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We respectfully request that greater emphasis and higher priority be placed on community and cultural interests and that significant events such as the na- tional American Zionist Federa- tion convention be reported and be reported timely. Norman Naimark, President, Detroit Zionist Federation (Editor's note: The only post- convention coverage received by The Jewish News, an interview with the new president of the AZF, appears today on Page 18.) Walter Mondale vs. Ronald Reagan It's disturbing to read that Jews are having difficulty deciding whom to vote for — Mondale or Reagan. Let's look at the record of these two candidates and their basic ideas. - State of Israel: Reagan's posi- tion has changed from one of sup- port of even handedness and Sec- retary of Defense Weinberger's statements about the need of ob- taining the help of Saudia Arabia, Syria and Jordan in Middle East negotiations to one of support of Israel. It's really Congress that ap- proves the laws about economic and military aid to Israel, not the President. Isn't it surprising that Ms. Kirkpatrick is now the Ad- ministration's spokesperson and Weinberger is now silent. Mondale has been a longtime supporter of Israel. He's visited there four times. His support is not only during election time. David Aaron, a Jew, is his Middle East adviser. Who is Reagan's Middle East adviser? Mondale has been, when in the Senate, a consistent supporter voting for legislation benefitting Israel — not a Johnny-come-lately. Prayer in Schools: Reagan wants a Constitutional amend- ment supporting this. Mondale is opposed, which is the traditional position of the majority of the Jewish community. Civil Rights: Mondale has been a long time activist in this area. All of his political life he has been in support of legislation benefitt- ing all races and ethnic groups of our society. Reagan has never been on record as an activist or supporter of civil rights. He makes pious statements that have been written by someone else. The Jackson-Farrakan issue has reflected badly on Mondale. No doubt he should have spoken out sooner than he did. He con- demned Farakkan's statements, which have now died a normal death for lack of media exposure and Jackson's "Hymie" remarks, for which he apologized. Likewise, Jackson no longer makes head- lines — all is quiet. Mondale's past record indicates how he will handle any attempt to infringe upon the rights of any group, in- cluding the Jews. Why isn't Reagan being pres- sured to repudiate his statements and those of his cohorts, Senator Laxalt and the extreme rightist fringe calling for a Christian na- tion? What's more dangerous to the nation as a whole and particularly Jews and other minority groups? Mondale with Jackson's support or a U.S. Supreme Court with a majority of judges supporting school prayer, tuition tax credits, restricting the Fifth Amendment and other civil rights? Have we become so anti-black that we will vote for Reagan's almost lily- white Administration? Environment: Mondale has been endorsed by all the major environmental groups. Reagan has been condemned by these same groups for his devastating policies including the appoint- ments of Watts and Buford. Tax Policies: Reagan's tax bills benefitted the more affluent rather than those that need it the most. Are Jews now abandoning their consistent philosophy of helping those in need or becoming the people who want to preserve and advance their status at the expense of others? ,7) c. Melvin Weisz To our readers .. . The Jewish News encourages our readers to share their opinions and comments. Brief, typewritten, double- spaced letters are preferred. The paper reserves the right to edit all letters. Unsigned let- ters will not be used, but names of letterwriters can be withheld upon request. NEWS Begin undergoes prostate surgery Jerusalem (JTA) — Former Premier Menachem Begin underwent surgery for a prostate condition at Shaare Zedek Hospi- tal on Friday and is recovering and feeling well. His aide, Yehiel Kadishai, told reporters that the operation was successful. Begin, 71, was hospitalized for tests which determined that he did not have a malignancy. His surgeon, Dr. Amihai Farkas, head of the urology department at Shaare Zedek, said his condition was not uncommon for a man of his age. Sources close to Begin ex- pressed hope that once he is fully recovered he would emerge from his self-imposed seclusion. 1