Vol. XXXI—No. 40
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA, JUNE 19. 1953
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209 B'naiB'rithBbod Center Day Camp Drive Wednesday To Open June 29
Earl Slegel, general chnirman of the Greater Omaha B'nai B'ritli Blood Drive has set this Wednesday, as the Gamma Globulin IJ'nai B'rith Day. The Omaha niood Center is in dire need of whole blood, h<; stated. Tuesday of this week the supply was completely exhausted, he continued. The peace talks in Korea nnd June vacations have combined to make the local blood donations fall far short of the regular quota, he went on to say. Thus, to date, the blood center is 500 pints behind its quota. With the Infantile paralysis danger months ahead the need for blood donors has increased, Mr. Slegel pointed out. Gamma Globulin lias become increasingly important in the treatment of infantile paralysis. As of this date, 90 volunteers have offered to give, Mr. Slegel declared. A goal of 200 donors has been set, he stated. Members of the Henry Monsky Lodge can contact Lou Canar or Altrcd Fiedler. -Marvin Richards Is chairman for the Cornhuskers and Al Oruch for the Nebraska Lodge. Mrs. Sam Pollak and Mrs. Max Sacks are heading the Henry Monsky and Nebraska chapters' groups. Lou Ashyll is chairman of th transportation committee. Trnns, portation to and from the blood center can be arranged for by calling AT 5588. The Red Cross Blood Center i: at 254D Farnam nnd will be open from 10:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Camp EnrollmentRapidly Filling Up .Registrations for Camp Jay-C-C ate rapidly reaching a point where they will be accepted on a waiting list basis. At present 95 campers have been registered. Only a limited number of vacancies for the first period, July 27 to Aug. 10, are open. Registrations for the second period, Aug. 10 to Aug. 24 arc rapidly filling up. "Parents who desire to register their youngsters for the firs tWo-weck period should do so immediately," Al Sophir, camp committee chairman, stated. He further mentioned that there are but 25 camper openings for this period, with a greater number of openings available for the seconc two-week session. Many former counselors will be back on the staff this summer. 'Swimming, riding, hiking, riflery and a host of other camp activities are scheduled for the camping period. ' A departure from previous years will be the decentralized program of the camp. One-half of tho camper day will be devoted to group activity'. The other half of the day will be spent In individual activities chosen by the youngster.
Chemical Industry Planned for Israel New York (JTA)—Plans for tfii establishment of a $35,000,000 basic chemical manufacturing complex In Israel wero reported here this week by the Jewish Agency The plans envisage production ol JMtrogen fertilizers, phosphates, iulphurlc nnd phosphoric acids, soda ash and magnesia compounds. ' The project will have two centers. A plant at Hnifa will concentrate on the production of nitro gen fertilizers.1 Tho other item will be produced in o group of plants located nt Sukrcier, on the Mcdltcranneon coast, couth of Tel Aviv. Israel contains largo deposits of the potash and phosphates required in the projected production processes. These will, in turn, supply basic materials for-allied Induclries.
Only one week remains until :amp begins nnd children may cgisler for a week or for the enire four week period at the rate )f $10.00 per week which includes wimming, a hot lunch every day, and all materials and supplies. Day Camp opens June 29. Using the attractive outdoor fa•ilities at Peony Park, which in:ludes s w i m m i n g , playground iquipmenl, and a picnic area, as a jase of operations, a staff of counselors will lead the youngsters in Ihelr daily activities. Swimming, nature hikes, campng trips, arts and crafts activities, ind well-supervised recreation are n store for the boys and girl.'i in the Jewish Community Center Day Camp from June 29 to July 24, Larry Hcrlick, Youth Activities Director, slated. Special arrangement;; have been made to pick up the campers in Lhe camp bus at three locations, the Beth El Synagogue, Beth Israel Synagogue, and the Jewish Community Center. Children will lie picked up at 0:00 a. m. and will be returned at 4:30 p. m. each day of the five-day camp week. For further information call the Jewish Community Center, JA 13C0.
Join? Report Show Increasing Needs New York (JTA)—The Joint Distribution Committee issued its 1952 annual report revealing that it spent $23,G47,252 last year for aid to Jews In about 20 countries and that a minimum of $25,500,000 will he required this year for the JDC relief program. In an outline of JDC relief, resettlement and rehabilitation programs during the past year, Moses A. Leavilt, JDC executive vicechairman, declared that in 1952 it became clear that the period of mass emergency and mass assistance was giving way to new and varied individual problems. "Increasingly JDC began to emphasize those aspects of its programs which would guarantee .aid for longer periods, and which would also move Jewish comunities in mnny areas closer to the day when they could meet their own problems with their own resources," he pointed out. The report by Mr'. Lcavitt noted that despite the achievements scored by JDC on behalf of hundreds of thousands overseas since the end of World War II, some 185,000 men, women and children will be in urgent need of outside assistance during 1953. During 1053, JDC must: 1. Expand its Malben facilities Israel to care for thousands of aged, sick and handicapped immigrants still in reception camps or on waiting lists; 2. Extend the feeding, medical and other assistance in Moslem lands; 3. Press for final solution for the large residual group ot DP's, either through emigration assistance or through adjustment aid for more normal lives.
Israel-Jordan Marer Stresses Critical Border Tension Jerusalem (WN.S)—The futility of Jordanian promises not to invade Israeli territory along its borders was again demonstrated this week when Arab marauders trespassed Israeli soil within three days after consummation of an anti - infiltration agreement between Israel and Jordan. The recurrent hit-and-run attacks on Israeli villages were considered here at a special Cabinet ession, following which Forelgr Minister Moshe Sharctt conferred with Lieut. Gen. William E. Riley, retiring head of the U. N. truce supervision commission. Mr. Sharett simultaneously transmitted a warning through the truce chief that if the nightly murders by infiltrees and marauders are unchecked the situation could get oat of hand, with dangerous consequences. In one of the most recent raids, on the village of Kfar Hess, Arab marauders killed a Jewish woman and wounded her husband. Arab Infiltrees also raided Mishmar Hayolan, where they seriously wounded a sleeping woman. Another Incident occurred in a village near Lydda, where a machine gun was fired into the home of a survivor of Oswlecim. Another louce was dynamited, but no one was injured.
Need for Funds in Israel
Israel-Surrounded By Hostile Lands
Thin Is the troubled area of the Middle East, where Israel, the smallest territorial state In the group, U surrounded and threatened by powerful Arab neighbors. Only Turkey h a s established f r i e n d l y relations with Israel. Cyprus Is BritishJerusalem (JTA)—Israel's capi- ruled. tal was without municipal services Sunday, except for water, electric power and hospital facilities, as all Israel Students Get officials and civil service workers refused to work without paymen Training in U. S. of. back wages. The Mayor of the city was the New York (JTA)—There are only official to enter the munici- some 900 Israeli students now palities offices in the morning. studying in the United States, inThe others remained away in ' a cluding a number of Israeli Arabs, strike which was formally an- Y. L. Benor, director general of nounced Friday night at the close the Israel Minister of Education, of last week. The municipality has been un- told a press conference here. He said that in all there arc 1,600 able to meet the May payroll because of a huge deficit. When Israelis ftudylng abroad. officials approached* the Minister Mr. Benor, who is visiting this of Interior, they were told that country to make arrangements for money would be forthcoming only more Israelis to come to study if the municipality accepted one here, reported that national Jewof two conditions: either the pres- ish fraternities were making some ent municipal council resigns anc 40 to 50 scholarships available to a municipal commission is ap- Israelis, Including board and lodgpointed to run the city; or that tin ing at fraternity houses. Negotiaopposition in the city governmen tions are under way with the Inagrees to join the administration. stitute of International Education The council has not yet decided for another 30 scholarships, each on any course. worth, about $3,000, he reported.
On the Israel Scene
Israeli Exhibit-at World Trade Fair
Tel Aviv (JTA)—"Israel's developing industry will soon benefit from the 30 ORT trade schools where hundreds of craftsmen arc now being trained, Dr. Aron Syngalow3ky, chairman of the executive of the World ORT Union, declared here prior to his departure for the United Btatcs.
On Radio and TV This Sunday, from 0 to 0:30 a.'m., over KOIL, "Mcssago of Israel" will feature a broadcast by Rabbi M. Melr Lasker of Temple Judea in Philadelphia.
Visitors to the World Trade Fair were warmly cnthuila tie about the Israeli Exhibit, stated Mrs. J. Harry Kulakofsky, president of the Omaha Zionist Council. Merchants from Omaha and the surrounding area expressed their Interest In the various items of merchandise shown in letters received here, she relatd. Frospcfa point to the appearance of Israeli wearing apparel this fall in leading Omaha stores. Other items such as candy, soap, toys, cards and art* and crafts will also appear In a number of stores here.
The amount of $400,209 is the . latest campaign figure reported Wednesday afternoon by Jack \f. VTarcr, General Chairman of the D52 Jewish Philanthropies Cam>aign. Some 3,300 subscribers have nade their contributions. Pointing out that about 1,000 irospects have not been reached is yet, Mr. Marer appealed again ' o all workers in all divisions to :omplete the contacting of all out-., tandlng pledges without delay. Extreme Urgency "The story of the 1953 Camjaign is one of extreme urgency n every direction," Mr. Marer said. "The most critical problem is that of Israel and its Immigrants, who depend upon our philanthropic contributions during heir period of transition to indejendence. People of Israel have taxed themselves with a compulsory loan to the government in order to meet some of their criti:al problems." Depend on Us "National agencies and local institutions serving Omaha depend upon our response to carry ou their important activities," he coninued. "Health and welfare institutions, including national hospitals which service Omaha, are aw_aitlng anxously the outcome of our •campaign. "In the interest of an early and successful conclusion of our drive and in behalf of the causes dependent on the outcome of our campaign, I appeal to all workers to nee their remaining prospects at once," Mr. Marer concluded,
Sen. Wiley Gives Assurances of US Aid to Israel Atlantic City (JTA) —Assurances that the Administration intends "to continue economic as- • sistance to Israel along the general ines of previous efforts" were made by Senator Alexander Wiley, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in on address to 600 delegates at the aniual convention of Hapoel Hamilrachl of America meeting here, The Administration spokesman •evealed that his committee had heard of the very effective use which has been made of American aid in Israel. He also sought to allay the fears of those who had voiced concern that the Eisenr hower administration might de- • emphasize its friendship with the Israeli people in an effort to win Arab friendship. "I for one do not believe that there is cause for such concern,". he told the religious labor Zionist convention. "The nature of tho modern world-wide crisis is such that we must be friendly with all peoples who aspire to a better, freer, more prosperous, more peaceful world, and who demonstrate a desire to cooperate with us." On the question of the Arab refugee problem, Senator Wiley pointed out that the United Slates had already appropriated vast sums for relief of the plight of tho Arab refugees. He hinted that a solution to the problem of resettlement of the Arab refugees would have to be found outside of Israel. "Israel has a bare 8,000 scmaremilo area, while the Arab countries have 1,500,000 square miles," he stated. "It is a further fact that Impartial observers see no Justification for the charge that aggression may be attempted by Israel against the Arab states. This assertion," ho continued, "simply does not square with the facts, with Israel's peace aspirations."