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Congressional Candidates Take Jewish Issues Stand By Barbara Simon OMAHA - Lee Terry, Republican candidate (or the' House of Representatives, and Jobs Cavanaugh, Democratic candidate, were visited In theft; offices this week by Shirley Goldstein, chairperson of ttw^Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry. She asked them If they support the Jackson Amendment, a U.S. law which ties VS. trade to a nation's humanitarian activities; and the Helsinki Agreement, which provides among other things for international reunification of separated families and free flow or International malt. • They hold opposite views on the Jackson Amendment. Terry, although he says be would do anything personally to aid Soviet Jews or others who want to leave the country, doe* not believe In using trade restrictions to force nations to . comply with U.S. policies. ' i'l'in for" free trade without restrictions," he said. "Yet, nothing affects me more than the Issue of human freedom — so I am really In a bind about thteone." Shirley explained that . unless we're really tough with the Russians, they have no incentive to allow emigration. ferry agreed, but he held to the position that using trade as a pressure-point Is against his position. "I'm for free markets, so it's hard to reconcile my two positions,".he - said. "I'll have to explore what other ways there are to pressure the Russians into compliance." . John CavanaugR feels that the Jackson Amendment as It was written IS the proper way to insist that the Russians allow free emigration.
"It's true,""he said, "that the U.S. may have to suffer some losses in the amount of trade we*do with Russia. But you c a n ' t i g n o r e the repressive situation there, and I don't know any other method of pressuring them to comply.!' Cavanaugh explained that of the three levels of power — political, economic and military — economic sanctions are probably the most effective. "But," he said, "I don't minimize the effect political power can have — perhaps a lot of international publicity ' can help shape world opinion! I'm all for speaking out, writing protests, using my office, If I'm elected, to agitate for the release of fomllies who wont to leave the Soviet Union."
would consider any embargo or boycott against Israel a hostile act, and be united and behind Israel 100 per cent." Cavanaugh said, "We have a total and complete commitment to Israel. There are no circumstances when we would allow the extinction of Israel, Just as we would not allow hostilities in Berlin, Western • Europe or Japan." The candidates were pleased to be interviewed, and they thanked Shirley for bringing the Soviet.Jewry situation to their attention.
OMAHA — The receipt of a $50,000 check from the estate of the late Nick Newman has been announced by Leonard Goldstein, president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. "We are deeply' appreciative of this bequest,'.' Goldstein said In accepting, "especially as It represents the sincere and continuing interest the Newman family has always had In the Jewish community of Omaha." ' Mrs. Raquel Newman, who as executrix of her late husband's estate sent the check, noted that Nick Newman wanted the bequest to be used "specifically for recruiting staff, perhaps not possible under/ limited Federation budget, to invest in the training and/or upgrading. the quality of Federation personnel, and to offer additional financial incentives to attract staff, or use experts on a consulting or visiting basis." Gofdsteln noted that the funds will be Invested by the endowment board of trustees of the Federation and that the fund will maintain a separate
Raquel Newman
Nick Newman identity/All projects funded by, this bequest will carry Nick Newman's name* and will be made within the specified Intentions of the gift, Goldstein added. . , ''We at the federation are very excited about this bequest. It will enable us to launch programs and attract personnel which might otherwise have been impossible," said Goldstein. "The gift is a reflection of Nick Newman's Intense dedication to Jewish life and service to the com-
munlly where he lived and Worked. It is the board's Inten- , tion that that spirit, be kept alive in the allocation of monies from this bequest/'
Brown's Remarks
Reviewed
NEW YORK, (JTA) - Gen. George S, Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, again last week became'the center of a storm over remarks by him slurring Israel. In an interview with Israeli writer and cartoonist Raanan Lauri, to be released shortly by King.Features Syndicate, OMAHA - The, ' board also com- he was asked whether hejfelt directors Jof /the Israel and its forces are more Federation of Omaha has an- plimented Richard Hlller ana of a burden or more of a blessLeo Meyerson, campaign conounced that the 1976 Philan. Ing from a pure military point thropies Campaign will close chairmen, and Jeanette of view to the U.S. the Air Nadoff, and Lyra Ann officially on Oct. 31. Force General reportedly '?Thls Is the earliest official Monasee Women's Division replied: "Well, I think it's got leaders and their workers for campaign closing In the to be considered a burden." history of the Omaha Philan- the fastest campaign in. Brown, who in a speech at Omaha records. Goldstein thropies drive," said Leonard . Duke University in 1974 claimGoldstein, Federation presi- noted that the majority ed Jews controlled American dent. "By closing the cam- Philanthropies pledge cards banks and news media and paign at this time we will have had been completed within 90 later retracted the statement, more -accurate figures on days of the opening of the after a personal rebuke from which to base the Federation campaign in April. President Ford, sought to soften his latest galiee at a hastily called press- conference with Denfense Secretary Donald RumsleU and p r o f e s s e d "wholehearted" support of U.S. policies directed toward Harlan Noddle, Mission $1049 from New York and Nod- the peservatlon of Israel's chairman, said that the dle said that arrangments are security and survival. The White House issued a Omaha group, which Is being made for an add-on or limited to 40 participants, will group fare round trip from statement shortly afterwards be Joined by a group from the Omaha. Accommodations will that Ford considers the matter "closed" In view ot Kansas City Federation on the be in deluxe hotels. ^ January Mission. J For additional information Brown's explanation although Noddle noted that the Jan. call Harlan Noddle, 391-1616, "he does not agree with the 16-28 Mission will Include a full or Lou Solomon, 334-8200. GenM&Vs ¥** choice ©i but flexible Itinerary which words in.portfcms of the Inter-* will preseut an «ppofiun% to view." Rumsfeld said at the Recommended meet, on a personal baste, top press conference that he.had Israeli officials. Participants JERUSALEM, (JTA) - A not reprimanded Brown but will also be able to leam first ministerial committee decid- that the absence of a repriband about the Israeli ed to recommend the con- mand should not be construed economic, political and struction of Israel's first as endorsement, of his nuclear power station, a 900- "Inelegant phraseology-." military situation. '' The~ flexibility of the megawatt plant that will cost President Ford said at news Itinerary will also permit - an estimated $700 million at those who have been to Israel current prices. The decision conference Oct. 20 that "Israel before to sec new things arid c a m e after prolonged is not a military burden to the have additional tree time, deliberations and Is subject to Unteo States because ol actios final approval by the National of the Ford Administration." Noddle said. Reservations; accompanied Planning and Construction Ford declared that "the U.S. by a refundable $50 per person Council and the Finance Is dedicated to \he : Security deposit, may be made wlttTthe Ministry. If approved, the and survival of Israel" which" Federation office, 333 S. 132 plant would be built during tfle he described as "« democratic Street, Omaha, 68154. Checks 1980s. The committee also stae Vn »T» aTeft where should be made out to United recommended an option to democracy does nortlourlsh?' Jewish Appeal. The cost per purchase a second nuclear (Continued on Paae 2) • person of the 10-day Mission is - reactor of the same capacity.
Workers Complimented; Campaign Closes Oct.31
.' Terry said, "I'd like very much to be part of the pressure to Insist on free emigration for Soviet Jews. My way would be to speak out continually — keep a running dialogue In .the press, In diplomatic messages, however. I think only public pressure and knowledge will get the results we w"ant." John Cavanaugh Both candidates were unable to suggest concrete ways that the Helsinki Agreement might be enforced. 'Many nations signed the agreement pledging reunification of families, free emlgrai tion, freedom of the mails, including the Soviet Union, but OMAHA—In conjunction they are now Ignoring all the with the United Jewish Appeal provisions. "This. Year In Jerusalem1' "it's just a piece of paper," program, the JewishTedera; said Shirley, "unless some en- tion of Omaha is sponsoring "a forcement Is provided." , special Omaha Study Mission Terry and Cavanaugh to Israel. agreed,'Cavanaugh nodding that humanitarian groups Jews Helped should demand SOME enfsrcssssnt, and Terry admit- • NEW YOBK•:— In his ting that he realizes tha agree- autobiography entitled, *My Lite and Politics," the former ment Is not working, but Is Vice President of the United stumped as to bow to propose States, the Honorable Hubert enforcement. H. Humphrey,, writes as Both candidates-agreed to follows: ''Without the help of "adopt" a Russian family who the Jewish community I would Is seeking permission to leave never have been able to reach the country, and to write let- the political heights I did." ters to public officials in Humphrey also revealed in his book 'that on Election Day, Russia on their behalf. Nov., 1968, when he had hoped They both were adamant to defeat Richard Nixon, it also in their support of Israel. was his intention to bring Terry said, "I think the.U.S. Henry Kissinger to the White should go out and tell the House. However,, it remained world who our friends'are,and for Nixon who triumphed over tell the world what we are will- Humphrey to finally bring the ing to do to protect our friends, Harvard professor to the BO tftere.can be no mistake.' I. Washington scene.
January Israel Study Mission to Forty Omahans