Tisha b'Av Plea in Synagogues Launched by JNF Boris Smolar's 'Between You ... and Me' (Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, J.T.A.) (Copyright 1970, JTA Inc.) Maurice Plesser, chairman, and Jesse Eisen, co-chairman of the religious department of the Jewish National Fund, announced the ap- pointment of Rabbi Ascher Yager as chairman of the 1970 National Tisha b'Av Appeal for the Jewish National Fund. Rabbi Yager is spiritual leader of the Inwood Jewish Center in New York. In the past, more than 300 con- gregations throughout the country responded to this appeal. Rabbi Yager aims to enlist the support of many more synagogues. It is sug- gested that the appeal be conduct- ed during services, either on Shah- at morning, Aug. 8, Shabbat Hazon, the Sabbath before Tisha b'Av, or on Tisha b'Av eve, Mon- day evening before the Kinot pray- ers, Aug. N. Rubin Al. Dobin, coordinator of the JNF religious department, sta- ed that the proceeds of this year's Tisha b'Av campaign will be direct- ed towards the new reclamation and tree planting program now be- NIXON'S MOODS: You may be pro-Nixon or anti-Nixon, but one has to admit that President Nixon is now beginning to live up to the pro-Israel pledge which he made two years ago at a Bnai Brith dinner in Washington where he appeared accompanied by his friend, Max 31. Fisher, • the noted Jewish leader. Also, that he does it in the face of formidable opposition from various directions. President Nixon's stand at present vis-a-vis the Soviet position in the Arab-Israel conflict—especially with regard to the Soviet attempts to escalate the war at the Suez Canal—amounts to a confrontation. Not a military confrontation, but one which Moscow will have to take seriously. His stand now is a clear-cut warning to the Kremlin that the United States is determined to back Israel in maintaining the balance of power which the Soviet government seeks to change in favor of the Arabs. It seems to be clear now to President Nixon, and to some of his close advisers, that Moscow is following in the Middle East the method termed by Nikita Khruschev, the deposed Soviet leader, as "salami tactics." This is a Soviet method of reaching the aim slice by slice in foreign adventures. First a small move is made. If it meets with no firm opposition, additional small moves are made. When the world wakes up, the Kremlin has achieved its objective of complete control. In Egypt, this started with financial and technical aid. Then came military supplies, later came military advisers, and finally there are now Russian troops to operate missile bases and Russian pilots to fly Russian warplanes. If no firm opposition is shown to the Soviet inten- tions at the Suez Canal, where the Russians are now building up strong military installations for the purpose of crossing the canal, who knows how far their "salami tactics" may go and whether we may not see Soviet military installations very near to Tel Aviv? a a WASHINGTON REFLECTIONS: All indications point to the fact that President Nixon and his close advisers are beginning to realize that the situation at the Suez Canal is at present very much similar to that of the Soviet attempts to impose a blockade on Berlin in 1948 and to the crisis in 1962 when the Russians brought their missiles to Cuba to establish themselves at the back door of the United States. On both occasions they were forced to retreat when they were met by determined American action. Taking a leaf from history of dealing with Soviet tactics, it is now more obvious than ever to many in Washington—although not to pro- Arab elements in the State Department—that the United States has to give Israel all possible support in putting up firm resistance at the Suez Canal. This is imperative not only in the interests of Israel but also in the interests of the United States, including the American oil interests which would eventually fall under Soviet domination if Israel's blocking of the Suez Canal were broken and Soviet penetration in the direction of the Persian Gulf is thus made easier. It is being realized in Washington that by meeting the Russian challenge at the Suez Canal, Israel would be doing a job of crucial importance to the West. However, to meet this challenge effectively, it is obvious that Israel must have the unwavering support of the United States. Only if Moscow knows that the U.S. is firmly committed to help Israel—and is ready to do it now—will the Russians be deterred from attempting brinksmanship at the Suez Canal. Nixon's former deci- sion to forestall selling planes to Israel was read by the Russians as sign of American hesitation. President Nixon seems to be mindful now of these facts. He is also aware of the fact that Israel is determined to outstare the Russians on the bank of the Suez Canal—or even face military encounters—by doing the job alone. And he apparently visualizes that if America does not back up now Israel's attempt to make a firm stand against the Russians, the American position in the Middle East and in the Medi- terranean will be no less exposed in the future than the Israeli positions are today. • o SOVIET DOUBLE - TALK: The feeling is now growing in Washington that all the Soviet statements about reaching an Arab-Israel "political solution" are mere double-talk, as long as Moscow fortifies its military position in Egypt by pouring in there more and more war materiel and military personnel. On the other hand, Israel made it clear to Washington that in being determined to hold the Suez Canal cease-fire line, she does not intend to ask for American soldiers or pilots. All she wants is weapons from the United States. The Israelis need now more aircraft and replacement of aircraft lost or damaged in battle, or made obsolete. They need more naval craft to protect their long coast line. And they nef.d more modern tanks to counter the latest Soviet tanks supplied to Egypt and Syria. This is not much to ask for by a small country which today stands firmly as a bastion of democracy in such a strategically important part of the world as the Middle East. There are now quite a number of influential men in the Nixon administration who think that the Russian aims in the Middle East must not go unchecked and that Israel should get all the American aid she needs. But there are also isolationist elements in Washington. It is certain, however, that Israel's request for American aid will not go unheeded if the Russians will engage in brinkmanship at the Suez Canal driving matters to the brink of danger for Israel. Increase of Taxes Certain for Israel TEL AVIV (JTA)—The chairman inevitable. He called for an urgent of the Knesset finance committee, decision on the nature of such Israel Kragmann, said in Haifa taxation. Possibilities include high- that increasing expenditures for er fuel prices and higher taxes on security have made tax increases airline and ship tickets. people from ing conducted in Greater Jeru- dorsed the 1970 Tisha b'Av appeal. Headquarters for the appeal have salem. National rabbinical and congre- been established in JNF House, 42 gational organizations have en- E. 69th St., New York. Friday, July 31, 1970--9 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Personal service that counts. BIG discounts on all 1970 models. Taking orders on HARRY ABRAM RES. LI 8-4119 new 1971's. LARRY STERN RES. 358-5192 SHORE CHEVROLET 12243 Jos Camino, Detroit Tel:.: 891-2360, 891-2361 891-0600 A • ALL WHOLESALE TO ALL • walks of life SUPPORT Representative DANIEL S. COOPER For STATE SENATOR 15th District Democrat Mrs. Dennis M. Aaron Janet Abramson Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Abramson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Adelman Mr. and Mrs. Larry Altman Dr. and Mrs. S. 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