April 10, 1970
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Israel L4obby Alleged Powerhouse: 114-Friday,
Mizrachi Provides Mo -os Ilitim,
Fisher Among 1st Told About Jets Aids Families of War Casualties
Garment is referred to as work-
Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi of from Israel, spoke on their experi-
NEW YORK (JTA) — A per- Cloy, ex-president of Chase Man-
ing with Fisher as liaison with Detroit. at a meeting Sunday of ences there.
vasive, potent, highly effective pro-' hattan: and former Secretary of
members of the board, associate
the Jewish community.
Israel lobby, centered on the the Treasury Robert B. Anderson.
Michigan has 1,400 miles of
With regard to Henry A. Kis- members and tourists to Israel
Israel Embassy in Washington and While these are powerful men
who use the Mizrachi services, limited access freeway, affording
embracing "scores of Jewish or- with easy access to the top levels singer, President Nixon's special
greater
driving ease and safety for
voted
to
provide
aid
of
$100
to
each
ganizations, which have large of government, they can do little assistant for national security af-
visitors, according to the Michigan
amounts of manpower, money and more than argue for a more even- fairs, "the Jew with the highest of 25 families of sufferers from
Tourist
Council.
zeal," was depicted in the New handed policy in the Mid East, position in the administration," the the war in Israel since June 1967.
A report submitted by the move-
Times analysis states: "Pro-Arab
York Times in a report from Phelps said.
sources report that Mr. Kissinger ment's executive director, Zvi
Washington by Robert H. Phelps. The Israelis "bargain with the
studiously refrains from taking Tomkiewicz, pointed to the pro-
ELECTRONIC
The report noted, in contrast, fruits of their world renowned in-
' gress in Mo'os Hitim activities in
. is telligence system," Phelps wrote. sides on Middle East questions.
that the. -'pro-Arab lobby .
behalf of needy in Israel. He said
GARAGE DOOR
Kenen told the JTA that the
"There are the Russian-built radar
much smaller and weaker."
that more than 1,000 families al-
New York Times story "tended
OPENER
Phelps said a subject of debate station captured from Egypt, MIG
ready have received aid from
to underestimate the activities
was "whether the influence of the engines and other equipment that
funds provided by Detroiters.
and
pressures
of
some
of
the
Israeli government amounts to the American military is eager
Phillip Stollman, local Mizrachi
more powerful pro-Arab organi-
control of some American Jewish to examine. Beyond that, however,
president, who pr esi de d, an-
zations and forces in this coun-
organizations" and whether Israel the American Central Intelligence
try." An official of a major , nounced the appointment of
is indulging in political activities Agency knows that the Israeli net-
Rabbi Ernest Greenfield to have
American Jewish organization
in this country, specifically pro- work of informers extends through
charge of cultural and organ-
who asked not to be indentified,
hbited by the terms of its 1952 Eastern Europe deep into Russia
said, "Poor-mouthing the Arabs
izational affairs.
Call Evenings Until 9
treaty of friendship with the U.S. and over South America."
is
not
useful
because
in
the
last
Rabbi James Gordon and Mrs.' '
353-3284
Phelps said that Detroit's Max
Phelps reported that "The ad-
few years- the Arabs have be-
Arthur Selmar, who just returned ,
Fisher, a national Jewish leader
ministration and many politi-
come rather sophisticated prop-
who has contributed heavily to
cians believe that the Israelis do ,
d their "sub-
the Republican Party, got one of
exert elective control over some
stantial success" on campuses
the first copies of the Nixon ad-
American Zionists." Ile claimed
and with left-oriented groups.
ministration's statement turning
that in February, when Presi-
Complete Prescriptions Filled
According to this spokesman.
down Israel's request for more
dent Nixon became concerned
the reason for the apparent suc-
pets. "His mission: to explain to
over demonstrations a gains t
cess on the Israel lobby in Wash-
Lab on premises
Jewish leaders around the coun•
President Pompidou, the Israel
ington is that "in the last few
try that the President had abused
Embassy was contacted and, in
for fast service
years the Israeli and Jewish posi-
his decision on Israel's intelli-
turn, contacted American Jew-
tions have been consistent with
gence reports showing continued
lish leaders.
U.S .
Israeli military superiority over
18437 W. 8 Mile Rd.
"An administration official was
Another Jewish figure mentioned
Parking in Rear
Arab enemies and to assure if asked whether it was not strange in the Times' story by Robert
them that Israel would get more for the United States government H. Phelps said he thought the
planes when really needed." to call a foreign embassy to ask article gave an "exaggerated pic-
The response to the jet sale re- for help to control American citi- ture" of the Israel government
jection was thus muted, Phelps zens. He replied: 'The question is trying to mold opinion in this
said. adding that "The fact that naive,' " Phelps reported, "Al- country.
Mr. Nixon like other Presidents, most all American Jewish groups
finds It necessary • to take such are sympathetic to Israel. although
Mrs. Meir Says Peace
preventive action is a tribute to there are varying attitudes toward
the pro-Israel lobby. one of the Zionism—the movement support- Ranks Over Coalition
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Premier
most potent in the Washington sub ing Israel as a spiritual and cul-
government."
aural homeland for Jews," Phelps Golda Meir declared that peace
Phelps cited a Jewish Tele- wrote. "The American Israel Pub- has priority over her coalition.
graphic Agency dispatch as "some lic Affairs Committee, a lobbying
Mrs. Meir said she would not
evidence" that the anti-Pompidou group financed by contributions hesitate to disband her national
A Call Will Save You Money
demonstrations in this country last from individuals, is a down-the- coalition government if it failed
February were inspired by the line supporter of Israel."
to agree on a proposed peace offer.
Larry Stern
Harry
Abram
Israel government. The dispatch
She added that this would apply
Phelps described its chairman, ,
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from Jerusalem, dated Jan. 18, I. L. Kenen, as a man who reg-; only if a concrete proposal were
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reported that the Israel Cabinet istered as a foreign agent for the up for discussion, which is not the
American - Jewish organizations Israel government until 1951 "The case at present.
• planned to demonstrate against power of Me. Kenen's organization
the French president when he lies in the political impact of the
visited the U.S.
5.800,000 Jews in the United States.
According to Phelps, the first Their vote is significant in four
article published in the U.S. con- big states—New York, Pennsyl-
cerning possible anti-Pompidou vania, Illinois and California. In
demonstrations did not apear until addition, Jewish campaign contri-
two weeks later. The Times re- butions are vital to congressional,
ported that "The pro-Israel lobby state and local as well as presi-
utilizes a complex of devices, dential candidates."
ranging from knowledge of how
Phelps said that because the
to make maximum use of the
American press to political pres- bulk of the Jewish vote has been
Democratic,
President Nixon has
sure through Congress to secret
exchanges of military intelli- been subject to less pressure from
that direction, but that the Re-'
gence."
It said the Israel Embassy, con- publican National Committee is
sidered the best run in Washing- working hard to get a bigger slice
ton, "is dedicated to the single- of the Jewish vote. "Jewish politi-
You deserve to live - royally" at least
minded purpose of winning maxi- cal power impels most Senators
once ... with a sense of wellbeing and
and Representatives to take a pro-.
mum American support."
security you've never known before ...
Israel stand," he wrote.
According to Phelps, "On the
with a panoramic view of the world below
Sources at the Israel Embassy
Arab side, the embassies are
and the glimmering lights miles away.
in Washington denied that the
understaffed and generally do not
Charter House is an exciting place.
Nixon administration ever called
understand the American mind;
no matter what your age or marital status.
on
the embassy to restrain Amer.
the old line Arabists in the State
Near shopping. theaters. restaurants,
ican Jews from demonstrating
Department are still there but
expressways. You relax by the pool or on
against
Pompidou.
have been outflanked; American
your private balcony.
"Leonard Garment, the Presi-
scholars and religious groups
dent's special consultant for arts
with Middle East ties continue
Charter House living i. gracious,
and civil rights . . . called the
to speak, but their audiences are
but not pretentious. Laundr and storage
small."
embassy and asked for help,"
on each floor. Closed circu t security
a large game
Some observers here expressed Phelps wrote. "Shlomo Argov, who
television. Charter House h
room. barber shop and beauty salon.
surprise today over the Times as minister is the embassy's sec-
cond-ranking
officer,
called
the
,
story and wondered what had in-
Charter House apartments
spired it. Though on the surface it New York consulate, which in turn
are spacious,
is highly flattering to the profici- called American Jewish leaders."
complete. and beautifully finished.
The embassy source told JTA,
ency and dedication of Israel sym-
Two bedroom, two bath ... with balcony
pathizers, some observers expres- "Garment didn't call. Argov didn't
and a view — from $211 through $291 per
call.
The
New
York
consulate
sed the view that it could produce
month. Other 1 and 2 bedroom apts. for less.
adverse reactions by drawing the didn't call American Jewish lead-
image of a pro-Israel monolith res." The embassy source also
Our furnished models are open 7 days from
with vast influence and political denied Phelps assertion that
11 to 6. Just stop in ... if only to enjoy the view.
"some evidence" of Israeli con-
•
Phelps depicted the Arab lobby trol of American Jewish organiza-
as sadly lacking in wide appeal Lions was contained in the fact
and congressional support. Accord- that news stories of possible dem-
ing to his report, pro-Arab sym- onstrations against P o rn pidou
paties are found chiefly among broke in Israel two weeks before
oil companies, air lines, shipping they appeared in the U.S. Citing
lines and other firms with Mid a JTA dispatch from Jerusalem
East financial interests and among dated Jan. 18, the embassy source
Ten stories of luxury hi-rise living i: - the Northland area.
a few powerful bankers, such as said it was "natural" that such
Phone 356-8100. 16300 W. Nine Mile. west of Greenfield.
David Rockefeller, chairman of news would circulate in Israel
Chase Manhattan; John J. Mc- first.
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