Attention Small Business And Practice Owners: Israel Visitor Hears Of Woes Mevasseret Zion, Israel (JTA) — South African Pres- ident F.W. De Klerk spent most of his state visit to Israel attending official functions, unveiling plaques and dedicating forests. But on the fourth and final day of his trip, he learned some hard facts about Israel at this absorption center for new olim just west of Jerusalem. He listened intently as Arnon Mantver, director general of the Jewish Agen- cy's Immigration Depart- ment, briefed him on the chief obstacle to successful absorption: unemployment. Up to 30 percent of Soviet immigrants remain jobless by the end of their first year in the country, Mr. de Klerk was told. "Unemployment is a func- tion of economic policy. What is the government go- ing to do about it?" the South African visitor asked. But Mr. Mantver had nothing good to say about the government's job poli- cies, though he praised its solutions to the housing shortage. The solution to unemployment is tripling private investments, he said. But Mr. de Klerk, who is try- ing to remodel his own coun- try after years of interna- tional isolation because of its apartheid policies, could not offer much help. Only the day before, he tried to encourage Israeli business leaders to invest in South Africa. He said that because of its foreign cur- rency problems, South Africa could not lift present restrictions on overseas business investment. Mevasseret Zion was Mr. de Klerk's last stop, He was welcomed by immigrant children, most of them re- cent arrivals from Ethiopia. Mr. de Klerk's later agenda was somewhat more typical for a visiting head of state. Joined by his wife, Marike, he toured the South Africa Forest in Lower Galilee, a project of the Jewish Na- tional Fund consisting of some 25,000 acres of previously barren hillsides between Nazareth and Tiberias. Later, Mr. de Klerk unveiled the plaque on the wall of the giant Beth Pretoria Home for the Aged, a $12 million project of the South African Jewish com- munity and South African olim, located in Herzliya, a suburb of Tel Aviv. You Can BE A BIG FISH. It's easy to get your bank's undivided attention—if your business or practice is the size of a great white shark. Smaller com- panies may be left to flounder on the hook. Come to a bank that values your business, even if you're not "Jaws". Franklin Bank's Commercial Checking account has all the angles you need. Corporate vehicle financing, payroll services, and the lowest cost commercial checking ac- count in town. And most important—to us you're a big fish. You'll get big attention, big service, and the President's phone number. If your big bank is treating you like small fry, call Franklin Bank today. Being a big fish is a lot more fun. To find out more about Franklin Bank's corporate services, contact Daniel B. Whitcomb, Franklin Business Development Representative at 358-5170. Franklin Bank N.A. Large enough to serve. Small enough to care. 358-5170 FDIC INSURED Southfield • Birmingham • Grosse Pointe Woods Get ready for HANUKKAH! THE PERFECT PERSONAL GIFT UNDER $10.00! MUGSHOTS PHOTOS — LIVE SHOTS — LOGOS Microwave and Dishwasher Safe STARTING 11/29 Visit us at our NEW LOCATION IN NORTHLAND South Court Near J.C. PENNEY NEAR THE NEW FOOD COURT A Fitting Gift Idea Why Settle For A Gift That's "Off The Rack" When You Can Give Custom? Now you can give shirts and suits that are custom fitted and styled--and they're guaranteed to fitl What more could a person ask for? GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE executive custom shirtmakers & tailors 223 S. Woodward • Birmingham Just SOUTH of the Birmingham Theatre 642-0460 Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9:30-5:30 TL1 nrmniT ICIAIICU NEMO dear