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Sensational Report
East Germans Offer New Deal To The Israelis
New York (Special to The Canadian Jewish .\e\vs).-Gunther Stillman, one of the leading editors of the Red East German regime, just terminated a mission to Israel and promised Israelis a change of policy by the Ulbricht government should Israel abandon its "secret alliance" with Bonn.
This sensational report will be published this week in the October issue of the Jewish Digest.
The Digest correspondent
in Israel, Leo lleiman, says that Stillman, a former Israeli resident who had lived during the war in a Hashomer Hatzair kibbutz and then appeared in Berlin as a Communist official, visited Israel on a secret mission. In an interview, Mr. Stillman declared that no one ought to take seriously Ulbricht's infamous anti-Israeli remarks during his visit in Cairo, and that the Israelis can gain full support from East Berlin once they give up their political commerce with West Germany.
Movement for Unity in Canadi
After the terrorist attacks
THE ATTACKS IN THE HOLY LAND
Premier Eshkol (second from left) views the cracked walls and ceiling in the flat which suffered the most serious damage when marauders from Jordan laid explosives in a Jerusalem border quorter Fridoy night. The Chief of Staff, Rav-Aluf Yitihok Rabin, talks with the owner of the flat, Mr. Gedalyo Mooz (extreme right), a teacher currently on sabbatical leave. At extreme left is Aluf Uii Nokiss, O.C. Central Command. At Mr. Eshkol's left is the Jerusalem Areo Commander, Aluf-Mishne Aviv Bariiloi. Behind him is the Jerusalem Police Chief Sgon-Nitzov Daniel Borelli. The Premier's politicol secretary, Mr. Aviad Yoffe, a former Torontonian, stands behind the Chief o( Staff.
Israel Angry, Ready To Fight
by Aaron Sarfati, CJN Correspondent
Israel is shocked, angry, aroused. From Dan in the north to Elat on the Red Sea, Israelis ask themselves
whether it is possible for the beleaguered nation to ignore the organized provocations and murder of
Comnwntarfj
By M. J. Nurcnberger
VIETNAM
I am indebted to one of France's leading historians, Raymond Aron, for a brilliant analysis of the present situation in and around Vietnam.
Writing in Figaro, Aron presents a few points which, somehow, no one has mentioned till now- What gives these remarks such importance is that Figaro normally supports De Gaulle's neutrality.
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The first observation is, despite all talk and propaganda the Vietnam problem has not contributed in reestablishing the unity of the Marxist-Leninist camp. On the contrary, the Russians and Chinese have intensified their quarrels since American intervention. The Chinese speak openly of a Russian-American collusion.
Second, the Soviet Union has not given any actual help to North Vietnam.
Third, despite China's proximity, Peking itself has not become engaged to the point of provoking the United States.
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Analyzing the situation in southeast Asia, I wish to add to Aron's remarks: China does not possess the kind of navy or aviation which would be in a position to fight the Seventh U.S. Fleet, nor could she entertain, despite her numbers, such army on the seventeenth parallel without provoking Washington to bombard its industrial centres.
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Of course, there are those who believe, as
one of the sinologues contends, that Mao does
expect war with the United States. If so, one
wonders at what point of the,conflict he would
intervene; also when would Moscow decide to
become a party to the conflict?
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In the opinion of military experts, except for nuclear arms the Soviet Union does not dispose in the Far East of such weapons that could engage the Americans successfully. Furthermore the Soviet Union would play rather the role of intermediary, like Cuba in 1962, than be a party to the war.
It is a general consensus that Moscow's position — no general war, limited support to North Vietnam, continuous denunciation of Chinese dogmatism, adventurism — cannot change.
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At the same time, how does the United States stand? Could Johnson give up Vietnam even if he wanted to? For the game concerns no more Vietnam but the prestige of the United States all over Asia and the world as well.
Therefore I cannot agree with some rabbis who have become military strategists. In my humble opinion, even thg moderate opponents of the President of the United States do not give heed to the problem faced by Washington'.'
Should the United States yield, it would be not only a tragedy for America but for all the. weak of which we are part.
Still, as Aron points out rightly, the United States need not give up. It possesses enough resources to spend in Vietnam the equivalent of three times the military budget of France without affecting its economy. These are facts the North Vietnajnese and the demagogues who attack Johnson/do not',take into consideration.
Many speak today of the intangible in war .— human courage. True, it exists in North Vietnam; but it also is very much alive in the United States and the free world.
Thus I believe'that this situation .finally will be evaluated.correctly on both sides, that.,., the ihter;ventlon of the United States will, not ' 'bring about a major war.nor wiil.it develop |nto . an American.debacle. por^it stillis the twentieth . century, the century of Arrierica.
peaceful citizens by the Ked Syrian government.
On Sunday night, the country was electrified by the news that four citizens were killed by a border mine planted by infiltrators from Syria. This outrage in the communal settlement of Shaar Hagolan, south of the Sea of Galilee where the .Syrian-Jordanian borders meet, came twenty-four hours after a bomb exploded in a Jerusalem surburb. While five Jerusalemites fortunately escaped serious injury when the explosives
wrecked two apartments during a bar mitzva party, the Galilee incident caused the death of four farmers.
This terror has been encouraged by Syria which allows the "guerilla" organization. El Fatah, to operate on its territory. Red China is on the record of providing ammunition to these terrorists.
Intil now, the Israeli government has made every effort to ignore these infiltrations so as not to be provoked to open warfare by the tottering .Sjrian
regime. However, these last attacks are causing many to wonder whether Israel will not be forced to enter Syria, as the latter attacked Suez because of similar provoca-tion.s ten years ago.
I ..\. CONCERNED Iniied Nations,N.Y.(Special). - The United Nations has been informed by Isi^ael of the seriousness of the situation. The Israeli government is reported to have told the I .N.thatlsrael may be forced to retaliate immediately.
VIENNA — Several hundred young Austrians brought traffic to a halt in the centre of Vienna at the rush hour Friday night with a one-hour protest demonstration against the acquittal of Franz Novak, alleged accomplice of Adolf Eichmann.
The demonstrators, carrying placards, sat down on the main crossing opposite the State Opera Building.
Many remained silen — it was supposed to be a silent demonstration -- but others engaged in heated debates with passersby, some of whom were delayed getting home from work.
Novak, 53-year-old former S.S. captain, was freed from prison Friday after a Vienna provincial court acquitted him of responsibility for the murder of thousands of Jewish men, women and children sent to concentration camps during the Nazi regime.
The jury, by a 7-1 vote, found Novak guilty of having . committed public violence. But since four jurors found he had acted under duress, he had to be acquitted.
The verdict was also criticized by Austrian newspapers.
The Socialist organ "Ar-beiterzeitung" retailed experiences in other countries which showed that juries frequently decide in favour of the defendants in political cases. But despite this, juries must be regarded as a protection against possible arbitrary jurisdiction in less democratic times.
The paper added that the Austrians apparently had a feeling of being completely innocent in regard to the Nazi crimes.
"The attitude of a large group of the Austrian people, which is mirrored in the attitude of many lay judges, is the reason, why the world sometimes has less confidence in us than it has in other, less lovable nations," it added.
The independent "Neues Oesterreich" said:"Theac-quittal of Franz Novak was not merely a surprise. It was a shock and a slap in the faces of all who care for the good reputation of
our courts and our natio.i. The jurors have obviously erred. In that case the court would have had to annul the verdict — provided that all three professional judges were agreed. Since there was apparently no such agreement, a verdict was pronounced of which we have to be ashamed."
The apaper also said that, as the German fronts were crumbling in 1944 and railway lines were regularly bombed by the allies, it would have been easy for Novak to "confuse" the plans in order to save people.
The independent "Die Presse" commented: "Franz Novak sent tens of thousands of Jews on the way to death. As a henchman he heaped upon himself guilt of which no one can free
him, not even a court. His success characterizes a generation which wants to forget past horrors and minimizes them without having given to itself an account of what had really happened. Franz Novak is free, but we continue to be morally imprisoned."
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All groups tired of feud, bickering
(by The Canadian Jewish Nen.^ reporter)
A movement to put an end to internal bickering within the Canadian Jewish community in order to mobilize all constructive forces here for aiding Israel in its present economic crisis is growing from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The recent visits on the North American continent of Israeli Minister of Finances PinchasSapir, Ilistadrut leader Joshua Levy, Yaacov Meridor, llcrut leader, and others representing different parties in the Jewish slate have contributed to reduce substantially the conflict among groups here.
The Canadian Jewish News learns thai all groups connected with Israeli interests have been told that the time for internal feuds in ideology is not now. What Israel expects from its friends abroad is not the support of this or that party but a serious effort to deliver what the country needs now most: concrete help for its industry and commerce.
(In connection with the drive to strengthen the economy of Israel, The Canadian Jewish News publishes this week a special feature in support of the Buy Israel Products Campaign.)
Zionist leaders and non-partisan community heads throughout Canada are realizing to a greater degree that the recent dispute between two major groups within the Zionist movement and the contention in the local federations are not contributing neither to the strengthening of the community nor to its readiness in supporting Israel. It also may impede other drives such as those necessary for the support of Jewish education.
According to a survey cunducted by this reporter, both sides of the conflicting parties which up to now have cooperated in the management of the United Israel Fund and the United Jewish Appeal realize that an open split would harm the cause and would not raise the stature of the organized Jewish community.
As one important national leader told this newspaper: "I recently listened to an off-the-record talk by one of Israel's top leaders. When 1 learned what (heproblems were, I decided to return to Canada with one message: let us unite and work together to help Zion."
This mood of reducing tensions within the Zionist movement also has conquered other groups.
In the words of a leading personality, there is hope in reuniting the Zionist groups.
As The Canadian Jewish News recently reported, a serious split had divided the Zionist establishment into two major sections: one led by the Zionist Organization of Canada and the Zionists Revisionists; the other, under the banner of the Religious Zionists and Labor Zionists.
This split has created serious concern among world Jew-. ish leaders, especially Mr. A.L. Pinkus, head of the Jewish .■\gency, who is responsible for the budget necessary for the continuous, uninterrupted philanthropies and settlement programs in Israel.
Direct and indirect appeals have been issued to Canadian Zionists of all political expressions to reunite because of the emergency situation.
(See Editorial, Page 4)
Toronto's Event Of The Year On Wednesday
JOHM BASSETT
To receive Eshkol Medal
The Eshkol Medal for "service in the cause of Israel's development" through State of Israel Bonds will be presented to John Bassett, publisher of The Telegram, at the first Israel Prime Minister's Award Dinner in Toronto, Wednesday evening, October 19th, in the Centennial Ballroom of the Inn on the Park. Many leaders in the government, civic and cultural life of Canada will be present.
This gala occasion will be highlighted by a colorful program commencing with the procession of headtable dignitaries, led by a company of pipers of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, and a Color Party of the General Wingate Branch of the Canadian Legion.
The official inauguration in Toronto of the National Honorary Societies of Trustees, Builders, Guardians and Sponsors of Israel also will be held. Throughout the
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iSMOl LEADER RUNNING FEVER
Jerusalem - "Ben-Gurion Day," scheduled to be held in Jerusalem has been postponed due to Mr. Ben-Guiron's continuing running fever.
Mr. Beh-Gurion's doctors have diagnozed the fever as being due to a cold resulting fTQiTi the sudden change in temperatures and the strain entailed in his recent 80th birthday festivities. On Friday, Mr. Ben-Gurion underwent several medical tests and . X-rays at Beersheba hospital, after which he returned to his home at Sde Boker.
Mr. Ben-Guiron's doctors have ordered him to remain indoors for several days, after which they hope he will be able to participate in the celebrations planned for his birthday in various parts of the .country.
FOR THE RECORD
The Canadian Jewish News is the only Jewish newspaper in Toronto (and in Ontario) appearing regujarly 52 weeks a year.
LECTURE SERIES
\ ; Jewish Oiroinic/e Phofo
English Jews Hosts to Young Germans - Young West Germans and Reform /Jewish youth rhingle in an informal atmosphere at a dance held at the South-West lEssex Refor;n Synagogue o.n Saturday nights The youths were officially invited by the Union Of Britain's Reform Jews. .\ ;
Torah Emeth Jewish Gerlter, 1 Viewmount, presents coming Sunday night, October 16th, at 8:30 p.m. after services, the firstof a series oHectures on reviews of classrcal works in Jewish thought, ^ach book\ reviewed
»yill represent a special philosophy of life.- ^
Rabbi A. Stefanski, principal of Beth Jacob High School, will bethefirstguest lecturer. He will discuss, Mesilat Yesharizu (Path of Righteous). f-.
A spokesman of the committee organizing the birthday celebrations said it is expected the ceremonies will be resumed with a public rally in Haifa. This will be followed by a rally in Ramat Gan on Wednesday and in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Mr. Ben-Gurion will rest over
the weekend and the Jerusalem rally will be held Sunday, the spokesman said.
Some 5,000 birthday greetings have been received so far at Sde Bpker, it was reported last night. They include messages from Foreign Minister Abba Eban,
Tour-ism and Development Minister Moshe ;Kol, De-:puty Education Minister Aharon Yadiin, Attorney-General Ben-Zeev, the Bank Leumi Board of Directoi*s, the artist Marc Cmagall, the U.S. Ambassador to the Li.N:,/Mr. Arthur Goldberg.
world, in the 28 countries of the free world where Israel Bond campaigns are undertaken, these honour groups are recognized as the pace setters and standard bearers for Israel. A formal ceremony will take place marking the induction of the members of the Honorary Societies, to be climaxed by the lighting of the ClIAI birthday cake by representatives of the Trustees and Builders of Israel and other dignitaries.
Edwin A. Goodman, Q.C., distinguished lawyer,willbe chairman of the dinner. Mr. Goodman heads a Tribute Committee of 100 prominent men and women.
LORD THOMSON TO PRESENT COMMENTARY Famous Canadian born newspaper publisher, Lord Thomson of Fleet, will be guest speaker at this Israel Prime Minister's Award Dinner. He will present a special commentary in tribute to Mr. Bassett's outstanding achfevements as "humanitarian, champion of freedom, friend of Israel." Head of the Thomson Organization, one of the world's greatest publishing empires, including the London Times, Lord Thomson found time to visit Israel many times.
AMBASSADOR AVNER
ON PROGRAM Ambassador Gershon Av-ner, Israel's envoy to Canada, will present the Eslikol Medal to Mr. Bassett. John Bassett will be the first Canadian recipient of the Eshkol Medal.
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