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'The following editorial appeared in "The Kansas City Times." Wednesday, June 3, 1964, and is reprinted here with their permission.) The prime minister of Israel, who slipped unobtrusively into Washington the other day, is a welcome visitor. For Levi Eshkol represents a country" that through all vicissitudes has remained firmly committed to the West and never made any secret of that fact. But at the same time Israel has not played the role of any ally which constantly complains that its loyalty is being insufficiently rewarded. It has accepted help with dignity—and then used such aid prudently for the purpose specified. What the Israelis have accomplished in the 1C years of their national existence is extraordinarily impressive by any objective standards. They have lived continuously under a state of siege, which has compelled them to spend approximately as large a proportion of their income on defense as we do in the United States. They have had to endure a steady trade boycott from the Arab nations that ring them in on all sides except the sea. Meanwhile, as the result of an open-door immigration'policy, this little republic has seen its population treble since 1!I4U. Most of the newcomers have been virtually destitute. They have had to be given another start in life at the state's expense, and in many cases their cultural assimilation had demanded a further heavy outlay. Yet Israel's rate of economic growth during the last decade apparently has been exceeded only by that of Japan. It has been attained primarily through a process of rapid industrialization, coupled with a maximum exploitation of meager natural resources. President Johnson summed up this particular feat when he told his guest, "You have met and mastered economic problems by using the achievements of science and technology." And he promised the prime minister continued American assistance, especially for the Israeli program of desalting sea water. What Israel most urgently needs, however, is a peaceful political climate in which to pursue its task of self-development. Presumably, Prime Minister Eshkol discussed with Mr. Johnson the possibility of meeting that requirement by some early accommodation with Israel's neighbors. The prospects, to be sure, do not yet look encouraging. Arab lenders still threaten his country with physical destruction. They still warn us that every gesture of friendship toward Israel, no matter how inoffensive, will jeopardize Arab-American relations. But the plain fact remains that regional cooperation, employing the accumulated Israeli technical know-how, would be in the interests of the Arab peoples, and that o solvent, armed and determined Israel offers a very poor target, indeed, for military aggression.
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BrouKey, g e n e r a l chairman, urged all campaign workers to intensify their efforts in completing the solicitation of cards assigned to them. Increase a I 4.(n, 'We are now 4.6'v ahead on the cards, as compared with their last year's values. This is quite encouraging, as increases are urgently needed to enable the Jewish Philanthropies to meet its fair obligations to agencies for which we conduct this combined campaign. "We have lost about $10,000 due to deaths and removals of contributors. This shortage can be made up only from increased giving on the cards still out," Mr. Brodkey said. Communities Itcport Reports from other communities show that an average of li.li per cent is the increase being registered through the country. Already many communities have exceeded their 1!)U3 final totals. Among the communities are the following: Dallas, Atlantic City, Louisville, Scranton, Trenton, Tucson Indianapolis, with indications that many other communities will be exceeding their 1963 results. Campaign Personnel The Campaign personnel consists of Irving Herzog, Initial Gifts Chairman; James Farber, General Men's Chairman; Mrs. Fred Brodkey, Women's Chairman with Mines. Izadore Elewitz, A, C. Fellman, C. M. Newman. Marlon Sombcrg and Warren Zweibacl:, c o - c h a i r m e n ; Miss Dorothy Weiner, Business and Professional Chairman; and Barbara Jess and M a r s h a l l A b r a h a m s , High School CoChairmen.
The first of four two week ses- group work. Emphasis is given sions at the" new Esther K. New- to close personal supe/vision of man Camp, sponsored by the children, on proper health and Jewish Federation of Omaha will medical procedures, and instrucstart Monday, June 22, Edward tion in group leadership skills, I). Brodkey, Camp Committee camping and other aspects of camp living. A staff of over 35 Chairman, stated. will s u p e r v i s e this season's Parents desiring an excep- campers. tionaly summer's experience for This summer's campers will their children should enroll now so as to avoid disappointment be able to horseback ride in a l a t e r , Mr. Brodkey said, as new large riding ring, and the capacity enrollments are being rifle range has been expanded expected. Registrations are still and improved. The sports field being accepted for the first and includes a new softball backfinal two week sessions at the stop, tennis court, plus basketCamp Office at the Jewish Com- ball courts and special play facilities for volleyball and small munity Center. games. Staff Being Trained Over 20 horses and ponies in Starting next week all camp the camp stables will be availpersonnel will receive an in- able. The archery range has tensive five day orientation and been expanded and new horsetraining course in psychology, back riding trails have been game leadership, camping and opened up with additional camping sites being developed.
Vatican Organ Charges Against The Deputy Play
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Because camp time is rapidly approaching, Mr. Brodkey urged parents to enroll their children at once so that they might properly be prepared for the summer camping experience. Further information and particulars about Camp may be obtained by calling the Camp Office. 342-1366.
Rome. June 7 (JTA)—The official organ of the Vatican again criticized Rolf Hochhuth's play about Pope Pius XII and European Jewry and defended the late Pontiffs conduct during the Nazi slaughter of 6,000,000 European Jews. The play, "The Deputy," contends that the Pontiff failed to speak out against the The Esther K. Newman Camp, Nazi mass murders. opening its second season this The critical article in L'Osscr- year, has been intensively used vatore Romano, written by an by g r o u p s and organizations Italian Jesuit historian, Rev. since the end of April, Edward Angelo Martini, was the longest D. Brodkey, Camp Chairman, As the familiar yellow Key- Kamp for pre-schoolers. Dates to appear in the Vatican press commented. stone Bus rolls up to its first and rates are as follows: on the controversy. The Camp has been used by CENTER DAY CAMP-fall pickup point at 9 a.m. this MonCharging the West German NFTY (National Federation of day for grade school children). playwright with bias, the his- Temple Youth); by the Alpha day, many Omaha Youngsters First session—June 15 to June torian wrote that "with the hon- Epsilon Pi Fraternity; by the can look forward to an exciting 26—2 weeks—$35. or of an historian aiming at University of Nebraska for trainDay Camping season. Such is Second session—June 29 to seeking truth, I do not believe ing physical education personnel the case for the thirty-plus boys July JO—2 weeks—$M. Kiamesha Lake, N.Y., (JTA)— that Rolf Hochhuth's representa- in camping; by Nebraska School Third session—July 13 to July and girls who will open the new A resolution condemning the So- tion of -Pope Pius XII is true." for the Deaf; by the B'nai B'rith Camping season at Peony Park. 24—2 weeks—$35. viet Union "for its calculated The Jesuit called the play's repFull session—June 15 to July and deliberate repression and resentation ''on the Pope's sil- Youth Organization, and other local groups. Greeting the Day Campers 24—6 weeks—$'J0. harassment of its 3,000,000 Jew- ence on the massacre of the Besides being used by the will be the new Center Day Kiddy Kamp—(Half day for ish citizens," was adopted by the Jewish people contrary to offiCamp Director, Dik Weiner, and pre school children). for its regular sum34th annual convention of the cial documents and the truth:" Federation his competent staff of counselmer camping program, tha First session—June 15 to June Department of New York, JewThe h i s t o r i a n questioned camp can be utilized by local ors and staff specialists such as 26—2 weeks—$20. ish War Veterans of the United whether Hochhuth had enough groups Sadie Anzalorie, waterfront difor weekend seminar*, Second Bession—June 29 to States now meeting here. time to study • enough docu- for swimming p a r t i e s , for rector, Rose Hanek, Kiddy July 10—2 weeks—$20. In a n o t h e r resolution the ments, and accused him of a dances or social events, and Kamp Director and Arts & Third session—July 13 to July Crafts Specialist, Addie Seals, 24—2 weeks—$20. American Government w a s biased point of view. Rev. Mar- other general or special activihead cook, and many other faFull session—June 15 to July called on to stop aiding Egypt tini asserted that a protest by ties the year around. miliar faces. Registrations are 24—6 weeks—$60. until Washington is assured that the Pontiff against the Nazi Information on renting the still being accepted for the secFor further information call the money is being used for mass annihilation of Jews would Esther K. Newman Camp may ond and third sessions of the all the Camp Office at 342-1366 and peacefu' purposes and not for have been considered a political day grade school Center Day Miss Blank the Camp Registrar manufacturing weapons intended move which would have reduced be obtained by calling the Camp Office, 342-1366. the Pope's effectiveness. Camp and the half day Kiddy will be glad to help you. for use against Israel.
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Check Session Desired: ( ) 1st Session June 22-July 5 ( ) 2nd Session Closed [ ) 3rd Session Closed ( ). 4th Session Aug. 3-Aug. 16 Fees: $100 -for 2-week session Encloted is my check for $
Camp Scholarships Camp Scholarships Are Available-— For Information Contact Jewish Family Service, 342-1366 • Date
Parent's Signature •••• '.•,"' IMPORTANT—The Esther K.-Newman Camp registration is limited and w« suggest you register early to avoid any disappointment. The Camp Fe» should be enclosed with this application and campers are registered in th» order in which applications are received at the Camp Office.
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