JOGHOVOURTI TZAIN - ARMENIAN NEWSPAPER 3 DECEMBER 1947 DEMONSTRATIONS IN ALEPPO

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JOGH0V0URTI MAIN
Armenian Newspaper
3 December 1947
NSTRATIONS IN A PO
Attacks were made on the office of "Saut-Ash_SHA!Bn (Communist
newspaper) by demonstrators composed largely of the "Ikhwan
Mualimin" groups. Since the office was closed, the attackers
only broke the door and windows; then they proceeded to the
S.M.M. Club (presumably Armenian Sportive Union of Syria) where
they also did same breaking and burning; then they passed on to
the office of Immigration, where they destroyed the documents.
The attackers then went to the Liberal Democratic Party Club
(Ramgavars and ruined the editing and publishing office of their
paper "Yefrad."
It is interesting to note the attacks. on the Armenian Clubs.
Who lead the "Ikhwan Muslimin" groups, whose relations with
the Tashnaks is well.-known, to these clubs? What is the relation
between the Palestine question and the Sportive Union or the
Immigration Office? (The paper implies that possibly the Tashnaks
lead them),
All material printed in "Aztag" is pure lies, low could the
demonstrators in Damascus, who attacked the offi a of Cultural
Relations with the Soviet Union, have been fired upon from that
office by communists when the office was closed and the attaskers
had to break the doors to get in to burn the tables and books
inside? Then, how could the demonstrators have burned issues
of Sautwash"SWB in a public place when the paper has been
suspended for the past fifteen days?
FAL OF CAST P OF I BANON IN FAVOR OF PALlSTI
On Sunday, the Communist Party of Lebanon published an appeal
which read as follows:
The Arab nations learned with fury of the decision on the partition
of Palestine. The Lebanese nation, who has always been on the
side of Palestine an* has fought against Zionism and imperialisam,
today, more than any other ti*e, is ready to do its share in the
fiEht against partition.
The Communist Party of Lebanon has from the first day condemned
the partition plan, and today the party considers that its greatest
duty is to gather all our national forces in favor of Palestine.
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The Communist Party of Lebanon believes that the fight in favor
of Palestine is a part of the fight for Lebanese independence
and existence, and therefore warns the Lebanese people against
the intrigues of the imperialists and their agents who will try
to divide the national forces and try to give them an anti-
national character in order to break up our unity and thus
weaken the power of cooperation.
(The appeal ends with an invition to all national forces and
movements to units)*
C RATION OF NOYBM 29 in THE B AISSANCE UNION CLUB IN BEIRUT
This year, as last year, the Renaissance Union club celebrated
the 27th Anniversary of Soviet Armenia. After the singing of
Lebanese and Armenian hymns, Mr, Toros Jerian opened the meeting
with a short but complete description of the occasion and described
the progress made by Soviet Armenia.
The speaker was Mr. K. Httarian, who said that November 29 opened
a new century of progress for Armenia and that Armenians all over
the world have decided to continue on the road of November 29, which
gave us the realization of our best dreams.
There was an orchestra, sing, and short films of Armenians
immigrating from Beirut.
4 Desember 194%
According to our Aleppo correspondent, the attacks on Armenian
clubs and institutions were carried out under the direction of the
Tashnaks and under the leadership of "Ikhwan Muslimin" and "Hizb-al
(ovni'groups. The Tashnaks were disguised in fazes and zoubouns.
The Armenian Sportive Union Club of Syria was pillaged and the
muscial instruments transferred to the Homenetmen Sportive Club.
There was no attack on the Immigration Office, contrary to the
wishes of the Tashnaks.
At the. Monday meeting of the Syrian Parliament, Deputy Muhammad
AKLUK condemned the agitators and declared, "I don't believe the
Communists are against our point of view about Palestine."
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CELEBRATION OF NOVM(HIIR 29 in
OLebration was under chairmanship of Rev. ZAREH, Bishop of Aleppo
Armenians. Present were: Mr. ISAGOLOV, Consul of the Soviet
Legation, many members of progressive parties, Immigration
Committee, compatriotic unions, sportive and cultural unions,
correspondents of Armenian and foreign papers and many other
well-known personalities.
The opening speech was made by Mr. Arohak KAI BRIAN, who
explained the meaning of the day, the benefits that the regime
has brought, and also gave information on the work done by the
National Councils in the All-Armenian Congress held in the United
States.
Mr. Ohannes GOSDANIAN read a speech in Arabic prai sing the new
regime and the Arabo-Armenian friendship and their fight against
foreign imperialists.
There was music and songs, but before the program was over, it
was learned that students were demonstrating, so Mr,
closed the celebration by saying that the Armenians should do
their share in the fight against partition of Palestine.
It is learned fram Armenian papers in Greece that on November 16,
the "Tohougodga" sailed with the sixth caravan of Armenians to
Soviet Armenia with a total of 1838 persons. Thus during 1947
a total of 13,244 persons, and in 19461947 a total of 18,544
persons immigrated from Greece.
The Central Immigration Committee of Greece is inviting the
registration of those who desire to go to Soviet Armenia in 1948.
7 December 1947
DECLARATION OF ARWWIAN DEMCRATIC FRONT
At a time when all the Arab nations are full of deep feelings and
just anger about thedeoision for the partition of Palestine, the
Armenian Democratic Front of Lebanon and Syria join in the lawful
and justified protest of the Arab nations and invites the Armenians
of Lebanon and Syria to collaborate with the Arabs in the fight.
(Declaration issued.on 4 December 1947.)
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APPEAL FOR UNITY OF ALL IEBANFSE PEOPLE BY C OMMtU I ST PARTY OF
LEBANON
The Communist Party considers that at the present time the greatest
duty of all patriots is to unite national forces and to collaborate
with other Arab nations for the protection of Palestine, Unity
is essential in order to undo the work of the imperialists who
try to break down the Arabs and thus facilitate their intrigues
against the Arab peoples,
The Lebanese people are invited to do their very best against
Anglo-American intrigues, which prepared the partition of Palestine,
according to the plans of Morrison, and encouraged the Zionists
in order to keep their strategic positions in the Medi terranean,
The incidents which have happened here are the work of the "Ikhwan
Muslimin" groups who are agents of imperialists. Their main idea
was to divide our national forces and thus divert attention from
the fight against foreign imperialists,
The Communist Parties of Syria and Lebanon have always been
against the partition of Palestine.
The deiaration appeals for a closer unity and cooperation between
Syria and Lebanon.
BC iBING OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY CLUB
The Permanent Committee of Palestine protests against the bomb
outrage against the Communist Club. The Committee cooperates with
the Communist Party as well as with all other parties, The
Committee requests the Government to make a quick investigation
and devise means to prevent future attacks,
After this protest, the Minister of Justice declared that the
attacks were made by the enemies of Palestine and Lebanon and were
probably organized by them,
LEBANON AND ARAB PAI SEINE
About 50,000 persons participated in a colossal demonstration held
on Friday by the Najjadaha, Phalangists, Communists, and many
students. The markets were closed until noon. On Friday evening,
the Lebanese Parliament dealt with the Palestine question. Henry
PHARUN emphasized that the Palestine and Lebanese questions are
the same. The Premier declared that direct actions are no nearer
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than is supposed. The Deputies unanimously voted two motions,
one refusing the decision for the Partition of Palestine, and
the other to appropriate one month's salary from each member of
Parliament. It was voted to contribute 100,000,000 LL of financial
aid for Palestine.
9 December 1947
The local press unanimously condemns the bombing of the Communist
Party Club. Only AZTAG and AL SULK remain tiers.
NOTICE OF ARMENIAN B VOLENT G. UNION
On November 1, we sent four excavating machines on the "ROSSIA"
in order to help the construction of houses for the immigrants in
Soviet Armenia and two others will be shipped soon. The cost of
the six machines is $75,000.00.
The Central Committee made available $5000 and then another $10,000
to help the 15,000 Iranian Armenians who were preparing to go to
Soviet Armenia, but whose departure was profited by the Iranian
Goverment.
According to the wish of the testators, student scholarships were
granted to three young Armenian men who will study in Beirut
Universities, All of these young men are from Hadjen.
(November 10, 1947, New Cork)
DECISION OF MLNTING OF LEBANESE SYNDICATES
On December 7, under the chairmanship of Mustafa ARIS, a big
meeting of syndicates was held at which representatives of 16
Lebanese syndicates were present. It was decided to
1, to refer the motion of forming a general union
of the laborers' and employees' syndicates to
the investigation of the executive bodies of
the syndicates.
2. to hear the results of the above motion at the
meeting to be held on December 14, when repre-
sentatives of all syndicates will be present.
3, to continue the meetings and applications
to have the labor law executed.
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10 December 1947
HOW TASUNAZ CHIEFS PREE'ARB ATTACKS ON A IIAN CLUBS A ANIZAATTIONS
Refers to those who supposedly prepared and planned the attacks,
giving names of Armenians who were among the attackers, giving name
of certain Arabs (mostly Ikhwan Muslimin and Govmi members) and
calling them low-class thieves and criminals.
The article says that seventy of them have been arrested; that the
same kind of attacks were planned for Beirut, but no people could
be found to do such dirty jobs.
An article entitled, "How they Betray the Immigration."
The article is reproduced from "Leraper" of New York and attacks
James G. Mandalian, editor of "Hairenik Weekly" (in Boston), saying
that the Tashnaks are doing all in their power against the immigra.
Lion by blackening facts and. the Armenian people's prestige. Thus
they are misleading Americanpublic opinion and representing
Armenians as ungrateful and bad people.
INTER-COMPATRIOT UNION HELPS SOVIET ARBffi1TIA
The President of the Immigration Committee has asked for 1000 tents,
and the Union has shipped 1217 tents on the "Rossia." For this
purpose, the Union will collect $16,100 4ninstbezn thousand one hundred
dollars. On the same steamer, 70 bales of seaondo>hand clothing
were also shipped a gift of the Armenians in Philadelphia. The
"Rossia" is also taking two trucks to the Central Immigration
Committee of Erivan.
Ministers Gabriel MURR and Abmad HUSAYNI are busy investigating
the bombing of the Communist Party Club. Nicola SXAWI and Farajallah
HILU were received by the above ministers and they promised to
find the guilty persons so as to do justice for communists. Ahmad
HUSAYNI said he does not believe that the attack was made by
Communists, as they will not do such deeds,
l2 December 1947
The Permanent Committee for Palestine asks for the opening of the Com-
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munist Party Club. The Committee has authorized its representative,
Dr. Joseph HITTI, Deputy, to go to Serail and ask for the opening
of the Club. In fact, Dr. kIITTI was received by the President of
the Republic, to whom he explained the situation and told of the
contribution the Communists make to national life and the Palestine
causs.
The Communist Party Club will be opened soon, writes "Le Soir."
Note of Jogho Tzain: The Investigating Judge has agreed to the
reopening, but the Prosecutor has requested another investigation.
Yesterday morning, a large deputation of sixty persons went to see
the President to protest the closing of the Communist Party Club
and to ask for the release of the three party members who are in
prison. They presented a memorandum to is Excellency in this
connection. Then the deputation visited the various Betnit news-
paper offices which gave them a wholehearted welcome and a promise
of help to clear up the situation.
CEI$BRATION OF NOY. 29 in Amman
The young men of Amman have oiebrated the 27th anniversary of
Soviet Armenia with unprecedented pomp. There were speeches,
songs, music, and Armenian dances.
Unfortunately, again there were persons who did not like this
patriotism and began their threatenings on the next dey. Poor
fellows who are trying, even in Amman, to defeat the patriotism
of Armenians.
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A Z T A G
- "" Armenian Newspaper
An editorial enti ed "The Last Decision" gives the fats about
the partition of? alestine and its effects on the Arab world,
saying that th6 re in Palestine will probably start now.
The United 1tate nd the.,Soviet,.Unipn Wanted to. divide Palestine
because they had oettainldeaffl of their.own. The United States
has the forth eo -:pro41dentiai election, when Jewish capital
will be of great importance. The Soviet Union is interested in
the departure of the British, which may result in disturbances and
therefore necessitate the intervention of Moscow.
After the bloody events in Damascus, the Minister of the Interior
dissolved the 00=44ist Party and is now searching for its leaders.
According to Damascus papers, Communist employees of the Government,
as well as teachers, will be discharged and prosecuted in the
courts.
4 December 1947
The First Day of the Strike in Aleppo
The French Agency reports that the strike was much more serious than
was reported, on Sunday evening, the Demonstrators attacked the
Roxy Cinema where Armenians (not Armenians but Communists, ed.,)
were celebrating the anniversary of Soviet Armenia at which the
Soviet representative, Mr, ISAGOIAV, officiated. There was fighting;
some of the audience were wounded. The police came and accompanied
Mr. ISAGOLOV to his residence,
Monday morning the situation became more serious, The demonstrators
attacked and ruined the press of "Yelraf" an Armenian paper, the
offices of the Immigration Committee, and the Headquarters of the
Communist Party. The library of the Jewish club was burned down.
A.B.C. ,was pillaged, Three synagogues were attacked, Two hand
bombs were thrown on one of the synagogues. In the afternoon,
the Laique school was also attacked. Now everything is quiet in
Aleppo,
strikes and Demonstrations Regulated
Yesterday,, two meetings were held in Beirut, The first in the
headquarters of the National Congress at Babgedriss, The second
in the residence of Mr. Muhammad Jamil BAYHUM, General Sesdretary
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of the movement fighting the Zionists.
Representatives of all parties and movements were present at these
meetings. They emphasized the fact that demonstrations against the
UNO decision are being made by irresponsible persons, rearing that
this situation may last for a long time, those present at the meeting
decided to form a oormnittee which will organize any strike or demon-
stration to be made.
The Committee met at 5 PU and decided that no strikes or demonstraw
tions will be held in Beirut. There will, be only a campaign to
collect money to help Palestine.
10 December 1947
In Lebanon, 8000 volunteers for the Palestinian cause have registered
for fighting. The Lebanese Community in Argentina has collected
100,000 pesos for Palestine,
9 December 1947
The local Communist Club was searched thoroughly and twenty Communists
were arrested. According to the local papers, the bomb was thrown
by three communists, one of whom was an Armenian, revork BAYTAYAN,
The police immediately conducted an investigation; the communist
club was searched thoroughly, and, according to Rl Shark, a few
weapons and cartridges were found. Twenty communists were arrested
and questioned. Three of them are still in prison.
Another bomb was thrown on Bliss Street, near the American Legation,
Revenue taxes are to be increased in order to help Palestine. The
Homenetmen Sportive Club of Damascus has had a meeting with the
Liberation Committee of Palestine at which they declared the
readiness of their organization to serve in the Palestine cause.
The employees held a meeting at which they decided to appropriate
one days salary each month for Palestine. The city of Beirut also
presented 100,000 Syrian pounds for the same cause.
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A R A R A D
Armenian Newspaper
3 December 1947
Izumigration from Greece to Soviet Armenia Continues
We are informed by Armenian papers in Greece that immigration
continues. The "Tchongotga", carrying the fifth caravan, left
Piraeus with 2139 Armenians on 19 October. Thus the number of
Armenians immigrating from Greece up to October 19 is 21,321 and,
according to Armenian papers published in Greece, two more caravans
will depart for Soviet Armenia this year.
The "AREV" paper (published in Egypt, Ramgavar) is informed from an
Armenian coming from Greece, that the sixth caravan left on
November 4 on the "Tohongotge".
Mr. Peniamin JAMGOTCI3IANrs speech in Cinema DUNIA on 27th Anniversary
of Soviet Armenia. December 3 and 4.)
27 years is a short period in the life of nations, but 27 years has
been a rather long period of progress for Soviet Armenia. Armenia
had a very low standard economically and culturally, before it was
Sovietized. After that, the wise leaders of Soviet Armenia organized
its finance and economics. Canals and factories were built every-
where. :Schools, literature, art, music, all have progressed.
The new regime has made class and national hatred and prejudices
disappear, thus becoming a real Christian nation.
During the second World War, Armenia contributed its full share in
the fight against Fascism. Soviet Armenia contributed more than
forty generals and more than 10,000 heroes to the Soviet fighting
forces.
And now, after the war, comes the fight of regimes. Capitalists
want a peace in vhioh there will be the germs of future war, while
the Soviet Union desires a peace where, with certain sacrifices,
it will be possible to lay the foundations of national fraternity
and cooperation.
A November 29 Celebration was held in the Noubarian School. The
history of November 29 was written by Mr. Avedis SIAN. The
Director of the School, Mr. M. SE'ERIAN, spoke about the meaning
of November 29, the good that it has brought us, with hearty wishes
that all present celebrate the same in Soviet Armenia.
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ARARAD
News from Soviet Armenia
There are 1700 specialized workers in the watch factory of Erivan
who are making 650,000 large and 100,000 small clocks, whose
mechanical) perfection and beauty will be first class.
The leather factory has started to produce pocket and hand-bags
for men and women. These bags will rival European bags. The bags
are made through those coming from outside.
5 December 1947
"Victory will be ours" declares Jamil MARDAM Boy, the Syrian Premier.
"We lost a war in New York, but we must win and we shall win another
war here"t
The Liberating Committee of Palestine issued a declaration asking
the Syrians to register as soldiers, and asking the rich to
contribute financial support for arming and maintaining the volunteer
army.
No attacks were made on the Cinema ROZY where the celebration of
the 27th Anniversary of Soviet Armenia was taking place. Several
houses belonging to Armenians, Jews, and Christian Arabs were pillaged.
7 December 1947
Article about Impressions of Soviet Armenia, by Hrant DZVEDJIAN,
Editor of Aravod, who departed to Soviet Armenia.
Describes Erivan and its progress, pr&f ses the work that is being
done, and shows appreciation for the Population's hard work, for
Erivan's beauty and culture, for the construction work and for
Ervian's progressiveness. The most important point, however, is
the ease with which the immigrants adopt themselves to their new
environment and circumstances, which is due to the wholehearted
welcome and friendly help of the people in Soviet Armenia.
The Executive body of the tramway service reports that there are
twenty motors furnishing power to the Erivan tramways. On March 20,
new express locomotives and wagons started operating on the Erivanw.
Tifliz.BatoumaBaku lines.
The Botanical Garden of Arzni has been widened and it now contains
new trees benches, etc. Arzni is connected with Erivan by an avenue
on which the Zoological Garden is located.
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Z A R T O N K
Armenian Newspaper
4 December 1947
The Armenian Benevolent Gen. Union has started a campaign to raise
another $1 million to help Armenians who are immigrating.
News of demonstrations in Aleppo, on "Yeprad" paper, with a
supplement that the "Yeprad" papers press was in the building of
the Ramgavar (Democratic) Club.
5 December 1947
Incident in Amanos quarter
In the Amanos quarter, the Arabs and Armenians lived like brothers
for twenty-five years. A few days ago'. a small incident occurred
during which people threw stones and a few shots were fired. During
the next few days, however, both sides made an agreement and showed
that they were sorry for what had happened. This agreement was made
possible by the efforts of Janil Hadj, son of Ibn Hadj AHKAD, and
of Mr. Hagop Koftiguian.
ZARTONK also publishes news from a correspondent in Aleppo about
the disturbances and attacks on some Armenian clubs and organizations.
This article is the same as those published in other anti-Tashnak
papers, accusing the Tashnaks of being the leaders of the demonstra.
tions, and indicating the clubs and organizations of anti-Tashaak
parties and associations.