cogressives. *One of Hitler's first reac- nary steps after seizing pow- “was to ban the Communist ; ad and to persecute work- a g-class organizations,” said Se rhev. “Adenauer has so banned the Communist ‘arty and launched an offen- ye against the trade unions other democratic organ- ations. "One cannot help bui feel rprise that the war prepara- ms of the Federal republic ie being supported by France, preme Soviet hears Ki hrushchev ast anti-Semitic outrages ~MOSCOW—Premier Nikita ‘Khrushchev branded the recent anti-Semitic manifes- ytions in West Germany as “shameful symptoms” in his. opening address at. the ting of the Supreme Soviet here last week. He recalled the pogroms of czarist ussia and vigorous resistance offered to them by Lenin, the Bolsheviks and all Britain and other countries which were once Hitler’s vic- tims. “The French, British, Bel- gian and other soldiers of NA- TO are now having to obey the orders of the West German General Speidel. “But the French remember this general as an officer who was Hitler’s intimate associate, who was the Chief of Staff of the nazi forces which occupied France. : “To the British, he is known _ “PACIFIC ARTISTS SERIES” PRESENTS - PLACE—Vancouver Art Gallery ‘Tickets available at: DATE—Monday, PRICE—$1.75. CANADIAN RECORDING ARTISTS People’s Co-op Book Store, 307 W. Pender; Duthie’s Book Store, 901 Robson; Castle wellers — Georgia across from Kelly’s. . one of Canada’s most Seton singing groups . LESLIE BELL 8:15 p.m. Jan. 25, as one of the organizers of the terrorist air raids over Britain by Hitler’s bombers. “Now here is this nazi. who got off scot-free in the last war commanding NATO ground forces in ceniral Europe. “There was a time when, in order to justify West Ger- many’s entrance into NATO, the three Western govern- ments claimed that the Paris Agreements would safeguard the European nations against West Germany’s' resurgent strength. : “But what in faet is left of the few restrictions which -were originally imposed .on West Germany under the Paris Agreements if the Bundeswehr is today receiving atomic wea- pons and missiles? "Bll this shows once more concluding a peace SnOeey’ with both German’ states.” Defense Minister Marshall Rodion said that Soviet ser- vicemen welcomed the. pro- gram for universial and com- by Khrushchev in his speech to the United Nations and the proposal for a unilateral re- forces, Vancouver UJPO sa fg time to speak is now’ “The anti-Semitic campaign is international in scope,” says an appeal issued to the people of Vancouver by the United Jewish People’s Order. “If ever we needed to speak out, it is now. “Let us face the facts. In Western Germany, where the whole plot was hatched and where it was started, there are Many organizations made up of ex-nazis, SS men and murderers of our people who still dream of revenge. The ex- nazis are not confined to these organizations — they hold re- sponsible government positions in the Adenauer regime. -“There are those who would have us believe that those re- sponsible for the present out- breaks are just crackpots. Cer- tainly they are crackpots, but the world has had an example of what. a. crackpot. can. do. Hitler was such a ‘crackpot.’ ‘We cannot, we must not be lulled into inactivity by such words. The neo-nazis, the anti- Semites must receive the great- est rebuff ever handed out! It can be done because the ma- jority of the world’s people hate nazism and racism. “The vast majority of Cana- dians find this repugnant and hateful. These sentiments need to find expression so that the elements of hate should never again dare to raise their heads. “We appeal toxthe Canadian people, through their various organizations, to ‘condemn these vicious deeds in a public © way. : ““Every person in public of- fice should make a public state- ment. “We ask the Canadian’ gov- ernment to support United Nations action.” A UIPO-petition now being circulated asks the United Na- - tions “to place the question of the anti-Semitic outbursts. on its agenda and to declare that these vicious acts are a crime against the conscience of the world’s people.” Silence on disarmament tantamount to betrayal’ “Canadian trade unions have, by and oy remained silent in the big debate on _ disarmament,” William Kashtan told an audience of 200 in Pender Auditorium on Sunday this week. “This is not only unfortunate, but tantamount to betrayal of the best interests of workers.” how urgent is the problem of plete disarmament put forward. duction in the Soviet armed TED HARRIS 757 East Hastings St. Vancouver 4, B.C. Painters’ and Paperhangers’ Sunwonhy Wa ‘Walipaper Reg... 45c-- Now 19c a roll - “Would disarmament lead to mass unemployment? On the contrary, it would release money for the building of schools, hospitals and other projects. “We should remember that arms spending has failed to prevent the present unemploy- ment: crisis. Moreover, it has helped to bring about infla- tion, rising prices and the domination of our country by the U.S.” Labor, Kashtan stressed, must play a much bigger role than it has done up to now in the fight for peace and dis- armament. “Today it is possible to con- ceive that war can be ended for all time. But the cold war- iors don’t want to end the arms race, for their biggest profits come from the production of arms, “Government acceptance. of the policy of disarmament de- _jpends to a large degree upon pressure from the people, and in the first place upon the stand taken by the trade union movement,” ; Thousands of signatures for union TORONTO — Thusands of union workers here are signing a peace petition circulating in all locals of the United Electri- cal, Radio and Sathine Weeks ers of America, The four-point message on the. postcard, addressed to Prime Minister Diefenbaker, | states: 1. Agreement by nuclear powers to end testing nuclear peace petition weapons, 2. Agreement -by all nations to outlaw manufacture and use of atomic bombs and other nu- clear weapons, 3. Controlled ailarmaviens within shortest possible time. 4. Prepare for full Peace ec- Onomy. Ensure disarmament be used to build a greater and more prosperous Canada, Ex- tend meaningful aid to under- developed couniries, ep spuary. 22, 1960—PACIFIC TEIBUNS Hage 2