Kissinger Expresses Optimism on Thorny Issue
of Disengagement on Visits to Cairo, Jerusalem
er on the east bank of the
Suez Canal. One idea under
discussion reportedly is for
Egypt to give a firm under-
taking to the United States—
and to the Soviet Union as
well as a co-sponsor of the
Geneva conference — to ad-
here to the provisions of the
agreement.
Egypt, it was learned, has
so far refused to give any
pledges to Israel either to re-
duce its forces or to reopen
the Suez Canal and rehabili-
tate the canal-side towns so
that their civilian populations
can return. President Sadat
reportedly argues that Egypt
is free to act as it pleases on
its own territory without hav-
ing to make any undertakings
to Israel.
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Premier Meir is scheduled
10—Friday, January 18, 1974 to make a political statement
to the eighth Knesset when
it convenes next Monday.
Israel is expected to insist on
a direct Egyptian undertak-
ing to reduce its forces and
armaments on the east side
of the canal and to refrain
from active hostilities. Such
a declaration is considered
of utmost importance to Is-
rael in view of continuing
Egyptian cease-fire violations,
which Israel sees as a delib-
erate provocation by the
20811 W. 8 Mile
Egyptian high command to
(Continued from Page 1)
This reflects two things—the
difficulty of the subject and
the fact that we are making
good progress." He added:
"I hope that when I return
here the remaining differ-
ences will have been nar-
rowed even more and that in
the course of my stay they
can be substantially elim-
inated."
The focus of Kissinger's
talks here Tuesday is under-
stood to have been on the
complex questions of security
guarantees, inspection and
enforcement of those parts of
a disengagement agreement
calling for a reduction of
Egyptian forces and fire pow-
It's Nice
To Deal With
Joe Slatkin's
DEXTER
CHEVROLET
between Southfield S. Telegraph
534-1400
Our Promise To You:
BETTER SERVICE!
26001 COOLIDGE HWY
OAK PARK
543-3343
•
of
No matter how close
you feel to Israel,
it is still
very far away.
Rest awhile in Europe.
On any Lufthansa flight between
the U.S. and Tel Aviv, you can
stop off in Cologne, FrankfOrt or
Munich. At no extra fare. Whether
you're flying normal economy
or first class. It's a good way to
break up a long journey to shop,
take care of business or just
see the sights.
Lifithansa has fast and fre-
quent service to Tel Aviv. And if
you wish fine kosher food en
route, simply tell us when you
make your reservations.
For reservations to Tel Aviv or
any other Lufthansa destination
on six continents call your travel
agent or Lufthansa.
e Lufthansa German Airlines
1243 Washington Blvd. Detroit, Mich. 48226
Tel. 961-9666
‘.!
"heat up" the front while This is disengagement." He
disengagement talks go on. added that "should Kissinger
Highly placed government fail—and I hope he does not
sources told the Jewish Tele- —we shall have to try again
graphic Agency Wednesday and not give up
that if Kissinger can bring
An Israeli soldier was killed
Egypt to agree to an accept- on the Syrian front Monday
.able formula, Israel would be during six hours of heavy
justified in taking the calcu- fire exchanges all along the
lated risk involved in pulling cease-fire lines. New ex-
back its troops from both changes of fire also erupted
banks of the Suez Canal to on the Egyptian front con-
positions some 30 kilometers tinuing the fierce artillery
behind the present lines. The and mortar duels of Friday
sources said that the fact that and Saturday during which
Egypt was prepared to con- five Israeli soldiers were
tinue the disengagement talks wounded and heavy casual-
with Israel was itself encour- ties were believed to have
aging.
been inflicted on Egyptian
The majority of Israelis (73 forces.
per cent) believe there is no
The Syrian front, where the
chance that the Geneva talks shooting had been moderate
would bring peace in the for the past two days, flared
coming months, 66 per cent anew Sunday morning when
believe Arab states are not Syrians opened fire with ar-
willing to talk peace with Is- tillery, mortars and small
rael, and 60 per cent feel arms. The shooting extended
another war will break out from the Mazraat Bet Jan
in a year or two. These ten- area in the north through
dencies were reported by the Harfa, Tel Shams, Antar and
-Institute for Applied Social Urn Butneh.
Research, which is conduct-
On the Egyptian front Mon-
ing a running research about day, encircled Egyptian
attitudes in the public since forces between the Bitter
•the Yom Kippur War.
Lakes and the east bank of
Other findings of the sur- the Suez Canal opened artilz
vey show: 82 per cent believe lery and mortar fire on Is-
that the Arab aim is not to raeli positions. Israeli forces
regain occupied territories returned the fire with artil-
but to annihilate Israel; 77 lery and tank guns. Incidents
per cent believe they can ad- also were reported from - the
just to the present situation; Ismailia area Sunday where
70 per cent feel they will not Egyptian forces tried to ad-
have any personal economic vance from their previous
problems.if the present emer- positions but retreated after
gency situation continues; 79 their fire was returned. The
per cent reject the claim that Egyptians tried the same
the more areas returned the tactics in the Fayid area,
more willing the Arabs will near the Kilometer 101 check-
be for a genuine peace; and point but were foiled by Is-
33 per cent reject accepting raeli return fire.
American pressure to return UN Urges Adherence
all territories.
to Cease Fire on Suez;
Dayan Not Optimistic
$4,853,040 for UNEF
About Disengagement
UNITED NATIONS (JTA)
Talks With Egypt
— Secretary General Kurt
TEL AVIV (JTA)—Defense Waldheim has appealed to the
Minister Moshe Dayan said governments of Israel and
Monday he is less optimistic Egypt to show restraint in
than some of his colleagues view of the latest violations
over the outcome of disen- of the cease fire on the Suez
gagement negotiations with Canal front.
Waldheim contacted t h e
Egypt. But he expressed ap-
preciation for the efforts UN ambassadors of Israel
Henry A. Kissinger is per- and Egypt Tuesday and "ex-
sonally making to reach an pressed concern" over the
agreement and described the deteriorating situation -on the
-U.S. secretary of state as the cease-fire lines.
A UN spokesman said that
best of all the diplomats who
have tried to mediate the the Egyptian envoy, Ambas-
sador Ahmed Abdel Meguid,
Middle East conflict.
"Direct negotiations are and the acting permanent
preferable, but as this is un- representative of Israel, Am-
realistic, it is good that we bassador Jacob Doron, prom-
have a man of Kissinger's ised to convey his concern
personality to act as go-be- and appeals for restraint to
tween," Dayan told a For- their respective governments.
According to the UN
eign Press Club luncheon
spokesman, t h e secretary
here.
Suggesting a wait-and-see general is in continuing con-
attitude toward the disen- tact with the U.S.-UN mission
gagement talks, the defense with regard to Secretary of
minister said his doubts State Henry A. Kissinger's
stemmed from the rising current diplomatic efforts in
curve of Arab aggression the Middle East.
In another development it
which reached a peak for
Israel in the Yom Kippur was announced here Wednes-
War and is manifested abroad day that the sum of $4,853,-
by the energy crisis. He said 040 has been contributed by
the Soviet Union continues to member states to date to the
support Arab aggression by operations of the United Na-
political and military means. tions Emergency Force
He claimed that, since the (UNEF) in the Middle East.
Yom Kippur War, Moscow The total sum authorized by
has supplied Egypt and Syria the Security Council when it
with at least three types of established UNEF for a six-
ground-to-ground missiles — month period in October is
the newest being the long- $30,000,000.
It was learned here that
range "Scud" — which are
most dangerous because they no Eastern European Com-
are simple to operate and munist country has made any
could reach the center of Is- contribution so far to the
UNEF operation, although
rael's populated regions.
Dayan said that the U.S., the Soviet Union had indi-
through Kissinger, "is mak- cated that it would participate
ing an effort just now to de- in financing the force when
fuse the war, the shooting. it was set up.
.
AMERICAN LEADERS SALUTE
THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE
ISRAEL HISTADRUT CAMPAIGN
(National Committee For Labor Israel)
GEORGE MEANY
President, AFL-CIO
Washington, D .C.
On behalf of the AFL-CIO I want to congratulate the
National Committee for Labor Israel on the occasior
of its Golden Jubilee Convention. American labor h
never been closer to the workers and all the people
Israel than in these hours and days of treacherous ag-
gression. Israel bears a Union Label. Our Convention
just concluded has pledged its full support and as you
know our pledge is more than words. The National Com-
mittee for Labor Israel may take great pride in its work
of half a century. Be assured that we shall stand with
you in your next half century.
Fraternally,
GEORGE MEANY
President, .AFL-CIO
STATE OF NEW YORK-
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
ALBANY 12224
GOVERNOR NELSON ROCKEFLLER
I take pleasure in sending warm regard to all present
at the Jubilee Convention of the National Committee for
Labor Israel.
This event marks a half-century of constructive ac-
tivity for the help and benefit of the pioneers and build-
ers of Israel. The Committee has faithfully supported
the humanitarian programs of Histadrut, which has
resulted in the development of efficient medical services,
vocational training institutions, cultural centers and
similar activities.
My best wishes for your convention.
1.1 Cn ifek Stafez Zerzato
WASH I NGTON D.C. =St°
SENATOR JACOB JAVITZ
Best wishes to the National Committee for Labor
Israel on the occasion of the inauguration of your Golden
Jabilee Year. During the past half century, Histadrut
has grown from a movement familiar only to a small
coterie of Zionists to what it is today—an organization
with a world-wide reputation serving as a model to
peoples throughout the world. Histadrut, which did so
much to build Israel, is now an ispiration for progress
and growth in other lands. May the next SO years be
blessed with continued service to Israel and to mankind.
r?Ar•iteD Zictfes Zonate
WASHINGTON, O.C. *0510
SENATOR HENRY JACKSON
Dear Friends:
Warmest congratulations on tha SOdt anniversary of
the National Committee for Labor Israel.
A progressive and dynamic labor movement is vital
to the development and growth of a politically and econ-
omically healthy democracy. Histadrut has, from the
beginning, personified the spirit of participation and co-
operation which has helped to make Israel a great
country. I know firsthand of Histadrut outstanding
achievements in improving the quality of life for the
people of Israel—Jew and Arab able—and I join you in
looking forward to its continued success.
With best wishes to your membership.
rs,
Sincerely
/4.
Hcarry M. J.
son, U.S.S.