OMAHA, NF.IUIAHKA, FIHDAY, MAY 20, 1»55.
Vol. XXXIII—No. 32.
Ernest To The amount of $379 was pledged •• • Tuesday evening at tho Jewish Youth Council Philanthropies dinner held in the Community Center auditorium. This represents a 30 per cent Increase over last year Initial Gifts and the division expects to raise ?2R6,73S.O0 *800 this time. Men's Division . . . . 11.C27.50 Women's Division 4G.8G4.80 An audience of 150 youngsters H. & v. Unit 2,253.50 heard Ernest A. Nogg, general Children's Div. . . . 1,255.50 campaign chairman, tell of how High School Div. . . Omaha Jewry has provided lead379.75 Miscellaneous . . . . ers not only In our own commu2,310.00 nity but also sent them on to the national scene. Tola! to Date . . . $351,426.0:; Mr. Nogg Illustrated his point by mentioning leaders who art serving on a community-wide ' «s Mayor of our city, King of Ak-Sar-Ben, president of Childrcns Hospital and president ol United Community Services. Washington UTA)— The For, You arc the leaders of tomorrow he Informed the youngsters who eign Operations Administration's proposals for the Mutual Security must now realize your responprogram for the fiscal year U S sibility to your commvmity. Indicate that half of the developThe money that goes Into the ment assistance funds for Israel Philanthropies Campaign comes will be made available on terms of from the hearts of the people of repayment and that approximateOmaha, Mr. Nogi: stressed. The ly half of the assistance will be in Federation for Jewish Service di- the form of surplus agricultural rects the distribution of those commodities. It is also proposed funds to some 200 l>eni:ilciory that technical cooperation projects agencies of the campaign, lie de bo continued at the same levels clnred, and that a few new projects in Mr. Nogp; spoke of tho services Industry and ralninc ho underfor the youngsters Mich ns the taken. Jewish Community Center and the The FOA report said: "While a Talmud Torah.* for Jewish oduca tlon which receive funds from tlm precise and final determination of the level of aid to Israel In fiscal drive. Touching on the state ot Israel, year 10JG cannot be made at this he asserted, American Jewry wan time, it Is clear that Israel's conlargely responsible for the estab- tinued economic progress will perlishment of the new nation. A state mit the level of aid to ire further which has opened wide its gates reduced. In the peak year of 1953, to oppressed Jews throughout the aid to Israel under Mutual Securworld, Mr. Nogg added. What I am ity legislation totalled $70.2 miltrying to do Is to make you re- lion for economic development and alize tho magnitude and scope of J2.C million for technical cooperaour Philanthropies Campaign and tion; In 1951 the totals were $52 the Importance of the role you million and SI .5 million respectively; in 1055 development asploy In It, he concluded. sistance Is programmed at $40 Mr*. Mike Freeman, general million, of which $20 million will women's chairman, was n guest be on a repayment hasls, and $1.4 at tho speaker's table, Paul Shy- million Is programed for technical ken of Haylm gave the opening cooperation. It is proposed that blculng. the economic aid program be continued on a reduced scale during fiscal year 195G, with, however, some increase In techlcal co-operation."
Austria Advised To Settle Claims
•Washington (WNS>—The State Department hn« advised Austria to wattle the Indemnification issue with Jewish negotiators before the new Austrian State Treaty is prc•entcd to the V. S. Senate for ratification, according to a letter received by Sen. Herbert II. Lehman from Thurston B. Morton, Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs. "The Department and the American Embassy in Vienna have viewed with sympathy the claims ©f victims,of Nazi action, and have expressed' their desire to seek n speedy and just (solution to the problem of claims of Individuals and with respect to heirless property In Austria," Assistant Secretary Morton wrote. Sen. Lehman In remarks on the Senate floor •aid ho was "pleased" that the State Department agreed with him as to "the wisdom of concluding a satisfactory agreement."
Haifa Center Haifa (JTAJ^Conatnictlon of a $200,000 Haifa Community Center Was begun hero with a corncrBtona joying ceremony attended by United State* Ambassador Edward *J. Lawion, Canadian Ambassador Terence Mncdermont, Minister of Posts and Telegraph Joseph Purg, Mayor Abba Chou»hl and Mizrachl leaders front tho V. S: and Canada. Funds for the project were rawed Jointly by the American nnd Canadian Mizrachl Women's; organisations.
Beth El Annual Meeting Sunday The annual meeting of Bct v El Synagogue will follow a dinner to be given at 6 p. m., Sunday, May 22, in the social hall of the synagogue. Hairy DuBoff and Mrs. Samuel S. Steinberg are general chairmen in charge of arrangements. An Interesting and entertaining program has been prepared for preBcntation at the affair.
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Center Athletes Will Be Honored
Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz hus iiKKUnlcd executive, leadership of tho Israel Hond campaign. A foremost leader 111 tllo field of large-scale, rrwun and resettlement of Jews in Israel nnd ?\m> where during the puHt decudo and a half, I)r. .Schwartz HUCce.edfi Henry Mirntor nn Chlt'f KxeeutlVR Officer of tbn I-i'ael ISoml campaign. Dr. Kchwnrtx l<i Vlrn-rrcHlilnnt of tho new Development CoriKiratlon for Israel, which will carry on tlio sain or Israel Ilonds In tlio United States and other parts of tlio free world.
U.S.-lsrael Pact Asked by Javits Washington (JTA)—Tho conclusion by the United States of a mutual defense agreement with Israel was urged here by Attorney General Jacob K. Javits ot New York State, a Republican leader, following1 his meeting earlier this morning at the White House with President Elsenhower for a private discussion of a number of matters, Including the Arab-Israel situation. The suggestion that the U. S. Government 6hould enter into a mutual defense arrangement with the Jewish State was voiced by Mr. Javits at a dinner of the United Jewish Appeal here. Such an arrangement, he said, would serve notice on the whole Near Kast that Israel Is there to.stay. Mr. Javits also urged a reaffirmatlon by the United States of the 1950 Tripartite Declaration guaranteeing the present Israel-Arab borders. In his speech, tho Attorney General reminded Secretary of State John Foster Dulles that he was expected to announce a reappraisal of the United Slates Near Kast policy soon after September of last year. "Such an announcement is urgently required," he said, "nnd the atmosphere for it Is exactly right," IJe added that President Eisenhower has "a. real capability for improving the Near East situation and our aim should be to encourage Uiat capability to ho utilized effectively."
Llndy Paul, former Center health and physical education director, will be the guest speaker at the Annual Athletic Award Night, 7 p. m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Jewish Community Center. Although Mr. Paul has entered private business, he has sustained his interest In the Jewish Community Center athletic program by continuing to serve on the athletic committee. Les Burkenroad, chairman of health and athletic committee, stated. Approximately 100 Center athletes will be honored during the evening. Special awards will be given to those who were Instrumental In helping to develop the athletic programs and volunteered their Bervices BO that others might participate. There will be awards in basketball, swimming, volleyball, handball, track, badminton, bowling, Softball and others. Sponsors of the Center championship athletic teams in the various age groups will also be honored. The Athletic Selection Committee is choosing outstanding athletes In tho grade school, teenage and varsity categories for the 3. J. GrcenberR Award to be presented by Ducky Greenbcrg, the Trustln Award to be presented by Yale Trustln, and the Burkonroad Award, presented by Les Burkenroad, chairman of the health and physical education committee. The public Is Invited and all participant1! will be notified by mall to nttend and receive their award. Refreshments will be served at the end of the program.
Camp Registration Filling Up Rapidly Forty-nlne children have already registered for Cump-Jay-C-C, Gerald Gross, Camp Chairman, announced this week. "Since our space Is limited at the Camp, parents who plan to send their children to Camp JayC-C this .summer urged to mail in their applications without delay." Registrations are being accepted on a first come-first served basis. It is expected that the camp capacity will be reached before the end of the month. Mr, Gross also reported that a superior staff of trained and experienced counselors will be at Camp this cummer. * Camp Jay-C-C will open July 31 and will continue until August 28. Campers may register for either two or four weeks.
Sunday Radio, TV outstanding artists in their fields; a pen and Ink drawing by Ben Shohn nnd a group of ceremonial objects by Louis Wolpert, a contemporary silversmith working in Jerusalem. A coffee hour will follow the presentation. Hosts and hostesses will bo Messrs. and Mmes. Jack W, Marer, Paul Veret, Robert Kocper, Ernest A. Nojjg, Harry William Grodinslty, the first Trustln, Robbl and Mrs. Myer ICripke, Mrs. Edward E. Brodkey chairman of tho Auerbach Memorial Committee, will make the and MIBSCS UOSO and. Fanny presentation, ftabbl Mycr S. Krlp- Grodinslty. Mrs. Meyer Beber headed tho ke of flcth El Synagogue wi:: tell the background of tho various -ob- gift committee which Included Mrs. 3. H. I<ulakofsky and Robbl jects. The gift includes wprk by two Mycr S. Kripkc, A group of modern Jewish. Art pieces will be presented to Joslyn Memorial Art Museum by the Federation for Jewish Service at 2:30 p. m., this Sunday. The collection will be given In memory of the lato Herman Auerbnch with funds derived from his estate. The presentation ceremony will be held in gallery D of the museum.
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Itabbl Louis L Newman of Congregation Rodeph Sholom In Hew York City will discuss "Being Angry at Life" over KOIL from 9:35 to 10 n. m. This program Is part of tho Message ot Israel series. Frontiers of Faith under the auspices ot the Jewish Theological Seminary will present "Mrs, Steinberg's Partner in Heaven" over WOW-TV from 1 til 1:30 p. m. Tho Eternal t i g h t program will be broadcast over WOWRadio from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon.
Pre-School Day Camp, limited to children who arc at least three and a half years old and not y e t In kindergarten, will open Monday, June 13, and will continue for a period of six weeks. The camp it sponsored by the Jewish Commit* nity Center, The Pre-School Day Camp will be held daily, MoT»4ay to 3?riaay, from 9 to 11:30 a. m. at Peony Park. The program will be especially geared to children of preschool age. Included In the pro* gram will be sand play, games, nature study, stories, rhythms, water-play In a portable pool, and carefully supervised recreation at the playground equipment. A carefully selected staff of trained pro-school teachers, under the direction of Mrs. Winifred King, Director of the JCC PreSchool, will guide the children in safe, healthy group play aud group living with their playmates of the same age. Registration will be accepted for cither a three-vreek period l<sv $3fl, or for a six-week period at a special rate of $50. The fees, payable in advance, include transportation, materials ami a liftVit s n n A ta Une mid-morning. Children will be returned home in time for Junch. Four centrally located pick-up points will !>£ arranged lor tiie convenience of the children. The enrollment in this camp will be limited nnd interested parents are urged to make immediate registration for the Pro-School Day Camp. For further information, call coll Mrs. King, Prc-School Day Camp Director at GLendale 7143, or the Jewish Community Center, JAckson 13G6.
Golden Age Club 4th Birthday Fete The Golden Ago Club will hold its fourth annual Birthday Party at 1 p. m., Monday, May 2S, -tX ttvi Dr. Philip Shcr Jewish Home for the Aged. The program will include movies taken at the "Turn aljout P a r t y held last montt» at the Jewish Community Center, a birthday cake, games and surprises. The Golden Age D u b 1« co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section and the Jewish Community Center. Representatives from Council will be Mrs. D a v i d Beber (chairman), Mrs. Edward Levinsoh and Mrs. Nathan Simon.
Discrimination New York (3T.M—Because the Lake Placid Club, a resort hotel In Lake Placid, N. Y., maintains a discriminatory guest policy. State Attorney General Jacob K. Javits has refused to appear there as a, speaker at the annual conference of the New York State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Mr. Javits advised the AntlDefamatlon League of B'nal B'rlth. that he had declined an Invitation to address the educators becauso "as Attorney General the State policy against cxclusiotv ot avtf, person from places of public accommodation due to nice, creed or color Is a vital law enforcement obligation to roe, avul \ want to do everything I can to see that It Is honored, not only in letter but In spirit."
Results of surveys made for tUt American Cancer Society show that about two of every two American adults still do not know cancer (s curable. ,