laws and ethnic radio pro- grams. Prime Minister Paul Keating said his party "would make it a criminal offense to incite racial hatred against persons in Australia by reason of their race, color or national or ethnic origin." The opposition Lib- eral/National Party prom- ised only "wide community consultation and discussion about legislation." Executive Council Presi- dent Isi Leibler called anti- racism legislation "the most important Jewish issue of domestic concern over the next 12 months." Mr. Leibler said he welcomed the government's renewed commitment. The government also promised that a special im- migration program will be maintained that allows im- migrants from the former Soviet Union to sponsor family members still in Russia and other republics in their applications as new immigrants to Australia. Jewish radio programs, in Hebrew, Yiddish and Eng- lish, should also be expanded, if the government honors a campaign commit- ment to sponsor a national "ethnic radio" network. The network would supplement existing state channels which carry "Jewish-language" pro- grams. In its campaign, the Labor Party also made a series of statements on Middle East policy, in response to ques- tions posed by the Australia/Israel Review. Mr. Keating promised to continue to oppose the Arab boycott of Israel "in public and in private," and said his party "is continuing to keep under review the possibility of Australian anti-boycott legislation." Both the Labor Party and the opposition said they sup- ported the current peace process. The opposition said it would oppose contact with the Palestine Liberation Organization until that organization shows it "accepts explicitly Israel's right to exist, that it is ge- nuinely committed to peace and that it is prepared to back its words on both matters with consistent ac- tion." By contrast, the Labor government said discussions with the PLO would con- tinue as part of its effort "to encourage the moderate fac- tions within the PLO that support the peace talks." HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 35th ANNIVERSARY MARCH 19 - MARCH 31 All Major Brands In Stock and The Finest Close-Outs, Over-Runs and Specials NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES FLOOR COVERINGS Here's just a sample of what's on sale with savings of at least 50% 1800 YARDS OF BIGELOW ELEGANT SOLID COLOR BERBER SPECIAL PURCHASE Reg. $22.95 NOW Colors: Off White, Beige and Camel 800 YARDS OF IMAGE THICK PLUSH CLOSE OUT Colors: Beige, Grey, Green and White Reg. $18.95 NOW 1 0.88 520 YARDS OF EVANS AND BLACK FAMOUS SAXONY #1 CARPET IN THE U.S.A. Reg. $15.95 NOW $8.88 Colors: Taupe, Deep Pink and Grey 475 YARDS OF SALEM THICK SAXONY PLUSH Colors: Off White, Beige and Camel SALE HOURS: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9-9 Tues. & Wed. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Reg. $13.95 548-7884 MILL FLOOR COVERINGS NOW $8.88 OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 21 & 28, 11-5 10721 W. 10 Mile • Oak Park • 1/4 Mile E. of Coolidge JORJET & CO. The Finest In Designer Jewelry, Bags, Belts & Sportswear This %veek only 25% OFF All merchandise S50 up Designs by between G.reenf ield and Coolidge Alterations For Men & Women Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 5, Sat. 8:30 1 TYTFIVrYTTI EVIVIVITTY' - - STATE FARM INSURANCE MARILYN J. GOLD-AGENCY "I believe in personalized service" • AUTO • HEALTH • HOME • COMMERCIAL • LIFE • IRAs • BUSINESS 353.1400 26561 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 203, Southfield, MI 48034 rn 29548 Northw* te • 356-6555 The Bright Idea: Give a Gift Subscription C_D CC THE JEWISH NEWS 2 31