Texas Jewish Post (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, December 5, 1947 Page: 1 of 10
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1, 1947
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VOLUME 1—NUAIBER 12
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ents
in makeup and ready for the
press-
es the momentous
partitioning of
voted by the Unit-
Delegates of the Arab Nations
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program:
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spirit ex-
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appeased
the
conquerors. They could have
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Fort Worth Round Table.
It is
ite
of heroes. The Macabees
organizations. The Chairman
presided;
was our honor
Rabbi Soskin
guest. In point -of invitation this
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and the colleges and
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U. N. “is
many and powerful.
The heroes for our people
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Herber L. Seamans
overall methods
to institute its
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ploded into revolt.
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Arabs Walk Out of Assembly Saying:
"We Are Prepared to March”
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many and courageous. The strug-
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their names
Palestine was
Kiddie Style Show.
Dec. 31st—Gala New Year’s
our mentioning all
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with urgent international issues.”
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister
d a
re a
“Soviet-American”
when all men can worship their
god according to the dictates of
their own souls.
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. , g I quate. to provide facilities for a substan-
mployed by NCCJ -tial immigration, shall be evacuated as
versities. We were very honored
our homeland. A dream has come
partly true and the hope of our
people through the ages has been
actualized. The Jews have become
a nation again. We have a home-
land. We have won a Macabean
J. T. A. — JEWISH TELEGRAPH AGENCY
f luck in
greetings
to yon
t Worth,
odds against our
M. S. Sadler
not so much to bring to us locally
the story of the present work of
Tne National Conference but
apart in our endeavors and yet
both integral constituents of the
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EDITORS NOTE: Following is.
a direct flash account of the last
minute results of the voting on
the partitioning of Palestine into
two separate states: Jewish and
Arab.)
As the Texas Jewish Post was
arose during the 11 weeks of the
1947 session on which the two big
powers agreed fully.
Herschel V. Johnson, U. S. dele-
gate, praised the assembly vote as
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make of assimilation a way of life
for thousands of our people.
Now, we have learned that the
very strength of democracy lies in
its respect for differences. • The
beauty of America is found in the
multi-colored threads of the many
races and peoples who have build-
ed a nation in unity. Our contribu-
tions to the American scene have
been great and good. And, devoted
to the traditions of our faith, we
can bring even nobler stones to the
House of Living Democracy.
That is why Chanukah’s mes-
sage is so important in days of
anxiety and trembling. We need
not fear the anti-Semite so long
eon, Temple Beth-El, 12:30
ARABS TRYTOUPSET PARTITION!
The assembly’s final vote
Texas Jewish Post
Dedicated to Truth, Liberty and Justice
rather to discuss with us and gain
! information as to how we are put-
I ting into effect in our local com-
an age of heroism and
ama, Pereguay, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Sweden, Soviet Ukraine,.
South Africa, Soviet Russia, Unit-
ed States, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Against partition (13): Afghan-
istan, Cuba, Egypt, Greece, India,
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan,
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Yemen.
Abstaining (10). Argentina,
Chile, China, Colombia, El Salva-
dor, Ethiopia, Honduras, Mexico,
Britain, Yugaslavia.
Absent (1): (Siam.
The assembly finally adjourned
its 1947 session at 6:59 p. m.
(EST) Saturday. The session be-
gan Sept. 16.
Second Walk-Out
BO
promote a sense of fellowship
among men of differing religious
convictions, to put down the foes
of hate, suspicion, bigotry and
intolerance, and create a spirit of
understanding and cooperation
among Protestants, Catholics and
Jews. Discussion meetings were
held with these points in mind and
to permit our distinguished visit-
ors to let us know how NCCJ is
equipped to help us do our work
and find from us the ways we
would like for NCCJ to aid us.
The first meeting was held at
10:00 o’clock in the morning at
First Christian Church. To this
pioposal to set up independent
Jewish and Arabic countries in
the Holy Land by next Oct. 1 was
33 to 13.
1 nis was well over the require-
ment for approval by two-thirds
f those delegates present and vot-
ing.
+2 roll call vote by countries:
For partition (33): Australia,
Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, White
Russia, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech-
oslovakia, Denmark, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, France, Guate-
mala, Haiti, Iceland, Liberia, Luy-
embourg, the Netherlands, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Pan-
p. m.
ganization, and Dr. Willard John-
son, Program Director for NCCJ,
visited our city under the auspices
of our Round Table. These gentle-
men are making a tour throughout
the United States, visiting the
cities, in which the sixty regional
offices of NCCJ are located. The
purpose of their visitations was
universities represested. President
L. H. Hubbard of Texas State Col-
lege for Women is a member of Dr.
Seamans Commission on Educa-
tion and he was present.
The process of blazing new paths
in the frontier of human relations
should not be too obvious in a cur-
riculum, Dr. Seamans said, but
should be integrated in every phase
of school activitiy.
it was pleasing to note that the
The meeting at the Texas Hotel
was built around media: books,
magazines, photography, radio, ad-
vertising, newspapers, et cetera.
Dr. Willard Johnson spoke to our
local representatives of these fields
and discussed with them the ways
and means by which a radio pro-
gram, a comic strip, and an edi-
torial, and so on, can drive home
the spirit of goodwill and point I
up the principle of living to-
gether enjoying- happiness with
each other no matter the difference /
in creed and belief. Mr. Cecil A
Morgan, local prominent attorney,
presided over this meeting. He is
Syrian conquerors of Palestine,
which gives meaning and promise
to our festival of lights. Our an-
cestors were quite willing to re-
main at peace so long as their
conquerors did not disturb the
fundamentals of Jewish religious
life. But, when the observance of
the Jewish religion was forbidden,
when the temple service was halt-
: note that each and every
station in Fort Worth was
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"Message of
Chanukah”
By Rabbi Samuel D. Soskin
The most significant feature of
Chanukah is not the dramatic
story of Maccabean heroism, nor
even the thrilling leg-end of the
cruse of oil which burned for 8
proving the
victory. The
people were
as never before the papas of the
squads and the fans of the oppos-
ing elevens were visiting and ming-
ling and Mr. Jones, a K. C., was
getting acquainted with Mr. Smith,
a Mason, not as a casual thing,
but rather it was becoming the
order of the day—not to pass away
at the end of the football season
but undoubtedly to become a per- l
manent friendship.
Two luncheon meeting were ar-
ranged so that each of these Na-
tional heads could meet separately
a group engaged in fields entirely
FOKT WORTH TEXAS. FR1DAY. DECEMBeR 5
days Itisthe refusal of the Jew-ed Nations assembly'
ish spirit to appease the Greek- n.1.0 , ,, .
walked out of the crowded as-
sembly hall making varied charges
ranging from the UN charter's
murder” to one which echoed
from across the seas from Iraq
where Premier Riad El Solh of
Lebanon told newsmen: “We are
waiting, prepared to march on our
objections when the time comes.”
Correspondents viewed this and
other charges as a previously laid
propaganda barrage to offset the
historic step in the granting of
Four Freedoms to all nations.
to have a goodly number of presi-
dents and deans of our leading-
educational institutions present.
It was the second walk-out in
U. N. history. The first was by
Andrei A. Gromyko of Russia, who
left the security council in protest
against a decision in the Iranian
case in March, 1946.
Soon after the crucial vote on
partition the 1947 assembly ad-
journed finally at 6:59 p. m.
(EST). The session began Sept.
16. The next assembly, unless a
special session is called, i slated
to meet in some European city
next September.
The decision on Palestine found
the United States and Russia team-
ing together for one of the few
times in U. N. history. It was the
only important question which
bearing the maccabean banner in , ' F----7“ -ue aosem
our hearts, lighting the. fires of 1 demonstrating that the
freedom and striving for the day capable of dealing f
> our areas,
the centers of which are occupied
by our Texas colleges and uni-
Partition at a
Glance
1.) Mandate for Palestine, terminated at
a date to be agreed on by the U. N.
commission of five members and the man-
datory power with the approval of the
Security Council—but in any case not
later than Aug. 1, 1948.
2 .) The armed forces of the United
Aingdom shall be progressively withdrawn
1ag Palestine not later than Aug. 1,
(Such action is to be accomplished on
a date to be agreed upon by the U. N.
commission and Britain, with the ap-
proval of the Security Council.)
3 .) The mandatory power is to advise
the U. N. commission, as far in advance
as possible, of its intention to evacuate
each area.
4 .) The United Kingdom is to use its
best efforts to insure that an area sit-
uated in the territory of the Jewish state,
including a seaport and hinterland ade-
I meeting were invited ministers of
the three major Faiths as well as
I directors of religious education
p YMCA and YWCA directors.
I oth Dr. Johnson and Dr. Seamans
I Kaye in their respective fields spe-
I Cfi. ways in which the program
I NCJ through its planned de-
Partments of activity and its Ed-
ucation Commission can relate it-
6 to the achievements sought to
I realized by our churchmen and
. igious leaders in building good-
w and good fellowship in our
I cal community. One of the most
mteresting examples cited in this
I keting was the growing enthusi-
I sm in connection with football en-
yynters between boys of our local
I asonic Home and students from
Noleri (Catholic) High School.
1 ° alone were the contestants
I Joying good sportsmanship but
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represented at this meeting.
The meeting at the Worth Ho-
tel was centered around educational
Protestant Co-chairman of the
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and their heroic efforts and un-
daunted spirit shines resplendent-
ly in each candle. We thank God
for the miracle achieved in saving
our people and our faith. Indeed,
a miracle it was for the vast host
opposing- us was strong in num-
bers and weapons. They dangled
tempting rewards before our eyes
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National Conference Meeting
By M. S. Sadler, President of--------------
Texas Christian University and
Dedication Then . . .
Now!
! By RABBI IS ADORE GARSEK
From Sunday evening Decem-
ber 7th through Sunday evening
December 14th we will be cele-
brating our Chanukah Holiday.
few over the many in military com-
bat and the victory of our people
over temptation and the easy way
out. And so, in commemoration of
this double victory and the re-
dedication of our Holy Temple
Chanukah has been celebrated
through the ages.
Now, thank God, we come to a
new dedication; a dedication of
shrugged their shoulders and ac-
cepted what other peoples regard-
ed as inevitable. But, the passion
for their faith could brook no
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soon as possible but not later than Feb
1, 1948. ' ’
5.) Independent Arab and Jewish states
and the special international regime for
I the city of Jerusalem, shall come into
existence in Palestine two months after
the evacuation of the British has been
I completed but in any case not later
| than Oct. 1, 1948. The boundaries of the
Arab state, , the Jewish state, and the
city of Jerusalem shall be described in
the U. N. majority report.
6.) The period between now and the
establishment of the independence of the
Arab and Jewish states shall be “transi-
tional.”
7.) The U. N. plan also calls for an
economic union between the newly created
two states.
Chairman of Fort Worth Round
Table, NCCJ
Early this month, on Wednesday,
November 5, two of the top ex-
ecutives of the National Conference
of Christians and Jews, in the
persons of Dr. Herbert L. Sea-
mans, National Director of the
Commission on Educational Or-
...._____ _____ assemblage was not confined lo-
I munities the principles upon which cally but extended into
I the National Conference was
k founded, seeking as it does,
| through religiously motivated peo-
I P^, using educational methods to
compromise. Dieath in battle was
more acceptable than the defile-
ment of their ancient traditions.
Today the message of Chanukah
calls to a people living in a free
land and menaced by no pagan
conquerors. Yet, the danger of
compromise and the degradation of
appeasement still confront us. Our
problem is to adjust ourselves as
Jews to a land where the Hebraic
spirit has builded a democratic na-
tion. It shoold not be too difficult
to avoid the intrusions of other
faiths, but the fear of anti-Se-
mitism and the ignorance of our
splendid traditions combine to
sponsored by Council of Jewish Wom-
en and B’nai B’rith, Temple Beth-El.
Jan. 7th—Council of Jewish Women, So-
cial Legislation Study Group, home of
Mrs. Edwin Schwarz, 2420 Shirley,
10:30 a. m.
Jan. 7th—Congregational Dinner, Temple
Beth-El, 6:30 p. m.
Jan. 8th—Save-A-Life League, covered
dish luncheon.
Calendar of
Coming Events
Dec. 7th—Chanukah Party, Temple Beth-
El.
Dee. 8th—Celebration of Partition of
Palestine—Hebrew Institute, 8 p. m.
Public Welcome.
Dec. 21st—Council of Jewish Juniors Vice
Versa Formal Dinner-Dance.
Dec. 29th—Hadassah Child Thrift Lunch-
Each candle, as we light it,
a our spirit is strong and our loy-
alty to America is deep. We need
not compromise a glorious tradi-
tion in order to appease the small
minority who hate us. Our task
is to stand up as dignified Jews,
if we would become traitors to
our way of life and accept theirs.
The miracle achieved then was
a double victory; a victory of the
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