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Saudi At jbia Warns Carter By Maurice SamUdson
•pacifically "To ensure that Arab oil can never again be used to further the Arab Arabia has warned President- cause." As a result, the ISA elect Jimmy Carter that In a and the Arab world "and future Middle East conflict the perhaps the whole of the Arab oil weapon will be even Western and developing more powerful and effective worlds will be set upon a colliloan In 1973. ilon course that can only lead Sheikh Ahmed Zakl al- to the d e s t r u c t i o n of Yamani, Saudi Minister of everybody." He added: "I Petroleum and Mineral hope the new Administration Resources, told a university in the United States and the audience here that "If the other Western powers will not situation, in the Middle East (aHio recognize this." erupts again, none of the While claiming that the oil counter-measures taken by weapon had produced prothe Industrialized world will Arab changes in the Western be able to defeat oil once It is Middle East policies, the usedasa weapon.", Sheikh regretted that this thin Griticitlag the new Interna- was less marked In the United tional Energy Agency, be sug- Staes than in any other gested It was set up by the VS. Western nation. He attrtbued
Lovett Named to Head Jewish Family Service OMAHA - The Jewish Family Service has opened the new year with a new director Leonard Goldstein, president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has announced the appointment of Robert J. Lovett to head the JFS. "Lovett brings an Impressive background In dincial work to his position as JF8 director ben," Goldstein said. "We anticipate a ^strengthening of that agency and a deepening awareness of the needs of the community It serves." Lovett, who is married and has three children, comes to Omaha from Binghamton, N.Y. where he was employed as the chief of the social service department of the New York Department of Mental Hygiene from July, 1970. Prior to working in BLnghamton. Lovett had a variety of positions with'the California department of Mental Hygelne working his way up to senior psychiatric social worker at the Carmarillo State Hospital. Lovett brings a strong professional background io iils new position. He is a native of West Virginia where he received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morris Harvey College in Charleston. He has a master of social work degree from Florida State University School of Social Welfare and did part of his graduate school field work placement at the Jewish Home for the Aged In Miami. His first priority, Lovett says, is to learn where the agency stands at present. "1 want to find out what has been
committee, tt addition I want to meet with the various community agencies and the rabbis and find out what the needs of the community are."
it to "the very strong Zionist influence in American society." which conflicted with the "true Interests of the American nation." Yamanl also rejected allegations (bit the Arabs had not used their new wealth constructively. On the contrary, "the excess funds that we recycled in the money markets of the West have been a source . of stability." Moreover, non-Arab members of OPEC had been among the most• militant campaigners for higher oil prices. The Arabs bad only decided to use the oil weapon after yean of restraint, he claimed. "On one side there was the Arab world, with a 25-year-old grievance, the Palestinian problem which had been aggravated by successive military defeats. On another
OMAHA - Six candidates have been nominated to fill six positions of leadership In the Jewish Federation of Omaha for 1977. Elections will be held at the annual Federation meeting scheduled for Sun-, day, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. This meeting Is open to all members of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Federation member is defined In the Federation Bylaws as Jewish persons contributing to Jewish Philanthropies. F o l l o w i n g are brief biographical sketches of the six candidates.
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Goldstein continues, "We look forward to a year in which we adopt professional business management practices, eliminate waste and tighten the budgetary strings." With key positions filled, emphasis now can be placed in other areas Goldstein says. "All facets relative to the aged require study. With the results of the demographic survey now available, we see that our needs will increase. We must make a complete study of these future needs and set the g r'o u n d w o r k f o r Implementation." In addition, Goldstein says, we must complete the evaluation process of the Federation agencies and be sure that they are operating In the most efficient manner possible. Goldstein Is not a newcomer to Jewish communal activities. He has devoted much time and effort in past years to the Federation's Philanthropies campaign. Two visits to Israel have made him a w a r e of t h e n e e d s and problems there. It was after the first of these visits, in 1967, that Goldstein accepted a division head's position In the campaign. Shirley Goldstein, his wife, is chairman of the Omaha
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Committee for Soviet Jewry. She has Just returned from her fourth trip to the Soviet Union where she met with a number of refusnlks and activists. Arthur Goldstein, Goldstein's brother and business partner in the Hertz auto and truck leasing business, is also a past Federation president. In fact, the entire Goldstein family has been active in various Jewish affairs over the years. "Our family Is Interested and dedicated and sensitive to needs. I am very grateful for th^is. Ann and Donald have been particularly active in Young Leadership." Goldstein is especially proud of the honor recently bestowed on his daughter-inlaw Ann when she was named 1976 recipient of the Justin Greenberg Young Leadership award. (Continued on Page 3)
Yadlin Indicted TELAV1V, (JTA) - Asher Yadlin, who was chosen last September to be head of the Bank of Israel has been Indicted on eight counts of bribery, tax fraud and illegal land transaction. The Cabinet withdrew the appointment after Yadlln's arrest. Yadlin, 53, was head of Kupat Hollm, the Hlstadrut's sick fund. He is charged with receiving more than IL 100,000 in kickbacks paid by Kupat Hollm to .a lawyer tor legal, work. He Is also charged with. taking IL 54,000 by splitting a commission with a real estate agent and in demanding $36,000 from a engineering company that wanted a contract with the sick fund. Other charges are expected to be made against Yadlin. His sister, Sarah Hart, was also indicted on similar charges.
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Robert Lovett Lovett looks to the establishment of family therapy as a group, group therapy and some individual therapy but he says "! Jsvsr gregp therapy over Individual, I feel It is more effective." Lovett plans to conduct these sessions himself. ''I would like to see more family me education," he comments. "I am very pleased with the preretirement program which was run and 1 would like to start a premarriage educational group and follow through with a parent effectiveness type of training in a group discussion format. I feel in this way the (Continued on Next Page) ,
OMAHA - The role of today's woman is talked about not only In relation to Jobs and per new Identity, but also In relation to her influence on those around her and her continuing community work. Other writers have put It this way: "Through a woman's involvement corses the education of the family, and often a wom,an has a profound influence on her husband. How can a woman not
Frances Pox and Toby Kagan co-chairmen of the 1977 women's telethon, are also planning a special event for this group of "Supporters," a mini-breakfast; and dessert lunch at Temple Israel, Feb. 7, 0:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with special speaker, Gavrlel Zlfwol.
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The new special events planned for January and February in Omaha to draw In more than 2,000 Jewish women hijpe to Impart this spirit. The women who have Joined In the work of planning and attracting other women are In ull gear. Especially enthuslaitic Is the group of younger women "We believe In our motto, who will contact more than 300 'women are the focus for
creative Change,'" adds Mickey Sturm, general cocharlman. "We're excited about the many new concepts In the campaign this year, such as these special events. We're proud of these new divisions and their enthusiastic leaders — who range from the youngest women in the community to our older adults." Marlene adds: "These very special women will be taking very special rolls this year."
Rocky Lewis, Carol Lowe and Arlene Goodman, co-chairmen of the "Young Leaders," plan coffee-and-conversaUon eventstobe held at Deenle Myersn's nome, Jan. 27, l :30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with guest speaker, Judy Goldenberg from Minneapolis.
Sylvia Goldberg and Zelda Freedman, co-chairman of the new Older Adults Division, will take charge of special events for seniors at the Center and Beth El Synagogue on Feb. 7-10 at 1 p.m. Zifroni wllFspeak.
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others in their age group of 30 and under. "These 'young leaders' truly are Just that," says Marlene Hechtman, general cochairman of the Women's campaign. "We know they will enjoy their new knowledge and will want to be Included and Involved with the other woman of the community."