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Eisenhower Reports Israel, Arab Tensions Are Unabated Washington (JTA) —President Elsenhower transmitted to Congress a report on the operation of the Mutual Security program which said ''the tensions between Arab and Israeli have not abated, and only a precarious truce is maintained." Tho President's report, which was for the six months ended December 31,1953, said: "Boycott of Israeli goods and firms has been extended; the Arab refugee problem remains as a tragic barrier to regional harmony," It noted that "dispute over the Jordan waters has stirred hatred and bitterness and has aggravated nationalism to a degree which threatens the possibility of co-operative development of this vital resource." The report recommended military aid to the Near East, stressing the importance of the countries possessing oil. : The report did not list any particular Arab League State nor did It list Israel os a suggested recipient of such aid. The Arab refugee problem, in-
300 Years in U. S. By Circle Group 'Three Hundred Jewish Years In America" will be presented by •'i' Workmen's Clrclo Tour group, :•-"> p. m., Tuesday, March 16, in
volving what was said to be 850,000 Palestinian • Arab refugees, was described in the Presidential report In great detail. "These refugees," said the report, "constitute a serious problem which is woven inextricably Into the economic, social and political frictions that afflict the Near East." It said this problem "remains as one of the principal unresolved issues between Israel .and the Arabs." President Elsenhower considered "the most significant development" during the period covered by the report to be "the preparation of a plan for unified development of the Jordan Valley." It said that Mr. Elsenhower has now asked Eric Johnston to return to the area "for further discussion as soon as the governments complete their review." It was estimated In the report "that 240,000 acres of land, now idle and unproductive, can be put into production if tho proposed development plan is accepted. Most of this land would yield three crops a year. In addition, more than 65,000 kilowatts of power could be made available to aid the Industrial development of the nrea." Tho report told of how "Israel Is helped to stabilize its economy" through special U.S. economic aid. Of the $26,000,000 made available in November, 1053, the report said that 720.500,000 worth of procurement authoriza tlons were issued within two months. There was no indication as to whether or hot Congress will be asked for economic assistance allocations for Israel for the next fiscal year. *
'Open City1 At Joslyn Sun.
Israel Wellcliansky the Jewish Community Center Auditorium, Joseph Hadlnowakl, Chairman of the Yiddish Cultural Scries, announced. The program will offer Jewish humor, songs, drama and music with famous artists of the Jewish stage, The featured artists are the renowned character actor and director, Israel Wclichansky; unique Interpreter of Yiddish and Hebrew songs, Masha Benya; accomplished actress, Charlotte Cooper, and outstanding pianist, Pola Kadlson, Ticket! may be obtained at the Jewish Community Center. Single admissions are 75 cents.
The Italian film masterpiece "Open City" will be presented In the fourth of a series of foreign films sponsored by tho Jewish Community Center Sunday, March 14. at 8:15 p. m. at Recital Mall, Joslyn Memorial Museum. It tells the personalized story of the people of Italy during -the Nazi occupation, with a leader of the resistance as the central character and a Catholic priest as his immediate aide. The great spirit of humanity which arises In all crises of mankind, Is illuminated as the conflict reveals those who side with freedom and those who f a l l .
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"Open City", was acclaimed by the press as one of the great films of our time. It received First Prize at tho Home film festival, and the Zurich competition, It also won Grand Prix du Cinema at the Cannes International Film Festival as well as one at Venice. "Open City" was awarded a special prize as the "Best Film of the Year" by the New York Film and won Special Mention Pre-School Program Critics by the National Board of Review. To Start 3rd Term The film will begin at 8:15 p. m. in: Recital Hall, Joslyn Memorial, Tho Jewish Community Center 24th street, at Dodge. Tickets may Pro-School program will start its be obtained at the Jewish Com.third semester Monday, March 15, munity Center. at the center. Children who will reach the age of five by September 1, are eligible for enrollment. . The program was initiated in September of 1953 for youngsters "too young for grade school and too old for the nursery." Tlio emA new Berics of Bridge Classes phasis of the entire proKrnm Us for adults will begin at the Center geared toward the five-year-old. Thursday, March 18. There will School sessions will bo held lio a class for beginners at 7:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday p. m. and one for Intermediates at from 9 a. m. to 12 noon and trans- 8:30 p. m. David Sheffcr, well portation by cab Is Included In the known bridge expert, will instruct $4.00 weekly tuition fee. the classes. The fee for a scries Call David Fogel, Center Activi- of ten classes will be $5.00. ties Director, for further InformaCall JA 1360, Ext. 32, for furthtion nt JA 1.160. cr information,
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Philanfhropi4rz-.rn* Replaces Over 200 Campaigns in Omaha Omaha Opportunity Center
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B'nai B'rith Centennial Jamboree at Center Sunday A gala Centennial Jamboree by the Greater Omaha B'nai B'rith Association will be held this Sunday, starting at 1 p. m., In the Jewish Community Center. Proceeds will go to the Omaha Opportunity Center, B'nai B'rith projects and AZA work. Some of the other projects that will benefit are the National Jewish Hospital, the Bcllfalrc Orphans' Home, the Leo N. Lcvl Memorial Hospital and the B'nai B'rith Children's Home in Israel, A bazaar will be set up in the Center auditorium with food booths, displays and games. The gym will be converted Into a game room for children with tops, pop-corn, candy, hot-dogs and pop foralL Events Included in the all-afternoon and evening affair will be a teenage coke dance.In the afternoon, an Indian war dance by the Scout Council and square dancing in the evening. A souvenir ad book will be available for those: attending. The book contains recipes supplied by men and women of B'nai B'rith. The mode of dreti is to be sym-
Sunday Radio ' "The Days of My Life," will be presented on the Eternal Light radio program from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon over yroWr Radio as the second of two programs; based on the lives pt famous Jewish poets, it hu been announced by the JcwUh Theological Seminary of Ameri c a . •••• ••: •;. • •:"-.. : -: ••••;••• •
"The Days of My: Life," U the story of a renowned woman poet of the 19th century. Pent-, nah Molse. Afflicted for many yean with complete blindness she was nevertheless able tc create gentle and beautiful poetry and hymns devoted tc the praise' of God and her belief in the beauty of existence "Message of Israel" will be broadcast over KOIL from K to 10:30 a. m. Dr. Moses Weller Chief Minister of United Jewish Reform Congregation, Johannesburg, South Africa, wlU deliver the address. Tho March programs will honor tho Hebrew Union Collego—Jewish Institute of Religion, tho training school for reform rabbis.
bollc of the Centennial. Explaining the function of the Greater Omaha B'nai B'rith Association, president Ralph Nogg stated in the BB Brevities: . . . "It is actually a clearing house for concerted endeavor of the various lodges and chapters in the city . . . therefore the Omaha B'nai B'rith activities combined In their fund raising through the same channel—the B'nai B'rith Centennial Jamboree is that fund raising activity for the year . . ." Sol Dolgof f is the general chairman for the affair, Participat ing are the Nebraska Lodge and Chapter, Henry Monsky Lodge and Chapter, the Cornhusker Lodge, AZA No. 1 and AZA No. 100.
Syrian Premier Attacks Israel New York (JTA)—Premier Sabry el-Assaly of the less-than-aweek old Syrian Government bitterly attacked he United States and Israel In his first Interview since his coming to power, the New York Times reports from Damascus. "I am hot revealing a secret," the Prelmer said, "If I say that flooding Israel with American aid will not be viewed with satisfaction either by the governments or Arab peoples. Furthermore, the conscience' of the Arab world at least Is convinced that In the Judgment of history and civilized nations the United States bears the major responsibility for the Palestine catastrophe and Its consequences." Referring to a United States proposal for a "Tennessee Valley Authority" project in the SyrlaJordan-Israel area, he stated: "I do not believe it can be discussed separately because it constitutes only a secondary part in a total human disaster. The policy of the Syrian governments toward Israel has never changed because it has been inspired by bitter realities. Israel was established on the dead bodies and disasters to Palestine Arab people. All Arab governments and peoples still consider that injustices inflicted upon them as a result of this catastrophe should be removed sooner or later."
Kooper Stresses Intensified Effort Stressing the fact that tho Jewish Philanthropies drive represent* a united Jewish welfare campaign, from which more than 200 agencies and Institutions benefit, Robert-H. Kooper, Chairman of the 1954 Philanthropies urged Intensified support of the drive In speaking to the Beth El Sisterhood last Wednesday. "In the minds of many people," he said, "this campaign is just another drive in the community, but actually, it is a combination of more than two hundred fundraising appeals, rolled into one." Building Israel Included in the campaign are agencies whose work is of supreme importance in the building of Israel, and securing' the future of Its citizens, of whom 1,600,000 are Jews, he said, In addition, clvicprotoctivo agencies, religious agoncles, and several national Jewish hospitals, which give care to Omahans, depend upon the Philanthropies drive. "If we did not huve the all-inone campaign, and 200 agencies and their campaigners and solicitors ran separate campaigns In Omaha, we would have the great- • est chaos in community life, and' all the agencies would suffer greatly. Campaign expenses would rise, and members of the community would be forever soliciting funds.' liaise Standard "However," Mr. Kooper emphasized, "adequate funds must be raised by the Jewish Philanthropies to provide for these agencies. Considering the many agencies whic^ merge their campaigns, not quite enough money.is yet being raised. To provide the agencies with their minimum needs, we must raise our standard of giving." Mr. Kooper also discussed the local agencies which receive support, including the Dr. Philip Sher Home for Aged, Welfare Services, and all religious schools in the community. "The campaign calls for a great outpouring of i;cneroslty. This can be done only if every contributor, man or woman, will think In terms of giving to 200 campaigns instead of just to one. There Is ample reason and need for increased giving this year," Mr. Kooper concluded.
Eisenhower Cool to FEPC Legislation Washington (JTA) — President Elsenhower indicated this week at his press conference that he does not support the Ives-HumPhrejr FEPC bill and does not share the views of Secretary of Labor James P. -Mitchell-who favors the bill. The President was asked if he backed the, expression of Mr. Mitchell .supporting the FEPC measure. Mr. Elsenhower replied that he had made known many tunes that he is certain the FEPC question is best handled on a voluntary basis without a compulsory law. While Secretary Mitchell'* views were respected Mr. Elsenhower-made known that these views differed from his own approach. The Ives-Humphrey Bill is supported by major organizations devoted to civil rights. It has loaf been the position of these organizations that an FEPC bill without enforcement powers Is of little value. The bill Is designed to protect employees from discrimina* tlon on racial or religious grounds.