such the fast that I have chosen? The day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a bul- rush, And to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Wilt thou call this a fast, And an acceptable day to the Loan? 6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the fetters of wickedness, To undo the bands of the yoke, And to let the oppressed go: free;. And that ye break every yoke? - 'Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, And that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou cover him, And that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? 8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, And thy healing shall spring forth. speedily; porated in his inaugural address.