Israel, Alert to _DU Dyers, Marks Independence Da y (Direct JTA Teletype Wire country. At mid-morning Tuesday. - to The Jewish News) sirens signaled a halt in traffic. JERUSALEM—Israel's 21st an- . Vehicles stopped and pedestrians niversary was celebrated through- stood at attention to observe two out the state Wednesday but with- minutes of silence for the war out the ebullience that colored last dead. A special memorial service year's observance, the first since was held at the great synagogue the victory in the Six-Day War. in Tel Aviv where a guard of honor No incidents marred the occa- was formed by veterans of Ilagana. sion, and thousands flooded Jeru- the Irgun Zvai Leumi. the Sternists salem, which "was turned into one and other former underground huge amusement park," according groups. to JTA's Jerusalem correspondent Memorial services were held at Amos ben Vered. Traffic was military cemeteries attended by barred from the streets, and most thousands of members of bereaved corners and squares became danc- families. Veterans and members of ing grounds. the Gadna youth brigades marched Itzhak Sbargil reported from together in a memorial parade Tel Aviv that there was dancing through Jerusalem's main thor- in the streets and squares of oughfares. townships and cities, and there President Richard M. Nixon was joy in settlements along the Beisan Valley borderline. said in an Independence Day message to President Shazar that "Everyone was alert, knowing like "so many peace-loving men they had to be ready to find shel- and women throughout the ter from Arab artillery. But the world," he was "deeply dis- singing, dancing, poetry recitation turbed and saddened by the con- and drinking—of fruit juice—went flict that has marred the great on. There was a general feeling of success you have attained." relaxation only 12 or so hours President Nixon met President after one of the usual morning Shazar when the latter attended attacks in this section," he said. I the funeral of former President "There were some shots and Dwight D. Eisenhower. shells, but they were sporadic and ignored. Beisan Township itself was attacked by a number of Katyusha shells, but luckily they exploded in empty lots and caused neither damage nor casualties." In Jerusalem, on the eve of the independence celebration there were fireworks, and Wednesday more than 6,500 youngsters who are members of the Gadna para- military organization marched in place of the annual military pa- rade. Nevertheless. Israelis are aware of the ever-rising tensions on its border and cease-fire line with Jordan and the Suez Canal. and they listen and wait for the endless news of casualties, deaths and damage. The threat to security, Big Four meetings in New York, and tension in the occupied terri- tories contributed to a dampen- ing of the nation's mood as com- pared to last year. With no military parade to serve as a focal point, Independence Day festivities were held in vari- ous localities. Security forces took strict precautions to forestall pos- sible terrorist attempts at violence. Police and civil defense guards took up positions in strategic areas, and the public was urged to be on the alert for suspicious movements. Special sand-bagged areas were earmarked for the disposal of suspicious items. The precautionary measures were promoted by increased at- tempts at infiltration by Arab saboteurs in recent days. Egyptian attacks across the Suez Canal and increased fighting along the Jor- danian border were believed to be coordinated with terrorist move- ments in an attempt to impress the Four Powers with the gravity of the Mid East situation. But Prime Minister Golda Meir, in an Independence Day message taped for Jewish corn. munities all over the world, de- clared that no trace of fear or panic could be found in Israel. She invited everyone to visit the restored campus of the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus, which had been isolated by Jor- danian forces until the June 1967 War. President Zalman Shazar said in a message over Kol Israel that Israel will continue to defend her- self but will not pause in her building efforts or weaken her faith. He predicted that a time of cooperation and mutual under- standing will come to the region. Israel observed a solemn memo- rial day Tuesday for its fallen soldiers and the men and women who fought for independence in the pre-statehood era. The memo- rial period was ushered in by the wailing of sirens Monday evening. A memorial flame was kindled at the Western Wall Monday night by President Zalman Shazar, and memorial lamps and candles were lighted simultaneously all over flit He said in his message: - My warmest congratulations go out to you and your people on the occa- sion of the 21st anniversary of the state of Israel. As so many of my fellow Americans, I deeply admire the accomplishments your country has realized in the face of over- whelming odds toward progress and well-being for your citizen. But, as so many peace-loving men and women throughout the world. I too am deeply disturbed by the conflict that has marred the great success you have attained. So. on this amdversary of your nation, I also join with you—and with all men of good will—in the fervent hope that peace may soon a-com- pany the prosperity you enjoy." The letter was read by Rabbi Israel Miller. chairman of the American Zionist Council, at the Felt Forum of Madison Square Garden in New York at a celebra- tion. (In Albany, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller proclaimed the week of April 20 "Israel Independence Week" in New York State. The governor's proclamation hailed the people of Israel who "won their freedom in the face of obstacles which most people believed to be insurmountable." In a telephone call to Mayor Teddy Kollek of Jerusalem, Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York conveyed anniversary greetings and expressed the hope of New Yorkers for a strong and secure Israel that would live in peace and prosperity. (In Philadelphia, Mayor James H. J. Tate proclaimed Israel Inde-! pendence Day in that city at a ceremony in Independence Hall. He received from Consul-General Yissakhar Ben-Yaacov a golden medal struck at the Franklin Mint in honor of the occasion. It sym- bolized a sister-cities relationship with Tel Aviv. lie said that Phila- delphia would name a street or square in Tel Aviv's honor. and Ben-Yaacov announced that Tel Aviv would reciprocate. Sen. Charles Goodell of New rael sitting down together at the table and ironing York said the Big Four talks on the Mid East could be fruitful only if the course they pursued was "per- suasive rather than dictatorial." The New York Republican spoke at an Israel Independence Day celebration and religious service arranged by the New York met- ropolitan region of the United Syn- agogue of America (Conservative) and attended by 1,000. He said the current talks be- The Board of Deputies of British tween the U.S., Britain, France and Soviet Russia "can only be effec- Jews held a special meeting in London to mark Israel's anniver- tive if they lead to Arabs and Is- sary. One speaker. Sir I-knry Davigdor-Goldsmid. decried at- tempts to create a breach between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. He said. - Today anti-Semitism is a mark of shame. but to be anti- Israel is merely to express an opinion. Israel is no longer an underdog and we are proud that she can stand on her own feet - ) More than 3.000 persons in Man- hattan Center Sunday witnessed the kindling of 21 huge candles to mark the 21st anniversary of Israel's independence. out their differ- ences by force of argument rather than by force of arms." THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 10—Friday, April 25, 1969 7•••sisola•••••••••••••• ••4' Z Protect your building with mod. ern rolling grilles and shullecS. Call AMBER BROTHERS • • • • 549-4045 S•••••••••••••••••••••• Thinking of a new Cadillac? For Personalized Service Call TOMMY RAAD KLETT CADILLAC 24600 Grand River Nr. 7 Mile KE 1-2600 DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE ! The Synagogue Council of Am- issued an Independence Day statement noting that the American Jewish community viewed the event with mixed emotions. According to Rabbi Jacob P. Rudin, president of the erica The remaining two lectures Council, which speaks for Con- servative. 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