President Ford Saluted by World Jewry
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offset whatever gains the share" of credit for the Suez
While Israeli officials ex- traditional American pro- peace and justice in the
me say without hesitation or Soviet Union still has in the disengagement accord "ac- pect no negative changes in gram of economic and 'uni- world."
reservation that the policy area and to - prevent the Rus- crues to the courage, good- Middle East policy under the tary aid to Israel."
(President Ford's sched-
that has achieved peace and sians from establishing po- will and vision of leaders in Ford ad-ministration there
Rabbi Alexander M. Schind- uled appearance at the Na-
was a feeling here Monday ler, president of the Union tional Convention of Jewish
built the blocks for future litical and economic hege- both Egypt and Israel."
peace will be continued as mony while seeking, at the
He also told the gathering that U.S. efforts for a solu- of American Hebrew Congre- War Veterans on Tuesday,
same time, to develop a that "an era of peace is with- tion to the Mideast conflict gations,
far as I am concerned."
the congregational in Philadelphia has not yet
policy of• co-existence with
possibly will slow down while
He also referred by name the USSR in the Mideast; to in our reach — for the super- the n e w administration is branch of Reform Judaism, been confirmed. Ford was
to only one member of give the new administration powers as well as the Middle organizing itself. 'Reaction extended "best wishes and a scheduled to address the 79th
Nixon's cabinet, Kissinger, some respite from concen- Eastern countries," but that from the Arab states was prayer" for Ford. Rabbi annual convention While he
that objective we
Moshe S h e r e r, executive was vice president.) .
who directed the talks which trating its energies abroad "to reach
no alternatives but to somewhat different. Radio president of the Agudat Is-
led to the disengagement and begin to focus on domes- have
Ford Administration to Meet
Cairo was quoted as saying
agreements between Israel tic issues, specifically infla- maintain a strong defense." that the Arabs would have to rael of America, claimed, with Fahmi and Hussein
"The Jewish community, es-
Israeli President Ephraim
and her Arab _neighbors, tion and unemployment; and
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11
-make a special effort to con-
Egypt and Syria. Ford to maintain the U.S. as a Katzir, lauded Ford as "a vince the new administration pecially the religious sector, (JTA)—The • Ford Adminis-
has
a
devoted
friend
in
Presi-
staunch
and
perceptive
praised Kissinger as "a very force capable of helping to
continue the "balanced" dent Ford." He predicted trations Middle East policy
great man" who has helped stabilize a troublesome area. champion of the cause of to
will have its first test this
policy_
adopted by Nixon.
that the new President would week with the arrivals in
strengthening the bonds of
"to build the blocks of peace
Peace in the Mideast is friendship between Israel _Jewish Leaders Confident
be "highly sensitive" to the Washington of Egyptian For-
'under President Nixon. I also an economic necessity
needs of the Jewish people
think those policies of peace for the U.S., observers noted. and the United States." The
NEW YORK (JTA) — on the domestic scene and to eign Minister Ismail Fahmi
will be continued, and those If the Mideast economies then Premier Golda Meir, American Jewish leaders of-
and King Hussein of Jordan.
policies of peace should be were to revert to full peace- called Ford a "great Ameri- fered strong expressions of the continued support of Is- The visits by Middle East
continued." Observing that time activities and the na- can leader whose whole confidence over the -weekend rael on the military and eco- figures were scheduled be-
Kissinger had agreed to con- tional budgets especially in career bears testimony to his that President Ford will con- nomic fronts.
fore Nixon's resignation from
Elmer L. Winter, president the Presidency.
tinue on as secretary, Ford Egypt and Syria were no profound humanitarianism, tinue America's efforts for
of
the
American
Jewish
Com-
added that it means that "he longer largely devoted to his fearless support for free- peace in the Middle East and
(Israeli Premier Yitzhak
and I will be working to- military spending, U.S. trade dom everywhere and his economic, , diplomatic and mittee hailed Nixon's deci- Rabin told his cabinet in
sion
to
step
down
voluntarily,
genuine
friendship
for
Is-
gether in the pursuit of peace with Arab nations could be-
military support for Israel.
Jerusalem that no date has
in the future, as we have come more flourishing and rael." Abba Eban, who was They also expressed sorrow and noted that "the country been set for his proposed
will
surely
now
rally
behind
then
foreign
minister,
also
achieved in the past."
thus provide an additional sent a message lauding Ford over the events that led to President Ford and prove visit to Washington. Israeli
The new President issued market for American capital for his "efforts to strengthen President Nixon's resignation once again that the Ameri- officials said they expected
similar assurances when he and trade and also assure the bonds of friendship be- and gratitude and respect for can people have the capacity it to take place in September
met Friday with Israeli Am- that the properties of Ameri- tween the people of the the former President's aid for meeting unprecedented or October., shortly after
bassador Simcha Dinitz. He can oil firms would be more United States and the people and staunch friendship for challenges and for reconcili- Foreign Minister Yigal Allon
goes to New York to attend
said the U.S. would take the secure and less subject to of Israel" and for his "un- Israel.
ation."
required action to strengthen further nationalization.
Rabbi Israel Miller, chair-
swerving and meaningful
Lewis D. Cole, chairman, the opening of the United
Israel's economy and milli-
This, however, does not championship of the State of man of the Conference of and Isaiah M. Minkoff, ex- Nations General Assembly.)
Arab leaders reportedly
tary forces. His meeting with mean that Ford and the new Israel in its struggle for Presidents of Major Ameri- ecutive vice chairman of the
Dinitz was one of a series of administration will seek to peace and security.'
can Jewish Organizations, de- National Jewish Community have expressed concern over
meetings he and Kissinger exert one-sided pressure on
clared, "On the basis of his Relations Advisory Council, the transition of power be-
Israeli Responses
held with some 60 foreign Israel for her to come to
record and public pronounce- welcomed "Mr. Nixon's re- cause Ford, when he was the
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Is- ments, we have every confi- assertion, as one of the last Republican leader in the
envoys some two hours after some accommodation with
Ford took the oath of office. the Arab states on their raeli officials appeared dence that President Gerald acts of his presidency, of the House, frequently made
He assured the Arab en- terms. In fact, some Arab pleased Sunday by the warm Ford will adhere to the basic goals of international peace speeches on behalf of -Israel
voys that Kissinger 'would newspapers and spokesmen messages from President theme of the traditional and domestic harmony." and, like most Congressmen,
continue to conduct Middle have already expressed Ford and Secretary of State American approach to the They also commended "Ger- supported a strong Israel.
East negotiations as he did anxiety that Ford may be Henry A. Kissinger to Pre- Middle East since 1940 and ald Ford's vigorous affirma- But sorces here said his aides
for former President Nixon. even more pro-Israel than mier Yitzhak Rabin and For- will continue our 'country's tion that he will continue to have insited that this did not
Ford also stressed in his Nixon. They cited Ford's eign Minister Yigal Allon. assistance to Israel through pursue these goals," and rule out efforts by Ford for
meeting with the Arabs the views that Jerusalem should The cordial treatment of Is- diplomatic, military and eco- stated: "We wish President a Middle East settlement and
continuity of U.S. foreign be the united capital of Israel raeli Ambassador Simcha nomic support."
Ford well and offer him all the continued improvement
policy and his desire to and recalled that Ford had Dinitz by the newly inaugu-
encouragement and coopera- of U.S. ties with the Arab
Mrs.
Charlotte
Jacobson,
achieve a lasting peace and indicated some two years ago rated President was also chairman of the American tion in efforts directed to- world. The new White House -
friendship with all the Arab that the U.S. Embassy in noted with satisfaction here. Section of the World Zionist ward the establishment of Press Secretary, Jerald Ter-
Horst, said Friday, "The
nations.
Israel should be relocated Dinitz was one of the few Organization, asserted, "We true peace in the world."
Seymour Graubard, national President, along with Secre-
Basically, however, it is from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. envoys in Washington sum- have every hope that the new
tary Kissinger underlines the
Israeli Foreign Minister moned into a private audi- administration under Presi- chairman of the Bnai Brith continuity of bi - partisan
still much too early to assess
ence
with
the
President
short-
Anti
-
Defamation
League,
Yigal
Allon,
who
met
with
Ford's foreign policy views.
dent Gerald Ford will build
American foreign policy."
His involvement and exper- Ford two weeks ago while ly after the swearing-in cere- upon the foundations Mr. , stated in a letter to Ford that
Fahmi •is due here tomor-
mony
Friday.
tise in foreign affairs has he was still vice president,
Nixon laid in foreign affairs, the ADL "offers you its full row to start another round of
been almost nil.
In his message to Rabin, particularly in the Middle support in your efforts to Middle East peace talks with
remarked afterwards that
But to a large extent Ford Ford is- considered a friend Ford said one of his first East." Of the former _Presi- lead our nation to its highest Secretary of State Henry A.
will be able to pay more of Israel. Allon noted that "I acts would be "to re-affairm dent, Mrs. Jacobson said that ideals, its preservation of Kissinger and may also con-
attention to building and re- found him very well informed to Israel, as to all friendly his great abilities exerted in civil liberties and its inter- fer with Ford. The talks are
inforcing U.S. foreign policies and we had a very interest-, states, the staunch U.S. ad- the cause of world peace had national security .. We de- expected to focus on the re-
because for the first time in ing talk about matters in the herence to its international produced solid accomplish- voutly wish that your admin- sumption of the Geneva peace
decades the U.S. is not em- Middle East." The foreign policy, a policy based on bi- ments. "It is a matter of istration will witness the conference and Israeli terri-
broiled in fighting wars minister also observed that partisan support." Kissin- deep regret" that Nixon re- achievement of your high torial withdrawals. The deli-
goals."
abroad. Also, the foreign "I don't see anything like a ger's message to Allon was signed, she said.
cate matter of Palestinian
1 David M. Blumberg, presi- representation at the Geneva
policies developed by Nixon change in his friendliness" not released. It was under-
Rabbi
Arthur
Hertzberg,
will not be overshadowed and when Ford becomes Presi- stood, however, that the sec- president of the American dent of Bnai Brith, empha- conference is expected to be
dent.
retary stressed that U.S.
diminished by Watergate.
Jewish Congress, expressed sized in a message to Ford one of the subjects discussed,
In assessing Ford's attitude friendship toward Israel was "hope and confidence" that the organization's "utmost reliable sources said.
Ford has said that while he
Another_ issue expected to
was once an isolationist he is towards Israel it was re- "deep-rooted and not depend- under Ford the bi-partisan cooperation" in his efforts to
now an "ardent international- called that he has had a good ent on this or that adminis- policy of support for issues restore "the great American come up in the talks with
ist." Taking him at his word record since becoming vice tration."
of concern to Jews such as resource — the unity of our Fahmi, and with Hussein
the question at this time is president last 'December. On
An official statement said the safety of Israel and the dynamic people." Blumberg who is expected here later in
not how much international- Jan. 8, Ford hinted that con- Ford's message "also men- condition of Jews in the observed that "Our nation is the week, is Jordan's refusal
ism but what kind, not with tinuation of the Arab oil tions that the U.S. would per- Soviet" Union and Syria will fortunate that you bring to to attend the Geneva confer-
whom he will seek closer ties embargo could lead to a cur- severe in the peace efforts be continued. Noting that your new task an indispens- ence without an Israeli agree-
but to what extent. Observers tailment of food shipmentS in the Middle East in which Nixon had "met on a number able asset: the confidence ment to withdraw troops
note that - Ford, as a Middle to Arab countries where it has taken such an active- of occasions with representa- and affection of the Ameri- from the West Bank of the
American, is less likely to food commodities are peren- part in recent months." Ford tives of leading Jewish or- can people earned by a rec- Jordan River. Israeli pull-
ord of integrity and human- backs were features of the
seek the kind of alliances and nially in short supply.
ended "by saying that he is ganizations" to discuss in- ness."
disengagement agreements
foreign commitments that
"Close an oil valve in the looking forward with interest ternational issues affecting
Mrs. Eleanor Marvin, na- with Egypt and Syria worked
will require greater tax bur- Middle East and you threaten to Mr. Rabin's visit during Jews, Rabbi Hertzberg ex-
dens on the American peo- to shut down a farm tractor the summer," the statement pressed hope that "President tional president of the Na- out earlier in the year
ple.
in our Middle West," he said.
Ford will see fit to continue tional Council of Jewish Wo- through the offices of Kiss-
the
practice of meeting with men, stated: "We' wish inger.
Observers believe that stated. "Halt that tractor and
The dramatic change of
The visits of Middle East
Ford will opt for a policy of some people in the world will leadership in Washington Jewish community leadership President Ford great success
in his fulfillment of (his) of-
peace in the Mideast and try hunger for bread."
came as no surprise to Is- if the occasion may war- fice and all its responsibili- diplomats and leaders this
week are part of a continu-
to achieve a balance between
On Feb. 24, Ford told sev- raelis. But there were ex- rant."
ties, challenges and oppor- ing dialogue established b; ,
Israeli and Arab needs be- eral hundred persons attend- pressions of sorrow over the
Rabbi Mordecai Waxman,
cause that is the best course ing the 66th annual award ending of the Nixon Presi- president of the Rabbinical tunities." Mrs. Rose Matz- Kissinger and former Presi-
for the U.S. on many levels: dinner of Bnai Zion, where dency. Nixon is regarded Assembly, the Conservative kin, president of Hadassah, dent Nixon during their in-
to safeguard its current in- he was presented with the here as a genuine friend of rabbinate, said American sent Ford "Our best wishes tensive Middle East diplom-
vestments, especially in group's 1974 America-Israel Israel, particularly since last Jews congratulated Ford and and our prayers" and pledged acy last spring. Allon and
Saudi Arabia, and to lay the Friendship Gold Medal "in October's war when the swift wished him well "in the well "oil- cooperation during this Jordanian Foreign Minister
basis for opening up new recognition of his outstanding American airlift of weapons grounded belief that he has challenging time in history Zaid al-Rifai, were in Wash-
areas for American capital, contributions to the further- and supplies helped turn the always been a man of good as you lead us to domestic ington for talks with Kissing-
particularly in the Egyptian ance of America-I sr a el t ide against the joint Egyp- will, a friend of the Jews peace and prosperity and to er during the last two weeks.
petrochemical industry; to friendship," that a "large t ian-Syrian attack.
and that he will continue the THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Friday, August 16, 1974-17