Evening star., 1949-06-18


sincerely believe that much of the pres
ent demand for more health protection has
been brought about by the policies and tactics
OF doctors themselves. Can't they be fair
to themselves and the public?
BY no means do wish to imply that the
health bill Is perfect But do believe that
organized medicine could be Of more service
II. instead of opposing 1t. they approached
its proposals with the desire to help to work
out deficiencies. PATIENT" PATIENT.
Arab Refugees Present
A Dilemma for New State Of Israel
To the Editor Of The Star:
OF the many decisions confronting the
new state Of Israel none is more difhcult
or more momentous in Its significance for
the future than that of the Arab refugee
problem. Here Israel Is faced by the ia
miliar dilemma Of principle versus practical
necessity.
The principle at stake Ia that OF mercy
and justice. About 100000 Arabs are refu-
gees from their old homes In Palestine
They have no place to 80, no clothing or
adequate shelter no money. and no powerful
group of friends Their ancestors lived in
that country for 1000 to 1000 years. II
was theirs and is still home to them. In
the recent disturbances there. they fed to
of those villages which did not try to es-
cape In many cases the villages them
selves were dynamited to prevent return.
For over 2000 years the Jewish religion
has emphasized mercy and justice as the
basic principles In human relations. Where
ever the Jewish people have gone. they have
carried this idea with them. Very fire.
quently it has been Jews who have been the
leaders Of those humanitarian movements
] which have attempted to increase justice
and mercy But now the very state which
Jews call their own has to decide whether 1t
shall follow those principles in the face
of this situation. Innocent people In vast
numbers have been deprived Of their homes
and livelihoods without compensation. II
Israel refuses to deal Justly with these
people, driven out by superior force from
their ancient homes. then this state viii
make its beginning by denying the very
principles for which Judaism has stood
throughout the centuries.
This is one side Of the dilemma. The
other is that OF practical necessity. At
last after 1000 years the Jews again con-
troll their ancient homeland. For long years
In many parts Of the world Jews at Pass
over time have said. Next year In Jer,isa-
lem!" At last this has come to pass. The
dream has been realized. Palestine Is theirs.
approximately 25o000 Jewish refugees In
Europe are waiting to find homes. All the
space available lis needed TO take care OF
Israels own people. Practical necessity
DEGREES that those who have fed be not
permitted to return and their lands be taken
for Jewish use.
The new state thus faces an ancient d.
lemma. Shall 1t be true 10 It's principles OF
mercy and Justice. or shall 1t. like most other
nations follow practical necessity and sac
rifice principle? Or are there. perhaps,
leaders of Israel so wise that q third 90
luton will be found which win be both just
and practical? Here is the first real test.
As the decisions are made and action taken
America. whose policies have done 10 much
to make possible this state. VIII know what
to expect Of Israel. CONCERNED.
Garrett Park. Md.
Teaching of Americanizm
Very Important
TO the Edisoe Of The Star:
Your recent editorial concerning the edu-
cationai commission and its report on
American Education and International
Tensions" lis coumendable- The nnal para
graph can stand re-reading several times
especially since, as you say. that particular
Recommendation urging the schools 70 mot
overlook the teaching Of Americanism.
either" did net make headlines but is very
important one
Your suRgestion-.u this should mean a
return to the emphasis that once was placed
on American history. cfvtcs and related sub
tects 30 much the better"-could well be
nut into effect IRENE l. MEID.
Advocates Permanent Washingten Fair
To Serve Many Purposes
To shs Ediscr ef Tne star
without any cost 10 the Government
while considering fair plant for the Sesqui-
centennial, why not give consideration 70
permanent fair plant to operate 365 days
each year. exhibiting products Of our States
and territories and Of each foreign st&te will~
ing to participate. each State TO finance 10
own building? A grant Of sites should Be
made by the Government 10 the States for
their buildings and exhibits
Such fair would servs many purposes.
through the nacst effective form Of visual
education. All industry would welcome the
0rpwtunity 10 participate and actually !