Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Treatment of the Criminal Offender–In the past when a crime was committed, society dictated that the criminal should be punished under the old theory of an eye-for-and-eye. However, it was not always a simple matter to determine the punishment that would apply to the crime or, as Gilbert and Sullivan said, to make the punishment fit the crime. Yet, the concept was vengeance and not always did the offender suffer in the same manner and to the same extent as the offended.
More recently we have tried to develop a new concept of the treatment of the criminal offender. This is based upon the principle of reform, correcting the factors leading to criminal action and rebuilding the individual’s capacity for living a law-abiding existence. At the same time, the objective was to prevent potential criminals from committing crimes. Unfortunately, we have not progressed very far in either of these more recent concepts.
Psychological laws of learning tell us that we correct improper actions or behavior when there is an element of immediacy between the wrong action and the learned new behavior. Thus, if we are to correct behavior, as part of treatment, criminals should be apprehended and dealt with as quickly after the crime as possible. Apprehension may be somewhat delayed and bringing a case before the court and sentence carried out may be even longer. Our court dockets are crowded and cases cannot be heard when tey should.
The correctional measures should be relevant to the conditions producing antisocial behavior yet our methods demand that treatment of a general nature and not geared to the needs of each individual prisoner. What will benefit one person may have no effect upon another. Confinement is often dreary and monotonous with no attempt at a study of the causes of the crime of the individual.
While some prison systems encourage and strive for reformation such as San Quentin Prison where prisoners are encouraged to enroll in extension correspondence courses of the University of California, others merely lodge prisoners in cells until such time as their terms are over. Some use the services of psychiatrists and psychologists to work with the men and women but the number of these professionals is limited in terms of the number to be seen. Too often first offenders are placed in close association with repeaters thus allowing these first offenders to learn the ways of crime.
Until such time as we can decrease the emphasis on punishment and fear we will find that our treatment of criminal offenders is still very much ineffective. Crime is based upon a thwarting situation and the more we continue to create frustrating and thwarting situations for the prisoners the less the chance of correcting the behavior.
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Community Leader Supports Prop. 4
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
“Some Californians, including a few members of the State Legislature, have protested against use of the initiative process to obtain passage by the voters of California of the necessary oil and gas conservation measure, Proposition 4,” observed Louis L. Goodman, prominent L.A. community member. “Well I think they are dropping to a new low in undemocratic criticism of our form of government when they do that,” he declared.
Goodman pointed to the definition of the word. “Webster defines ‘initiative’ as ‘the procedure or device by which legislation may be introduced or enacted directly by the people…’ and when any legislative body, such as represented by some of the protesting members of the State Legislature, tries to maintain so tight a hold upon the people as to criticize or refuse them the right to initiate protective legislation, then, in my opinion, it is high time for the voters to prove that this is really a government of laws and not of men. The best way to prove that is to vote for Proposition No. 4,” concluded Mr. Goodman.
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(Reputations)
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
Many a man’s reputation for worldly wisdom vanishes with the loss of his wealth.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
Albert Steinbaum, aged 433, died of a heart ailment on October 24. Mr. Setinbaum was participating in the Southern California Open Golf Tournament when he was stricken.
Services were conducted by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn on October 26 at the Beth Israel Cypress View Mausoleum. Lewis Colonial was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Steinbaum is survived by his widow, Roberta; three sons, Robert, 18, Richard, 14, and Albert, 9; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steinbaum, and a brother, Jerome of Los Angeles.
He was a director of Temple Beth Israel and the United Jewish Fund; a member of the Guardians, the Jewish Community Center, the Masons and the Shriners.
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Lewis Colonial Marks Twentieth Year of Service
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
Mrs. Harvey Lewis, Jr., who has been managing the Lewis Colonial Mortuary since the death of her husband, held public Open House in observance of the 20th year the firm has been in San Diego, on Sunday, October 27 and 28.
Mr. Harvey Lewis, Jr. founded the Mortuary in 1936 and it is now one of the larger Southern California Mortuaries.
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Institute of Jewish Studies Now Open
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7
The seventh season of the Institute of Jewish Studies began on Wednesday, October 31. Registration fee is $2.00 for the entire year.
The classes will meet every Wednesday through December 19. The first period class will be held from 7:30 to 8:20 p.m., after which a brief social hour will take place The second period will extend from 8:30 to 9:20 p.m.
Courses to be offered will include “The Life Cycle of the Jew,” by Rabbi Morton Cohn; “Ethics of the Fathers,” by Rabbi Monroe Levens; “Bible,” Rabbi Baruch Stern; “Jewish History” and “Beginning Intermediate and Advance Hebrew; by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Elkind; “Music,” by Cantor Cysner; Jewish Cooking, and other courses according to the requests of the registrants.
The Institute for Jewish Studies offers a splendid opportunity for all adults for self improvement and to gain instruction and knowledge in the various units of Jewish studies. A most, cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
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Jewish Center Leaders To Attend J.W.B. Conference In San Francisco
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 8
Mr. William B. Schwartz, president, and Mr. Maury Novak, vice-president of the Jewish Community center of San Diego are attending the National Jewish Welfare Board’s Regional Conference at the Fairmount Hotel in San Francisco on November 10, 11, and 12th. The Regional Conference will deal with various aspects of the Jewish Community Center’s operations and philosophy. Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Novak will be questioning the representatives from other cities regarding how they dealt with the various problems in building a new Jewish community center structure.
On Sunday morning Mr. Schwartz will read a paper entitled “How to Rock’N Roll with our teen agers” This paper deals with the center’s responsibility in regard to youth: America’s most vital asset.
Mrs. Irving Mortin, assistant Executive Director of the Jewish Community center will accompany the local representatives. He will serve on the Nominating Committee for the Western region and the Center Division’s Evaluation Committee. Mrs. Mortin will also serve as recorder for the work-shop on “How policy making develops in the Jewish Community Center.” The regional conference includes a division on Armed Services work — U.S.O.-J.W.B.
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Presentation Ball Set for Jan. 26th by Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 8
Dazzling debutantes will shine as San Diego Hadassah gives its annual Presentation Ball on Saturday, January 26, 1957, at the Hotel del Coronado. Pete Newburg will lead the orchestra, whose eight members have played with name bands throughout the country. This should be the most scintillating event of the year with an attendance of 1,000 expected.
Serving as co-chairmen of this glamorous ffair are Mmes. Harry J. Harkavy, Robert Friedman, Alan Rafee, and Jerry A. Krasne. Mmes. Hakavy and Nathan Bloom are in charge of tickets which sell at $2.50 per person.
A well known male star direct from Hollywood will present the debutantes.
The debutantes, attired in full length white gowns, will be escorted by their respective fathers n a grand march. Pre-debs, dressed in waltz length pastel gowns, will serve as a court. These sophomore girls will be eligible to bow next year.
An invitational debutante tea was given by the planning committee at the home of Mrs. Harkavy to familiarize the girls with the forthcoming event. Attending this function were Bunny Brisker, Lois Brown, Sandy Dombroff, Sybil Fishman, Diane Fogelman, Barbara Friedman, Judy Friedman, Shelly Haffner, Gloria Harkavy, Georgette Lesser, Benita Penn, Suzanne Salazar, Janice Tappan, Myrna Wosk, Sonia Weitzman and Eve Zwanziger. Those unable to come that afternoon are still welcome to partake in the presentation ball.
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Yo-Ma-Co Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 8
The Yo-Ma-Co Club recently wound up a very successful two-day rummage sale for the benefit of the Jewish Community Center. A check for $936 will be given to Mr. Wm. Schwartz, president of the J.C.C., in part payment of the $3,000 pledge made by the Yo-Ma-Co Club to support the building fund for the new center.
A novel Hallowe’en dinner dance was celebrate at the Mission Valley Country Club, Sunday, October 28th in the form of an “Headdress Ball.” The cleverest hats winning exciting prrizes. Mike Alesso’s orchestra provided excellent dance music. An orchid to the committee in charge: Mrs. Norman Gelman, Mrs. Ray Lowitz, Mrs. Jack Spivak, and Mrs. Al Abelson.
Meetings take place every second and fourth Wednesday at the Landis Street Recreation Center… be our guest.
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Gives Concert Here
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 8
Yi-Kwei-Zse, bass-baritone, will appear in concert here Wed., Nov. 7, at 8:30 p.m. at the Hoover Auditorium.
The New York Times has stated that “he is a rare singer with an extraordinary voice.”
Tickets can be obtained at the So. Calif. Music Co., 630 “C” St., at the Howarth Box Office.
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Notice, Notice, Notice
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 8
In compliance with Section 4, Article 10 of the By-Laws of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego titled Nominating Committee, which states, “The Secretary shall publish the report of the Nominating Committee at least 21 days before the Annual Meeting.” This notice is herewith published, listing the names of those to be nominated at the Annual Meeting of the united Jewish Fund on Saturday, December 8, 1956.
The following will be nominated at the Annual Meeting of the United Jewish Fund to fill a two year term, 1957-1958, as directors of the United Jewish Fund.
Mrs. Herbert Eber, Arthur Goodman, Maury Novak, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Seymour Rabin, Mrs. Abe Ratner, Dr. Joshua Rittoff, Harry Sugarman, H. Robert Kaplan, Stanley Foster, Irving Alexander, Harry Apelman, Robert Strauss, Si Rich, Mrs. Jack Binderman, Martin Gleich, William Schwartz, Abe Sklar, Dr. Robert M. Stone, Mrs. Harry Wax.
Section 4, Article 10, titled Nominating Committee, also provides the following: “The Nominating Committee shall receive written petition of nominations made by five members and containing the name or names of any other member or members for presentation at the Annual Meeting as nominees for the election of directors. The names of the person or persons nominated by petition shall be filed with the Secretary of the United Jewish Fund and be accompanied by the written acceptance of such nominees not later than five days preceding the Annual Meeting.”
All such petitions will be accepted at the office of the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza.
Article 4, Section 1 of the By-laws titled Qualification for Membership, states, “No person shall be a member of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, empowered to vote nor hold office, unless he or she is at least 18 years of age and has made a current subscription to the United Jewish Fund in the fiscal year in which the Annual Meeting is being held; and if he or she made a subscription in the fiscal year prior to the holding of the Annual Meeting and subscription has been paid. No formal certificate of membership shall be necessary. No organization, as such, shall be a voting member of the united Jewish Fund of San Diego.”
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