..Hit. -
v
•/
1 •i
1
uo < u t - UJ I/) y • CD — * O O OD 0(00*
aoz
SERVING DES MOINES, Vol. LV No. 50
UNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Fr!.. October 22,1976
ADL Well Aware of Lauek's New Nazis' OMAHA-George Lauck, 23, was described in the Oct. 17, sources as totalling several hundred. 1976 edition of the Omaha World-Herald Midlands section as the "It Is the view of the ADL B'nai B'rith that the NSDAP, Gov. Exon accepts the Americanism Citation from Mayor Zorinleader of the NSDAP based in Lincoln, Neb. Lauck's group, is in itself not a significant political movement. sky during the Oct. 19 B'nai B'rith luncheon. (JP Photo) The ADL of B'nai B'rith Plains States Regional Office has However, we believe it does reflect in a very extreme way the been aware of Lauck's one-man operation for sometime. He cir- fears and antagonisms of a small sector of community opinion. culates a host of material throughout the United States with the Antl-Seralllc and racist feelings are harbored by many respecreturn post office box 6414, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506. table people in American society, "Weinstein noted. "These ' The Plaics States Regional office Is very aware of the extent respectable people who would reject any involvement with < of Lauck's activity. Howard Weinstein, regional director, noted Nazism might however, act out their fears and prejudices In a his concern is not only the activity of Lauck in America but, period of economic, political and social Instability. In these OMAHA - More than 600 America has done for us, re' also, his repeated visits to Germany, deportation in 1974 from critical times, the task, therefore, is to keep American Germany, and resolution to return even if it Involves arrest. The democracy strong and capable to cope with the country's people attended B'nai B'rith's think our obligations to our luncheon, Tuesday, Oct. 19, at country, and .try to turn fact that Lauck states he has broken the law In a foreign country problems.. " • > and will continue to do so Is disturbing. _ •• The views expressed by Lauck recently are, according to the Hilton Hotel honoring around the shameful fact that Governor J.Janies Exon. less than 50 per cent of us will Lauck moved to Nebraska several years ago with his Howard Weinstein, drawn upon old anti-Semitic canards and Omaha, B'nai B'rith Henry honor our "sacred tight" to parents. He, as he stated, feels he is a born Nazi and the use materials from Meln Kampf and other fabricated "historic" Monsky Lodge presented its vote. Even In Vietnam, he one-man operation he heads up has at present an Inslgnflcant documents such as the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion." Ac- Americanism Citation JOT noted, 94-96 per cent of those membership. During the seven years he has been involved in the cording to the "Protocols" international communism is simply Meritorious Service to Gover- people eligible turn out to neo-Nazi activities, he has published several articles in neo-Nazi a manifestation qf a world Jewish conspiracy seeking-to sub- nor Exon, the 25th recipient ot vote. Journals. Although Lauck cited Nebraska laws and the absence Jugate alt the non-Jewish people of the world/The real enemy, 'this annual award. . "Let's rededicate ourselves of a conscientious Jewish community as reasons for head- according to "Protocols" is not international communism, but During Ed Rosen's term as always," said Exon, "to all "Ihterrlational Jewry." • ' • •". • • quartering in Lincoln, Nebraska has been bis home state for the .There are no easy answers to the problem of Nazism or president of Henry Monsky that America stands for." past five years. ' ' .• other, anti-Semitic hate groups. Weinstein says "we will Insist on Lodge in 1951-52, the award Governor Exon closed his •--•< It is important to know, said Weinstein, that Lauck's full vigilance and full enforcement of all existing laws." Where was established as a way to organization Is different form the Nationalists/Socialists White additional legal measures are feasible and effective, ADL B'nai bring to the attention of Non- remarks with appreciation to Peoples Party (NSWP). The NSWP has become a successor B'rith, will press for them. ADL will continue Its unremitting Jewish and Jewish leaders the Mayor Zorinsky and with organization of the old American Nazi Party, following the struggle against all threats to Jewish security and Jewish - role of B'nai B'rith in the com- special mention of how he has enjoyed working with him durassassination of George Lincoln Rockwell in 1967 and is baSjpjd in munity. •;; rihji " ; ing his tenure as Mayor. He i Arlington, Va. The NSWP is now lead by former Mllwauxrofl*" *\:~ iM Omaha. '. Mayor,.' Edward; *W you have any further quest long, contact Howaf " commented that Federal « - Matt Koehl, Its national membership is estimated by informed telnat the Plains States Regional ADL office (4O2-341-3575X ZorJnsky, as recipient of last
Exon Praised for Prp-lsmel Stance
Center Gallery's Champagne Opening Will Feature Paintings and Sculpture OMAHA — Center Gallery, the Omaha Jewish Community Center's majo'r exhibiting gallery will hold Its premiere Champagne Opening on Saturday, Oct. 23,8:30-10:30 p.m. The newly established gallery is located In the lobby of the Center, 333 So. 132nd Street! An Informal Sunday reception will be held on Oct. 24,2-4 p.m , at the Center. Both receptions are open to the entire community. Featured at Center Gallery's first exhibit are two outstanding midwest artists: Omaha painter, Frances Kraft, and Kansas Cify"Sculptor, Adolph Klugman. Both artists will be present at the Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon openings. The exhibit is scheduled to run for three weeks and may be viewed during the Center's operating hours - For Mrs. Kraft,*previous past chairman of Crelghton University Fine Arts Department, the exhibit will be her first major show since her resignation this year. The artist resigned from her postlon to continue her own painting career, Mrs. Kralt, who, for the most part Is a self taught painter, teacher, education administrator and expert on visual arts, served on the Crelghton faculty for 11 years In various capacities frsm ieciurer/ie fins arts department chairman '(1973-1976). Herpalntlng career began long before joining the Crelghton staff, and she now spends full time In her studio, devoted to her work.v • Over the years, Mrs. Kraft has served on many committees and boards associated with art activities, and has given many lectures In art, Including a series In 1970, for the Jewish Cultural Arts Council Adult Education Program. • In 1974 she was selected by the Omaha Womens Political Caucus to receive the award of "Woman of the Year in Art." Recently she was asked to join the three man jury to Judge the ~ World Herald Amateur Snap Shot Contest; the first woman to do so.o. . Her exhibits include several juried, invitlatlonal one-man and group shows at the Sioux City Art Center, University of South Dakota,. Crelghton University, College of SL Marys, and Lincoln's Wesleyan University and Sheldon Galleries. In 1975 she exhibited at the Nebraska Invitational Show at the, , Joslyn, andhas shown in several exhlhlts ot the Gallery p \ the
'•""/'""'" . / I ' * 5 / ' T
i
'
"
1
•
•
*f
i
•
»-3
<J
Tfe
*,v
j -
u *,V.
C%
;
r /«a " « Y V-
>*\'«5^"'w>
w.-V
Omaha artist-painter, Frances Kraft was recently honored by Crelghton University Fine Arts Faculty with the establishment of the Frances Kraft Scholarship Fund for Fine Arts majors. It was awarded on behalf of her many years of work and outstanding contributions to-the Creighton Fine Arts Department. Market: The paintings that will be shown at the Center are works that have been done over the past several years, up to the early part of this summer. She is currently working on a series which will (Continued on Page 3i, \tt
year's'citation, was chairman of the award luncheon. In his •;• introduction of Governor Exon, Zorinsky spoke of the Governor's ability to listen to the needs of people, his continual offers of help to the city of Omaha and elsewhere in tho state, his friendship to the State of Israel, and his support of all minority groups. Most Important, Zorinsky said, "The Governor is a man who often has spoken from his heart — a rarity in our time. He has spoken of the need for love, trust and credibility."
ficlals from Kansas City praised Zorinsky's handling of the , tornado crisis. "They said compared to other disaster' crises, none have been handled with more dispatch or g r e a t e r leadership.':?
"Thank you Nebraska," said Exon, "thank you America, thank you leaders'of B'nai B'rith. I'll remember this award forever, and I hope my life In the future continues to deserve it," Seated at. the head table with Governor Exon and Mayor Zorinsky were Mrs Exon and Mrs. Zorinsky; RabRegional director of the Anti bi Myer Kripke, Rabbi Defamation League, B'nai E m e r i t u s , B e t h E l B'rith, Howard Weinstein, Synagogue; Col. James Bennington, Deputy Base1 Comalso made opening remarks „ "Governor Exon has always , mander, Offut Air Force been," said Weinstein, " a Base;' Mr. Hyman Rubin, s t r o n g s u p p o r t e r of District Field Supervisor of ' minorities, Jewish-Christian B'nai B'rith, Chicago; Mr. and relations and Israel. -We can Mrs. Howard Weinstein; Mrs. depend- upon him to fight Stanley Robbins; Stanley Robbigotry in Nebraska, in.the bins, President, Henry MonUnited States, and around the sky Lodge; Rev. Anthony Petruslc, Sts. Peter-and Paul world."" Omaha business leaders fill- Church; Mrs. Paul Cohen; ed many tables in the.large Paul Cohen, member boa'rd of ballroom. Many of the past governors, District 6, B'nai recipients of the award were B'rith; Mrs. John Anderson, also present, among them president B'nai B'rith Clarence Landen, Frank Women; Eli Zalkin, regional Fogarty, Morris Miller, and president, Cornhusker Lodge, Mrs. Zalkin. SamGreenberg. The committee which Governor Exon said, "I am truly honored to have, been organized the 1976 citation lunchosen to take a place-among" cheon included Leon Folikov, such company of distinguish- Robert flatt, Av Greenberg, ed Nebraskans, and I am over- Mark Jacobson, Jack Katz, whelmed by the size of this Eli Zalkin, Jon Jabenis, Mary Treller, with assistance from crowd." * He commented that In, the B'nai B'rith Women, Mrs.,A. spirit of an election year, we Pollkov and Mrs. Elliott should pay attention to what Hechtman.