U • S • Political Issues Affecting Israel (Continued from Page 1) influence in the Middle East. They pointed out, however, that during the election campaign and in his private conversations with Prime Minister Eshkol last Janhary, he said nothing that could be con- strued as a binding commitment to aid Israel if she is attacked. However, according to these sources, Nixon is expected to be no less adamant than President Johnson on direct Soviet interven- tion. If the USSR should consider intervening militarily in any fu- ture Arab-Israeli confrontation, there is little doubt, they said, that the Russians would be countered by Americans units in the Mediterranean, including the Sixth Fleet. Israeli newspaper confined their editorial comment on the American elections to analyses of the politi- cal situation in the U.S. in light of Nixon's narrow victory and the relatively weak support received by third party candidate George C. Wallace. Al Hamishmar, organ of the left-wing labor Mapam Party, noted that both the Republican and Democratic parties recognized Is- rael's urgent security requirements and observed, "there is, of course, a difference between promises be- fore the elections and after them. If Mr. Nixon really believes in con- ducting a foreign policy from a position of strength, then his in- tention to keep Israel's power at a level designed to deter war may be taken seriously." Egyptian Foreign Minister Mah- moud Riad has appealed to Nixon, to rid the new U.S. administration of the "great Zionist influence" that allegedly impedes American- Arab relations. (The Cairo newspaper "Al Ahram," voice of the Nasser re- gime, said that the first shipment of the Phantom jets sought by Is- rael would arrive in Israel early in 1969.) Foreign Minister Riad went on Egyptian national television to condemn what he termed the "great Zionist influence" that char- acterized recent U.S. administra- tions. Judge Frank Licht Elected Governor of Rhode Island WASHINGTON (JTA) — There will be no change in the size of the Jewish contingenLin the House of Representatives in the 91st Con- gress. All the Jewish members of the House in the old Congress were re-elected with the exception of Rep. Herbert Tenzer of New York, who retired, Tenzer's seat was won by Allard K. Lowenstein, a young Democrat who sparked the Mc- Carthy anti-war campaign. Judge Frank Licht, a prominent member of the Providence Jewish community, won election, as gov- ernor of Rhode Island, defeating Gov. John H. Citfee, Republican. The governor-elect, who is 52, was an associate justice of the Superior Court of Rhode Island SHANDELS OF BIRMINGHAM DESIGNER GOWNS For Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings and Special Occasions Short Cocktail Gowns $29 Long Chiffon Gowns $69 Imported Beaded Gowns $99 We have 3/41 Sizes SHANDELS 154 S. Woodward nr, Maple MI 2.4157 BIRMINGHAM, Mich. and was a member of the State Senate. He has served for many years as vice president of the General Jewish Committee of Providence and as co-chairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and is a dedicated Zionist. The two Jewish members of the Senate, Jacob K. Javitz, New York Republican, and Abraham Ribicoff, Connecticut Democrat, won re- election by large majorities. Sen. Ernest Gruening, Alaska Demo- crat, was defeated in the prim- aries for renomination and failed in a write-in attempt. All the Jewish Congressmen are Democrats except Rep. Seymour Halpern, New York Republican, the only Republican Congressman elected from New York City. Rep. Emanuel Celler, 80, was re-elected to his 24th term and will continue serving as dean of the House. New York Congressmen re-elected in- clude Reps. Celler, Leonard Farb- stein, Seymour Halpern, Lester Wolff, Benjamin Rosenthal, Ber- tram Podell, James Scheuer, Jacob Gilbert and Richard Ottinger. Other Jewish Congressmen re- elected were Rep. Sidney Yates, Illinois; Charles Joelson, New Jer- sey; Samuel Friedel, Maryland, and Joshua Eilberg, Pennsylvania. State Department officials denied a report that the United States has, within the last few days, agreed in principle to sell 58 F-4 Phantom jet fighter-bombers to Israel. They said negotiations for the supersonic aircraft were continuing but have yet to reach a stage in which Sec- retary of State Dean Rusk could report a final decision or make recommendations to the White House in accordance with Presi- dent Johnson's instructions of Oct. 9. State _Department sources said, however, that it was probable that a transaction will be consummated before Jan. 20 when the Nixon administration takes office. New York Times correspondent Benjamin Welles reported from Washington that a \United States decision to sell the Jets to Israel, made within the last few days, "takes the arms negotiations be- tween the two countries a decisive step beyond President Johnson's announcement of Oct. 9" instruct- ing the Secretary of State to initi- ate negotiations with Israel and "report back to me." "Now it is reported Israel has not only-received approval for the purchase but also has been grant- ed approval for buying 10 more planes than the 48 she initially requested," Welles wrote. He noted that there was some confusion over the numbers since it was widely reported that Israel had asked for 50 of the Phantoms. Welles attributed his information to "responsible American sources" but said U.S. and Israeli sources were reluctant to comment in de- tail on the latest stage in the Phan- tom deal. According to reliable information, Welles said, the negotiations are expected to shift shortly from the State Department to the office of Henry J. Kuss, Jr., the deputy assistant secretary of defense in charge of international logistical negotiations. State Department officials here said that specialists from Israel were taking part in the "continu- ing discussions" but added that there was yet to be a "break- through" that could be termed decisive. Japan became the second nation in less than a month to announce its intention to purchase Phantom jets, it was reported here this week. Earlier, West Germany said it would purchase 88 jets to serve as the mainstay of its Air Force. First Canada-Israel Group THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS for Numismatists Formed Friday, November 15, 1968-5 MONTREAL — Over 250 Israel coin collectors, numismatic author- I'm looking for ities and local dignitaries attended the inauguration ceremonies of the mre clo ients. Canada-Israel Numismatic Society ..•• of Quebec, held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The program of the evening Need included presentation of awards, Advertising? films and exhibits. A study tour and convention sponsored by the Israel Government Coins a n d call- ..MURRY • KOBLIN Medals Corp. will be held in Israel next March, it was announced by 548-5600 J. Milo, assistant trade commis- 8440 W. 9 MILE RD. sioner of Israel. German Ambassador Attends Center Concert Continuing a tradition begun 16 years ago, the German Federal Republic's consul general in De- troit attended a concert of the Jewish Center Symphony Orches- tra Tuesday evening, this time accompanied by Bonn's ambassa- dor at large. The ambassador, Dr. Friedrich Wilhelm Wehrsted, was in Detroit for the day and, on the recommen- dation of Dr. Georg von Pirch, consul, came to the Center for the con c e r t conducted by Julius Chajes. 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