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From the pages of the Jewish News for
this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50
years ago.

Sen. Carl Levin says the courts will decide who will lead the country.

Anaruth Bernard of Southfield is
the new chair of the Detroit
Friends of Alyn Hospital.
Ronald Stein of Southfield has
been awarded the Silver Snoopy
Award from NASA for contributing
to the design and development of
the software for the Block II con-
troller, which enhances flight safety.

HARRY KIRSBAUM

Staff Writer

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1990

will have public confidence, it
will be the court," Levin said.
"Not a secretary of state who is
the co-chair of the Bush cam-
paign in Florida, nor will it be
the attorney general of Florida
who's a Democrat. We actually
could come out stronger as a
people, as a democracy."

is subject was going
to be "The 2000
National Election
Results: Are They
Good for the Jews?" but U.S.
Sen. Carl Levin knew what the
crowd really wanted to hear.
"We're witnessing a moment in
Democracy In Action
history that we will always
Levin said he spoke at high
remember, one our children and
schools in Flint, Grand Rapids
grandchildren will talk about," he
and Lansing last week, because
told members of a newly formed
he wanted to see their reaction
Jewish Community Council
to the drawn-out presidential
Advisory Board on Nov. 19.
election.
"Ignore all of the howls on
"They are really enthralled,"
both sides of the parties, the
he said. "Like the public,
accusations of cheating. Put con-
they're not angry or hostile,
fidence in the Florida court or
they don't feel cheated, and I
the_ U.S. Supreme Court, and
don't think the public feels that
hope they reach the decision as
way,
either."
judges, fairly looking at law, fairly
"[The students] are asking all
looking at intent and the purpose
the right questions, and I
of law, and decide whether or not
believe, as a result, the kids are
the recounts should be counted,
going to be much more into
and if so, under what circum-
government, and the younger
stances."
generation is going to realize
Levin said the process would be
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin speaks, while Jeannie Weiner,
the
importance of the vote."
the most severe test the country's
advisory board co-chair, listens.
Sen.
Joseph Lieberman (D-
ever had because it's so transpar-
Conn.)
running for vice presi-
ent and the mystery's going to be
dent this year was a major plus for several reasons, he said.
stripped away
"It was another barrier down for America. This country is
"Mystery's important for people to accept," he said to the
in the forefront of tearing down barriers and that's another
gathering at the Detroit home of Elaine and Eugene Driker
barrier down.
(where Levin inaugurated his campaign for the Senate 22
Lieberman's candidacy also helped to separate Vice
years ago).
President
Al Gore from President Bill Clinton "for the 5 or
That's true "whether that mystery's in a church or syna-
10
percent
of the independents who could go both ways
gogue, or in a courtroom where judges in black robes come
who
didn't
like
Clinton," Levin said. "Adding Lieberman to
out from behind a curtain and sit there like they're
the ticket helped with that very small, in-between group
demigods, reaching some kind of wise decision that has
been accepted by the public because of the trappings. Those that could make a difference in a close campaign."
Jewish Community Council established the advisory
trappings are going to be stripped away
board to draw seasoned and experienced leaders, past lead-
"The counts are in fishbowls, people holding up ballots.
ers of the Council, back into active participation, said
They can be ridiculed. A [ballot] chad could fall off. It's all
Jeannie
Weiner, advisory board co-chair. Thirty-five of the
out in the public," he said. "All of our human weaknesses,
100
members
on the board attended the Levin meeting.
failings, political instincts are all out there visible. You got a
Weiner
told
the
gathering: "You can all stay involved in
fishbowl in the count and a fishbowl in the court."
Council, lend us your advice and it's a win-win situation
The senator said he has confidence in the courts. "They
for you as well, because Council will hopefully be able to
all have political inclinations, but if there's any institution
keep you informed on those issues you are interested in."
that can set that aside and reach a reasoned decision that

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1900

Israeli Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren
was a guest at Young Israel of Oak
Woods.
A public opinion poll published
in Jerusalem revealed that 74.5 per-
cent of Israelis favored annexation
of the Golan Heights.

1970

The New Jersey Supreme Court
ruled that daily prayer readings in
school are unconstitutional even if
voluntary.
The building plans for Temple
Beth El were approved by the
Bloomfield Township Planning
Commission.

1960

Advance sales for Exodus, Otto
Preminger's screen version of the
book, passed the $100,000 mark.
Guatemala was to be represented for
the first time at a Zionist Congress.
Readers were encouraged to
drive only three hours to
Whitcomb Sulphur Springs in St.
Joseph, near Benton Harbor, and
stay for $4 a day per person.

1950

Mrs. David B. Werbe of Detroit
marked 30 years as a leader in arts
and crafts projects in the Detroit
Jewish community.
A "Gift That Is Sure To Please"
would have been a subscription to
the Jewish News, $3 for a year.
Dorothy Weiman and Rosalind
Schubot of Detroit took part in the
annual convention of the Jewish
Religious School Teachers
Association in Akron, Ohio.

— Compiled by Sy Manello,
editorial assistant

11/24
2000

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