NEBRASKA STATK HISTORICAL SOCIES* Lincoln.
Vol. XLIII—Nil. 10
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Contest for Student Writers The second annual Dr. Abe Greenberg Writing contest sponsored by the J.C.C. will use the theme: "A Jewish Literary Giant." Peretz, Zangwfil or Sholom Aleichem will be the subjects of the manuscripts. Students are encouraged to use the excellent facilities of the Center Library to gather source material. A trophy will be presented to winners in the grade, j u n i o r high, and high school divisions. Engraved gold leaf certificates will be awarded to all who enter the contest. Students must submit their o r i g i n a l compositions to the Center b e f o r e December I. Typed or hand written copy is acceptable. A board of judges will determine the contest winners. Originality and thoroughness of treatment will be the determining factors in chosing the winners of the competition. All students are encouraged to enter and take advantage of this opportunity to display their writing talents.
Dad-Lad Day This Sunday Herb Millnrd, Creighton University basketball coach, will be the guest speaker of the DadLad Day program, Sunday November 1, at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The event will kick-off the Midget League basketball season, All youngsters from the fifth through eighth grades are invited to attend with their fathers. Midget league practice sessions and team organizations are scheduled to start Sunday, November 8. The program will include the showing of films on basketball fundamentals. A social hour will follow
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Today at the Center Teacher's Convention Special: P i c n i c at Elmwood Park, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 25c foe. Children should bring their own sack lunch. Adult supervision will lie provided. Special contests and prizes. Swim session in iiie Center pool from 2 to 3:30 p.m. free for Center members; 35c for non-membcrs. Horseback riding from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fee— $3.50. Kidcrs bring their own lunches. Advance registration required.
E p hr a i m L. mains, noiea Omaha attorney, was appointed by the Omaha Committee as chairman of the 19G4-19G5 Omaha Israel Bond Drive. Mr. M a r k s noted that Mrs. Levi Kshkol, wife of Israel's Premier, produced nearly $3,000,000 of Israel Bond sales during her two week visit in the United States. The national goal is $85,000,000. " S e l l i n g bonds in Omaha
Special Service for High School Seniors The Youth Activities department of the J.C.C. lias shown a sharp increase in the number of Senior students who are seeking the help of the Pre-college Counseling Service. Many seniors have checked
Governor's Wife Guest Of Senior Citizens "Citizenship starts at age 7, goes on to age 17, and carries on beyond age 77. To be a good citizen, one must be an integral part of the community." These c o m m e n t s by Mrs. Frank Morrison, wife of the Gove r n o r of Nebraska, preceded several vocal selections offered by the First Lady for the Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Morrison was s p e c i a l guest of the group at their meeting Monday, October 20 at the J.C.C.
Arab-Soviet Relations London (JTA) ~ Assurances that the change in Soviet leadership marked by the ouster of Premier Khrushchev will not aff e c t "Arab-Soviet friendship" have been given by Soviet envoys in four Arab capitals. The strongest assurance to that effect was given to President Nasser of Egypt according to Al Aliram, the Cairo daily which is close to the Nasser regime. Al Aliram reported that President Nasser was sent a Soviet note declaring that the Soviet U n i o n would maintain strong ties with Egypt and would continue to recognize President Nasser's "vanguard role" in Asia and Africa. Similar messages were delivered in person by Soviet ambassadors in Baghdad Damascus and Beirut. A Syrian military delegation is now in Moscow negotiating for Soviet arms. Under Khrushchev, the Soviet Union was a major supplier of modern weapons to the Arab countries. MILITARY AID London (JTA)—Ahmed Shukairy, chairman of the "Palestine Liberation Organization" set up by the 13 Arab states at their recent Alexandria summit meeting for thp express purpose of wiping out Israel, said in Damascus that he is ready to turn to the Soviet Union and Communist China for military help. Complaining that "the doors of the West are closed to us," Shukairy declared he would send delegations to Moscow and Peiping to seek help for his "Palestine Liberation A r m y." That "army," to be made up of Arab refugees now living in United Nations camps along Israel's borders, was instructed at the Alexandria meeting to cooperate with a new, unified Arab military command, aimed at Israel, under the comand of Egyptian officers.
out tha late editions of some of the 300 college catalogues available in the Youth Activities office. Some students are taking advantage of the official college application blanks and scholarship lists which are available without cost. Other students are receiving individual counseling. All these services are offered free of charge to any Omaha Jewish high school s t u d e n t . More information can be had by calling Dik Weiner at 342-1366.
Meedlv/ork Guild "All women in the community are called upon to make their contributions to the Needlework Guild, if they have not clone so to date," Mrs. Joe J. Greenberg, Chairman of the Jewish Federation Agencies Section of the Guild, said. In addition to those previously listed, the following have contributed through Monday; Mmes. Joe Adler, Leon Alexander, Abe Dear, jack Belmonf, Som Cermon, Jacob Bernstein, Rueben I. Dordy, Abe H. Grodkey, Edward E. BrotlKcy, Morrla G. Cohen, Sam s. Cohen, Den Conn, Harry Collck, Jock E. Dulich, Lawrence Epstein, A. D. Falcr, John A, Forber, Abe Fcldman, Sieve Feldman, Henry Fisher, Morton L. Fisher, Alfred L. Fox, John J. Freldrn, Herman Friedlonder, Isadore Friedman, Harold Garber, EJcn GarcJlck, Stewart GIHnsky, Yale Glnsburg, Harry Golclbcro, Leonard Goldstein. Barlon H. Grccnbcrd, peler Greenfaero, Sam Hahn, Donold L. Hobcrmon, Morton A. Ives, Abe Kaplan, Howard Kup(an. Laior Kaplon, Samuel S. Koplan, Benjamin Klalmon, Morris Koom, Albert J. Krasne. Artmes. JacK Levin, Harry Llppctt, Ben M. Mapzamfn, sol Mann, Myron Marko, Jack Mcichcr, Betty 5. Milder, Orvct A. Milder, Chortes Nathan, Ben Newman. Caivln M. Newman, Harry R. Nystrom, Max C Plait, Jack Raznlck, AAflion Sam Rcsnlck, David RIseman, siuort Rochman, Morris C. Rolfsfeln, David Roscnbaum, Monroe Roscnbcrfl, John Rosenblatt/ Jake Roscnbloom, Ctiurles s. Ross, Mover M. Rubin, William Sufersteln, scmuel G Saltzman, Ted Sanford, Edward Schlmfncl, Emanucl Send, Bernard Sleqlcr Stanley J Slosburg Max
Wlntroub, Alien Wohlner, Irvin Yaffe, Ha(han S, Ynlfe, and Iho Misses Gertrude Hollander, Rose Rolhkop ond Fannlo Wczel-
It Flakes Sense If you were hungry, you would seek food! If you were homeless, you would seek shelter! If you were persecuted, you would seek freedom! but You are an American Jew. You have been spared the plight of the h u n g r y , the homeless and the persecuted. You are enjoying the privileges of American citizenship. Yours is the best ,way of life Jews have ever known. What are you doing to keep it that way? It has been said: "Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote." As Americans and as Jews you can't, afford that risk. You have the key to good government. You have the right to vote. What will you do with it? IT MAKES GOOD SENSE to know the candidates; to know the issues. It is your privilege and responsibility to cast an intelligent vote on November 3.
stiouid not be a problem" said Mr. Marks. "I visited Israel in 1949 and again in 19G3. The dramatic contrast of the tremendous s t r i d e s that have been made in that period convinced me of the wisdom of buying Israel Bonds. This isn't charity. Israel bonds r e p r e s e n t good sound investments for those who buy them." Mr. M a r k s met with past chairmen of the bond drive to plan the current program to raise capital for Israel's economic development. A slate of committeemen will be drawn up soon to aid Mr. Marks in the drive. The theme this year is: "A salute to Israel as she marks sixteen years of independence." The annual dinner will be held in early December. Mr. Marks is a past president of the Henry M o n s k y Lodge, B'nai B'rilh. He is a past coin-
Mr. Kpliriam Marks missioner of the Omaha Housing Authority. He served as Commander of the Omaha Post of the American Legion, and is a past president of the O m a h a Safety Council. He has served on the board of the Jewish Federation.
Desalting Washington (JTA)—The United States and Israel signed an agreement providing for a detailed study of the feasibility of implementing in Israel a program for the use of nuclear energy for desalination of sea water. President Johnson issued the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that the Governments of the United Stales and Israel have agreed to a second step toward the solution of Israel's critical • water needs. The first step was taken last June, when Prime Minister Eshkol and I established a joint United States-Israel study team to conduct technical services. These have already been completed. "Now we have agreed that our Governments will share equally in the costs of a detailed engineering study for a large water desalting project to meet Israel's present demands for more fresh water. Both Governments will promptly issue invitations to American engineering consulting firms to participate in the second step. A joint board, with each Government equally represented, will assist in making the selection and will oversee the effort." PACT PIJOVISIONS "1. An invitation for proposals for the undertaking of a detailed feasibility study by a consulting engineering firm issued promptly by the Governments; 2. That, based upon review of the proposals, and interviews, if necessary, an engineer be selected and appropriate contracts acceptable to both Governments be executed; 3. That the cost of the engineering study be shared by
the two Governments; 4. That a joint board, consisting of an equal number of representatives from each of the Governments (with a representative of the International Atomic Energy as an observer) be appointed to prepare the invitation, make reccommendations for selection of the engineer and the terms of the contract, and to perform such other functions in relation to the engineering contract as will later be determined by tho Governments, and to make recommendations to the two Governments." ESHKOL LAUDS PROGRAM . Prime Minister Eshkol declared: "The announcement by the President of the United States is to be welcomed because of the vital need to develop and implement the pioneering concept of desalting sea water on a large scale. An achievement embodying a breakthrough in this field will benefit all countries suffering from a shortage of fresh water. It is a fine thing that the Government of the United States is prepared to devote resources and efforts to this end. "President Johnson and the entire American people have once again proven their readiness to give staunch support to a Jundamental advance which will ensure a gain for developing nations. They are prepared to devote enormous resources to scientific advance and channel it towards the solution of humanity's problems. It is a great privilege for Israel to join with the United States in pioneering experiments to ease the shortage of water in Israel and other arid lands."
An all-sophomore Center bas- meeting and practice session ketball League is being formed Tuesday, November 3 at 4 p.m. it was announced by C h u c k at the Jewish Community CenArnold, Center Athletic Direc- ter. tor. , If unable to attend, and you The games will have profes- would like to participate, pleaso sional referees and officials for contact Chuck Arnold so that three rounds of competition. An your name may be included on All-Star team will be chosen to the league roster. play teams from Omaha and "You and your friends will neighboring communities. really have a lot of fun at the All sophomore boys, c l u b Jay this year. Plan to particiate now in what will prove to members or unaffiliated, ' are e one of the most exciting eligible for this league play. Anyone interested in partici- forms o£ competition this atiipating in this league is invited letic season," said Marc Kaplan, to attend a BIG BASKETBALL Youth Council Athletic ChairLEAGUE ORGANIZATIONAL man.
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