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Vol. LXXn No. 14 Omaha
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Anti-Nazi Resolution passed
A Resolution disassociating the city of Lincoln from the dissemination and production of Neo-Nazi propaganda in Lincoln, set for public hearing on November 28, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, passed unanimously, according to Herb Friedman, president of the Jewish Federation of Lincoln. This resolution was first proposed by the German-American Society of Lincoln, and 14 other groups have endorsed the resolution, including the American Legion, the Lincoln Education Association, and the AntiDefamation League, represented by Yale Gotsdiner. The resolution recognizes First Amendment rights of freedom of expression, but expresses its unwavering disagreement with the concepts of Nazism and neo-Nazism and disassociates the City of Lincoln from such activities.
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A RESOLUTION DISASSOCIATING THE CITY OF LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, FROM THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEO-NAZI PROPAGANDA. RECITALS I. An individual or individuals have utilized a mailing address in the City of Lincoln, Nebraska in conducting a business involving the production and dissemination of nazi and neo-nazi propaganda and paraphernalia. II. This activity has gained international attention and has caused people in this country and countries abroad to associate the City of Lincoln, Nebraska with these kinds of discredited, discriminatory, and offensive ideas. in. Because the City Council of the City of Lincoln is convinced that members of this community oppose the hateful pseudo-doctrines of national socialism (for the overthrow of which 300,000 Americans gave their lives) the City Council wishes to go on record as completely disassociating the City of Lincoln, Nebraska from the activity of such individual or individuals. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lincoln, Nebraska: That, although the City Council recognizes the right of every individual in this country to freely speak their mind and to disseminate their ideas under the First Amendment, the City Council does hereby express its firm and unwavering disagreement with the concepts of nazism and neo-nazism, and its embarrassment over the good name of the City of Lincoln, Nebraska being in any way associated with the dissemination of material favoring such ideas. The City Council does hereby officially disassociate the City of Lincoln, Nebraska from the activities of any individual or individuals engaged in the publication or dtssemination of nazi or neo-nazi propaganda or paraphernalia from or within its corporate limits and does hereby express its opposition to such activities. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Hal Daub, Brenda Council debate
By Jo Carroll Freelance writer Nearly 500 people crowded into the Jewish Community Center Monday night to hear the mayoral candidates in the second of three debates. The theater was filled to capacity by 6:45 p.m. The rest of the spectators watched and listened by closed curcuit television in the auditorium. The event, sponsored by B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge, National Council of Jewish Women and KKAR Radio was broadcast live on KKAR and taped segments were shown on the three local m^or TV news broadcasts at 10 p.m. Steve Brown, moderator of the debate, introduced candidates Brenda Council and Hal Daub. The candidates sat at identical skirted tables in front of identical microphones. Members of the audience submitted questions on note cards. In addition, Brian Barks, news director of KKAR, asked questions of the candidates. Both Mr. Daub and Ms. Council were given three minutes to speak before the debate began. In her opening remarks Ms. Council said it was important that voters have an opportunity to hsten to the candidates to make a "reasoned decision." She said the voters need a mayor who is understanding and committed. She stated her work experience with Union Pacific would help build a sound economic base for the city,( Mr. Daub told the audience he had the energy, talent and experience to be mayor. He said he will use his management and business skills. He called himself a "fiscal conservative" and said he would continue the programs begun by former Mayor P.J, Morgan. Both candidates emphasized their Omahabased education and their pride in growing up and living in Omaha. When asked by Barks if rougher penalties for crime would be effective, Mr. Daub called the present penal system a 'country club environment." He said if someone breaks the law they should go to jtul and work while incarcerated. When asked whether or not they would support midnight basketbair, a federal program aimed at taking youths ofT the streets, both candidates said no. MB. Council said she supported the programs already being implemented by the police athhetic league. *We need to fashion programs that work for Omaha." Mr. Daub said the solution to getting youth off the streeta was to open our parka, pools ni\d librariei, (Continued on pMe •)
Students invited to Abba Eban event By Barbara Chandler Federation public relations director Jewish students in grades 7 through 12 in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area are again invited to hear a world-reknowned speaker when Ambassador Abba Eban addresses the Jewish community at the Federation's 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign Community Event. Ambassador Eban will speak at the Red Lion on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:45 p.m. Approximately 100 students attended the event last year with gues| speaker Elie Wiesel. Susan A. Drazen, Director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, has sent reservation information to the directors'of U.T.T.O. and Temple Israel and B'nai Israel Religious Schools. "We are very pleased," said Mrs. Drazen, "to be able to offer our students an opportunity to hear «• Abba Eban, a legend in our time." fl Students may make reservations with the schools' education directors or with Mrs. Drazen at the Bureau of Jewish Education office, 334-8200. Students do not need to make a campaign gill to receive a ticket. The Federation is also sponsoring bus service toj the event again this year for members of YES,' Oldtimers and Visions who have reserved seating tickets. Kate Ferer, President of YES noted that the bus service was very much appreciated last year. Sam Kaplan, president of Oldtimers, added, "The bu^^ service is very convenient because many senior cit^H zens do not drive at night." Reservations for the bus must be made with Margaret Conti, director of older adult programs for the Bureau for the Aging, no later than Dec. 31. H Volunteers for the Campaign arc currently con>^ tacting members of the community to ask for their pledges. Reserved seating for the event will be available for adults who make their gifts to the 1996 UJA/Fcdnration Campaign by Dec. 31 with an increane over last year's gift. Tickets will be mailed two weeks prior l« iliej event. All other memborH of the Jewiah community ar«| welcome to attend the event and will be seated poj •pace available basis.
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Debbie Friedman, who had been undecided, said she swung her support to Ms. Council after the debate.
Abner Rubin anid he !• • lonff-tlme aupporter and Ariend of Ilal Daub.
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