Cabinet Members to Address U.J.A. Parley in Washington; Christians Urged to Aid Israel

An appeal to American Christians to join with Jews in the United States in giving generous aid to the people of Israel was issued here today by Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., chairman of the National Christian Committee of the U.J.A., on the eve of the two-day conference called by the United Jewish Appeal in conjunction with its Christian Committee. The conference, which opens Saturday night, will be addressed by members of the Cabinet.

“Those of us who have participated in calling the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal at this time,” Rep. Roosevelt said in his appeal, “believe that communal leaders throughout the country–Christian and Jewish–are desirious of taking prompt action to alleviate the growing immigration crisis in Israel. We are also concerned with the uninterrupted maintenance of medical, reconstruction and relief programs in Europe and elsewhere as well as the vital assistance being given newcomers to our shores.

“The American people have indicated clearly and unequivocally on many occasions in recent months that they are aware that the fate of free peoples throughout the world is of immediate concern to us. The people of Israel, and the homeless refugees pouring into that country, are determined to develop and strengthen the democratic spirit in the Middle East. We can do no less than assist them at this crucial time.”

Donations of $850,000 were pledged last night at the advance gifts dinner opening the 1950 Washington United Jewish Appeal campaign. Sen. Herbert H. Lehman called for American intervention to guarantee peace in the Near East. He charged that Arab states are doing “more than just talking of a second round” and that there is a great deal of evidence “to prove that they are preparing for another war.”