Hussein'snangerous Game By JOSHUA H. JUSTMAN (Copyright, 1964, BOOKLET LISTING THE CRUISES FOR '64-'65 SEASON OR STOP IN AT THE ELKIN TRAVEL BUREAU 19437 LIVEFINOIS Just N. of Outer Drive are again filling Jordan's news- stands, and Nasser's pictures again are widely displayed. • * * What has brought about this sudden change? Does Hussein really believe that the danger in- herent in . a Nasserist penetration is over? Does he really believe that close cooperation with Nasser is ' possible without endangering the very existence of his throne? The rapprochement taking place invoLves not only gestures of a political nature. Since the visit to Amman of Egypt's vice president and the head of its armed forces, Marshal Abdul Hakim Amir, a. re- organization is • taking place also within Jordan's armed forces, and nearly 90 veteran officers have been replaced by younger men' The significance of this lies in the fact that the dismissed °MI cers were of tested and proven loyalty to the king, whilst the new appointments were, made chiefly on the basis of ability. Does Hus- sein really feel that, in determin- ing his military establishment, he can afford to put ability before loyalty? * * • Several weeks ago King Hussein visited Teheran where he tried to mediate betwen the Persian Shah and Nasser—and, by the way, also urged the Iranian ruler to "sus- pend" relations with Israel. The Shah was outspoken. He warned Hussein that a rapprochement with Nasser would doom his rule. Hussein — according to reports here—was quite impressed by the Shah's arguments and assured him that he was quite aware of the dangers involved but that he "knew Nasser better than many seem to think." The implication of it seems to be that, by his flirtation with Nas- ser, he is merely serving his own aims without in any way jeopard- izing his interests. What are these aims? It would seem that Hussein hopes to utilize his "friendship" with Nasser as a means of pres- sure on the West. Parallel to the improving Am- man-Cairo relation.s, Hussein has been presenting Washington with demands for military assistance, including tanks and planes. These demands are accompanied by "hints" that, unless his demands are met, he would have no choice but to accept indirect Soviet arms through Nasser. The same goes for Western economic aid. In the past year, this aid amounted to nearly $100,000,000. Hussein is now tell- ing Washington and London that he must have more to avert too heavy dependence upon Nasser. * While allowing the Husseinis diplomatic skill, observers wond- er whether he may not one day find himself "out-smarted" by his "big brother" of the Nile and solidly hitched to Nasser's wagon. He may well find Nassar firmly entrenched inside Jordan and with little choice left but to follow suit —or disappear. Both Prime Minister Eshkol and Chief of Staff Rabin have sound- ed stern warnings that Israel would not stand by idly, should Egyptian influence increase in Jordan to the extent of placing Jordan's forces under a. joint -- and Egyptian-dominated — com- mand. The Chief of Staff reiterat- . ed that Israel would be compelled to take the necessary steps to safeguard its security, should Jor- dan become subject to Egyptian control in , one way or another. Observers here feel that Hus- sein's political game vis-a-vis Nas- ser is fraught with dangers and the sooner the Western powers make it clear to him and take a firm stand to avert a possible upset of the area's precarious status quo— the better: "Nothing solid comes of a senti- ment. Power is built on work."— George Meredith. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, September 18, 1964-9 • Enchanting Youth -Novel: Woman in Revolutionary Era Mary Stetson Clarke, a native of Massachusetts who is making a deep study of historical events re- lating to the Revolutionary period, states that as a young girl she "had spent many happy days at Wingaer sheek Beach in West Gloucester and daydreamed of the Revolu- tionary farmers and slaves who had repulsed a British landing there. Delving into the history of that familiar territory took me down many fascinating avenues, and opened vistas into the past that I am still hoping to explore." In her new story for young peo- ple, "Petticoat Rebel," published -by Viking Press, she already has explored valuable i4nues relating to the subject that enchants her. It is a most illuminating his- torical novel for young people. It relates how the prejudice against women .as teachers' was broken Candace—Dacie—Tyb- down bot began .to teach in Gloucester. The men had gone to war for free- dom and that's how the bias against women was br ken down. Perhaps is was the beginning of feminism. In Mrs. Clarke's story, splendidly illustrated by Robert MacLean, the 16-year-old Dacie assumes an important role and she fills an important need of the time i this Adding to the fascination in story is the manner in which Dacie World Bank Refuses treats a freed slave, her interest in New Loans to UAR people, her devotion to duty. Dacie befriends Rafe Sanders, LONDON (JTA) — The World Bank has announced that it will no who became < a prisoner of war of longer make loans to Egypt and the British. Dater Rafe plays a two other countries because they rather mysterious role, disappear- expropriate foreign private invest- ing without explanation. When ment without fair. compensation, it was reported here. George D. Woods, president of the bank, known formally as the International Bank for Reconstruc- tion and. Development, announced the ban on further loans to Egypt at the conclusion of the bank's five- day' annual meeting in. Tokyo. The other two countries barred from borrowing World Bank funds are Ceylon and Indonesia. Loans by the World Bank to Egypt through' last June totaled $49,250,000, all of which has been disbursed. It was reported from Moscow, meanwhile, that Egyptian Prime Minister Ali Sabri will arrive in the Soviet capital next week to dis- cuss the use of credits announced when Premier Khrushchev visited Cairo last May. Khrushchev prom- ised the Nasser government a long- term credit totaling $280,000.000 in addition to economic and military aid already provided.) Related Story, Page 32. 'As the Sand of the Sea The number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numhered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be' said, unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God. ` —Hosea 1:10 Dacie learns that he was engaged in an important military role in behalf of the new American nation, on orders from George Washington, her interest in him groWs, and the friendship is strengtheeed. All aspects of "Petticoat Rebel" make it , a most impressive, informa- tive and entertaining story. THE Astir OF ISRAEL IS COMING! Like ®_ ,Piccadiily Cocktails got it! 32 PROOF , 49 CODE NO 5 (NARY 1 UNITED BRANDS . DETROIT . 11.S A. 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