Cardiac Catheterization .. . state-of-the-art diagnostic care now close to home alternatives or supplements to the peace talks is new, though some sounded fresh- er than others. A brief overview includes: * "Gaza First," the plan whereby the Palestinians' intentions and ability to govern themselves would be put to the test by turning the Strip over to a native leadership (read: the PLO). "Gaza First" is a more radi- cal version of "early empow- erment," or Israel's offer to transfer certain spheres of self-government to the Palestinians before a formal agreement is reached on autonomy. But while the negotiators have been resistant to that idea, Yassir Arafat has expressed interest in "Gaza First" — as long as a patch of the West Bank (perhaps Jericho) is included in the deal as evidence that Israel is not just trying to get the troublesome Strip off it hands by plotting something akin to "Gaza first and last." • * A Jordanian-Palestinian confederation, an idea that goes back to the 1970s and is closely identified with the Labor Party's old prescrip- tion called the "Jordanian option." There seems to be a consensus that some politi- , cal association between _Arabs on the two sides of the Jordan River is a vital ingredient of the solution to the Middle East conflict. You no longer need to travel any farther than Huron Valley Hospital for cardiac catheterization procedures and diagnostics. Precision equipment and highly-skilled personnel are now in place to perform this important procedure. /- / The problem is that before you can have a con- > federation, you need two \ states to confederate — or • at least two "entities," as Israel chooses to refer to the future Palestinian political , construct. And the sides are nowhere near reaching an understanding on what that Palestinian "entity" is to be. * The most dramatic alternative discussed in the past weeks stemmed from reports originating in the > PLO (specifically Mr. Arafat's senior adviser Nabil Sha'ath) that the Israeli government has been holding secret direct con- tacts with PLO officials. That in itself was some- thing less than hot news. Rumors of meetings in Cairo between Nimrod • Novick (long known as a close associate of Foreign Minister Shimon Peres) and various PLO figures had been making the rounds for weeks. The new spice added to the cauldron was that in addition to Mr. Peres orchestrating contacts — with Prime Minister Rabin's knowledge and approval — LEBANON FIGHTING page 24 The Huron Valley Cardiac Catheterization Lab is professionally staffed by special procedures technologists, registered nurses and a cardiovascular technologist, offering over 50 years of combined experience in cardiac care. The new Cath Lab is another reason to choose Huron Valley Hospital for all your health needs. For additional information on this close-to-home procedure, contact Rosanne Seiler, R.N., Cardiac Cath and Special Procedures Manager, at (313)360-5075. Huron Valley Hospital 1601 E. Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., MI 48382-1271 MAXIE COLLISION INC. MAXIE Collision, Inc. 32581 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills PRESENT THIS CHECK FOR $100.00 OFF Prior to estimate For Future Need - Place With Car Papers DESIGNS IN DECORATOR LAMINATES, LTD. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE...ONLY LOOK LIKE IT! PAY TO THE ORDER $100" ate quad /red Clad 00 /100 DOLLARS MAY BE APPLIED TO DEDUCTIBLE tree Estimates Prior Sales Excluded • Offices $1000.00 Minimum. Less Than $1000.00 10% Discount Will Apply.• labor only 737-7122 The Bright Idea: Give a Gift Subscription FEATURING • Wall Units • Bedrooms • Dining Rooms • Credenzas • Tables THE JEWISH NEWS SPECIALTIES • Formica C) • Woods • Stones • Glass • Lucite M LOIS HARON 851 ,-6989 Allied Member ASID 23