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January 02, 1970 • Page Image 21

…AKIVA DAY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES HELPS BUILD JUDAIC-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP Universalism and Particularism Educational Perspectives WHAT LEADERS PROCLAIM ABOUT THE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Rabbi Joseph Grunblatt Honorable Abe Fortas—Supreme Court Justice There is a standard objection raised by parents who stand at the periphery of the Day School: "We do not mind the Jewish education; but, upon spending so many years in a `parochial' school, m...…

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…• • Pisgah Lodge Holds Rally for Bonds 1 1 Brevities THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 2, 1970-23 Gaiety alone, as it were, is the CLAUDIO ARRAU, the famed hard cash of happiness; everything concert pianist who comes to the else is just a promissory note. Masonic Auditorium Jan. 24, was —Sclumenhauer. born in Chillan, Chile, Feb. 6, 1903. Like most of history's great NEED WALLPAPER ? SEE PAGE 17 pianists, he was a child prodigy. A...…

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…Youth News ..',-.4twitwavozaww.mttlat Teens Suggest How to Stem Alienation, Strengthen Identity of Jewish Youth BUFFALO, N.Y.—A "package" agers, and the college age group plan geared to halt the tide of (atid). alienation and disaffection among David Shneyer, Atid spokesman, Jewish youth, while affirming com- urged parents to discard lavish mitment and strengthening iden- Bar Mitzva parties and help make tity, emerged from two internation- ...…

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…Israel's Long Fight Told at Dinner THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Wings and Souls By ROSE B. KAUFMAN Editor's. Note: This poem by form- er Detroiter Rose Phelan Kaufman has been set to music by her son. Jack Bielan. Mrs. Kaufman now re- sides in Los Angeles. tier poems and songs have appeared in numerous religious and secular periodicals. and his Orchestra Good Music for AU Occasions ses at the social hour following the assembly. Aliens Must ...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 26—Friday, January 2, 1970 CLEMENCEAU'S RECORD Purdue Sets New Quota System Versailles Peace Conference, In- a Jewish homeland in Pal- Georges Clemenceau, The Tiger eluding of France, was an early defender estine. of Alfred Dreyfus and supported him in his newspaper L'Aurore, WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (JTA) which printed Emile, Zola's "I Ac- —Purdue University has eased a cuse." Following World War I, he 20-year restric...…

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…Study Mission Pleads for More UJA Giving TEL AVIV (JTA)—Members of the fourth United Jewish Appe a l stedy mission of the current cam- paign wound up a hectic week- long tour of Israel convinced that their principal message to Ameri- can Jewry is that there must be increased contributions to meet Israel's "urgent" needs. The group members, headed by Joseph D. Shane of Los Angeles, honorary national chairman of the LJJA, set the ball rolling b...…

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…President Shazar Greeted on His 80th Birthday Gun-Shy U.S. Afraid to Get Involved Over Israel JERUSALEM (JTA)—Greetings from noted Jewish personalities throughout the world were present- ed Sunday to President Zalman Shazar of Israel on the occasion of his 80th birthday. ' The presentation was made by Dr. Israel Goldstein, president of th, Keren Hayesod, the Israel Foundation Fund. The greetings were in a special leather-bound album bearing ...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 2, 1970-29 Just what the doctor ordered! Mr. Advertiser .. . In order to get the RESULTS you want, it will be necessary for you to use The Jewish News every week. Not just a "fling" at it . . . but EVERY WEEK ! No, I'm not just selling "space" . . . you want RESULTS, don't you? Well, I'm not kidding you, neither am I just faking your money. Just follow the formula and your business will be healthy. •...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 30—Friday, January 2, 1970 ••••••••• ... .... . se3 4., //- TAKE YOUR mss . CHOICE Heard about then. . Sure you hare! But don't be misled as to the value of ONE process over the OTHER. B OTH have their advantages so take a long look at LETTER- PRESS and OFFSET located in one plant. Let our sales people help you to the right decision on the method that best suits your needs. B OTH have their place in th...…

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…Arsonist Bohan Found Mentally Ordered Committed to Hospital JERUSALEM (JTA)-Jerusalem District Court decreed Tuesday that Australian sheepherder Michel William Denis Rohan was not punishable under Israeli law for burning the El Aksa mosque Aug. 21 because he suffered from a mental illness. The court ordered him commit- ted to a mental hospital but did not specify where. Rohan, who entered Israel on a visitor's visa, may be deported to Austral...…

January 02, 1970 • Page Image 31

…THE JEWISH NEWS man would not submit to learn to hem a ruffle, of his wife's or his wife's maid; but if a mere wish could attain it, he would rather wish to be able to hem a ruffle. —Samuel Johnson. Knowledge All knowledge is of itself of some value. There is nothing so minute or inconsiderable, that I would not rather know it than not. In the same manner, all power, of what- ever sort, is of itself desirable. A 9 59'er DAY Dig into as ma...…

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…Danny Raskin's LISTENING S SEA-FOODS ry KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, Detroi Lodge No. 55, is contemplating building a new Castle Hall with two other Pythian lodges out Tele- graph Rd. near Pontiac. . . . One of the groups has the valuable land and wants to work out something to erect a magnificent structure complete with lounge, recreation areas, meeting and banquet rooms, etc.... Would be open every day. STORY IS TOLD BY Judge Mar: vin Frankel ....…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 34—Friday, January 2, 1970 13—FOR RENT APARTMENTS mot BONNIE BROOK APTS. to tot Sherwood Heights CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TELEGRAPH AT 71/2 MILE RDS. APARTMENTS ONE & TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS Luxurious apts.-Deluxe comfort At Moderate Rentals Carpeted and draped, ,rove and refrigerator, garbage disposal, air conditioning, swimming pool. All utilities except elec. 1 yr. lease. Unsurpassed Anywhere Liners an...…

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…13—FOR RENT APARTMENTS 13-E—FOR SALE APARTMENTS 19 APARTMENTS 850 MERTON Modern spacious air-conditioned bedroom apartment. Pool. 1 $165. Adults. 342-1170 (brick 2 story) 2, 3, & 4 rooms. Fully rented. $30,000 — terms. For 20 years we have sold more proper- ties each month than any othr firm in Michigan — Let us sell yours. ELSEA 843-6000 16—HOUSE FOR RENT 225 COVINGTON Beautiful 5 room-2 bedroom apartment, decorated. Elevator. 868...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 36—Friday, Jemmy 2, 1970 17—HOUSES FOR SALE 17—HOUSES FOR SALE SOUTH FIELD Franklin Village EVERGREEN TRAILS 4 spacious bedrooms, 25k bath BRICK COLONIAL with full base- ment, 2 car attached garage on beautifully landscaped wood lot. Family Room with natural fireplace, separate dining room and kitchen with all built-ins, abundent cup- boards & King size breakfast area. FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM TOO! Asking $44,700...…

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…17—HOUSES FOR SALE 17 —HOUSES FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL SLOPING LOT Gracious & magnificent 4 bedroom quad-level with 21/2 baths, Family Room w/fireplace & separate li- brary. Bloomfield Schools. $71,000. SOUTHFIELD--By Owner TYPIST- RECEPTIONIST 29490 Everett chamberlain Franklin•Farmin•ten ' 40—EMPLOYMENT MALE AND/OR FEMALE Open Sun. 1-5 12 MILE-GREENFIELD AREA. 3- bedroom brick ranch with family room, kitchen with built-ins, new carpetin...…

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…38—Friday, January 2, 1970 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS THE JEWISH NEWS The Family Newspaper There is something for every member of the family in each issue of The Jewish News .... • Direct Teletype Cables from the World's Capitals • Special Washington Representatives • Synagogue News • Hebrew Column • Social Columns • Cartoons • Sports Column • Entertainment Guides • And So Much More Be Sure Your Relatives and Friends Are Fully In...…

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…DC Reporters Hit A gnew's Speech; Say David Carmon, `Unintentional' Anti -Semitism Resulted Israeli Military WASHINGTON (JTA)—A team of preceding Wand War II when the Washington correspondents charged German-American Bund made it Tuesday that Vice President Spiro an article of faith in order to Agnew's speeches against the counteract a press increasingly press and television has had the critical of Adolf Hitler. "unintentional effect" of crea...…

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…Gunboat Incident Causes Furor in French Circles • "They are not gunboats be- I our money back and the matter is the government's response to Is- are no guns aboard." • now between the French and the pected to pass between Crete and rael would not be known until af- cause there the open ter the French cabinet's session Brenner said in an interview at new owners," the embassy spokes- Rhodes before making sea run to Israel. where they were Wedn...…

January 31, 1969 • Page Image 1

…Now...The World Expresses Shock The Right of a Jurist to Serve a Just Cause A Notorious Complaint and Israel's Position Commentary Page 2 Vol. LIV, No. 20 From all parts of the globe except the Iron Curtain and Moslem countries come expressions of shock and protest against the medieval crimes being committed in Iraq .. . U.S. Secre- tary of State William Rogers spoke out in protest and so did UN Secretary General U Thant, but the UN offic...…

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…Purely Commentary A Judge's Obligation to Plead for Justice When does the right to plead for justice, or to object to injustice, cease? There is an established tradition in free countries that men in public life have not only the right but the obligation to assert themselves when people's rights are tampered with. Does such a principle eliminate jurists? Not by a long shot! As long as a judge's temper is not affected in cases over which he p...…

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…Edmond Fleg Center Dedicated BIARSEILLES The Edmond ish population in all of France in- Fleg Community Center dedicated creased from 350,000 to approxi- last month has filed a critical mately 550,000. The sudden in- need for additional religious, edu- I crease quickly overtaxed existing rational and cultural facilities in religious, educational and cultural that city, it was reported by Sam- ' facilities while construction of uel L. Haber, Jo...…

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…THE ENLIGHTENED BRIGADE THE JEWISH NEWS Incorporating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue of July 20, 1951 Member American Association of English—Jewish Newspapers. Michigan Press Association, National Editorial Association. Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co., 17100 West Seven Mlle Road, Detroit, Mich. 48235, VE 8-9364. Subscription $7 a year. Foreign $8. Second Class Postage Paid at Detroit, Michigan P...…

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…Pacesetters Respond With Increases in Giving Following Rabin's Message (Continued from Page 1) The speakers emphasized that Israel, has serious burdens to meet the defense needs and that world Jewry's task is to provide for the educational, health and social serv- ice requirements of newcomers to the Jewish state. Zuckerman announced that an- other large mission to Israel will commence on Feb. 16 and urged Detroiters to participate in it. Rab...…

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…6-Friday, January 31, 1969 Nasser Vows Support to Guerrillas JERUSALEM (JTA) — A hard- I Mid East policy emerged this week when Parker T. Hart, line speech by President Gamal assistant secretary of state for Abdel Nasser of Egypt in which Eastern affairs, told Con- Near be extolled Arab guerrillas and gress not, to expect "any drama- pledged them all-out support was cited by an Israeli official this tic forward movement" in the Arab-Israel s...…

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…ORT Adopts Record $17,000,000 Budget NEW YORK (JTA) — More than 500 delegates to the 47th national conference of the American ORT Federation (Organization for Re- habilitation Through Training) ap- proved a record $17,000,000 bud- get here Jan. 25 which will aid over 50,000 persons in 23 countries. The new budget represents a $1,- 800,000 increase over last year's budget. Vemco ELFCTRONIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER Carl Evenings Until 9 353-3234...…

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…France Redefines Iraq's Role in M. • E. So Arms Can Be Sold to 'Neutrals' PARIS (JTA) — Observers here observers believe that they will to handle the request for a refund registered surprise last weekend have no effect on the government's , according to normal commercial over Foreign Minister Michel De- anti-Israel policy. Some saw the ! law and usual international prac- bre's testimony that France does embargo, which Gen. de Gaulle' tice." T...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-9 While you're just sitting there reading the newspaper, month-end shoppers are cleaning out Osmun's. Here's why: A month-end clearance sale at Osmun's is a time when some of the best men's wear in the country is available at some of the best prices anywhere. Famous-brand clothing right out of Osmun's regular stock. That's why so many people are coming to our sale. That's why you should come...…

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…10—Friday, January 31, 1969 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Shazar Prays at Lubavitcher Shul JERUSALEM (JTA) — Indica- tions were given here that Franco- Israeli relations, though at an all- time low as a result of de Gaulle's embargo and pro-Arab policies, were not being written off and are believed capable of improvement. One was a speech delivered by Foreign Minister Abba Eban at the cornerstone laying of "France House," a student dormitory and ...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-11 "ALL I WOULD ASK IS THAT YOU FEEL JEWISH." —Moshe Dayan We went this month to the Western Wall in Jeru- salem and felt 5700 years of Jewish history. We stood on the bank of the Suez Canal and felt the pressure of the enemy on the land of Israel. We gazed on the heights of Golan and the soft new green carpet of wheat over the ground where once there was the ominous glint of steel. We share...…

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…`New Initiative' Is Nixon Objective in Mid East meeting the- entire range of op- tions that we have. I shall simply say at this time that I believe we need new initiatives and new leadership on the part Israel Chamber Orchestra Includes of the United States in order to cool off the situation in the Mid Flint on. First Concert Tour of America East. I consider it a powder keg, very explosive. It needs to be defused. I am open to any suggestions...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-73 February is a great month to save at Standard Federal you can get a full month's earnings by saving on or before February 10th year, which is equal to 4.84% on an annual basis. The shortest month not only offers ten big bonus Standard Federal, almost alone in this area, pays days to save at Standard Federal but also provides this top rate. Plus you don't have to a full month's earnings fo...…

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…14—Friday, January 31, 1969 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS CONDEMN the MURDERS! MEMORIALIZE the VICTIMS! Join the demonstration against the medieval barbarities in Iraq 2 P.M. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Meyers and Curtis Makeyour voice heard in protest against the inhuman crimes •Nationally prominent speakers •El Molei Rahamim •Mass Kaddish Meeting called under sponsorship of ZIONIST COUNCIL OF DETROIT and all affilia...…

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…TM DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-15 A Kiss for Grandpa Salo Baron • Jewish historian Salo W. Baron gets the best kind of congratula- tioas=hugs and kisses—from granddaughters Sharon, 8 (left), and Elisabeth, 6, at a Bnai Brith luncheon in New York where he re- ceived the organization's 1969 Jewish Heritage Award for "excellence In :- Jewish literature." Dr. Baron was presented the $1,000 literary prtsebefore a gathering of mo...…

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…16—Friday, January 31, 1969 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Boris Smolar's 'Between You ...and Me' (Copyright 1969, JTA Inc.) RELIGION IN USSR: In Moscow's "GUM"—the huge state depart- ment store on Red Square facing the Kremlin—you find reproductions in brass of famous Russian Orthodox churches. They are plaques pro- duced as souvenirs by the Moscow state factory Znamia Revolutzii (The Banner of the Revolution), and are being sold at $1.85 each....…

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…From Athens to Thessaloniki: THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Greece Rich in Mementos of Jewish History Hebrew U. Research Basis of Jerusalem Industry Greece and Israel may seem to be linked together largely by the demands of modern air transpor- tation: a flight from the U.S. to Israel is often made with a re- fuelling stop in Athens. But that fact is that Greek and Jewish history have been linked together for 2,500 years, stretching back into t...…

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…18—Friday, January 31, 1969 SYNAGOGUE THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS SERVICES YOUNG ISRAEL OF OAK-WOODS: Services 5:35 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday. Rabbi Gordon will speak on "Is There Still a Time for Singing?" CONG. SIIAAREY SHOMAYIM: Services 5:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday. Rabbi Goldman will speak on "The Song of Triumph." TEMPLE ISRAEL: Services 8:30 p.m. today. Cantor Arthur Asher, temple education director, will speak on "Switch or...…

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…Merlin's 'Search for Peace in Middle East' Provides Thorough Review of Bourguiba Plan Samuel Merlin, who was a mem- ber of the first Knesset, whose leadership in the Hebrew Commit- tee of National Liberation brought him closely to the ranks of Vladi- mir Jabotinsky and the Revision- ist Zionists, displays marked abil- ity as a man of research and stu- dent of history in a volume in which he deals with "The Chal- lenge of President Bourguiba" ...…

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…Silent World `as Low as Iraqis Are,' Israeli Press Cries Out A meeting was held Tuesday have been held in house arrest The Guardian said the temptation with Iraqi courts, particularly mili- since June 1967, have been subject- evening of the various Zionist or- (Continued from Page 1) for vengeance must be strong in tary tribunals, convinced him that ganizations and the Jewish Com- ed to close surveillance and have The remainder of the Jewish ...…

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…In Baghdad Prisoners' Dock '= Before the Mass Murder THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-21 Edward Traurig Runnin g for Oak Park Judge Edward Traurig, a 1965 graduate Park, is married to the former of the Detroit College of Law and Mitzi Ann Lowenthal of Cincinnati an associate in the law firm of and has a daughter. Weinstein and Weinstein, has an- I nounced his candidacy for the posi- $10 Million Raised tion of associate judg...…

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…Probes Under Way Into NY's Negro-Jewish Tensions NEW YORK (JTA) — Tensions between New York's Jewish and Negro communities continued to escalate over the weekend with new charges of anti-Semitism, countercharges of anti-Negro bias, and a series of investigations be- gun or announced on various levels. Mayor John V. Lindsay ordered an immediate police report on the Friday night mugging of a 64- year-old Brooklyn rabbi—a former president of the...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969-23 1Mrs. Jan Peerce Due at Sponsor Luncheon Women's lubs SHOMREY EMUNAH SISTER- HOOD will meet 8 p.m. Monday at the synagogue. Plans for the 12th annual pre-Purim dinner will be discussed. * * • EVERGREEN GROUP, Hadas- sah, will hold a theater party 8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Jewish Center. The play will be the Moss Hart Comedy "Light Up The Sky." Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 3. For ticke...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 24—Friday, January 31, 1969 Ava Zee Atler Engaged Brighter Future for U.S. Jewry to Mr. Charles Young Predicted by Dr. Robert Gordis activities in Society Leaders of the new administration honored Max Fisher, considered the Jewish personage closest to President Nixon, at a private reception tendered by Warren Adler of Washington and Martin Pollner of New York, both of who directed Republican efforts to gain Jewish s...…

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…Friday, January 31, 1969-25 Linda Rubin _Engaged THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS to Elliott Dennis Gorov Stavis' Play: Legend About Joseph EPOS Drug Company own ends, though these ends will Barrie Stavis drew ably upon the People he Bible in writing his play, "Coat of published by A. which S. Barnes drives. The for workers whom he has Many Colors," has Co. been be good the very put to forced labor on his nature- taming project will not allow them- A...…

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…Rabbi Tanenbaum Addresses Clergy, AJCommittee The director of interreligious Jewish Committee at the home of affairs for the American Jewish Mr. and Mrs. Avern Cohen, 17815 Committee. Rabbi Marc Tanen- Hamilton. His topic will be "The baum, will be guest lecturer at an Jew in an Era of Confrontation." The clergy conference, to be invitational clergy conference on "Jewish-Christian Relations: the held in the new University Center Building, is ...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 31, 1969 27 - News Brevities LORD HARLECH (the former Sir David Ormsby-Gore) will be the speaker at Detroit Town Hall in Fisher Theater, 11 a.m. Wednes- day. The distinguished British dip- lomat, now deputy leader of the opposition in the House of Lords, will discuss "Can the West Sur- vive." Lord Harlech served during Persident Kennedy's tenure as am- bassador from Britain to the United States. He w...…

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…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 28—Friday, January 31, 1969 Brandeis Clean-Up Squad Takes Inventory _1 _haw e1 A. Novetsk v II "cds Gavle 11 tin,/ n Michigan Camping Sites You can camp in five national forests and 21 state forests in Michigan. And you can find camp- ing information on display at the Detroit Camper and Travel Trailer Show to be held at the Detroit Ar- tillery Armory, W. 8 Mile near Northland, Feb. 15 through 23. DON'T BE LATE! C...…

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…Irak ne'r-FaberNziptials Will Be Held June 17 MISS SANDRA WAGNER Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Wagner of Burgess Ave. announce the en- gagement of their daughter Sandra Lynne to Gary Alan Faber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Faber of Dardenella Ave., Livonia. The bride-to-be is a student at the Wayne State University College of Education. Mr. Faber attends WSU, where he is affiliated with Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. A June 17 wedding is planned. New...…

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…Weekly Quiz By RABBI SAMUEL J. FOX (Copyright 1.940, JTA, Inc.) Why is it forbidden to carry of the Sabbath has been disturbed. To one who is ill, the visitor says, things on the Sabbath? The rabbis deduce this from the "It is the Sabbath, when one must Biblical restriction which says, not cry out, and recovery will "Let no man go out of his place soon come; and enjoy the Sabbath on the Seventh Day" (Exodus rest in peace." To one who is in ...…

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…Linda Pollard Betrothed Delegates to Hear to Mr. Puner of NY JNF's,Dr. Aron MISS LINDA POLLARD Dr. and Mrs. Ray Pollard of Stratford Rd., announce the en- gagement of their daughter Linda Jane to Nicholas Walker Puner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Paul Puner of Ossining, N.Y. and New York City. A June wedding is planned. Miss Pollard was graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA degree in English literature. Mr. Puner was graduated f...…

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