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Prim" Minister Levi Kshkol, speaking not only as Premier hut also as Isi'ael's Minister of Defense, has proposed Iliiil Israel and E^ypl carry out "reciprocal reductions of (heir hoop conrentmlions on each other's borders. He told Hie hushed Knesset in its opening summer session this week that he was speaking "with complete confidence in T«r;n'l'« rlff'.-nsiv',' capacity ami her .s(e:ifil'a.l:tncr;r." and expressed "readiness at I his hour to participate in efforts lo reinforce stability and advance peace in our region.-' Mr. Kshkol told Parliament that he loiincl "perplexing'1 the ''precipitate" action by United Nations Secretary-General U Thant "to conform at once In Egypt's request for withdrawal of the United Nations Kmcrgcncy Force. "Israel was a party lo the international agreements in I!l,"i7 for the establishment of the Force between Egypt and I.sniel but the Secretary-General ioimd it unnecessary to. consult Israel belore arriving at his hasty decision." "Israel was led to believe that any such request would only ba acceded to alter serious deliberation, during which all sides to tlia problem would be heard. The Premier urged that the major powers Vnoitiri now use their influence toward reducing the clanger of art explosion in the Middle East." All the major parties on the. Knesset were united in their appreciation of the dangers now lacing Israel and the need for action hi case Israel's vital interests were harmed by Egypt or Syria. . .
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'All Well' Cablegrams From Micky And Boh Gerelick Now in Israel' Reassuring to all their family and friends were the two cablegrams received this week from Jewish Press Editor ''Mick'-'" (lereliek and her husband Hubert who arrived in Israel Monday for the convention of the American Jewish Press Association. The following arc the messages received. Tuesday and Wednesday which indicate that not only (lid our courageous pair- arrive in Israel but they are delighted to be there, even ina lime of tension and concern: I—WE'RE IIKRE. AI.I, IS WEM;, MOKE LATER. 2—W'K'HE KINK! I'U'.'.VSE DON'T WOKKY. WILI, CAM, AS SOON' AS WE CAN' C-Kl A LINK, ICVEIIYTIU.MMIERK CALM. \Vi' Will continue to keep you informed of the whereabouts and activities ol our two ' "roaming1 correspondents." If goes well they will hear addresses from lm-mber.s of the government and of the Jewish-Agency, have u dialogue with the Israeli press, and probably get in on more activity than they ever dreamed could happen.
Israel's envoys in world capitals and the UN heaclrsuiirteni in New York have kept up feverish diplomatic activities this week in order to have action taken on the grave dangers caused by the dramatic developments lii the Gulf of Aquaba area.
Telegrams have been sent this week from the Honorable Roman I,, ilruska, U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Rep. Glenn Cunningham of Nebraska to President Lyndon B. Johnson requesting the United Stales to use all diplomatic means available to head off an all-out confronta. tion between Israel and its Arab neighbors. In their messages they said "the President spoke for all Americans when he said Egypt's announced blockade of Israeli shipping in Hie Gulf of Aquaba is illegal and potentially disastrous to the cause of peace." B o t h Nebraska Republican Congressmen pledged their full support to the President in efforts to head off an outbreak of fighting and deemed it "regrettable that the United Nations forces have been withdrawn from the Gaza Strip buffer zone."
Senior CiH: MOST f Senior Citizens Club members urjll be hosts to the City-wide Senior Citizens Hobby show at the Jewish Community Center this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 0 p.tn, Several works on canvas by Club artist Morris Nnchmanwill be exhibited as will more than ]()() pieces of mosaic and ceramic work by Mrs. Nachman and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Poska. Another feature of this year's show will be a free coffee booth manimd by members of Hie Senior Citizens Club. Booths from many of the city Golden Age groups will also be included in the Hobby show which has become an annual event,
(Compiled)—Mobilization of Hie Israeli Army this week was a story of efficiency, quiet determination, and calmness. Mobilization orders were delivered lale last Friday night by special messengers io thousands of homes all over the country. Special orders have, been issued also to ensure the proper functioning; of vital services which might have been affected by the call-iij). However, life generally continued on its normal course. Thousands took advantage of the first warm weekend to go to the beaches and traffic was heavy to popular excursion spots. The Eilat shore, which runs to the Egyptian border, had the usual large number of weekend bathers. In the north, members of settlements on the Syrian border carried on with their daily routine during the weekend while security measures were taken. A main topic of conversation was the annual football derby held at Zemah. Rabbi David Pcretz of Upper Tiberias pronounced a blessing' on the army reservists at the assembly points, after which he went on the buses and told the departing men that in such cases it was not only permitted hut that it was a "mitzva" to travel on the Sabbath. In Tel Aviv reservists could be seen tramping to their various transportation collection points, almost invariably accompanied by their wives and children. The latter looked on rather wistfully as the men greeted each other, more like members of a bowling club' out for a day's sport than soldiers facing the prospect of a military engagement. In 'major cities as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv people sat in cafes, lined up before movie theaters and went ahead with routine shopping.
Shazar in Canada Asks Aid An invitation to the 'community to visit the Day Crimp site at Ponca Hills Biding Academy every Thursday and Sunday was issued by Alvin Abramson. Center Committee Chairman. Open house will be held from 9 a.m. uutjl :i p.m. in the afternoon, starting this Sunday, May 211. OPEN IIOL'SK TO KEATUKE TOlill Parents, campers and relatives will be able to tour the camp site and see the outstanding facilities, The Day Camp Committee also wishes to.urge parents to take advantage of the open house, prior to the * opening of the camp. Tlie •
community can be proud of this new site and program provided by the Jewish Community Center. HOW TO fiHT TO TIIK CKNTKK DAY CAMP Camp is a 20-niinuto drive from any of the pickup points . . . drive out (iOth street straight north . . . turn right on Slate Highway .'ili . . . proceed east until you come to 48th street and then turn north (leltl until you come to Highway. 7:i, turn left to Forgot Store \ , .proceed North on Ponca Road (beside Forgot Store) to camp (watch for Ponca Hills Riding Academy signs).
President Salman Shazar of Israel, in Canada to dedicate the Israel pavilion at Expo '07, told Prime Minister Lester Pearson of Canada that Israel expected Canada to take the lead with other countries to manifest support for the security of Israel. ' Jewish leaders throughout the world and members of their v a r i o u s organizations ' have called upon President Johnson
for help to head off an ArabIsraeli war. Telegrams have poured into the offices of Senators, Representatives and President Johnson asking for immediate action. YOU ARK URGED TO WIRE OUR Representatives, Senators and especially President' Joliuson to move quickly in the situation in order to . maintain peace. SEND YOUR WIRE TO4UY. DO NOT DELAY!
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