54 May 28, 1976 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Israel Working on Problems of Its Large Arab Minority (Continued from Page 1) in many areas — over the 28 years of the state's exist- ence. He conceded, though, that the question of Arab participation in decision- making processes relating to the life of the Arab sector needed "review." There would also be greater efforts, under the government's new panels set up Sunday, towards fuller integration of Arabs in all walks of national life. The chairmen had complained that few Arabs were employed in govern- ment service. Reactions among the chairmen who attended the meeting were on the whole favorable. Jalal Abu Toe- meh, head of the Baka el Garbiye Council, said the cabinet decision to set up a Jewish-Arab council (it will reportedly comprise 60 per- sons) was a "possible break- through." Sakhnin's council head Jamal Jarrabiye also felt that the meeting with the Premier and the Cabinet decisions that had preceded it marked a positive turn in the government's approach. But Rakah, the New Com- munist Party, which is pow- erfully ensconced in the Arab sector, came out strongly against the govern- ment's policies. The party challenged the government to revoke the land appropri- ations as the only credible sign of its purported good intentions. ..010006•16ps...., o Hyman Kirsch Dies, Pioneer of Sugar-Free Soft Drinks NEW YORK — Hyman Kirsch, a pioneer in the bev- erage industry and origina- tor of sugar-free soft drinks died May 19 at age 99. Born in Russia, Mr. Kirsch came to the U.S. in 1903 where a year later he began his soft drink busi- ness in a 14-by-30-foot store. Harold Biller, 67 Daily production then was 25 cases, all by hand. Today Kirsch beverages turns out 6,000 cases an hour. Mr. Kirsch began the commercial production of sugar-free soft drinks in 1952, when he started dis- tributing them through die- tetic outlets under the No- NEW YORK — Mary Flug Handlin, historian and co-author with her husband of six books on the experi- ence and development of American civilization, died Tuesday at age 62. MARY HANDLIN Born and educated in New York, Mrs. Handlin was an investigator for the city's Department of Wel- fare and later an analyst for the United States Railroad Herzog Meets Waldheim Over Renewal of UNDOF Mandate send THE JEWISH NEWS as a r gift To: The Jewish News 17515 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite 865 Southfield, Mich. 48075 Please send a year's gift subscription to: NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE FOR: state occasion FROM Li S 10 enclosed ZIP Syria Renews UNDOF Pact NEW YORK — It was reported early Thursday that Syria had agreed to renew the United Na- tions Disengagement Observers Force (UNDOF) mandate, per- mitting UN troops to re- main on the Golan Heights as a buffer be- tween Israel and Syria. sugar - free, non-alcoholic beverage for diabetic' pa- tients of the sanitarium. They got together in the laboratory of the plant and Historian Mary Handlin Dies Harold Biller, a pharma- cist for the past 40 years, died May 15 at age 67. He was associated with the Mitchell Forest Phar- macy, College Pharmacy and at the time of his death, High Protein Wheat Birmingham Drugs. Mr. Biller was a board Found in Israel member of Aesculapian REHOVOT — Wild Pharmaceutical Associa- wheat, with grains contain- tion, a life member of ing more than twice the pro- American Pharmaceutical tein of cultivated varieties, Association, and a member has been discovered recently of Michigan Pharmaceutical by researchers at the Weiz- Association and a member mann Institute of Science in of Cong. Shaarey Zedek and Rehovot. its men's club. The plants, found in the Mr. Biller leaves his wife, Galilee, Mount Carmel, Ju- Helen. dea and Samaria, are not in- cluded in breeding pro- Increasing Exports grams aimed at improving TEL AVIV — Koor Indus- the nutritional quality of tries Ltd., says that exports various strains of wheat. will continue to account for an increasing share of the group's activities. Three years ago, exports ac- counted for only 15 percent of Koor's turnover, while this year, they will amount to $230 million or 33 percent of sales. UNITED NATIONS (JTA) — Israeli Ambassa- dor Chaim Herzog met with Secretary General Kurt Waldheim Monday to con- vey the Israeli government's position with respect to re- newal of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) mandate on the eve of Waldheim's visit to Damascus. Herzog reportedly reiter- ated that Israel is ready to extend the UNDOF man- date, which expires Sunday, with no conditions attached and on the basis of the dis- engagement agreement signed between Israel and Syria two years ago. According to diplomatic sources, the secretary gen- eral believes that Syria needs the excuse of a per- sonal appeal from him to agree to an extension of UN- DOF on the Golan Heights. Although the Syrians have not yet indicated their in- tentions, it is believed here that they will agree at the Cal brand. The idea for the product was the by-product of one of his many philanthropic activities. As vice presi- dent of the Jewish Sani- tarium for Chronic Di- seases, he and his son, Morris, had become con- cerned about the lack of a last moment to renew UN- DOF. Israel is taking strong precautionary measures in view of the unpredictable nature of the Damascus regime and in anticipation of a new flare-up of terror- ist activity from southern Lebanon. Herzog also reportedly told Waldheim that Israel supports reconvening the Geneva peace conference with the participation of the original parties that were invited by the conference co- chairmen, the U.S. and USSR, on Dec. 18, 1973. It was learned, mean- while, that Security Council members have reached an impasse in their consulta- tions over a consensus state- ment that would deplore Israel's occupation practices on the West Bank. Sources here said the U.S. had ex- pressed dissatisfaction with the phrasing of the state- ment. While a consensus statement is not subject to veto, it requires unanimous endorsements by Security Council members. Sources said that in view of the American objections, the Arab states are likely to press for an earlier Egyp- tian draft resolution con- demning Israel despite the risk of a U.S. veto. The de- bate over the West Bank, which began more than three weeks ago, remains suspended and there was no indication when the Secu- rity Council will reconvene. Retirement Board. She also was an analyst with the State Department of Labor and for the United States Wage and House Adminis- tration. In 1942, Mrs. Handlin was named research histo- rian of the Social Science Research Council, a post she held for four years. She was assistant editor of the Harvard Guide to American History, 1950-54, and editor for the Center for the Study of the History of Liberty in America at Harvard at her death. In 1948, the Handlins wrote "Danger in Discord; Origins of Anti-Semitism in the United States," a book- let published by the Anti- Defamation League of Bnai Brith. I HYMAN KIRSCH explored the field of syn- thetic sweeteners. When saccharine left a metallic taste, they went to a com- mercial laboratory where they obtained cyclamate calcium, now banned by the Federal Food and Drug ad- ministration. The plant rev- erted to saccharine. Monument Unveilings Unveiling announcements may be inserted by mail or by calling The Jewish News, 17515 W. Nine Mile, Southfield, Mich. 48075, 424-8833. Written announcements must be accompanied by the name and address of the person making the insertion. There is a standing charge of $5 for an unveiling no- tice measuring an inch in depth. and $10 for a notice two inches deep with a black border. The Family of the Late The family of the late Joseph Langer announces the unveiling of a monu- ment in his memory 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 6, at Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi, Goldschlag will offi- ciate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late ALLEN A. CHARLIP Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi Groner will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. .1111•11. The Family of the Late EDWARD A. HOCHMAN D.D.S Announces .he un- veiling of a monument in his memory 2:45 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Rabbi Groner will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. PEARL D. SCHLESINGER Announces the un- veiling of a monument in her memory 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Machpelah Ceme- tery. Rabbi Schnipper will officiate. Rela- tives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late JACK TURKIN Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 6, Hebrew Memork..1 Park. Rabbi Schnip- per will officiate. Rel- atives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late SARAH ERNA D. WEIL Announces the un- veiling of a monument in her memory 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Rabbi Groner will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. Announces the un- veiling of a monument in her memory 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Hebrew Memorial Park, 14 Mile and Gratiot Rds. Rabbi Halpern will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. JOYRICH 1 The Family of the Late