THE WORLD'S FINEST DESIGNERS of Noriega's "Dignity Bat- talions" to assault the neighborhood, Dimmer said. They requested direct American assistance in their neighborhood, which is some 100 yards from the Vatican mission where Noriega has taken refuge. One tank entered the neighborhood for two hours, said Dimmer. He was among several New York Jews who called local members of Con- gress and the State Depart- ment, asking for help in the Jewish neighborhood. When it became apparent that adequate protection was not coming, the Jews formed their own defense group and took to the streets. On Friday night, under the leadership of a Jewish retailer of ladies' clothes, the Jews went out, armed with Uzis and handguns, and pitifully little ammunition, and used cars and vans to cordon off the three streets that provide access to the area. They stopped cars and asked for proof of registra- tion, Dimmer said, pulling out those who could not pro- vide it. There were many car thefts by local brigands as- sociated with Noriega. By Tuesday, the situation had improved, with the streets reported to be calmer. Despite accounts of fear and stress, the story is not one of anti-Semitism, em- phasized Rabbi Morton Rosenthal, director of Latin American affairs for the An- ti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. He said the Jews should be seen as Panamanians suffer- ing from the effects of war and angry that the U.S. in- vasion plan did not include protection of civilians and streets to complement the military strategy. Although there was said to be some level of cooperation between Noriega and busi- ness leaders, many of whom are Jews, it is believed that few Jews voted for him in this year's presidential elec- tion, won by Guillermo En- dara but invalidated by Noriega. Virtually all Panamanian Jews support the U.S. inva- sion, according to sources there. About 70 percent of the some 4,000 Jews of Panama are Sephardic, most of whom are of Syrian origin, their families coming mainly from the city of Aleppo. Other Jews are of Egyp- tian, Greek or Portuguese origin, and there are a Now 30% 50% OFF to ALL • SUITS • SPORTCOATS • TOPCOATS • SWEATERS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA HUGO BOSS GIORGIO ARMANI VALENTINO 50% OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK 30-50% OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK 30-50% OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK 30-50% OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK *New spring arrivals not included. ataaia a yeet 47?ettie4t 4 Av,--- F REEDS RIVERSIDE DRIVE, EAST TO GLADSTONE, 7 BLOCKS TO FREEDS OPEN DAILY 9-6, THURS. & FRI. 9-9, CLOSED SUNDAYS. • 1526 OTTAWA ST., WINDSOR PHONE (519) 258-6532 • U.S. 961-1192 • DUTY AND SALES TAX REFUNDED 1 OUT OF 4 CHILDREN IS OVERWEIGHT For Business Insurance Call: igii -7211 BRENNAN-JARVIS LIFE & CASUALTY Isn't it time to help your child deal with this serious health problem? The Center For Childhood Weight Management is now forming it's Winter Group. Call now to register your child. Insurance Agency • Professional office Retailer • 50+ • New preferred • Contractor 28230 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills 626-9735 "YOUR" CLEANERS OF FARMINGTON HILLS MEN'S OR LADIES' SLACKS $2.00 (Excludes pleats, linen, whites, silk and other specialists) Exp. 1/5/90 4,1 0111) Coupon must accompany order Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. M-F • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. NEXT TO GREAT SCOTT 29571 Orchard Lake Rd. 13 Mile & Orchard Rd. 851-7172 Farmington Hills , THE CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 855-5771 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 19