Letter from D. Louis Zimmerman to President Harry S. Truman, with Attachment

and. NW. viles D. LOUI/ ZIMMERMAN 6-25-49 Business Analyst and Advisor since 1916 1601 Chestnut freet Philadelphia 3, Pa. RITtenhouse 3854 April 3, 1948. Honorable Harry S. Truman President of the United States White House- Washington, D.C. Creditoral NATIONAL Dear Mr. President: ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE 15 The within enclosure of two (2) pages represents a new treatment of the Palestinian situation. I hope that you will find the time from your busy days to read same, or that it will be placed in the hands of one of your able Secretaries, who comprehends the seriousness of the situation, and will take appropriate action. The Institute of Arab American Affairs from that I have been able to ascertain, carry considerable weight with the Arabian powers, that be . They are a sounding-post in this country for the Arab countries. This statement is sufficient unto itself. Katibah, whose name does not appear on their stationery, is a Harvard graduate, pr0-Arab in inclination despite statements That is the reason I have used the psychology - if it can be so desig- nated- - to attembt to create a cessation of the hostilities I have used different RBROAS HES of the problem I dont know what his reaction TO will be, but I am inclined to think that it will find its way to head- quarters of the United Nations representative for Arab countries. Since we are dealing with individuals- when we deal with countries- my personal letter (which represents my own thoughts) might be taken by them to mean weakness; and then again if their successes in Falestine are doubtful, -- they are likely to be favorable. That is the way the Arab thinks, especially the educated Arab, because he is still dominated by the indoctrination and influence of early training and thinking. Like the Russian, who has just risen to estate or power, he tries to bettough ". As a result of years of sharp trading at the cross roads of the world, he wants to drive a hard bangain. Life is meaningless O to the nomad and the fanatic, especially when his resentment is stirred. After all, they are not far removed from primitive conditions, THIS FACT MUST BE REALIZED. More can bessaid in treating the Arab and the Jew, but since the problem here is Arab, I have stressed only a few highlights in this matter. I do know the psychology of the different Jews in Palestine, their type to be specific.But I shall not burden you with this , unless wwanted. I hope I know the Arab, because I have dealt with him in business, have eaten with him, have had him psychol- ogi cally disarm himself and "open-up and talk-- too much at times for their own good, especially at college when things were not going well with them. I believe that I can help . I would like to have your comments, if possible. Most respectfully yours corrence D. to L. mw.aliles Zimmerman is in file D. Zummerman 6-28-49