Maj. Gen. Moshe Dayan. Israel Army Chief of Staff, is being warmly received by local military and civilian authorities on his tour of the United States in sharp contrast to the relatively cold reception accorded him by official Washington apparently under the influence of State Department circles which sought to minimize his visit.
At. Fort Benning, Ga., the U. S. Commanding General ordered the Israel flag raised over Gen. Dayan’s quarters. A Jewish chaplain was directed to conduct a special prayer service on behalf of Israel and the Israel Chief of Staff. Jewish officers and enlisted personnel were given an opportunity to attend.
Fort Bragg, N. C., was the scene of enthusiasm when the Israel military party arrived. U.S. officers made the Israelis welcome and exhibited secret weapons including the new 280 millimeter atomic cannon.
At Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., it turned out that the American commanding officer had been in Palestine as a member of the Allied forces in 1942. Gen, Dayan was shown the greatest respect and taken on a tour of the field’s highly-secret air proving grounds and armament research and development center. The local Jewish community at Pensacola tendered a reception in honor of the Israel party and local U.S. officers.
At Knoxville, civilian officers of the Tennessee Valley Authority are arranging a reception for Gen. Dayan and his party. Another reception will be tendered at Detroit by the Jewish War Veterans when the General visits automotive plants there.
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