THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Reagan Is Critical of Anti-Semitism by the Sandinista Regime in Nicaragua WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Reagan has de- plored anti-Semitic acts in Nicaragua, citing the fact that "virtually the entire Jewish community has been frightened into exile" by the Sandinista regime. FACIAL HAIR PERMANENTLY REMOVED Eyebrows, Neckline, Arms Recommended by Physicians FREE CONSULTATION SHIRLEY PERSIN Registered Electrologist ADVANCE BUILDING 23077 GREENFIELD, Room 260 Near Northland & Providence Hospital PHONE-557-1108 Over 20 Years Experience The President made the comment last week at a White House briefing ad- dressed by Rabbi Morton Rosenthal, director of the Latin American Affairs De- partment of the Anti- Defamation League of Bnai Brith, and Isaac Stavisky, a member of the Nicaraguan Jewish community who was forced into exile. According to Rosenthal, Reagan told the briefing or- ganized by the White House Outreach Group on Central America that the repression against the Nicaraguan Jewish community is the consequence of a "self- proclaimed blood unity be- tween the Sandinistas and the PLO" whose "results are LOONY BALLOONS presents • Balloon Bouquets and Party Centerpieces for all occasions. Help celebrate an anniversary, birthday, retirement, promotion, graduation, get well, birth or just any day. VISA° Delivery 7 days a week. master charge 855-2288 evident for all the world to see and are an evil echo of history." The text of the President's remarks on anti-Semitism in Nicaragua was as fol- lows, according to Ro- senthal: "The results of the self- proclaimed blood unity be- tween the Sandinistas and the PLO are evident for all the world to see and are an , evil echo of history. Virtu- ally the entire Jewish com- munity of Nicaragua has been frightened into exile. Their synagogue, which had its doors torched by San- dinista supporters in 1978, has since been confiscated and turned into offices of a Sandinista organization. "Please share the truth that Communism in Cen- tral America . means not only the loss of political freedom but of religious freedom as well.' The President's -remarks followed statements on the Nicaraguan Jewish situa- tion by Rosenthal and Stavisky before an audience of 250 persons representing various organizations in- vited to the White House briefing. Stavisky, speaking on behalf of the Nicaraguan Jewish community, as- serted that Nicaraguan Jews had no anti-Semitic Friday, July 29, 1983 21 11111 ■ 1111 He's going home for a new beginning problems until the San- dinistas started their revolution. He said that a favorite tactic was to anonymously phone Jewish homes with warn- ings that "We are going to get you Jews." The clan- destine Sandinista radio announced that the Hon- orary Consul of Israel would be executed, forc- ing him to flee one year before the Sandinistas came to power. In a related development, Israel, at the request of the United States, has agreed to send weapons captured from the PLO to Honduras for eventual use by Nicara- guan rebels, the New York Times reported last week. The arms shipments, which began recently, in- clude artillery, mortar rounds, mines, hand gre- nades and ammunition. They are part of an enlarged Israeli role in Central America being encouraged by the White House, the Times reported., Israel's co-ordination with the U.S. is a departure from its previous activities in. Central America as an independent supplier of arms, according to the Times. The new role will bring Israel closer to acting as a surrogate for the U.S., Reagan Administration of- ficials claim. And we were there to help. 21120 GREENFIELD ROAD OAK PARK. MICHIGAN 48237 Home Care Equipment Specialists 50% OFF ENTIRE STOCK! •14 KARAT GOLD JEWELRY • CHAINS • BRACELETS •EARRINGS • RINGS DIAMONDS • MEN'S ACCESSORIES •WATCHES • CLOCKS • ETC. • ETC. • ETC. • ETC. No Charges All Sales Final EVERYTHING! Store Hours: Daily except. Sun. 10-5:30 GOLD GALLERY LOEHMANN'S HUNTERS SQUARE ORCHARD LAKE RD. AT 14 MILE RD. 855-3155