Vol. XXXIX—No. 11
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Israel Bonds will kick-off "Big Week" with a breakfast and briefing cession on "Big Day," Sunday, December 4 at 9 H. m. nt the Jewish Community Center, Robert M. Feinberg, Omaha area General Campaign chairman, announced. Grccnbcrg1, .Silver mid Riches Big week will be conducted by Barton "Bucky": Greenberg, w h o ' as Young Adult chairman, will direct a group of 40 young adults nnd recent volunteers; R o b e r t . Silver, organba-{ tion cha 1 r in a n, j who will co-ordl-i nate the actlvl- «re«nberg ties of participating J e w i s h groups and Henry Rlcltcs, honorary chairman. Bond chairmen of participating organizations are; David Bclxr, Ttmplo lirool; Pennlt Davi*, Oelli Cl; Mrs. Som Kotiman, Oelh Israel; Sam Rlfkln, b'nol Jacob and Lobor Zionist; Mr». Rlffcln, Plon«r Worn*n; Mrj. Ben Handler, Mllrochl Women end Hyman Oiotti Zionlits. Modus!oii Btnd chairmen ere h.rt. Morrli Grov.man, Henrietta Siold group; Wrt, Jomct Samucfion, The«t»r Merit proujij Will Evelyn Levv. UuslnesJ and f'rotcv nonol; Mr«, David GrosJ, (Chen Cliairrnan), Chami Wedmann. a'nal IJ'rlth group* were orgonl/ea by Dr. Abo GrMtlfcera ol Henry Montky t-Odoe. ond Stoniiry hclnbera of Corrtruilfcer, Lotfue, Youth Adult*' group formed under oysplres of U. Nobert Newrncn, Oiolrman of GuortJion*, Include Lawrence Chapman, L M Gertdier, Sheldon Harm, Lou J n s , Mourlc* Katiman, Jerome Milder, Orvllle Milder. Calvin Newmoo, POVP Rice, Jock Slljj. Irvlnj Velt. xer onU Alex Welfutcin.
General Chairman, Fcinberg, Bald more volunteers are needed li> Join the effort In helping to make "Big Week" a success. Mrs. J. Harry Kulakofsky, Honorary A r e a Chairman of three states, urged all members of the community to greet volunteers during "Big Pay" with maximum purchases. "We hope
Jerusalem—Brigadier Zvi Tsur has been named Army Chief of Staff as successor to Maj. Gen. Chaim Laskov, whose resignation from the post becomes effective on January 1, 1961. Studied nt Columbia Tlie 37-year-old new army chief was born in Russm and brought to Palestine by his parents in 1025 at the age of two. Now deputy chief of the defense forces nnd head of the General Staff branch of tho Israel Army, Brigadier Tsur \va3 educated at the Tel Aviv University. Ho once lived in the United States where lie studied nt Columbia University. IJSUOV—-Stnal Hero General Laskov succeeded to •the command of tho Israeli Defense Forces, after the resignation of Gen. Moshe Dnyan, hero of the Sinai campaign. After seeing service with the British Army on active duty during World War II, he commanded the Israeli Army Air Force from 1951 to 19M, then became deputy chief of staff—the same post now held by Go,n. Tsur. General Laskov in retiring from the Army, and will devote his energies to teaching military ficienco. Ho Is being considered u s commander of the military ! pchool connected with tho Reali High School In Haifa. General Lasfcov appeared In Omaha as the guest speaker at on Israel Independence Day observance at the Jewish Community Center on May 7,1957.
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to call on every Jewiuli family In Hanover, (J'J'A) — The Social the city," .she said, "but if we miss you, please call us or send Democratic Party of Germany voted unanimously at its annual in your Bond purchase." convention litre a resolution afTlireo-finurter Marie 1'nsscd firming that "tho establishment Mr. Felnbenr said that the sale of- diplomatic relations between of Israel Bonds in Omaha and the Federal Republic and Israel Council Bluffs, both cash and has become both necessary and commitments, has passed tho possible." three-f(uarter mark for the exTlio resolution had been Intropected goal in dollars, placing duced by tho Uarni.itacH District the community substantially chapter ot tho party. Tho prlnahead of the figures obtained at rlplo hail been previously enunthe same time last year. "How- ciated and endorsed by tho parever, our eventual goal Is to pet ty's executive board and presidas many new buyers as possible," ium. According to tho Darmstadt ho stated, "nnd we believe the resolution, Arab threats against purchase of bonds is a definite (lorniiiny's <'stnbllNhnient of dipexpression of hope for peoples' lomatic relations with Israel future everywhere nnd of our "should bo heeded less, when own belief In the Jewish way of tlicro I» n moral lirpi'licy" for life." tnlilng tho step. In addition to selling Bonds, The Darmstadt delegation told workers will also assist in the the convention that "economic collection of commitments marie disadvantages which might arise during past months, and In ob- from this step should he treated taining early reservations for '"A ns of secondary Importance." IsNight In Israel," the . Ilanukkah rael's Mapai Party was among Festival due the following Sun- the Socialist groups from tho day, December llth, at the Slier- free world having observers and aton-Fontenelle Hotel, guests at the convention.
New York (WNS)—-Regie Renault, the French nutomobile firm which stopped Its Israel manufacturing and sales activities under Ar/ib boycott pressure last year has Indicated it Is ready to resume doing, business In Israel. . Letter Indicates Inti-rcst This was disclosed by Label Katz, chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations In the United States, who said he had received a letter to that effect from Maurice Bosqyet, president of Renault, Inc., representing Renault operations in France. Mr. Katz said that the Conference now regards tho dispute "as settled." In the letter, M. Bosquet said he had discussed in Paris recently with Pierre Dreyfus, general* director of Regie Renault, the settlement of litigation between Regie Renault and Kalscr-Frazer of Israel. Mr. Dreyful advises
Gonlribislors Mrs. Dave Cohn, Chairman, Jewish Charities Section of the Needlework Drive reports the following contributors. Mme's. Louis Canar, Albert E. Gilinsky, Nettle Gray, Julius Hornslein, E. Lleb KIporstoin, Leonard Krasile, Hyman Levlne, Harry I-oewenstein, Philip II. Miller, Ann Roffmnn, Arthur Rubin and Samuel B. Wiseman.
Tlie thirtieth annual Hadassah "donor" will be marked Sunday by a G:30 p.m; dinner and a progrom featuring three local artists, Erna Clanton, Mary Hanesn and Mary Levlne in "Musical'Comedy Highlights." Tho event, sponsored by the Medical Organization arid Vocational Education Committee of the Omaha Chapter will be held nt Beth Israel Synagogue. Guests will be donora to the two Hada3sah projects. An Interpretative ballet, "So Much to Tell," in tribute to the late Henrietta Szold, Hodassah founder, whose 100th birthday Is being celebrated this year, will bo
that all disputes between the two companies were resolved to the complete satisfaction of each. Former Operation lii Haifa Renault had been assembling small cars In tho KaLser-Fruzer plant In Haifa and the Israel firm sued tho French firm when the latter unilaterally terminated Its contract with the Haifa plant. The letter concluded that Dreyfus and the company wanted "to sell Renault products In every country of the world, Including Israel, of course, where buyers for them can be found,"
Wliat Does Senior Citizen's Lounge iean fo Retired? The Senior Clton's Lounge means opportunity for guidance In mnhing tho Liter years fruitful and satisfying by learning, rtharlng and helping. Loungo Open Every Monday Jewish Community Center from 10 A. M. to 3 V. 'M. Activities, Fun, Recreation Movies, Hlblo clnus, Socials for Senior Cltlwns
a part of the evening's entertainment. The cast includes Elaine Jabenls, also director; Mrs, Harry DuBoff, pianist; and MmcS. Sidney Hollls and Norman Wine. Mrs. Norman Lincoln is stage manager, A highlight of the program will be Mrs. Ben Zeff whose "Eye Witness Report" will tell of her recent visit to Israel. Mrs.' Louis Katz is General chairman of the donor affair. Assistants include Mmes; pave Epstein, Edwin Gorellck, loo Sokolof, and their committees. Reservations nre being taken by Mmes. David Platt nnd J, Milton Margolin.
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id itepiiyie Jerusalem —Israel and tho Mali Republic concluded treaties of friendship nnd broad technical and cultural-exchange programs after a nine-day visit of tho Mali
Indiana Firm Plans a $2,000,000 Citric Acid Plan! in Ssrad Ellthart, Ind.—Miles Chemical Co. plans to build a $2,000,000 critic acid plant In Haifa, Israel with completion set for late 19G1. 'Hie ultra-modern operation will have an annual capacity ot 1,500 short tons of citric acid, 50 per cent of which is .slated for internal consumption, with the balance available for export. 'Hie plant will bo designed for ready expansion into related products output. According fo Miles president H. F. Roderick, the plant will be built on a 10-ncre, site tmd will enable Israel to become ;i world leader in output of citric acid. "Our decision to build a citric acid plant was Influenced by the attractive incentives offered by the Israeli government, the hot climate which Is conducive to citric ncid consumption through soft drinks, nnd the favorable trade relations Israel has established with 22 other nations which represents a strong export potential," he noted.
Government delegation, headed by Vicc-I'resldent Jean-Marie Kone. The'treaties, slRncd at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, represented nn Important breakthrough for IsrncI into (lie Moslem urea ot West Africa. Mall Is situated Jjeyond tlie barrier of Arab stales that are hoNlilo to Israel. The treaties promise the Mall Republic extensive assistance from Israel In agriculture, public health, transport, technical education and the development of natural resources. Ninety percent of Mali's population of four million are farm' ers. The mutual technical aid pact emphasizes the granting of an unspecified number of Israel scholarships to students from tho Mall Republic in the a\>ovo areas. VJco-I'rcsIdmt Kona Is a press ronfcroiiRo stressed how similar tho problems of both countries were—tho Ncgcv nrea development plnn which nojiicnhat resembles MaU'« desert llko regions nnd tlio need for economic and water planning. The agreements which include the right for transport planes of each country to fly over the other nation and to land at tlie other's airfield, is considered a new venture in Israel's commercial relations with the African continent.
As District Judge January Judge Donald BrcdUey, prominent Omaha jurist and community leader, will be among the nine men to be Installed as judges of the Fourth Judicial District in public ceremonies, Wednesday, January 4 at 11 a. m. in Court Room No. 1 in tlie Douglas County Sourt House. Vroslillng Municipal Judge Judge Brodkey who served one full term ns M u - r " ""TF% " " niclpal Judge andl' . %* , was elected pre-!' ' ".''"^K; siding j u d g e of' that court in Jan-! uary, 1960, is the'j first Jewish per-i son ever to be e l e c t e d to tlie bench in cither J»<lg« Brodkcy the Municipal or District Courts In Nebraska. He practiced law here for nearly a quarter of a century. Election returns reveal he received 83,582 votes, running third in a field of 16 candidates. Tho Fourth Judicial district encompasses Douglas, Burt and Washington counties. Judge Brodltcy is a member of
the Board of Governors of the Jewish Federation and serves on Us Anti-Defamation and Camp Jay-C-C committees. He Is past president of Henry Monsky Lodge, B'nal B'ritli, a former Temple Israel trustee and is active in P-TA, the Boy Scouts and other civic enterprises. In commenting on the election, Judge Brodlcey said, "I will do everything in my power to justify the people's confidence in me, I pray tJiat God will give me tho wisdom, courage and strength to bo a fine and dedicated Judge and I promise to discharge the duties of my office In a way to reflect credit upon us all." Education at Iowa He received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary, and many other honorary and scholastic organizations. Judge Brodkey's family is composed of his wife, the former Gertrude Itothttop, also a lawyer, and three children, Bruce, Amy and Frank.
T'IO newspaper nttacliod the London, (JTA) — Anil-Jewish demonstrations, staged ns "spon- Cernauti rabbi and leaders of tho taneous proletarian manifesta- Jewish community In tho city tot tions," have been held at Cer- permitting "an Israeli diplomat nauti, capital of Soviet Bukovina, from Moscow" to attend Jewish a city with a large Jewish popu- religions services In their synalation which was .formerly a part gogue. of Rumania, nccording lo a Soviet Previously, according to the newspaper. Free Rumanian Press Agency Tlie demonstrations were re- which reported tho incidents, ported in "Rodiayamkaya Buko- here, an anti-Semitic'attack was vina," published in Cernauti. The disseminated in o pamphlet pubpaper said, they wove staged by lished by the State PuWsWng local workers allegedly as a pro- House of the Republic of Moltest against tho "reactionary davia. That region is aLso former Jewish hotbed" centered about Rurnanlan territory, with many Jcvvs living there. tho synagogue In the city.