January 19, 1962

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NEBRASKA ST,,i.. 1. • • Lincoln,

Vol. XL—Nu. 20

Publication Orflce, 101 No. 20th Omaha, Nebraska, Tliune 312-KiCO

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Algerian Jews Abandon All In Flight From Terrorism Algiers (JTA)—Severn J i w s wero lilllcd nnd (wo ocriously wounded during llin last few dayn 111 clashes in n immlier of AlC«rlnn cities between terrorists of (ho underground M o Klein Rroup and (lie necri't orpanization of Kuropeans, ns tho tin— rrlnnllnir fitriiCK'u of foes and niipnortorn of Algerian Independence! moiinled In fury. In Oran, coiitiniicd fight in<j look place in tlio Jewish section

which is in thn> heart of the city. Tension among Algerian Jews continued to mount, especially in Constantino where terrorism was unchecked. Many Jews are preparing to abandon their homes and shops in Constantino and nearby towns to save their lives. Only 7,000 Jews are left in Constantino, a community which numbered 38,000. The Talmud Torah there, once had 900 pupils, now has .'!00.

Stamp Club Will Meefr Sunday

Children, 'TIIG.Light Of Israal'-Humphrey

New York (JTA) — Senator Hubert II, Humphrey In a report on his visit to Israel find tlit* Arab stales, stated that, in Israel "I found great Improvement and progress from four years a^o. I feel that the exercise of groat and prudent diplomacy means that political tensions can and will be eased." "The I n c r e a s e In Israel's strength, economically, politically nnd militarily, Is a fuctor of stability. This Is in our national interest, and is a contribution Cambridge, Mass. (WNS)—The to world peace," he declared. "If I were to pick one observaPhillips Brooks House, n Harvard University student social service tion In connection with what has group, decided to withdraw from been done for Israel, it would bo in terms of what has been done a CAKE project in Jordan .be- for the children—the Unlit of Iscause Jordan would have pre- rael. Wherever I went I saw vented Jewish students from par- bright-eyed and healthy children ticipating. on whom the future of Israel "Operation Jordan" would have rests." sent n f;roup of some 30 students Sen. Humphrey spoke at an to Jordan to nld resettlement of Israel Bond conference. Eodoulns. When students cheeked Lcvi Eshkol, Israel's Finance tho matter further with CARE said In an address that officials, they learned that Jewish Minister, increased flow of Immigrastudents could not bo included. the to his country, which began Members of the student organiza- tion year, is expected to continue tion then talked it over with tho last 19G2. Among tho speakers was University F a c u l t y Committoo in Klutznlck, United States which refused to approve it. Dean Philip to tho United NaJohn Monro, n member of tho Ambassador Faculty Committee, said the Uni- tions, and a former Omuhan. versity did not want any of its student groups Involved In n pro- Arieh EsSie! Is Consul ject where questions were asked General In New York about religious beliefs. New York (JTA)—Arieh Eshel, Israel's deputy permanent repreDenmark Square sentative at the United Nations, with rank of Ambassador, will In Jerusalem Jerusalem — Prime Minister take over the post of Israel's Viggo Kampmann of Denmark Counsul-Genoral in New York. and his wife, wero guests of tho Israeli government during their visit in Israel. At a dinner in his honor, and in response to a toast by Mr. Ben Gurion, P r e m i e r Knmpmann hailed the spirit of tho Jewish New York (JTA)—"The greatpeople which onnbled it to with- est source of community conflict" stand the darkest periods and among Jews and other Americans brought about the revival of its arise from differing interpretaindependence. tions of the doctrine of tho sepEarlier, P r e m i e r and Mrs. aration of Church and State, the Kampmann attended a ceremony Anti-Defamation League was told (or the naming of D e n m a r k at a meeting here. Square In tho Beit Hakcrcm quar- • Abo Goldstein, A t l a n t a , tho tor of the city. League's Community Service division, said "tho past holiday season highlighted tho recent trend. A Happy Ending "Many of theso Issues," lio added Israel—Tho story of how tho "erupted and Iioeamo sources of Kampmanns saved a Danish Jew- community dissension bocauso of ish family from falling Into Nazi the lack of discussion araonf eduhands In 1943, unfolded when tho cators nnd religious leaders of Danish Premier's, wife noted tho different faiths." Btrong resemblance of a 14-yearBenjamin JR. Epstein, national old Israeli girl to that of tho res- director, reported that there arc cued family. now more than 130 right-wing The young lady was one of croups functioning In the United two p o r s o n s , presenting the) States. "The trend," he said, "Is Kampmanns with flowers nnd ad- nlarmlng, but virtually nil tho dressed them in Danish. In reply new groups deny any motivation to Mrs. Kampmann's question, of nntl-Semltism, tho girl said she waa -born In Ho pointed out that "to somo Copenhagen and came to Israel extent, overt expressions of nntlWith her family eight years ago. Semltlsm has become a political After several q u e s t i o n s , it ltlss of death in the United States transpired that tho girl's family today. Tho nnU-Scmillc bigot nnd through her undo was rescued by rabble-rouser has little chance of tho Kampmanns from tho Nazi gaining significant public support. holocaust Stamps from different parts of the world will bo stinlled at the Sunday meeting of the Junior Stamp Club at the 4 p.m. meeting at tin' Jewish Community (Center. Members are asked to brinj; their albums and any stamps they would like to offer for trade.

Harvard Drops 'Care' Project in Jordan

'Women Join Hands fo Do for Others1 Mrs. Joseph S. ttuss, prominent community lender, will lierul the VVomcn'H Division of tho 10G2 Jnwisli J'liilaiilliro|ilc» Campaign In Onmlia. Tho announcement Was inado this week l>y Ilnrry Truslin, President of tho Jewish Federation nnd .Urn. Moyd Friedman, I'rcKldont of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs. Co-Rlinlrninn In 1DB1 The Philanthropies scene Is not new to Mrs. Guss who has participated in its activities for many years, and served as cochairman in 19G1 when Mrs. Alexander D, Frank was general chairman of the Women's p,roup. In paying tribute to Mrs. Frank's leadership, Mrs. Guss said it was nn'inspiration to serve with her. Close association with the drive, more than ever, she declared, brought home to her the great and serious needs on many fronts filled through tho annual Philanthoples Campaign. The calendar at the Guss homo Is marked heavily and is evldenco of the family's role and interest in community programs. Mr. and Mrs. Guss are copresldents of the Western Hills Parent-!'cochcrs Association, Mrs. Guss is fund raising vicepresident of tho Omaha Chapter of Hadassah and is a member of tho Beth El Sisterhood Board. Mr. Cuss as well as his wife lias worked on many of the campaigns, and their oldest son, Steve, now a freshman at Yale,

"We aro very fortunate to ha'*e Mrs. Guss and know she will be an inspiration to all who servo with her," they asserted. Mrs. GUNS In accepting the

leadership of tlio Women's Division, said, "I know I am going to enjoy tho campaign, becauso it Is wonderful to seo so many women representing all aspects of our community life Join hands and heart in u labor of love fur others." "It is a .warm feeling," gho added, "to know you can depend on the women of our community —their record proves it." Mrs. Guss pointed out "tlmt tlio basic concept of the Women's 1) 1 v I s 1 o n—its most Important strength—Is tho fact that It produces 'plus' dollars." A 'plus' gift as she puts it, "is a woman's gift over and above, Mrs. Joseph GUSH her husband's contribution. It Now Haven, Conn., was chairman testifies to recognition that she, of the Youth Council Division of as an independent personality, tho Jewish Philanthropies. Tho living in a land of plenty, has a two other children in the family, responsibility to help those in need elsewhere." Robert 11 and Barbara, 10, aro Former Posts 'just warming up' for the future Some of tho former posts of by helping mother 'behind t It c responsibility held by the 19G2 scenes,' Women's Chairman, Include variDedication Is I'rnlscd ous offices in the Beth El SisterBoth Mr. Trustln and Mrs. hood and Its presidency; viceFriedman joined In compliment- president of the Mid-West Reing Mrs. Guss for her ability and gion of tho National Women's dedication in serving the commu- League of Conservative Synanity. gogues, president of tho Welzmann group of Hadassah, member of tho Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, tho Board of Governors of the Jewish Federation and the Intcrclub Council of Omaha.

Vocational Counseling Offered in Center -B'nai B'rifh Project A program designed to answer tho vocational nnd educational questions of junior and senior high school students by professional and career businessmen, now actively engaged in specialized fields, has been developed by Cornhusker lodge, B'nai B'rlth and the Jewish Community Center.

Captain James Wax, an Air Force physician, Is In charge of the project, with Alvln Abramson, assisting. Students interested in a particular field of enterprise aro Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika Invited to call Capt. Wax, 291- (JTA)—Israel has offered Tan6319 or Mr. Abramson, 342-4811 ganyika 100 scholarships as an or tho Center Activities office, Independence Day gift to the 342-13GG. An appointment will bo newly independent African country, General Mosho Dayan, Min* arranged with a lodge member in ister of Agriculture, announced. tho field designated by tho stuThe Israeli Cabinet member dent. conveyed the offer to Prime MinFields covered in this program ister Julius Nyerere whsn he 1 Include accounting, advertising, cnlled on him to extend greetings collections, dentistry, education, from tho Government and peoplo "Most Americans have conic to engineering and finance. Other of Israel. "We have agreed In regard overt shows of prejudice areas covered are government, in- negotiations with your Govern03 wrong and immoral. But this surance, law, livestock, manu- ment to train a number of your Is not to 6Uggost that religious facturing, medicine, optometry, young men and women," Gen. prejudice is dead," ho said. "Real- pharmacy, printing and publica- Dayan said. ly i m p o r t a n t , damaging anti- tion, radio and TV, real estate, Ho added that training would Semitism, Is today, expressed in retailing, social work and whole- be provided in ngricullure, induspatterns of discrimination built saling. try, public administration, cominto the basic institutions of our There is no fee involved In the munity development and medisociety. These patterns are de- program which Is just one of tho cine. Through the program, he signed to limit, to exclude, to bar services of the Center's Activities snld, Israel also would assist In Jews from full participation In program. training and treatment for eyo tho rights, privileges, and oppordiseases and "wo hope to help tunities of American life to which you In tho building of your pioevery American is entitled." neering training center."

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Israeli Scholarships Offered Tanganyika

Church-Sfafe Issue Blamed For 'Community Conflict

Jewish Students $ golden Agers to Hear Raise Washington (JTA)—Tho B'nai Center Oamp Office Hlllel Foundations reportTalk AboulEichmann B'rlth ed that Jewish college students Signing 1962 Staffs Tho Golden Ago Club will hear a talk on Adolf Eichmann by Richard Fcllman, attorney, following a 12;30 p.m. dessert lunchcon meeting, Monday, January 22 at the Jewish Community Center. Mr, Fcllman will speak on "In tho Beginning Something Created Eichmann." Tho Club Is sponsored Jointly Ity Center. Members aro asked Council, of Jewish Women nnd the Jewish Federation of Omaha,

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Staff applications for positions in tho Federation sponsored camp, Camp Jay-C-C, and Summer Day Camp aro now available at the Camp office of the Jewish Community Center. Applications are expected to be completed by the 28th of January. Resident camp Counselors must 17. 8. FIK1W TO SET UP have college or graduate trainISRAEL TRACTOR PLANT Jorusalem—A New York manu- ing, while those applying for asfacturer of farm equipment, has sistant or junior counselor cabeen awarded a contract for set- pacities should be In the upper ting up a tractor plant in Israel. grades in high school. In tho past 14 years have raised a total of $1,250,000 for the United Jewish Student Appeal. Ilillel said that somo 105 colleges and universities are now active in tho UJSA-Illllnl sponsored fundraising program.

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