The public celebrations of the sixth anniversary of Israel Independence Day wound up today in all cities, towns and settlements throughout the country as Israel entered its seventh year of life in top spirits and with a mood of buoyant confidence, despite the current strained political situation and the ever-present economic difficulties. The joyful celebrations on the crowded streets of this and other cities throughout the land have not been matched since the first anniversary festivities.
The official celebrations were closed with a garden party given by President Ben Zvi for members of the Cabinet, foreign diplomats, members of Parliament and representatives of all Jewish communities.
As part of the celebration, the Israel Journalists Association organized 19 public meetings in various cities at which prominent members of the government and leaders in all walks of life in Israel spoke on current Israel problems and plans for the future. Mrs. Golda Myerson, Minister of Labor, speaking at such a meeting in Tel Aviv, stressed the importance of immigration for Israel and called on the governments of the world to open their doors to Israel-bound emigration of Jews.
During services yesterday in Yeshurun Synagogue, Chief Rabbi Isaac Herzog, in his sermon, called on the Jews of the world to rally around Israel, adding that the best answer to Assistant Secretary of State Henry A. Byroade could be provided by the immigration of American Jews to Israel. Mr. Byroade recently suggested to Israel that it limit immigration as a means of “reassuring” the Arab states and thus hastening peace with them.
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