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• A WORD OF CAUTION
With the long holiday weekend approaching we’re obsessed
with the fact that for thousands it will become a tragedy be-
cause of accidents that could have or should have been avoided.
A holiday is a time for enjoyment — for good cheer and for
careful preparation.
In Texas, the Department of Public Safety figures that there:
will be at least 190 individuals who will meet with violent death
during the coming Christmas-New Year’s holiday season. Added
to this will be approximately 40 suicides, homocides and 45
deaths which will be attributable to accidents that do not occur
on the state’s highways.
This is indeed a S2d but true prediction and something can
be done about it — if we all use special care during the holiday
season.
Listen to Col. Homer Garrison, Public Safety Director:
“The deaths that occur in traffic during the 11-day holiday
period will be the tragic last additions to the worst year in Texas
(history for traffic fatalities. The DPS is carrying out its annual
special emphasis program called ‘Operation Deathwatch.’ From
12:01 a.m. December 24 until 11:59 p.m. January 3, 1965, we
will use every available means to keep accidents at a minimum
by promoting strict law observance.
“During this period the Department will tabulate all violent
deaths and the totals will be officially announced three times
daily as a means of keeping safety uppermost in the minds of
the traveling public.
“Throughout the entire holiday period extra patrolmen will
be on duty to keep traffic moving safely. Many of our men will
be giving up their own holiday in order to assure the safety and
well-being of holiday motorists, but the most effective work
in cutting down op death and injuries must be done by the driv-
ers themselves.”
Other state agencies and private organizations are cooperat-
ing in the safety drive. The Texas Highway Department is dis-
tributing reminders on danger spots, construction areas, and
information on signs and markers to help keep drivers informed
and alert.
Broadcasters will conduct a “Drive Lighted and Live” cam-
paign in which all drivers are urged to symbolize safe; and legal
driving by driving with their headlights on low beam during the
holiday daylight hours. The Texas Safety Association is distribut-
ing a kit of “Holiday Safety Materials” and is stressing the need
for courtesy and caution during the holiday period. The Texas
Motor Transportation Association and its Council of Safety Su-
pervisors is urging all members of the truck and bus industry
to participate in the “Drive Lighted and Live” campaign.
Garrison said studies indicate that at least one violation of
the law is involved in almost every incident of a traffic fatality.
Speed too fast for conditions was the leading factor in the 1963
holiday season, with almost 35 per eent of the accidents being
caused by this factor. Frequent contributors were driving while
intoxicated, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and fail-
ure to yield right of way.
“However,” Garrison added, “if this tragedy could. be laid"
to one single factor, I would say that general carelessness and
inattentiveness would stand out as a main contributing cause.”
“All drivers can do a great deal in keeping down the num-
ber of accidents by foliowirg the five basic rules which profes-
sional drivers use. These rules are used so often they become
habit and add an extra measure of protection when operating a
motor vehicle. They are:
”1>AIM HIGH IN STEERING — look farther down the high-
way than you normally do. You’ll find your car steers better and
you will be better prepared to anticipate another driver's actions.
”2) GET THE BIG PICTURE — be aware of what is going
on around you at all times.
”3) KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING — to be an effectively safe
driver you must see as much as possible of the conditions affecU
ing your driving.
”4) MAKE SURE YOU ARE SEEN — even though you take
an extra measure of caution, another driver might; not ... if
there is any doubt as to whether or not an oncoming driver has
noticed you, be ready to take evasive action.
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___________ _ __IN OUR EIGHTEENTH YEAR
VOLUME XVIII No. 52 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 12 PAGES—15c PER COPY
Eshkol Sets
Comeback
Rift Widens Between
B-G and His Old Friend
On La von Political Wound
DAVID REN-GURION ' LEVI ESHKOL
The Old Leader and the New Leader split on touchy Lavon Affair.
1954 security mishap when Mr.
Lavon was Defense Minister
would serve no purpose and
could seriously injure Israel’s
standing internally and external-
ly.
The Premier recalled that
when he was entrusted in 1951
with negotiating a new coali-
tion under Mr. Ben-Gurion’s
Premiership, he had no hint of
Mr. Ben-Gurion’s intention to
revive the inquiry. He sa<d thiy
was also true when, following
Mr. Ben-Gurion’s resignation in
1963, he formed a government
which was announced as one
of continuity founded on the
same principles and conditions
as that of 196L
He reviewed developments since
October 22, when Mr. Ben-Guri-
on submitted to Justice Minister
Dov Joseph his memorandum
asking for a new inquiry into the
ten-year-old controversy. Mr. Esh-
kol stressed that both Mr. Jo-
seph and Attorney General Moshe
Ben-Zeev expressed opposition to
an inquiry, as urged by Mr. Ben-
Gurion, into the findings of the
1960 Ministerial Committee which
absolved Mr. Lavon of responsi-
bility for the orders which led to
the 1954 security disaster.
JERUSALEM (JTA)—Premier Levi Eshkol cited to a
packed Parliament his reasons for resigning as Premier and
said he would head a caretaker government until a new one
was formed.
“We will continue to safeguard the state’s vital inter-
ests, consolidating its security
which were the government’s re-
sponsibility,” he pledged.
Mr. Eshkol cited to the Par-
liament the contents of his let-
ter of resignation, which he
handed to President Shazar.
The Premier said he did not be-
lieve the material suomitted by
former Premier David Ben-
Gurion justified Mr. Ben—Guri-
on’s demand for a new inquiry
into the Pinhas Lavon Affair.
Mr. Eshkol reiterated his be-
lief that reopening the inquiry
into the circumstances of the
“Because the issue had become
an object of debate among the
parties” and because he believed
it was an issue on which the gov-
ernment should be free to de-
cide, “I cannot continue to bear
responsibility,” he stressed in his
letter of resignation.
Originally, five opposition
parties had requested a Parlia-
mentary debate on the Govern-
ment’s handling of the Lavon
affair.
Herbert L. Tuchin Heads Fort Worth Federation
Mr. Herbert L. Tuchin, prom-
inent local attorney and out-
standing worker in many com-
munity activities, was elected
president of the Jewish Federa-
tion of Fort Worth.
As a member of the Board of'
Directors, member and past'
chairman of the Jewush Social
Service Agency, representative
Board Member of the Dallas
Home and Hospital for Jewish
Aged, member of the finance,
budgeting and allocations com-
mittee of the Jewish Federa-
tion Tuchin comes well qualifi-
HERBERT L. TUCHIN
ed to lead the Federation Pro-
gram for 1965.
In accepting the election,
Tuchin paid tribute to his fel-
low officers: Charles Anton, 1st
Vice President and Chairman of
the 1965 Campaign; Leon Gach-
man, 2nd Vice-President Charl-
es Levinson, 3rd Vice-Presi*
ent, Burton Davfe, Treasurer
and Mrs. David Eisenman, Sec-
retary, and to the work of the
Jewish Federation.
Commenting on his election
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Mrs. Charles Anton Chairs F. W. Women’s Drive
”5) LEAVE YOURSELF AN OCT — some accidents may
seem unavoidable, but if all drivers would follow this final rule
and take necessary action to avoid an accident, the Texas death
toll would drop sharply.”
Observe these rules and enjoy a safe, happy and health
holiday!
Shearith Israel Sisterhood Plans
Gala Donor Luncheon January 12
The Annual donor luncheon Abe Golman, ticket and reser-
of Shearith Israel - Sisterhood vation chairmen, with their
will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, committee of 70 women have
noon, in the Kaplan auditorium* been busy for several w eeks-
of Congregation Shearith Israel, contacting members of the Sis-
Douglas at Walnut Hill Lane. terhood and Congregation for
their tickets and reservations.
Over 500 women a»-e expected
to attend. Mrs. Ted Shanbaum Mrs. Archie Goodman, chair-
is chairman and Mrs. Marvin mari her committee consisting of
Gardner is co-chairman. Mrs. Mmes. Abe Stitsk.v, Sam Gol-
Joseph Bonnett is President. man, Herman Myer. Nathan
Mmes. M. J. Beckerman and Continued To Postcrial Page
r .
Louis Bockstein, President,
has announced that Mrs. Charles
Anton has been appointed to
lead the 1965 Women’s Cam-
paign for the Jewish Federation.
As chairman of the Women’s
Drive, Mrs. Anton will be as-
sisted by the Women’s Cam-
paign Advisory Committee con-
men Mmes. Ella Braehman, Do-
ra Ginsburg, Sophie Miller,
Beth Eisenman, Sylvia Wolens,
Tobia Ellman. The following
Wtmen’s Division Campaign
Chairmen will also help: Mmes.
Madlyn Barnett. Fay Braehman,
Sadye Maye Garsek, Charlotte
Goldman, Rowena Kimmell,
Marian Lederman, Ida Lipshitz,
Gertrude Rubin and Pearl Rab-
inowitz.
their past performances and
exare sed her appreciation for
their cooperation. She stated
MRS. CHARLES ANTON
Mrs. Anton, in accepting the that excitihg plans are under-
appointment, paid tribute to way for 1965 which would give
the past campaign chairmen for an opportunity to many more
of our community women to
take an active role in the cam-
paign.
Mrs. Anton has an outstand-
ing record of voluntary service
in many community activities.
Currently she is member of
th'e Jewish Social Service Com-
mittee, a member of the Pre-
, School Committee of the Dan
Danciger Jew;sh Community
Center. Education Chairman for
Southwest Rer’on of Hadassah,
a member of the Council of Na-
tionally Accredited Flower
Show- Judges and a student at
Texas Christian .University, tak-
ing courses in philosophy and
history.
In addition,' Mrs. Anton has
served as area chairman of the
Residential Division of th2
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