Alberta’s Premier Ernest C. Manning told a gathering here that Canada could use some of the spirit of the people of modern Israel which, he said, is destined to thrive “in accordance with the promise made to Abraham.”
Speaking at an awards meeting of the Jewish Community Council attended by almost 600 persons, the Premier described Israel as a “nation in a hurry,” attributing this to an “attempt to make up for the lost time of centuries.” The Premier had just returned from a tour of Israel.
Another highlight of the meeting was the presentation of awards to Tevie H. Miller, chairman of the 1962 United Jewish Appeal, and Samuel Belzberg, chairman of the 1963 campaign. Community Council President Hy S. Baltzan gave Mr. Miller a statue of Moses and Mr. Belzberg a statue of Isaiah.
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