The 42nd annual meeting of the American Jewish Committee will open here tomorrow to discuss a new statement of views concerning the organization’s attitude toward Israel, human rights, combating anti-Semitism and other problems affecting Jewish life in this country and abroad. Approximately 750 Jewish community leaders from all parts of the country will attend the gathering which is scheduled to continue for three days.
President Truman, in a message addressed to Joseph M. Proskauer, president of the Committee, emphasized that he is “well aware of the high objectives” of the organization in the field of individual freedom and human relations. He stressed the fact that the efforts which the A.J.C, is making “to bring about greater understanding among the groups with different racial and religious backgrounds” are of “deep continuing interest” to him.
The Committee also received messages lauding its activities from several members of the Cabinet. Sen. Robert A. Taft, in his message, voiced the hope that the U.S. Government would soon grant de jure recognition to Israel. Benjamin V. Cohen, American delegate to the United Nations, will be one of the principal speakers at the meeting.
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