Lilienthal Accused of Fraud

An irate student of the College last night charged Alfred M. Lilienthal with fraud for refusing to honor an unofficial agreement.

Lilienthal, author of the book, "What Price Israel?," spoke last night at 8 on "The Middle East: Friend or Foe?" before a primarily Arab student group. Before the lecture Lilienthal said he would give $500 to any member of the audience who disproved any of his statements, in the opinion of three judges.

According to Taylor J. Smith '56, the lecturer and the three judges left the room, after he criticized one of Lilienthal's statements. Smith claimed that his criticism was valid, and that Lilienthal owes him $500.

Lilienthal said that in 1953 the Egyptian government changed from a monarchy to a republic. Smith challenged him, declaring Egypt had become a military dictatorship.

Lilienthal could not be reached for comment.