PRESS REVIEWS FROM IRAQ AND LEBANON

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• Publication Date: June 21, 1950
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FORM NC.151.61
MAY 1949
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
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SUBJECT Press Reviews from Iraq
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The attached material is sent in the belief that it may be of interest:
1. Reviews of the Local Arabic Press, Beirut, Lebanon.
Daily Reviews of the Baghdad Press, Baghdad, Iraq.
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Embassy of the U.S.A.
Baghdad, Iraq.
There is no comment on the Jewish exodus. The departure,
of the first party of Israel-bound Jewish emigrants is being
reported under simple headlines such as "Departure of First
Party of Iraqi Jews to Israel" (Az-Zaman). (Ed.)
Az-ZMan reports that the first party was made up of
151 persons ; it is noteworthy that all of them were of the
poor and working class and their baggage was folded with sheets
and not placed in suitcases. They were carried to Cyprus by
two planes, the first left around noon and the other at 1:50
p?m?
Iraqi political circles are awaiting with impatience
the report to be made by the Prime Minister about the meeting
of the AL Political Committee. It is understood that the
Prime Minister remained at home on the day of arrival (May 18);
however, he received some cabinet members only in the evening,
and was received in audience by the Regent.
He is expected to make his awaited statement to the
Council of Ministers today at its evening meeting. It is not
known whether the government would issue an official announce-
ment later. But, "informed circles" have denied that the Iraq
government is preparing a memorandum to the League against the
decision of expelling Jordan. Moreover, the same sources
have denied too that there exists any difference of views be-
tween the cabinet members; and more than one of them have stat-
ed that "such a difference exists but in the mind of the rumor-
mongers." (Az-Zaman)
Saturday, May 20, 1950.
Commenting on Jordan's incorporation of Eastern Palestine,
Minister of State Jamil Al-Orfali (who, as Khalil Kanna, is a
Constitutional Union Partyman, Ed.) made a statement to the ANA,
yesterday (May 19) :
"I am a proponent of the Greater Unity. Whoever is such
does welcome any rapprochement or union among Arab states or
any parts of them."
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the fact that its inhabitants themselves have expressed their
opinion about such a union by means of thefree elections held
in accordance with the popular will. If. there is any objec-
tion to this annexation on the part of any state, it should be
limited to the only point of whether the latest elections were
free or not. That is why, I am of the opinion that the Politi-
cal Committee should send a commission to ascertain this point.
If it finds out that it has taken place in accordance with the
will of its inhabitants, no one can make any objection, because
no state is entitled to meddle with the nation's will."
And he concluded, "It is the only way to avert treading
paths which lead to shaping up the Arabs' being and to dividing
them. We have enough of hanging to the trains of imagination
and fancies," (Az-4aman).
Iran has proposed to Iraq an air agreement. (A2-Zaman)
It is noteworthy that absenteeism of Jewish students is
general. Consequently, the "Rachel Shahmoun's Evening Primary
School" and the "Menashi Saleh's Evening Primary School" have
closed down. There is no attendance at the "Private Israeli
Education School" and at the "Jewish 'Manahil' Private School."
(Al-Akhbar).
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Baghdad, Iraq Monday, May 22, 1950
PRIME MINISTER REPORTS TO CABINET ON AL POLITICAL COMMITTEE
DELIVERATIONS.
The Council of Ministers, reports Al-Umma (5/21),
convened on Saturday (May 20), at 5:30 p.m., until 10:00 p.m.
The Prime Minister reviewed the political situation, and the
questions discussed at the AL Political Committee in Cairo,
mainly the question of incorporation of Eastern Palestine by
Jordan.
After the explanations given by the Prime Minister
about the outcome of the meeting of the Political Committee
and Iraq's attitude to it, the Council of Ministers passed to
its agenda. It approved the Capital Works budget, including
the Railways.
According to the Sharq Al-Adna correspondent in Amman,
Iraq Interior Minister Saleh Jabr would visit the Jordanian
capital very shortly. But, A1-Nabaa(5/22) says that it has
contacted the Jordanian Minister in Baghdad to check the
report; his answer was: "I don't know of it."
PRIME MINISTER URGES THAT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REFRAIN FROM
COMMITTING IRAQ IN LEAGUE DISPUTE.
On Sunday, May 21, the Chamber of Deputies convened. Its
President advised it of the following telegram:
t'H.E. the President of the Iraqi Chamber of Deputies,
:;Baghdad.
"The unity of the two shores of the Jordan river is a
'national aspiration which we have realized. u1e hope that this
unity be a step forward to realizing the proper Arab Unity.
We thank the Iraq National Assembly for its noble stand.
"Thoresident of the Jordanian Chamber of Deputies
Omar Matar"
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.The first speaker was Baha.,Uddin Nuri, who said that
he had tabled a motion for cablingtvF`the Jordanian Chamber
but it was.postponed; that is why, he believes
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that the time has come for at least answering this telegram.
Dr. Abdu,,.,,M.ajid Abbas backed Baha Uddin Nuri, for
sending an answer in order to "express sincerely our Arab
feeling towards this blessed step (to unity)."
Salman Sheikh Daud, upholding Jordan's action, said,
"Those wh6-al7l6 r"union, strive for dissension and urge terri-
torial division, call it (Jordan's action) treason, nationalism,
in their opinion,.is division, discord, and insults to the
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to leadership." That is why, he wants the Iraq parliament to
support Jordan's action." He explained that Baha Uddin Nuri's
motion of some days ago was postponed because the AL Political
Committee was still deliberating.
Jalal Baban suggested that the Chamber should hear
from the 'g6fenment about its attitude before answering the
cable. But, the President of the Chamber intervened saying
that the matter is whether to answer the cable and not to know
the government's attitude.
Then, the proposed answer was read out and approved.
But, the. Prime Minister intervened at this point, saying:
"Gentlemen, I would like to inform you of the present
situation. I request your High Assembly not to take any
hurried step regarding such a matter. It will only hamper
the government's action to find out a final and reasonable
compromise which would please everybody. That is why, I be-
lieve that your High Assembly should confine itself to thank-
ing the Jordanian Chamber of Deputies in a telegram worded in
general terms, such as 'God achieve our and the Arab nation's
aspirations'. As for overt support, I assure you that it would
hamper these efforts, and I do not think you want it. I re-
quest you to agree to sending a mere courtesy answer, worded in
general terms, which does not commit us. I do not believe that
there is anyone among you who finds the need of complicating
instead of simplifying the problem; and, of course, your
Assembly to a large extent influences the government's policy.
We are still on the way to compromise and to bringing the
constestants' viewpoints together. Gentlemen, Iraq is preserv-
ing her role of mediator between brethren. Do not place the
in such a manner,. If you like, let the President of the
Chamber, in agreement with us, formulate the answer in a gene-
ral courtesy terms of thanks and hopes, without touching the
subject. That would be better."
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The Prime Minister was followed by Dr. Abdul Majid
Abbas, Izziddin Molla, Jalal Baban and Baha Uddin Nuri. The
outcome was that a committee was formed for answering the
telegram.. It is being made up of Jalal Baban Dr. Abdul Ma id
Abbas, Izziddin Molla and Husamiddin Jem'a. (Al-Umma. 5/22)
LIWA AL-ISTIQLAL BACKS PRIME MINISTER.
Commenting on the intervention of the Prime Minister
in the Chamber of Deputies regarding the answer to a cable
received from the President of the Jordanian parliament,
Liwa Al-Isti lal (5/22) says that Premier Towfiq As-Suwaidi
has "well done ,"because any "taking side" would deprive Iraq
of her "role of mediator", on-which all the Arabs have pinned
their hope. Mediation represents the "greatest service which
can be rendered to spare the League the painful fate expect-
ing it."
That is why, we regret that one of the cabinet members
hurriedly made a statement, and that the deputies have convert-
ed parliament into a "forum where speakers compete for express-
ing their sympathy with and support to Jordan, aware that they
are placing the government in a difficult position."
Indeed, the only constitutional way afforded to the
"majority party" is that its representatives in the cabinet
expose their opinion to the Council of.Ministers. Then, if
it is accepted, it would be the government's"official opinion";
if not, they have only to withdraw. This is the proper way
instead of "inducing the government step by step into matters
which it does not favor."
In fact, these statements are "doing harm to Iraq's
reputation"; and the Iraqi negotiator is being placed in a
"very weak position", because his commitments are questioned,
We hope that the government "adopt the view of its
Prime Minister that of refraining from any partial action,
lest Iraq lose her mediation position." We hope, adds the
paper, that the reported trip of Minister of Interior Saleh
Jabr be of a mediative nature, while we urge the government
to issue an official announcement regarding this visit. (The
said trip to Amman is being denied; see page 1 of press summary.
Ed.) }
SADA AL-AHALI COMMENTS ON IRAQ'S ATTITUDE TO THE LEAGUE.
"When shall the Prime Minister be the head of 'the
government?" asked Sada -Ahali (5/21) 1 its headline. It
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attitudes in Cairo and in Baghdad, which are "amazing and
puzzling Iraqis". During the Arab League Council's session,
he concurred with the other Arab states that no Arab states
"could recognize the annexation of Eastern Palestine by
Jordan", in a statement made in Cairo on April 12. When he
returned in Baghdad, an official communique was, issued on
April 19 which skipped any reference to Jordan's intention
of incorporation of EasternPalestine. When he was attending
the meetings of the AL Political Committee, he was in agree-
ment with the other Arab states that Jordan had violated the
League resolutions; and he did not oppose the recommendation
to the AL Council of expelling Jordan, as he asked for an
opportunity to consult with his government. But, while he
was still in Cairo, one of the members of his cabinet issued
a statement defending Jordan's action strongly and at length.
Back in Baghdad, there is not the slight indication that
the Prime Minister "means to put an end to this political
confusion, which is affecting Iraq's foreign policy in parti-
cular, and which has made the Iraqi delegations' opinions lose
their value." The Arab policy of Iraq "seems to be influenced
by persons outside the government or by hidden personal fac-
tors." The fact that the Prime Minister has maintained "si-
lence" about his colleague's statement may be interpreted as
"his being upholding it; and thus, Iraq loses her neutrality,"
Sharq Al-Adna radio, says Sada Al-Ahali (9/22), broad-
cast yesterday that the Iraqi Councilo of has decided
to support Jordan. When it tried to check this report, it
was confronted with "strong discretion." However, some deny
that the matter has been discussed by the Council of Ministers;
others say that it has been, but no decision was made, al-
though the cabinet members are in agreement to support Jordan.
Anyhow, if the Iraqi cabinet has decided to support
Jordan and to oppose her expulsion, besides it contradicts
the position adopted by the Prime Minister at the AL Political
Committee, it "means the end of the League, because most pro-
bably Egypt would quit the League and without her there cannot
exist any League." If the League collapses Iraq would have to
bear the main responsibility for it, because she could have
carried on her mediation while supporting the League's deci-
sion. Indeed, without Jordan a "new area of fruitful coopera-
tion" would begin, because she is the "main cause of the
League's weakness."
Indeed, the collapse of the League would be in the
interest of the Anglo-Americans. The League is hampering the
implementation of their Middle Eastern projects, foremost the
Mediterranean pact including Israel with the Arab League.
Moreover, with no League, the Arab states would be in a weaker
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Jebran Melkon,,of A1-Akhbar
a representative of A1Ittihad Ad-Dasturi
Rafiq Sayid Isa, of A1A1
Rafiq Isa has declined the invitation for "personal
reasons." (Al-Umma. 5/22)
At the last meeting of the Council of Ministers, it
decided to deprive 543 Jews of their Iraqi nationality.
(A1-Umma. 5/22)
An Iraqi military delegation is leaving today for
Amman to attend the Jordanian Independence Day celebrations.
Moreover, telephone contacts are going on between Baghdad and
Amman to invite some present and former ministers, members
of parliament, and a police delegation to attend these cele-
brations. (Ash-Shaab. 5/22)
Yesterday, 339 Jews registered for emigration. However,
the date of the departure of the second party of Jewish emigrants
has not yet been appointed. (Ash-Shaab. 5/22)
Irrigation DG Abdul Amir Al-Uzri would be leaving for
Ankara for entering into negotiations with the Turkish autho-
rities in accordance with the treaty of friendship. (Al-
Ittihad Ad-Dasturi)
Following the resignation of Moshhen Al-Hardan from
parliament, the Ministry of Interior has slated the by-elec-
tions to fill the vacancy for July 1, 1950. (Ash-Shaab. 5/21)
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Baghdad,, Iraq,
INTERIOR MINISTER SALEH JABR LEAVES FOR AMMAN.
Al- mma reports,
11H.E Saleh JaS'n Minister of Interior, has accepted
the offici invi"&i" extended to him by the Hashimite
Government of Jordan to visit Amman on the occasion of the
Jordanian Independence Day and the Army Day. His Excellency
left early this morning by air for Amman where he will stay
for a period probably not exceeding two days. He is expected
to return next Thursday."
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Sada Al-Ahali points out that Arab listeners are being
afforde the choice among almost 20 radio stations which broad-
cast in Arabic. But, the most listened to stations are the
Sharq Al-Adna radio and the BBC Arabic program. Both of them
present the news with sidedness; such a line of action con-
stitutes a danger because their news bulletins are the main
source of information for the Arabic press.
News agencies reports, says Al-Nabaa, indicate that
Britain "favors" the maintenance of the hrab League. But,
the U.S. and Britain like neither the Jews nor the Arabs;
but, they use them as "instruments." How then, can the U.S.
complain that the Arabs do not trust her and that the "pillars
of peace" in the Middle East are being "shaken". Indeed, Bri-
tain and the U.S. has trusted Israel into the Middle East,
splitting it and wanting now to bring its pieces together.
The paper concludes, The sieve which the Anglo-Americans want
to hide behind is too big to hide the facts from the Arabs."
SHORT NEWS.
The new law of industrialadvancement was brought to'
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-amended and referred to a joint committee of both the Economic
and the Financial Committees of the Chamber. As the law has
been revised accordingly, it is due to go to the Chamber floor
at a near meeting. This new law is to replace the one of 1929,
which has become outdated. (Al-Umma)
Dr. ,Abdul Jabbar Rizali ' as b n appointed Asst Cant
DG of Health, in replac f Dr.mar Al-Ustouwani who has
been however retained in the same department "' a)
The Ministry of Interior has decided to suspend both
Al-Hossoun and Al-Hawadith for a period of ten days. (Al-Umma)
Early, this morning, an Iraqi press delegation left for
Amman to attend the Independence Day celebrations. It is made.
up of:
Towfiq As- umani, proprietor of Az-Zaman
Salman As-oa , wan4r, proprietor of Al-Yagdha
Jebran Mel"'or"i,` proprietor of Al-Akhbar
Adel Aw Proprietor of Al-Haws ith
Jihad-r , r,y, representing Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi
Mohsen Al-Man representing l-Nabaa~
? ." Makki A , proprietor of` Al-Nazir
Hisham Dabbagh, proprietor of Al-Ingad.
Following the receipt mf the Lebanese proposals for a
trade agreement between the two countries, they have been
referred to a 'committee for study. The committee is made up
of: Ali Jaffar, DG of Customs and Excise; Baher.Faik, DG of
:Economic Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; SaiehKubba,
Assistant Foreign Exchange Controller; Nadhem Az-Lahawi, DG
of Imports; and Bakir Al-Hassani, Mumayiz of Commerce, Ministry
of Economics. (Az-Zaman)
Another committee has been formed and entrusted the task
of studying the draft of the trade agreement to be concluded be-
tween Iraq and Iran. The committee has been made up of All Jaffar
DG of Customs and Excise, Nadhem Az-,Zahawi, DG.of.Imports; and
Dr.'Saleh Haider, Assistant Governor of the National Bank. (Az-
Zaman)
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Al-Alam Al-Arabi quotes a story published by a
Damascus paper that following the accusation made in
parliament that "some" persons in the Iraqi Ministry of
Foreign Affairs-are spying for an "Eastern" state it is
indicated that the state referred to is Turkey. An
investigation committee has been formed, under the chair-
manship of the acting DG of Police, of three administrative
officials. Two officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
have been arrested.
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Embassy of the U.S.A. Wednesday, May 24, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
RUSH TO AMMAN.
According to Sharq Al-Adna, Interior Minister Saleh
Jabr, who left yesterday morning for Amman, accompanied by
Yahya Qassim, editor-owner of Ash-Shaab newspaper, has been
received in audience by King Abdullah upon his arrival. (Ash-
Shaab)
On the occasion of the Army and Independence Day celebra-
tions in Amman, the British Supreme Chief of the Royal Air
Force in the Middle East has arrived in the Jordanian capital.
General Riley is expected today. Saleh Jabr, Iraq Minister of
Interior, is already there. The France-Presse correspondent in
Amman says that all this "gives rise to the belief that politi-
cal consultations covering the situation of the Arab world in
general will be held here."
Furthermore, the Jerusalem radio announced that a Syrian
military delegation has arrived in Amman; it is made Beup of sides;he
Chief of Staff, his assistant and a staff member.
delegation from Lebanon has arrived too. (Az-Zaman)
TRIBUTE TO KING ABDULLAH.
"The Man of the Hour in Arab Politics, H.M. King Abdullah
Ibn Hussain Ibn Ali." Under this caption-headline, Al-Ittihad
Ad-Dasturi carries King Abdullah's picture with a praising
editorial.
"King Abdullah,'- affirms the paper, is not a new hero
in the arena of nationalism. He was born in the cradle of the
Arab renaissance. He has become famous even before most of the
existing Arab states came into being... In the struggle for
the Arab nation's rights, he was the envied knight and the right
hand of his late father...
"Today, as Amman celebrates its Army and Independence Day,
all the Arabs look to this growing Arab force, which, we hope,
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the victorious Hashimite banner which has been lifted in the
sky of national dreams by the arm of Hashimite King Abdullah
ibn Hussain ibn Ali."
RENEWED CAMPAIGN AGAINST NEW PRESS LAW.
As the new press law has been forwarded to parliament
for enactment, Sada Al-Ahali and Liwa A1-Istiglal renew the
campaign of criticisms against it. (Ed. )
Faik As-Samerrai, in what seems to be the first article
of a series to be published by Liwa Al-Istiglal, affirms that
the new law overlooks the "antecedent right" of present editor-
owners of newspapers, because article 48 provides that they
should confirm themselves to the requirements of the new law in
a period of ten days from its coming into force. Besides, para
1 of article 9 authorizes the Minister of Interior to cancel
a newspaper-license if during a period of three months it is
not being published regularly. The law is branded in the head-
line as "a new backward move."
Denouncing the new press law as a "deadly blow to the
freedom of opinion", Sada Al-Ahali says, "Such a challenge to
the public opinion andsuch an overt antagonism to the popular
will indicate. an uncontrolled desire for proclaiming an overt
dictatorship, for strengthening reaction and for eliminating
any voice which might call for the rights of the majority of
the people, which are being disregarded by the ruling class."
PRIME MINISTER'S MAY 22 STATEMENT -TO REUTER COM1.%1 NTED .
Commenting on Premier Towfiq As-Suwaidi's statement
made on the eve of Interior Minister Saleh Jabr's departure
to Amman to the Reuter correspondent in Baghdad, that Iraq is
striving to mediate the dispute between Jordan and the League,
Al-Alam Al-Arabi says that it has "dispelled part of the
obscurity characterizing the policy of the. present government
regarding the League and Jordan, and has removed part of the
disquietude caused the statements of some of the Ministers of
State." However, the paper does not deem it quite camprehensivc
because he did not state whether or' note "his government is
ready to go along with Jordan if she insists on refusing'to
regard the annexed rt of Palestine as a trust."
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SHORT NEWS .
During the absence of Interior Minister Saleh Jabr,
Premier Towfiq As_Suwaidi will take charge of the Interior
Portfolio. (A1-Umma)
Syrian Minister of Justice Feidhi Al-Atasi has tendered
his 'resignation. It is believed in Damascus that Premier
Khalid Al-Adhem when back in the capital would have to resign.
(Liwa Al-Istiglal)
In an exclusive Damascus story published by Liwa Al-Isti la
it is reported that the Lebanese, Syrian and Iraq prime Ministers
would meet at the end of the instant at a Lebanese summer resort.
They would review the consultations which Syrian Premier Khalid
Al-Adhem and Lebanese Premier Riad Al-Solh held respectively in
Riyadh, and which Iraq Interior Minister Saleh Jabr is holding
in Amman.
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Embassy of the. U.S.A. Thursday, May 25, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
THE 9TH SHA'BAN, OR "NAHDA" DAY,
Today is the 9th of Sha'ban. With the exception of
Al-.alamAl-Arabi, all the papers devote their editorial to
the occasion, carrying on their front page the picture of
King Hussain and his sons. (Ed.)
Al-Umma: "'Today, the Arabs welcome the dawn of the
9th of S a'ban which marks the firing of the first shot
inaugurating the era of Jihad by Hussain, so as to learn
out of their experiences how to overcome their dark present
wherein they have lost Palestine and to go forward once again
after gathering their strength in order to complete the mission
initiated by their H-ashimite savior and his great sons by their
Great Revolt..."
Ash-Shaab: "Every year, the anniversary of the Revolt
does not pass without our wishing that conditions improve.
But, the next anniversary comes and conditions are the same
if not worse. As long as wishes are useless, we do not make
any this time..."
Liwa Al-Istiglal: "These courageous men who inspired
by their nationalism went forward did of think that their
very allies (Britain) who have made them pledges would not
keep them and that the following period would witness the
worst treason (Sykes-Picot agreement)... The shameful stain
shall not be obliterated from the fo'efront of the British
policy, because of its leading him (King Hussain) to his exile
while being still its ally... The series of catastrophes led
to the greatest of them all, that is the cutting of Palestine
from the Arab body...
"....Whatever the proponents of discord do, Syro-Iraqi
union shall be achieved sooner or later, because it, still
sytldvcfkkzea~'@~b~being made
since their Great Revolt.. Sada A1-Ahali...?..
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Sada A1-Ahali: "Indeed, this day which we celebrate
as a national holiday is the darkest one of the last 35 years.
On this day, we find ourselves facing the worst fate of any
nation. Palestine has been lost because of British treason...
1'ioreover, Britain is striving to tie the Arab states with more
chains and to undermine the ' Arab League, which is exposed to
collapse as the result of direct British maneuvers...
"....The great sacrifices in lifes and properties have
been to no avail because of foreign ambitions and of the 'allies'
not-keeping their pledes...
"...We should know our real enemy and the clique which
has helped the foreigner to bring about our catastrophe,
squandering Hussain's and the Arabs' Revolt...""
SHORT NEVIS.
According to the It-appropriate authorities", the negotia-
tions for the 'World Bank loan have been completed, and the
agreement would be signed as soon as Iraq would enact the
necessary legislation.
As for the financial negotiations with Britain, they
have reached their "'last phase.'" (Al-Umma)
The Council of Ministers has approved "in principle" the
draft of the Indo-Iraqi trade agreement. It has been decided
to send a copy of the Iraqi Legation in New Delhi for submi-
ssion to the Indian government for comment. (Al-Umma)
Around 10:00 p.m.,' last night, the second party of
Jewish emigrants, numbering 200 persons, left for Cyprus by
air. (Al-Umma).
The formalities of 219 Jewish emigrants have been
completed. 118 are from Amarah and 101 from Baghdad. They
were taken to the Airport; but until 10:00 p.m., no plane left
the Airport. However, one aircraft is expected to leave carry-
ing on board 90 persons; and another one is due to leave this
morning. (Ash-Shaab)
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The Ministry of Finance was informed some months ago
that second-hand revenue stamps were being cleaned and resold.
Consequently, .18 persons were arrested for invest::gation.
Yesterday, the Criminal Court.of Baghdad,is$ued its verdict,
releasing 9 of them for lack of evidence, Condemning three to
6 months' prison or a ID.100 fine and one to two months or a
ID.10 fine, and referring three of them to the .Court of
Sessions.
The fraud of this gang ha.$ cost thv ~overximent for the
last three years between ID. 20,000 and 40,000., (Ash-Shaab)
It has been 'learned in Darnascus that the French government
had informed its legation in the Syrian capital that the con-
ference of the three Foreign' Ministers has led to the accord
that the U.S. shall take .charge of prov4d:.ng arms o Egypt'
Saudi Arabia and Israel,: Britain to i a1 hnd Jordan, and France
to Syria and Lebanon. (Liwa Al-Istiq a)'
Interior Minister SalehJabr is`xpe4ted today in
Baghdad from Amman` (Liwa Al-Istigl.al
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f the social develop nts that have t,a
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Therefore, It should not surprise us to
that Princess Fatima ah1evi has become Mrs. i'M er
x iqa rrs. Sadiq and Princess
The are now phenomena, in re
s. % ut they will shortly become natural
and p e r m a n e n t phenomena in our social 1 i ale. e
h.ould not blame our children for this trend.
It Is the fathers who have acquire ern
civilization with its defects. It is they w `~
have sent their children to school to ,
the essence of Western thought. It is they
have s,ecapte d. for thezeal s - as non - the rn
way of life. how could they expect t e i r women
an daughters to be different from them! it
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interest the entire Eat is showing in .'he se
events. The editorial points out that the =rMagcs
of the three Princesses in this manner a natural
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writes tb ' aaaeetin s were held esterdaay at the ? residential
palace and at the of!ices of the deputies for studying
the proposed re-vision of the Election Lair. While those
who took fart in these .eetin ;a maintained rettcey ce,,
the opposition leaders etas ,that they would enniu. e
their stand on the " lecti otf In the next few days. 3`i
paper thou toes on to say:
meetin s which were held yesu rday
it there were obvious differences oetw :en
f the deputies, while others ca sr:)
nera tbae and insist on maintainira,.w the x;,z asent
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problems.
"There is a , roup_ amore the rresponsible auth*ritiee
bar of the deputies in order to avoid new
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de ..nded by the Parliamentary op
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This paper's special Correspondent writes that investi;a-
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