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The subject has been the topic of radio call-in shows, newspaper editorials and nationwide sur- veys. A Gallup poll released this week found that 19 percent of the 350 respondents have complete- ly stopped buying tomatoes, and another 25 percent have signifi- cantly cut their consumption of the popular vegetable. Prices have soared from be- tween 50 percent to 80 percent in the past month. Reasons for the huge increas- es include a poor agricultural sea- son; the intermittent loss of Arab workers when the administered territories were closed off after terrorist attacks; and a recent ban on fruits and vegetables from the Gaza Strip because of the out- break of cholera there. In one (non-scientific) Israel Radio phone poll, 90 percent of those surveyed said they would boycott the pricey fruit to force prices down. But a significant price cut did not seem likely in the near future, despite the much-anticipated an- nouncement that several hun- dred tons of tomatoes were on their way from Jordan. Cabinet ministers this week were busy pointing fingers at each other for the high prices and short supply. Finance Minister Avraham Shohat accused the Agriculture Ministry of moving too slowly to get approvals to import fruit and vegetables. He suggested that the public forgo eating tomatoes for a while, in an effort to bring the price down. "I'm calling on the citizens of the State of Israel to tell them that it is not terrible at this time of year not to buy tomatoes at 10 shekels a kilo (about $1.50 a pound). It is possible to eat cheap- er vegetables for a month or a month and a half," said Mr. Shohat. He even got a little nostalgic. "During certain periods in my childhood I didn't eat tomatoes, and I don't seem the worse for it." Agriculture Minister Ya'acov Tsur blamed the tomato shortage on the Finance Ministry, for not subsidizing Israeli farmers so they would plant and maintain a large supply. "I think the main lesson of this event," said Mr. Tsar, "is that the cheapest way to have produce in the markets is really to encour- age our own farmers and en- courage them in such a way that they will continue to plant and to grow and to remain in this sec- tor." Yehuda Shani of the Supersol supermarket chain said tomato sales were down by 30 percent. Regarding a consumer boycott, he doubted it would have much o _ f an impact on prices. "The customers are angry, we're angry. We just don't have the volume to sell," he said. One group of Israeli farmers decided to do their part: Tomato growers from Moshav Itamar on the West Bank said they would sell their organically grown prod- uct for 5-6 shekels a kilo (less than $1 a pound), even though they usually export it for more, Israel Radio reported. ❑ KUDOS Do you have an item for "Kudos'?"' Please send it to Steve Stein at The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin, Southfield, MI 48034. A picture would be appreciated. It can be color or black-and-white, but it must be in focus. If you wish to have the picture returned, you must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. MEMOS DAVID BIBER — 541-4133 • (810) 656-9500 Crestview Cadillac — please call ■ Inflation Hits Israelis In 'Their Salad Bowls 1393 S. WOODWARD AVE., BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 (810) 644-8565 Mon.-Fri, 9-6 • Saturday 9-3 Metro Dealer tor Over 35 Years Do you have an item for "Memos"? Please send it to Steve Stein at The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin, Southfield, MI 48034. A picture would be appreciated. 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