Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Press Notes
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 3
Time Covers and Uncovers: Lanes and roads overgrown during years of disuse are once again open for men and women in pursuit of knowledge. Five years ago when the California Western University took over 117 acres of wooded land atop Point Loma (formerly occupied by the Theosophical Society) it faced an enormous task of cutting away the growth of year. Last week I was invited to the University for luncheon and a tour of the grounds. There is little doubt that one day Cal-Western University will be one of the most beautiful schools in the country. The campus commands a view of the Pacific Ocean on the West and the harbor on the East and includes over 1700 feet of ocean beach. In addition to the old buildings–which are being remodeled–new classrooms and dormitories have been constructed.
Dr. Wm. Rust, President of the University, in telling the problems confronting the school at its inception, mentioned that more difficult to clear away than the debris and scrub were the lovers who had found this quiet woodland an ideal trysting place. He hopes they have found another lover’s lane.
Faced with an increasing enrollment, the University is launching a fund campaign for $1,500,000 on January 15. Among the leaders for the campaign are Edmund Price, George Scott, Harold Starkey, Ewart Goodwin, Irving Salomon, Charles Ramsey and Carl Esenoff. California-Western is a private non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees, and sponsored b the So. California-Arizona Conference of the Methodist Church. Fully accredited by the Western College Association, the University is co-educational and offers undergraduate courses leading to degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of business administration and bachelor of science in business administration.
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Recollections: A reader sent me the lst edition of the “South of Broadway Bulletin,” in which Hyman S. Wolf is honored for his years of service to the community. This is the same Hyman Wolf mentioned in the forty-year-old news item printed in the previous issue of the Jewish Press.
I spoke to Mr. Wolf, who has been a resident of San Diego for fifty years and is considered the unofficial historian for the Jewish community. Mr. Wolf, who today advocates changing “F” St. to “Federal” St. was instrumental in changing “H” Street to “Market” many years ago. He feels that initials are not as significant as names.
The Louis J. (sic) Rose monument which stands at the head of Rose Canyon Rd. at the intersection between La Jolla and Camp Kearney can also be credited to Mr. Wolf. It was erected in 1934 when the Silver Shirts were harassing the few San Diego Jews and Mr. Wolf thought it timely to remind the citizens of the contributions made by Mr. Rose to the growth of an Diego. (Mr. Wolf’s biography would be interesting reading.)
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Ah Wilderness — Thanks to Ben Rubin, San Diego attorney, whose hobby is collecting old magazines and books about this city, I read the following choice bit in the “San Diego Magazine,” dated November 1928. It should be of interest to all Point Lomans. In an article titled “Rediscovering Point Loma,” the story is told of Mr. Louis J. (sic) Rose, who founded the S.D. Mutual Land Assn–in the early days of San Diego — offering 300 lots in Pt. Loma to anyone who would settle there. The only requirement made was that one who accepted a free lot must erect on it a house costing not less $200.00.. In those days the offer was prohibitive and the few who accepted the proposition were forced to leave because they “could not endure the eerie loneliness and the presence of coyotes and wild cats.
Another item of interest shown to us by Mr. Rubin ws a deed handwritten in beautiful Spencerian and dated 1962 between Louis Rose and a Hebrew Society known as “Adas Jeshurim.” For the sum of $10.00 he turned over five acres of land to trhe Society to be used as a Jewish cemetery. In another document, dated 1927, this land was transferred to Congregation Beth Israel by surviving members of the same Society. Today it is the property of the San Diego Jewish Cemetery Corportion. (It is situated along Midway Drive in the Frontier Housing area.)
… Once a year I keep an appointment with members of the San Diego Dental Society at their Christmas Party for the Press. “Drilling” and billing” are not mentioned and the anesthesia is served in short or tall glasses.
I gathered a few facts about San Diego’s dentists from the Society’s President Dr. Ernest L. Casaress. Last year99 San Diego dentists gave 3,428 volunteer man hours to the County Hospital, Vaulclain Home, Children’s Dental Health Center and the Guadalupe Clinic. This meant service to 6,580 patients (10,113 fillings, 2,562 extractions and 2,576 treatments). I recommend that these volunteer “drillers” be awarded “gold caps” for service beyond the call of duty.
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Now They Tell Us! A university of Pittsburgh bone surgeon contends that to-touching exercises may be harmful to children. He claims that it may produce a deformity known as “roundback,” a condition which causes its victim to hunch forward.
A Southern physician reported a radical treatment for the common cold. He said sufferers should dehydrate themselves rather than drink excessive liquids. Drying out the body through use of hot sweat packs and the withholding of liquids helps shrink the linings and tissues of the upper respiratory tract, he explained.
Anyone care to comment?
Happy New Year to All!
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Human Rights Safeguards (Editorial)
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 3
One clear fact emerges from the conflicts in the Middle East and Hungary — namely the disrespect for human values. Whatever the justification for the application of force in either of the areas of conflict might be, we can all agree on the fact that basic human rights, protecting the individual, are being violated.
This is true regarding the courageous Hungarian people who are fighting for their liberty and happiness and the alien and Jewish populations of Egypt and North Africa. The former are being shipped to Siberia, and the latter are jailed, deported, robbed of their possessions and held as hostages.
These acts of inhumanity perpetrated by the Kremlin and the embryo dictator in Cairo not only violate the very principles of the United Nations’ Charter, but also the Nuremberg laws outlawing crimes against humanity. Both Egypt and Russia are signers of the 949 Convention for the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.
The preamble of this new Geneva Convention, taking into consideration the experiences of the Hitler period, prohibits very clearly the holding of hostages. The preamble commits the signing parties “to respect the principles of human rights which constitutes the safeguards of civilization.” The Russian and Egyptian dictatorships have both grossly violated these principles by expulsion, deportation, and by taking hostages.
It is the duty of the civilized world to demand that action be taken at once against the new dictatorial brutality which we had hoped to be a thing of the past.
Human values will not long survive unless humanity raises its voice in protest and outrage when innocent people are victimized and human rights ignored.
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Top Priority–To Save Lives! (Editorial)
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 3
The visit here of Dr. Ranaan Weitz, Director of Agriculture for Israel, was an inspiring treat for the fortunate leaders of the Community who attended the United Jewish Fund luncheon last week.
Dr. Weitz’s forceful and informative talk should have allayed any of the doubts about Israel’s defensive action in the Sinai desert. He made it quite clear that the build up of arms and equipment by the Russians and Egyptians in that area would have resulted in another “Pearl Harbor” for Israel — when the time was ripe.
Dr. Weitz also revealed what we have come to fear — that the Arabs and Egyptians will rob, pillage and drive Jews, who have been citizens for generations, out of their countries. Israel is planning to accept 100,000 refugees from those countries. “They will come penniless,” warned Dr. Weitz, “and ways must be found to care for them in the only haven left for them.”
If this is the shape of things to come, it will be necessary for the United Jewish Fund to plan on starting the 1957 Campaign earlier than in previous years. The need for funds to care for Jews from Hungary, Egypt and North Africa will be imperative. The burden that Israel must bear to save the lives of those fleeing from terror, should be shared by Jews who live in the free world.
We doubt seriously whether any other cause exists which can rightly claim greater attention than the cause of saving the lives of our coreligionists overseas. Dr. Weitz has pointed this out to us in clear-cut fashion. It is up to us from now on.
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Dr. Philip L. Seaman, Noted Educator, Honored
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 3
Dr. Philip Seman was honored in Los Angeles December 17 on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday by a testimonial meeting and reception given by the Los Angeles Hillel Council, Jewish Community Council and National Hillel Commission of B’nai B’rith.
Mr. Philip M. Klutznick, President, Supreme Lodge of B’nai B’rith, lauded Dr. Seman for his many years of effort on behalf of Jewish education. Dr. Seman has been a frequent contributor to the Southwest Jewish Press.
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As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 4
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Recipe for Neurosis — This is the time o year for recipes, mixes and other concoctions. A good mixer, at this period of celebration, is not thought of as being one with a good personality as much as one who can take certain ingredients, whether solid or liquid, and come up with something that will satisfy the recipient.
To keep in the spirit of the occasion, I offer recipe too. This one is a recipe for neurosis. Start with a little feeling of not belonging, of not being accepted. Stir in a bit of feeling of not quite measuring up to what is expected of you. Then introduce a striving for achievement followed by blocking of your efforts. If this does not fold in easily, try again, this time with a little more frustration. YHou will become aware very quickly of a growing sense of tension which increases in direction, duration and intensity.
Allow it to sit for a time, doing nothing to disturb the ingredients already introduced. Speak to no one about this because that cause the tension to lessen. Don’t look about you to see what others are doing or to see yourself as others see you. Often, of course, that is impossible anyhow because you are too busy peering into the mess you have stirred up so far.
Within a short time you should experience a sense of fear and anxiety. To hasten the process you should start comparing what you have accomplished with the accomplishment of others. This should aid in the development of the neurosis without difficulty. It does not matter that you are doing the best you can; the achievements of others are what count.
It is now time to sample the mixture. By now, the fear, tension and anxiety have grown to proper proportions and the effect on your personality has caused sufficient effect to warrant a decrease in your competitive spirit, your desire to achieve or to gain acceptnce. You no longer try. Depression sets in. The recipe is now complete and the neurosis is ready. Anyone want a sample?
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Last Call For Confetti Ball
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 4
December 28 is the last day reservations can be accepted for the “Confetti Ball,” National Council of Jewish Women’s lavish New Year’s Eve fund-raising dance at the Lafayette Hotel. Featuring dancing to Pete Newburg’s Orchestra, and a buffet supper offering beef Stroganoff, fried chicken and other mouth-watering delicacies, Confetti Ball promises to be the most gala affair available to year-end pleasure seekers. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Ben Lemson, JU-2-7628, or Mrs. Harley Babbitz, AC-3-8230.
Others who have created this fun-filled evening are Mmes. Robert Silverman and Jack Hodes, arrangements; Abraham Berlad, favors; and Malcolm Winston and Edwin Harris, hospitality. Outstanding decorations are by Mrs. Irving Coleman and Mrs. Jay Kahn, working with Mmes. Melvin Hoffman, Ben Kutchuk, Robert Siegel, Morley Tadman, and Robert Zlatoff.
Start the New Year right…with Council….at the Confetti Ball.
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“Foolin’ Ourselves” New Musical at Fox
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 4
The public sale of seats for Foolin’ Ourselves, Paul Gregory’s latest entertainment innovation which has a pre-Broadway performance at the Fox Theatre on Monday, January 14, is now under way at the Howarth Box Office in the Southern Calif. Music Co.
The sparkling comedy-musical has an outstanding cast headed by Gene Nelson, dancing star of many Broadway musicals and motion pictures; includes Sue Carson, night club singing sensation; Joyce Jameson; Paul Jayson; Chris Warfield; Patti Regan and Frank Wolff, with a company of 25 singers, dancers and musicians.
Foolin’ Ourselves is intimate and satirical, featuring a series of musical sketches done in a completely new and imaginative style.
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Non-Citizens Must Register in January
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 4
All non-citizens of the United States except those in diplomatic status, foreign representatives assigned to the United States and Mexican contract laborers are required to register in January with the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice under the Federal Alien Address Report program.
Address report cards will be available at local post offices and the Immigration Service office beginning Jan. 1. Failure to register carries penalties of up to $200 fine, 30 days imprisonment or deportation.
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(Saving labor)
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 28, 1956, Page 4
Evidently the greatest labor saving device of today is tomorrow.
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