iii311q(1H! THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 16 Friday, December 26, 1980 XXXX X XXX)( X XX XX X X X X XX X X XX XXX >0<)< Argentina Denies X x Now at Anti-Semitism 1144,414 NEW YORK — "Isolated acts" of anti-Semitism do not reflect the feelings of the government or people of Argentina and are "con- trary to the country's na- tional tradition," according to Interior Minister General Albano Harguindeguy. „ ,-.. ( Stee?etiX NECKBAND SHIRTS X ZERO 100% Cotton X & Stripes trom $27.50 ..,,X Solid Long Sleeves X 31455 Southfield Road (between 13 & 14 Mile) Phone: 645-5560 Open 9.6 daily (to 5:30 Sat.) 9-9 Thurs X .1 • ample parking/credit cards accepted X X X XXXX)000(XXX)(X XXXXX X XX)(XYX X General Harguindeguy made the comment at last Week's meeting between the minister and top officials of the DAIA, the umbrella agency of the Argentine Jewish community. WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS RTN ZcNAND CUSTOMERS, A HAPPY HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 144 LANCIA AL STEINBERG FIAT ART MORAN PONTIAC 29300 'TELEGRAPH PARIS (JTA) — Noam Chomsky, the American writer who is internation- ally famous for his works on linguistics, philosophy, his- tory and contemporary is- sues, has written a preface to a book by a French histo- rian who 'claims that the Nazi gas chambers never existed and that the facts about the Holocaust and the number of victims of the Holocaust have been grossly exaggerated. The French writer, Robert Flaurisson, was dismissed from his post as 353-9000 NEW YORK (JTA) — Is- rael must double its gross national product so that its economic strength may match its military might, the chairman of the Knesset Security Committee, Moshe Arens, told the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organ- izations. In a briefing last week fol- lowing a two-week visit to the United States, during which he met withCongres- sional leaders of both par- ties as well as with mem- bers of President-elect Reagan's transition team, Arens said it was "essential for Israel to take advantage of its strong "economic potential. "We have the talent to k • A • A; rn I L Our once a year sale. For the month of January 10% to 40% off regular prices At Workbench, our once a year sale. is when we mark down practically everything in the store. With rising costs, you may never see these prices again. What's everything? Our regular stock items; this includes all our stock upholstery even the sleepsofas and special order fabric choices. Without a doubt the best value for the money in todays market. Platform beds and chests of drawers. Bunkbeds, Trundle beds (a bed in a bed), and a sofa that thinks it's a bed. Tables and chairs; from country kitchen to formal dining. 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Chomsky states in his preface that he does not share •Flaurisson's views but that he favors freedom of opinion and expression. He claims that the con- troversy over this subject will help reveal the real truth and the extent of Nazi atrocities in countries which were not subjected to Nazi occupation. Chomsky has written many articles over the years supporting Palestinian self-determination and criticizing Israel for its atti- tude toward the Palesti- nians. Flaurisson has been sued by various civic organiza- tions for spreading Nazi propaganda. He considers himself a member of the ex- treme left in France and his new book has been pub- lished b37a leftwing publish- ing firm close to the Trotskyist movment. Arens: Israel Must Double GNP SALES and EXPERT SERVICE JUST NORTH OF TEL-TWELVE MALL Chomsky Backs Free Speech in Revisionist Work's Preface TRAVERSE CITY SOUTHFIELD 12917 W. Bayshore Dr. 26026 W 12 Mile Rd. at Harbor West West of Telegraph (616) 941-1313 (313) 352-1530 Mon, Tues, Wed 9-6 , Mon, Thurs, Fri 10-9 Tues, Wed, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 Thurs, Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5 double our GNP from two years ago and if Jordan $3,500 per person to $8,000 received additional tanks per person," Arens said. from the United States. He said that Israel, now a "But to achieve this goal, which would enable us to be "major military power," was as strong economically as fully able to defend itself we are militarily, we need against its neighbors "and greater economic assistance even those states at some from the United States, distance from us. But we more support from Ameri- cannot indefinitely con- can Jews and stepped-up tinue our qualitative investment of American superiority in the face of companies in Israeli indus- new arms sales to Jordan and Saudi Arabia of high- try." Arens, an American quality American equip- who studied engineering ment." The Knesset leader at the Massachusetts In- stitute of Technology and said he was "deeply im- Cal. Tech before emigrat- pressed by the tremen- ing to Israel, reported dous work done on the that Israel's Westwind American scene by the executive jet already had American Jewish corn- 10 percent of the Ameri- munity" but cautioned can market and that a that the incoming Re- similar share of the U.S. agan Administration was market had been won by under "powerful pres- the Elscint CAT scanner, sure" to appease the a sophisticated medical Arabs rather than to diagnostic device. strengthen the U.S.- While optimistic about Israeli alliance. Arens- said he believes the potential for Israeli eco- nomic growth, Arens deliv- that Reagan "takes the ered a sober report on the Soviet threat more seri- military threat that he said ously than President Car- would face the Jewish state ter. Therefore I believe that if Saudi Arabia received it is possible to forge a new additional firepower and and strong U.S.-Israeli al- fuel tanks for the F-15 jet liance, one that will fighter-bombers which the strengthen the United Carter Administration States by strengthening Is- pushed through Congress rael." New Jewish Agenda' Group Holds Washington Session NEW YORK — Five hundred Jewish leaders, in- cluding rabbis, students, human rights, civil rights and anti-nuclear activists, are discussing a "New Jewish Agenda" at a na- tional conference this week in Washington, D.C: Participants are explor- ing "the creation of a new alternate Jewish organiza- tion that is responsive to progressive values within a Jewish context." "We are determined to es- tabl(ish a progressive Jewish voice that is maxi- mally participatory and democratic," said Rabbi Gerald Serotta, steering committee chairman. "We feel the current Jewish organizational structures are not as egalitarian as we would like. One of our definite goals is to involve the un- affiliated, disaffiliated and especially those who feel the politics of the American Jewish community have turned so rightward and inward that they can no longer feel comfortable in that community," Rabbi Serotta explained. Emigres Disturb Jewish Agency JERUSALEM — Some 500,000 Israelis are cur- rently living in the United States according to gov- ernment officials and a re- cent report by the Jewish Agency urges Prime Minis- ter Menahem Begin to ap- prove measures to deal with the situation. The two largest cities for Israeli emigration in the U.S. are 'New York (220,000) and Los Angeles (120,000). Emigres cite the economic crisis in Israel as their major reason for leav- ing.