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Work Resumes esi Headwaters of Jordan TEL AVIV (JTA)—The Syrians have renewed their preliminary work on the diversion of the Banyos water sources, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River, after two v/eeks of inactivity caused by the destruction of a number of tractors and other equipment in an exchange of fire with Israel, it was reported here today. The Syrians brought new equipment to the site, ami resumed clearing operations. The evening daily, Maariv, reported that the decision to resume work on the Syrian project was reached by the United Arab Command, after precautionary measures were taken, ine l u d i n g the reinforcement of Iraqi forces deployed- along the Jordanian border and the movement of forces within Syria and Lebanon. The L e b a n e s e authorities, meanwhile, released details this morning on the work going on within the country's b o r d e r s close to Israeli tcrritry, stressing that it was not connected with any water diversion plan. It is assumed that the Lebanese Government's statement was intended to allay the f e a r s of Lebanese farmers in the area who fear reprisals by Israel. Israeli quarters, however, said today that the work does constitute part of a water diversion scheme, and that the Israeli warning against such projects still stands.
Johnson Asks for Desalination Aid Washington (JTA)—President Lyndon B. J o h n s o n indicated this week he is mindful of American cooperative efforts with Israel to perfect nuclear desalination and asked Congress for a substantial increase in the government's programs to find economical means to desalt water. In a letter to Congress requesting new spending authority, the President said "we m u s t spare no effort" in learning how to turn salt w a t e r into pure w a t e r. One aspect of the research he initiated is the program now under way in Israel to build a nuclear desalting facility.
Randi Sehumeister and Bob Hahn, l'J(i5 Youth Council Philanthropies Chairmen, have anno u n c e d that, - - T - - - , plans have been" - ., *• 1 c om p i e ted for' , , ', the Youth Coun- I "•— »^ cil P l i i l anthro- |_ "\! pies Rally to be', ' "J- ,-:J held Wednesday, * April M, at tlie 'f * v Sheraton Fonte- } '* nolle Hotel. C, Youth Council! \ Club c a p t a i n s[_^-I LA. a n d lieutenants will meet at 7 *,. Chapman p.m. at the hotel for a brief meeting to explain the pledge card procedure. The Rally starts at 7:.'iO p.m. and the program includes a message from Mr. Lawrence Chapman and dancing to the music of "Rich Clay-
ton and the Rumbles." The rally will end at 12 midnight. The chairmen have urged all Youth Council members to attend the Wednesday program. "We are pleased" they said "at the response we have had to the advertising campaign for the rally. We look forward to a large attendance on Wednesday night. Club groups will be competing for an award which v/ill be given to the group showing the highest per capita pledging." The chairmen concluded: "We have planned the Rally with the thought that it should be an entertaining evening for the Omaha Jewish Youth that attend. But there is more to the rally than just fun. Those whojittend will indicate by their presence that they are aware of their responsibilities in the Philantropies campaign."
Completing plans for the Youth Council Philanthropies Rally to be held Wednesday, April 14, are: (left to right) Bob Halm and Kandi Schumeister, 1965 Youth Council Philanthropies chairmen, Marshall Abrahams and Barbara Jess, 1905 campaign marshals.
NEWS FLASH London (JTA) — Dispatches received here from Cairo report (hat Egypt has agreed not to recognize East Germany for fear that if It did, about 400 W e s t G e r m a n rocket and jet aircraft scientists now working in Egypt might leave The scientists arc working on sophisticated weapons aimed ultimately for war against Israel.
As Soviet Enemy New York (JTA)—A 1,350-word article that reviles Judaism as an enemy of the Soviet people, was prominently published last month in the leading newspaper of Minsk. The article, w h i c h charges Judaism with being "the enemy of human culture," and "the hotbed of a code of morality hostile to (the Soviet Union)" appeared in the Feruary 2 editions of "Zviazda," largest Bielorussianlanguage daily. Its a u t h o r is listed as J. Muraviev, a senior lecturer at the V. I. Lenin Bielorussian State University.
Erhard Pledges Ties to Israel Will be 'More Than Formality'
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"Lebaneso bulldozers on the ordinary fact of Jewish existbanks of the Jordan River have ence. It has always been so and a direct bearing on the Jewish probably always will be." Philanthropies C a m p a i g n in "Throughout their long hisOmaha, Nebraska" Milton Abra- tory, Jews have learned that if hams, president of the Omaha we don't do it for ourselves, no J e w i s h Federation said this one else will do it for us. The needs of Jews must be met by week. Speaking at the third meeting Jews. The secret of Israel as a of the Men's Initial gifts divi- . Jewish Sate is that Jews have sion, Mr. Abrahams explained always raised money for the prethe urgency of the water situa- dictable crisis of Jewish life." "America represents the most tion in Israel. "Israel must defend her water rights. It is the affluent Jewish community in lifeline of the country. Israel the history of Judaism. It would faces this Arab t h r e a t to its be tragic" he concluded "if we, water supply at a time when im- who in this country and in this migration is pouring in at a rate generation, are best able to progreater than any time since the vide the funds, were to fail to earliest years of statehood. They do so." Leo Eisenstatt must have the funds to finance Leo Eisenstatt, General chairmass immigration and to relieve the load of defense expendi- man of the Philanthropies Campaign, explained further the reatures." sons for a campaign goal of an Rabbi. Silver $50,000 over what was Rabbi Daniel Jeremy Silver, additional last year. "Every agency spiritual leader of the The Tem- raised our community is in dire ple in Cleveland, Ohio and guest in need of additional funds" he speaker of the city-wide Wom- said." The ADL office, the Dr. an's Philanthropies meeting on Wednesday said: "Crisis is the Shcr Home, the Synagogue Re-
ROME (JTA)—The text of a prayer for the conversion of the Jews chanted in Roman Catholic churches on Holy Week has been fully revised It replaces expressions which could be considered offensive to Jews with expressions'friendly to Jews in spirit; however, it does not eliminate the praying for Jews that they eventually "recognize the redeemer of all, our Lord Jesus Christ." Old Prayer "Prayer for the conversion of made his promises lo the people the Jews. Let us also pray for of Abraham beloved by God, the Jews: That our God and heed with kindness the prayer Lord would' withdraw the veil of your Church, that those who from their hearts: That they also once were your chosen people may acknowledge our Lord will be able to attain the fullJesus Christ. Let us pray. Al- ness of grace and redemption." mighty and eternal God who drives not away from his memory even the Jews; hear our prayers which we offer for the blindness of that people; that M e of U,S. Jewry acknowledging the light of your New York (JTA)—The Council truth, which is Christ, they may of Jewish Federations and Welbe delivered from their dark- fare Funds has approved a reness." port of its Special Committee on Population Studies recommendNew Prayer The revised prayer reads: ing the first comprehensive na"Prayer for the Jews. Let us tional study of American Jewry. pray for the Jews. Our Lord The board directed that steps deign to let your face shine upon be taken to implement a study them. So that even they may design prepared by social scirecognize the redeemer of all,' entists over a two-year period. our Lord Jesus Christ. O al- Local and regional studies will mighty and eternal God who ha3 be included.
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O r m a n Chancellor Ludwig Erliard lliij week promitcd Dr. Joachim I'rinr, president of the American Jewish Congress, that West Germany's diplomatic relations with Israel would be "more than a formality." Following a private meeting witliDr, Erliard In Duaseldorf, Dr. Priiu expressed hope that Bonn's new relationship with Israel would liars a moderating effect on Arab belligernnc« toward Israel. Dr. Prinz, a former rabbi of Berlin eipcllcd by Hitler for lilj antl-N&ii activities, visited Germany 'as the guest of Mayor Willy Brandt of 'West Berlin. In liis meetings -with Cerman officials and ttudents, Dr. Print sharply criticized failure of the Bundestag la extend ilia itatute of limitations «n Nazi murdera only lo tlie end of 1969.
ligious Schools, Family Service, all must have the funds needed to carry on their work effectively. The Joint Distribution Committee will need an additional allotment to cover the loss of $7,500,000 of German r e p a r a tions money. Omaha must do its share." Increases Shown "Although we do not have a dollar figure to report as yet" Mr. Eisenstatt said, "I am happy to report that an early review of the Initial Gifts pledge cards indicate an overall increase of 10 per cent. Some increases of 50 and 100 per cent have been noted. I am hopeful that tho final report will show similar increases in all the divisions of the campaign."
H.Y. Newlyweds Pay [Jo Synagogue Dues
New York (JTA) — Seventyfour congregations affiliated with the New York Metropolitan Region of the United Synagogue of America have agreed to grant memberships free of dues or other charges to all newly married couples during their first year of marriage, it was announced by Arthur J. Levine, regional president. Noting that most newlyweds usually fail to join a synagogue because of financial hardship, Mr. Levine said that rabbis and synagogue administrators feel that such financial h a r d s h i p s h o u l d not bar congregation membership. He said that such free memberships were available to newlyweds only if they were married by the rabbi of a synagogue subscribing to the program. BONN (JTA)—Police have announced the- arrest of two men on suspicion that they had written threatening leaflets, decorated with swastikas, to all members of the Bundestag, West Germany's lower house of Parliament, who had indicated they favored extension of the statute of limitations on prosecution of Nazi war criminals, The leaflets were mailed shortly before the Bundestag voted in principle for extension of the statute beyond next May 8. The leaflets said the "fuehrer" of the area would kill each deputy whD voted for extension.