Project Expands THE Cliar.e Ao-ainst RiTutorial EW BRITAIN, Conn. (JTA.)— Dropped; Called Mentally = Ill' Instead LONDON 1 .1TA)-- Illya Rips, a Latvian Jewish student who was said to have set himself on fire in Riga last April, faced a court Thursday but only as a formality to confirm medical findings that he is mentally ill, it was reported here. Charges of anti-Soviet activities against Rips have been dropped, according to a Moscow journalist, Pyotr Petrov, who was quoted by the Sunday Observer. Petrov said that Contrary to previous reports, the youth would not be tried for protesting against Soviet restric- tions on Jewish emigration. According to accounts at the Ume of Rips' purported 'self-immo- lation by two Americans who pur- ported to be eye - witnesses, the student denounced Soviet treat- ment of Jews and ran aflame across a Riga square shouting that Jews must be allowed to go to fined on that pretext because it is difficult to prove any intent on his part to subvert' the Soviet system_ According to the Latvian crimi- nal code, attempted suicides, par- ticularly attempts carried out in a manner likely to injure other peo- ple, must be investigated by a court. The court is expected to confirm the medical findings, and Rips is likely to wind up in a psychiatric hospital for "compul- sory treatment," the Observer said. Poverty, when measured by the natural purpose of life, is great , wealth, but unlimited wealth is great poverty. —Epicurus. N The Jewish Federation has started a campaign for volunteers for the second year of a tutorial program for school children in poverty areas after an initial effort last year developed into a major inter- faith program. The project began when the fed- eration's community rel a t ions council sought to sponsor a project to help the poor in New Britain. DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, October 3, 1969-3 ON THE OCCASION OF HARVARD ROW'S 3rd ANNIVERSARY GEORGE OHRENSTEIN INVITES YOU To t see the newest and finest OMEGA and TISSOT watches and collectioili of fine jewelry ON THURSDAY, OCT. 9 FROM NOON TO 3 P.M. .. . The Omega and Tisso representative will present a special collection of gold and diamond bracelet watches— ON SATURDAY, OCT. 11 FROM NOON TO 4 P.M. • • FRUIT BASKETS The representatives of one of New York's finest jewelry manufacturers will present the In all sizes and shapes Order Direct From Rodnick Bros. Newest Collections of Jewelry FARM VALLEY GARDENS GEORGE OHRENSTEIN Certified Master Watchmaker & Jeweler PR 2-4350 Harvard Row Mall World-Wide Delivery 11 MILE and LAHSER 353-3146 • It pays to save the American way: Israel. These sources said Rips was set . upon by Soviet sailors who main- gulshed the fire and then beat ehim until he was hustled off in a police car. Ile has reportedly been Confined in a prison hospital ever since. The Observer's correspondent Peter Reddaway said a. Moscow underground journal, called "A Chronicle of Current Events." claimed that it was now evident that while Rips may have pro- tested against the Soviet treat- ment of Jews, his main public protest was against the occupa- tion of Czechoslovakia. The journal said that Rips has been classified as mentally ab- bormal by doctors and will be con- LOT G Northland LOT 4 Choose either of these Eastland exciting gifts, FREE, when you open or add to any American Savings account with $200 or more. r. Multi-use, high intensity Alaron lamp. Or mini-sized, big voiced- Rhapsody transistor radio. Offer good limited time only. No mail requests please. One gift per family. ,7 Free souvenir for everyone who comes in Higher Interest/New Lower Minimums O/ O OTC Rita Bell Chooses Her Pant Dress at Surwin's Surwin's wide selection Of After-5 Gowns you'll find this Dress with lavishly elegant Pant beaded top and crepe pleated pink, blue, &let. Colors: White. black. Size 6 to 16. Maize, Among s115 Watch Rita Bell Model Other Surwin's Fashions on Channel 7 Prize Movie on $3,000 or on $1,000 or more. 90 day account. Paid and compounded quarterly. It takes less to earn more with an American-90 passbook account. more. Additions of $200 or more. Compounded quarterly, six month maturity. Ask for the American Bonus Account. tOsT S4 1, cis • a • s „.. American Savings Main office: 600 Woodward 8078 W. Grand Blvd. at Cass Ave. V19 W. Vemor Hwy. near Central 20060 Van Dyke near Outer Drive .19100 LivemoisatY47Mile Rd. 22401 W. 8 Mile Road 14114 Telegraph Road 19080 E. 10 Mile Road 1305 W. 14 Mile Road near Lahser at Schoolcraft near Kelly Rd. near Crooks Rd. 13700 W.9 Mile Road near Coolidge 25177 Greenfield near 10 Mile Rd. 21751 W. 11 Mile Road near Lahser 4140 W. Maple Road near Telegraph Rd. 31555 13 Mile Road near Orchard Lake Rd. Accounts insured to 816,000 by Federal Sovings & Loan Insurance Corporations