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NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETJ Lincoln, Nebraska
Vol. XLI—No. 41
Publication Otflrv. 101 N". '-Hltli Onmliii, Ncbrusku, Phono 'Si'J-i:wii
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Anii'Gold Rush* Era ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., (JTA)—A leading Jesuit theologian .and authority on (he history and organization of the Roman Catholic Church was on record as stating that the Ecumenical Council had not adopted a declaration condemning anti-Semitism out of /ear that this statement of moral principle would he interpreted by the Arab stales as a pioIsrael statement of political intentions. Father Gustav Weigel, Pro—— fessor of Ecclesiology at Wood- said American'Catholics were stock, Md., and a corresponding showing a greater readiness to editor of-the.. Jesuit w e e k l y enter into discussion with mem"America." expressed his personal doubt that a statement bers of other faiths and a greatcondemning anti-Semitism would er readiness to consider the be introduced when the sessions feelings and sentiments of nonof the Ecumenical^Council will Catholics. He urged on the Jewish community relations officials be resumed on September 29. Father Wclgcl's disclosures a policy of "patient progresswere made Jatc Satnrilny night ism" in their discussions with in ii give-and-take session with American Catholics. delegates lo the National ComLewis If. Weinsteln, chairman munity Relations Advisory Council following his formal address of the NCKAC, said in a personon patterns ami currents with- al statement today that it was in the American Catholic.com- "disquieting to hear from Father Weigel tiiat although the mamunity. He stressed (hat Augus- jority of Catholic bishops would (in Cardinal Bra, head of the undoubtedly favor a statement Vatican Secretariat for Promot- by the Ecumenical uncil ing Christian Unity, was inter- against anti-Semitism,C opolitical ested In Jewish relations as welt considerations m i g h t prevent as Christian. He quoted the Car- such a declaration." He said dinal, however, as stating that that Father Wcigcl's statement there were "obstacles" in the that concern over the attitude path of the Council declaration of the Arab states to I s r a e l on anti-Semitism. might be the deterrent to such Father Weigel disclosed that ii declaration "is entirely incona declaration had been drafted sistent witli the great in o r a l by two Vatican authorities on basis upon which ecumenicity is Jewish matters. He identified founded." . them as F a'l h e r Rudloff, the "Even if the d e n i a l of ttie Benedictine Abbot ot two monastaries in the Israeli sector of statement against anti-Semitism Jerusalem and in Weston, and were deemed expedient, a conMsgr. John M. Ocsterreichcr, of clusion that seems completely Seton Hall University, S o u t h irrelevant and unrealistic," Mr. Orange, N. J. But this declara- Weinstein asserted, "it is our tion was never submitted to the hope that Father Weigel's tentaEcumenical Council, Father Wei- tive prediction will be contragel said, because, although it dicted by positive action from was a statement of moral prin- the I/.cumenical Council. ciple, the Arab states would un,4"rstand it as backing up Israel, and therefore chiding and rebuffing the Arab states. Explaining why he doubts that the situation would be changed when the Ecumenical Council resumed its session, Father Weigel said that a majority of the bishops would be in iavor of such a declaration, but the presence of Catholic minorities in Arab lands must be taken into consideration. He also noted that there were Arab bishops in the Council whom he describod as "very sensitive indeed" to the problems of the Arab states. He said the statement might be introduced before the Council ends its labors, but Ills own fcelliigs, based on personal observation, was that the bishops would rather avoid the issue than face It. Earlier, Father Weigel had predicted that the process of removing phrases from the Catholic liturgy derogatory to the Jews would be continued. He
Hebrew to Be Taught In ftiiatni High Scfaool
Miami <JTA>—The Dade County B o a r d of Instruction approved the inclusion of Hebrew among the modern languages to be taught in . the public high schools in the Greater Miami area during the coming school year. The first class in Hebrew will be held at the Miami Beach Senior High School. The decision of the D a d e County Board of Instruction to approve Hebrew language courses in Miami high schools follows extended efforts by the Bureau of Jewish Education, the local Zionist organization and the Jewish congregations here urging the incorporation of He-, brew in the school curricula. Plans'are now being made for the possible inclusion of Hebrew as a language of instruction in. the junior high schools of Dade County.
Pittsburgh (JTA) -— Leonard Weitzman. a veteran Pittsburgh Jewish communal worker, has been named a member of the Commission for the Preservation of Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks o[ the West. Tho commission was organized to acquire title, restore and provide for the perpetual maintenance of a number of long abandoned Jewish cemeteries rediscovered in the Mortimer Lode country of California and Nevada. The b u r i a l grounds attest to the major participation of Jews in the pioneering days of the Gold Rush bvit, over tlio years as the gold ran out, the area was abandoned and reverted to nature along with its temporary homes and its burial grounds. California Jewish leaders also had been acting to develop some organized effort to restore the graves and out of this grew the commission. It will function as a b r a n c h of the J u d a h L. M a g n e s Museum in Oakland, Cal.
Ted Sennet! lamed To flev* Post, Ohio
Ted B. Sennett, regional director of the Plains, States Office of the Anti-Defamation L e a g u e ofB'nai B'rith, will leave Omaha on July 13, for Dayton. O. to take up his new duties as Assistant Director of the Central Contract Management District for the U n i t e d States Air Force. Mr. Sennett's new position will be in the role of implementing the President's executive on equal employment opportunities in hiring practices with firms that have contracts with the Air Forco. He will be responsible for the supervision of eight regional offices in a district which includes eighteen states. ' A successor to his Omaha position, will be named in the next few weeks, Mr. Sennett said. A resident of Omaha for four years, Mr. Sennett was a member of the Catholic Interracial Council, Public Affairs Committee of the Y.W.C.A., the Omaha Adult Educational Council, the Omaha Area Radio and Television Council, Family and Children's Division of the United Community Services and Henry Monsky Lodge, B'nai B'rith.
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Isadore Trefiafc Urges Coverage; Campaign. Reaches- $400,000 Mark Isadore M. Tretiak, General Chairman of the 1963 Jewish Philanthropies Campaign, announced that to date we have $402,635.32. "With hundreds of pledge cards still unreported," Mr. Tretiak stated, "I call on every man and woman to help us complete the campaign." Mr. Tretiak said that only steady, persistent and dedicated work will insure success of the campaign which holds the fate of agencies vital to Jewry in Omaha, across the nation, in Israel and other countries. He appealed to the volunteers to "help bring in the pledge cards on which we have had no action to date."
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As of July 2, 1963 .. The following are current reports from divisions in the 1963 Omaha Jewish Philanthropies Campaign: 1!)G3 Total Division To Date Initial Gifts • $322,761.50 Men's Division 15,757.50 Women's Division 55,528.55 B. & P. Unit ' , 2,952.50 Children's Division 1,762.52 High School Division 3,146.25 University Division 69.00 Organizations 1,547.50 Miscellaneous 1,110.00 Total ...'.
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$25,030,003 of Hawk Missiles to Israel Washington (JTA) — The De- s t r u c t u r e are equipped t e n s e Department announced this weekend that negotiations have been completed to transfer to Israel enough Hawk supersonic antiaircraft missiles to equip one battalion at a cost of 825,000,000. U.S. military authorities declined to say exactly how many missiles and launchers were involved, but pointed out that an American battalion' is equipped with 24 launchers. A missile battalion is made up of four firing b a t t e r i e s , six launchers each, and one non firing headquarter's battery. It is presumed that Israel is establishing a similar unit. The H a w k is designed for use against attacking planes flying at low and medium altitudes. American units in the NATO
with Hawks. Jor.use against aerial attackers at moderate range and with Nike missiles for high flying targets. The Hawk missile is mobile and may be moved rapidly. It is fired by launchers which may be discharged individually or by coordinated batteries. The Defense Department said it could not publish Ihe exact number of missiles or launchers on grounds of military security. A final exchange of letters has taken place to verify the sale Some Israeli military personnel have already been trained at the U. S. Air Defense School, Fort Bliss, Texas, and others scheduled for training at Huntsville, Ala., and elsewhere, ior training in maintenance of the sensitive equipment
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ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL. DAY Washington (JTA)—A resolution designating March 14 of each year, as Albert Einstein Memorial Day was introduced in the House of Representatives. Building goes on around the clock in Israel (o keep pace with the rising Immigi.itlon.
Israel's Newcomers May Require More Than 20.000 Housing Units Mourning Chat The second part of the fourth airmail series, noting "Birds of Israel" has been issued by the Israel's Ministry of Posts. Each stamp depicts a special bird o£ 'Israel. They are: • The Mourning Chat (0.2B) gets its name from its striking color-
Smyrna Kingfisher ing which is entirely black and white. It is conspicuous among the stones and rocks ot Judqo and the Negev where it lives. The Smyrna Kingfisher • (0.20) is a resident of the northern and central part of Israel. It sings melodiously and is a tireless
Sinai Rose Finch pursuer of crop destroying insects. . The Sinai Rose Finch on the 1L0.05 stamp is found only in the southern Negev. The male, more colorful than the -female, is famous for its beautiful singing.
Jerusalem (JTA)—The more than 20,000 h o u s i n g u n i t s planned or under construction for new immigrants during the current year may prove insufficient, it was reported here at a meeting of the Jewish Agency executive. The executive was informed that while it was not true to say that a majority of recent immigrants were social w e l f a r e cases, many of the newcomers had large families and few had
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any profession. It was also reported that while only a short time ago, Israel had a surplus of d o c t o r s, there was now a shortage. Eliahu Dobkin, head of the Youth and Hechalutz department, reported that 750 professionals came to Israel last year under auspices of the Professional and Technical Workers Aliyah program and that it was hoped that the number wo\jld reach 1,00 this year. . |