German Ambassador
Conveys U. S. Jewry's
Protests to Bonn
World Zionist
Congress Issues:
Effects of
Jerusalem
Sessions on
Diaspora
Editorial
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Vol. XLVI -- No. 22
WASHINGTON (JTA)—German Ambassador Heinrich Knappstein conveyed a Jewish delegation's petition to Bonn for
consideration and expressed a personal wish that no Nazi should escape punishment through expiration of the statute. He met
at the Embassy with Jewish community leaders as a large number of pickets marched outside. The ambassador said he had
reports from German consulates throughout the United States where other demonstrations were held Jan. 14 and that all
were very peaceful. He said the German government did a great deal to clean the German house of Nazi crimes and would
continue efforts to remove German scientists from Egyptian war industries. He said one half of the latter had already left Egypt.
(Detailed Story of Detroit's Protest, Other Developments on Pages 5 and 6)
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Immigration and Foreign Aid
Chief Administration Issues
, By Jewish News Special Correspondent
Infractions in Our Capitol;
'Nazis Utilize Free Speech,
Forfeiture of Few Dollars
WASHINGTON, D.
By MILTON FRIEDMAN
JTA-Jewish News Washington Correspondent
(Copyright, 1965. Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)
WASHINGTON—District of Columbia authorities are taking steps
to halt the disturbing of Congressional sessions by Nazi agitators.
Strict regulations forbid the display of political banners, such as the
wastika, or political demonstrations of any sort in the United States
Capitol Building. Yet Nazi agitators have gotten away with an estimated
20 incidents of a provocative nature in and around the Capitol.
Almost invariably, police quickly arrested the offending Nazis. But
rizey were released upon forfeiture of bonds for as little as $10. For a
$10 or $20 forfeiture, Na7is obtained thousands of
dollars worth of free publicity and television coverage.
The situation came to a climax on the opening
day of the present session. A Nazi shoved a guard
aside and ran on to the very floor of the House of
Representatives, shouting Nazi slogans. Proceedings
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were interrupted. The Nazi demonstration was aimed
at the seating of Mississippi Negroes who are seeking
representation in Congress.
After the agitator was finally subdued by police,
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he was taken into custody. But he was immediately
released upon payment of a mere $20 in collateral
which the. Nazis laughingly forfeited.
Tit failure of authorities to press serious charges
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against the offender was immediately denounced by . National Com-
mander Ralph Plofsky of the Jewish War Veterans. He asserted that
stronger security measures were obviously needed to preserve the
dignity and sanctity of Congress from the notorious pranks of publicity-
seeking Nazis.
Mr. Plofsky deplored the "seeming leniency to a Nazi agitator who
is permitted to get away with flagrant contempt of Congress, assault,
and other violations with such a ridiculously inadequate penalty. Such
coddling of an arrogant Nazi can only tempt the Nazis to other provoca-
tions, more daring and violent."
A number of Congressmen were infuriated by the inadequacy of
legal measures. Rep. Charles S. Joelson, New Jersey Democrat, charged
that the Nazis feel they - are purchasing a license to disturb the peace"
through forfeiture of absurdly small bonds. He termed the Nazi actions
to the Capitol building "disgraceful and reprehensible."
A Nazi delegation subsequently called on Rep. Joelson at his office.
C. — A new era in American foreign relations and in efforts
to amend existing domestic shortcomings commenced here Wednesday with the inau-
guration of the two distinguished liberals—Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Hum-
phrey—as President and Vice President of the United States.
On the eve of the inauguration, which was one of the most glamorous in Amer-
ican history, a number of events transpired that pointed to evolutionary changes in
American policy.
President Johnson's request that Congress consider "long overdue" action to
amend the existing immigration laws and to remove the objectionable national origins
quota system brought widespread endorsements from all Jewish organizations. Practi-
cally every Jewish movement expressed its appreciation of the President's stand. In
Congress, Rep. Emanuel Geller immediately introduced a bill to comply with the Presi-
dent's request. and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy announced he was planning similar action
in the Senate. -
But the President's proposal won't have smooth sailing. Southern members of both
Houses of Congress strongly object to any changes in the existing law, and there is
opposition from other unexpected quarters. The otherwise liberal Christian Science
Monitor, for - example, warns against the opening of America's doors to a large flow
of newcomers while automation throws out many skilled American citizens from their
present jobs.
It is evident that a battle looms over the immigration issue—proposals for lib-
eralization of existing laws never having had smooth sailing.
The resignation from President Johnson's staff
sgt
ti last Friday of Myer Feldman, special White House
counsel, came as a great surprise. Feldman had
spearheaded many of President Johnson's friendly
acts towards Israel, and he had arranged the plans
for the joint American-Israeli desalination program.
Feeling here is, however, that the programs instituted
in behalf of President Johnson by Mr. Feldman will
continue in operation. There is little doubt that the
desalination program will not be stymied.
They found the situation somewhat amusing. But Rep. Joelson had the
last laugh when district authorities agreed to re-arrest the culprit and
bring him to trial.
A warrant for his re-arrest was issued. Authorities assured Rep.
Icrelson that the Nazi would be prosecuted "vigorously." The district
prosecutor said that Nazis should be effectively prosecuted and punished
for disturbance of the Congress of the United States.
A gap in the law was disclosed. Contempt of Congressional com-
mittees is a legal charge but no law covers contempt on the floor of the
Senate or House by intruders. New legislation is being introduced to
Correct this situation.
Meanwhile, disorderly conduct charges will be pressed. Such
Charges, upon conviction, carry up to a $300 fine and a 90 day jail
sentence.
Congressmen detected a whole pattern of deliberate infractions in
the Capitol building by the Nazis. The possibility of prosecution of the
Nazi group for conspiracy to disturb the peace was considered.
A veteran Congressman, asking not be quoted, said the trouble
Inauguration Photo of
President and Mrs. Johnson,
Lynda Bird and Lucy Baines
At the same time it is becoming increasingly
evident that the present administration will
continue a policy of assistance to the United Arab
Republic, in spite of the condemnations that. have
been heard in Congress against Gamal Abdel Nasser's
anti-American propaganda. President Johnson is be-
lieved to be going along fully with the State Depart-
ment program. In his message to Congress on his
foreign aid program, the President refrained from
mentioning Nasser. White House officials have de-
fended the $2,000,000 item of technical assistance to
Egypt. Under this provision, Egyptian students are
brought here for training. It has been charged that
these students conduct anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and
often anti-American propaganda.
While there is no direct aid to Israel. in the
President's program, the Jewish- state might benefit
from an expanded plan of encouraging private in-
vestments in developing countries.
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arose from "confusion by the police by exaggerated interpretations of
free speech and civil liberties considerations and attempts to hush-hush
the Nazi mess rather than smacking the rats down for every possible
Violation." He blamed "well-meaning but misguided and frightened
groups and individuals" who set themselves up as community relations
authorities and try to advise the police.
It is difficult to ignore agitators so bold they jump into the middle
of a Senate or House session and start screaming inflammatory propa-
ganda. Free speech considerations do not allow every extremist fanatic
the "right" to interrupt Congressional proceedings.
If Communists dared display the hammer and sickle banner in a
shamber of Congress they might be mobbed. But a Nazi swastika banner
got off with a forfeiture of a few dollars collateral.
Shrewdly exploiting the softness of the situation, the Nazis carefully
observe meetings of Congress and Congressional committees to find
weak spots for propagandist demonstrations. Perhaps the tougher atti-
tuft of authorities will correct the situation.
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92 Nei Arrivals:
Ninety-two United Hias-assisted refugees from Eastern
Europe—the largest number of Jewish migrants ever to arrive in the United States on
one flight—are shown as they landed at Kennedy Airport. James P. Rice, Hias Executive
Director, headed a team of 11 migration workers and volunteers who greeted the refugees.
This large number reflects the rising trend in United Hias - assisted migrants, he said,
pointing out that the number of persons the agency helped to resettle rose from 5,800 in
1963 to more than 9,000 in 1964. In 1965, 11,700 will be resettled. The flight symbolizes
the pent-up demand of thousands of families in Eastern Europe and North Africa who wish
to rejoin their families in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Western Europe and Australia.