Purely Commentary
Recalling the Tensions of the Martin Dies Era
The death of former Congressman Martin Dies aroused recollections
of an era that was filled with tensions, fears, suspicions that in turn
created hatreds and introduced much bitterness in American ranks.
Dies began his career with investigations of the German Bumf
in the Nazi era, then he turned to investigations of Communist activi-
ties. The Misfortune was that he became a witch-hunter. It w as in
the years of a temporary economic depression, and he went so far as
to advocate deportation of 6.000,000 aliens—people who settled in this
country but had not yet become naturalized—in order to turn the jobs
of many of them over to unemployed American citizens.
If we judge this as having been an inhuman idea—isn't that the
way to judge it?—we must also recall that when the question of liberal-
izing immigration rules was discussed, opposition came irrationally
front labor ranks. There were labor leaders who unwisely took the
position that unrestricted immigration will rob Americans of jobs the
newcomers will grab up. The fact is that the larger the immigration
the more the consumers' role in the economy and the greater the
nation's -production. That's how. Canada has felt in its quest for more
immigrants (not always, but on occasions), and that's the view of
economists with vision and knowledge.
Martin Dies leaves us with very sad memories. But the era of his
witch-hunts appears to have ended—for all time, we hope.
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Hebrew Corner
The Arab Refugees
The Arab rulers make the return of the Arab refugees a condition
for peace with Israel.
Large tracts of land are at the disposal of the Arab states (in
Iraq, northern Syria. and parts of Jordan) on which it is possible to
settle tens of thousands of refugees with the help of the profferred
support of international bodies. But the Arab states refuse to solve
the problem of the refugees in this way—all this, in order to preserve
this "precious weapon" in the political struggle against Israel.
Israel can in no circumstances recognize this demand by the Arabs.
These refugees have lived for many years in an atmosphere of hate
of Israel. The return of these refugees would mean the introduction of
enemies into the state. During these years. Israel has absorbed hun-
dreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants, many of them having fled
from Arab countries, who have been settled on the land abandoned by-
the refugees.
• Within the framework of the plan for the reunion of families,
60.000 Arab refugees have returned to Israel.
• The government of Israel has allocated tens of millions of Israel
pounds for the rehabilitation of the Arab refugees living within the
borders of the slate of Israel.
• Despite the refusal of the Arabs to negotiate with Israel, and
despite the economic boycott, Israel has released moneys belonging
to Arab refugees in the sum of $115,000,000.
• Israel has even declared its agreement to pay the refugees com-
pensation for the houses destroyed during the war and for the houses
taken from them.
Translation of Hebrew published bs - Brit Is rit Ola toll with the Assistance of
the Memorial Foundation for Jew ish Culture.
The State of Horror Impdsed Upon Mankind
Terrorists, World Powers' Failure to
By Philip
Slomovitz
by
Meet the Challenge, Guilt of Arab States
International indifference Must Be Overcome' to Curb Hijacking Terrors
We'll be clue for more terror, and fear will so completely engulf mankind that we'll be affected by
terror every time we make a single step anywhere. We won't be safe in our homes. Travel may be re-
duced to a minimum and it'll cost the countries affected and the airlines more in loss of travelers than
the possible cost of increasing scrutiny.
This has become more evident with the most recent outrage that ended in Cuba, one of the coun-
tries that has a chance to emerge as a human factor in international relations if it will continue to re-
fuse to provide shelter for bandits and will return those who have been hijacked as well as the funds that
have been confiscated.
But there is much more to the story. The guilt may be found in the parliaments of the world which
have failed to act and to give assurance that they will cooperate in refusing to welcome hijackers and to
provide them with security as was the case with Libya. •
Guilt must be pinned on the world organization—the United Nations—for refusing to act.
And proof that these accusations are justified was provided this week by the Association of Arab-
American University Graduates who, at a convention in Berkeley, Calif., under the leadership of a De-
troit lawyer who has already dignified murder during the defense of Robert Kennedy's assassin, justified
murderous acts of guerrillas, criticized Arab governments which have refrained from condoning the works
of the killers and in effect approved of the outrages that resulted in destruction of a plane in Jordan,
murders at airports in several European countries. the horror that was imposed upon the Olympics in
Munich where the Israeli team was massacred and the score of other acts of terror.
The condoners of banditry have given the impression that it is Israel they are fighting. That's how
killers, some apparently hiding behind the university graduate label, would have people believe that they
are fighting a war. They can't fight on home ground, and are therefore endangering the lives of innocent
men, women and children. They are approving murder of innocents and are claiming immunity. And they
are abusing American hospitality.
Even before the decisions by the so-called Arab-American university graduates in California, the
New York Times, apprised of the viewpoint of those who condone terror, criticized the Arab attitude in
an editorial that posed the challenging question in the heading "Justifiable Terrorism?" The editorial
stated:
Is an act of terrorist violence committed in the
name of some national or ideological cause a form
of justifiable homicide that deserves the indulgence
of the international community?
That Is a proposition that the Arab states and
their supporters would have the world accept as
they seek to block United States efforts at the United
Nations to promote international action against ter-
rorism that is directed at innocent states and per-
sons. The Arabs insist that the UN should confine
its response to terrorism to a study of its underlying
causes.
The Arab argument is one that the United Na•
Bons cannot responsibly accept, especially in view
of the recent record. During 1972 alone, 140 airplane
passengers and crew have been killed and 99 wound-
ed in terrorist acts affecting 30 airliners from 14
countries. In the past five years, a total of Z7 diplo-
mats from 11 countries have been kidnaped, and
three have been killed. Such acts of cold-blooded
violence undermine the very foundations of interna-
tional communications, diplomacy and order which
the United Nations was created to promote and
defend.
Even the Arabs, if they would look beyond their
emotional attachment to the Palestinian cause which
has sparked many—but by no means all—of the re-
cent terrorist atrocities, would see that their own
interests lie in helping to end them. Terrorism mere-
ly breeds more terrorism from which no state or
person can remain secure, as is demonstrated by
the recent two-way traffic in letter bombs.
Terrorism from whatever source has become an
intolerable threat to innocent lives and international
intercourse. While making every effort to eliminate
the roots of terrorism, the United Nations cannot
fall to treat the international terrorist as the dan-
gerous criminal be is.
Let's go a step further: what about the response to the American demand for International action
to curb terrorism, hijacking, banditry, killings by the demented, some of whom are posing as patriots of the
nations they stem from?
There has to be firmer action by the United States Congress and our administration.
The United Nations must play a role of responsibility and should Mop yielding to the Soviet-Chinese-
Arab bloc.
In the address he deliverd at the dinner of the Zionist Organization of America In New York. as
recipient of an award for "distinguished statesmanship" at the United Nations, the U.S. ambassador to
the UN, George Bush. expressed the view that terrorists will be ostracized by the international community.
One must hope that this assurance will become a reality by unanimous agreement by the nations of the
world to the UN decision on terrorism. Then we'll be able to hope for relief from the tensions -and dangers
that have been created. Meanwhile, we suffer from the horrors that confront all of us.
There is no doubt about the earnest efforts of George Bush at the UN to press for action on the U.S.-
sponsored proposal for international action to punish nations that give asylum to hijackers. But unless there
is recognition of the danger that stems from the Arab ranks which are almost unanimously endorsing ter-
rorism—only Jordan is supporting the American resolution—there will be no end to the terror.
If the Arabs, the Chinese, the Russians pursue a policy of condoning terror, and if the world or-
ganization permits it to rule, then woe unto all of us. It had already been said that the safest place to
live is in Israel. The world must learn a lesson of justice and sanity and all responsible nations must
exert power to help end the terror. If business comes first, if refusal to lose revenue from nations that
now welcome the terrorists plays a role in the horror that has been imposed on mankind, then a heavy
price will be paid for the negligence, the indifference—the utter stupidity that has invaded the ranks of
diplomacy.
Have responsible people learned that what begins with Arab attacks on Jews—in their desire to
harm Israel—ends in sufferings in all ranks? Has it been realized that not only hijacking of planes but
the letter bombs as well endanger the lives of non-Jews? Are other lessons needed before there is action?
Let there be an end to. the complacency of so-called Matesmen and legislators, and let there be a
mass demand for action, by our government, by the UN that subsists primarily on American support.
There is no time left for wasting in dealing with this serious matter.
One Way of Aiding Controllers of Security for Travelers on Airways
An obstacle to security for travelers on planes is the hesitancy to cooperate in assuring thorough
search and prevention of bandits to enter planes. In an article in the NY Times on "The Hijack Dilemma,"
Tom Wicker presented these views:
"As one who puts in many long hours on airplanes, I volunteer the idea that it is time for the airlines
to ban carry-on luggage entirely—including briefcases, shopping bags, underseat bags, women's handbags if
larger than can be inspected at a glance, bundles and parcels of all kinds. Only books, notebooks, magazines
and newspapers ought to be permitted, and topcoats ought to be searched by hand as well as by electronics.
"This could be done with no great inconvenience to passengers, if as they left the gate they deposited
all carry-on luggage in a special container. This would go into the cargo hold last and be off-loaded first,
with pickup available in the gate lounge at the departure point. That should not be beyond the capacity of
airlines that spend millions to advertise their own greatness."
Most travelers, we believe are ready to cooperate in assuring safety for all. Perhaps the Wicker view'
will bring desired results of enlisting cooperation.
Hijacking Doesn't Pay ... and Tourism to Israel is Booming Uninterruptedly
Meanwhile, tourism to Israel is booming. More hotels are being built. El Al has added a jet to its
services.
Like all crimes which do not pay. hijacking has not paid off. Let the U.S. come to terms on the
question with Cuba, and then we may see the beginning of the end of the game of horror.
Then, Libya and Algeria will be the targets for ostracism.
But there is one other culprit. France insists on doing business with Algeria in the airways and
the French involvement alone may cause real trouble. On this score, ton, the UN and France's demo-
cratic allies will have a duty to insist on decencies in the concern with freedom for travel in the air
and
on
land.
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2—Friday, Nov. 17, 1972
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS