Criticism of the Israel Government’s immigration, economic and security policies was voiced here last night by Menahem Beigin, Herut leader, at the opening of the party’s national convention. Addressing more than 300 delegates and over 1,000 guests at ZOA House here, the rightist leader outlined his party’s program in the economic and foreign affairs spheres.
Mr. Beigin demanded the stabilization of Israel’s currency, as well as prices and wages, and called for the break-up of all monopolies, whether owned by the Histadrut or private investors. He urged that trade unions be prohibited from owning industrial enterprises.
He insisted that Israel must join with all free nations opposing the rearmament of Germany. He said the world was facing two dangers–war and Communist expansion–and insisted that war would be inevitable if Germany were rearmed since “nobody can foresee” against whom the German army will march. He suggested that an international conference be called in Paris against the rearmament of Germany.
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