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APRIL 7, 1994 35{PER COPY Israel Begins Withdrawal from Gaza Strip Efforts to Resume Talks Continue 11111111111111111CAR-RT-SORT110 2239 11/30/94 0 14 ~ R. I. JEWISH HISTOHICAL ASSOC IA 130 SESSIONS ST. " PROVIDENCE, RI 02906 Rhode Island Jewish THIS WEEK Special Occasions HERALD PAGES 10 & 11 The Only English-Jewish Weekly in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 20 NISAN 26, 5754 /THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1994 35{PER COPY Israel Begins Withdrawal from Gaza Strip Efforts to Resume Talks Continue by David Landau and ciplessigned in Washington last Dvorah Getzler September, the withdrawal was JERUSALEM (JT A) - Israel scheduled to begin Dec. 13 and has begun the process of with­ conclude April 13. But the with­ drawing from the Gaza Strip, drawal has not formally begun even while Israeli and Palestin­ because negotiations on the de- ian officials con- tailsof implemen­ tinue in their ef­ tation were not forts to restart the Foreign Minister completed. formal talks aimed Completion of at implementing Shimon Peres said the withdrawal, Palestinian self­ in Jerusalem that according to the rule. he remained military, will re­ In recent weeks, quire three to five at least two bases optimistic that an .weeks after Israel Local Youth Recognize Yom Hashaoh belonging to the agreement would and the Palestine The horrors of the 1940s, as imagined this year by local students (not just from Hebrew schools) Israeli army and soon be reached on Liberation Orga­ in grades seven through 10, draw a steady stream of silent witnesses at the exhibit "What About border police have nization sign an Today?" currently at the JCCRI. Story on page 4. Herald Photo by Alison Smith been evacuated Hebron. implementation and their equip­ agreement. ment and personnel relocated The recent meetings in Cairo, outrageaftersixmembersofthe Jerusalem that he remained op­ men! in Hebron provides for to positions behind the Green meanwhile, were focused on the PLO's Fatah faction were killed timistic that an agreement Norwegian and Red Cross ob­ Line. Evacuation is also under­ details of new security arrange­ by Israeli undercover soldiers would soon be reached on servers - their number still to way at other bases, where doz­ ments for the West Bank town in Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp. Hebron. Others in Jerusalem be determined - to take up ens of buildings have been of Hebron. These meetings were This led PLO chairman Yasir also remained optimistic that positions in the city. trucked out of Gaza. designed to resolve that issue in Arafat to characterize the meet­ the talks could return soon to lsraelisourcessaid thatwhile Army officials say that 70 order to return both sides to the ing as "not a negotiation" but the issue of self-rule in the there is agreement on a small percent of the evacuation has main talks on Palestine self-rule merely a response by the Israeli Gaza Strip and the West Bank Palestinian police force to be been completed, and that most that were suspended in the wake side to PLO questions posed town of Jericho, as agreed to last deployed in Hebron under par­ of the rest could be concluded of the Hebron massacre Feb. 25. earlier. September. tial authority of the Israeli army, by mid-April. Talks took place under a Nonetheless, Israeli Foreign Israeli sources have con­ there was still disagreement as Underthedeclarationofprin- cloud of Palestinian grief and Minister Shimon Peres said in firmed that the evolving agree- to the force's size. Baz Pleads Not Guilty in Recent Shooting of Lubavitch Students by Alexandra J. Wall Baz, 28, was ordered held NEW YORK (JT A)-Rashad without bail for the murder of Baz, the Lebanese national Aaron Halberstam, a 16-year­ charged with second degree old student, and for wounding murder, attempted murder and Nachum Sossonkin, 18, who re­ various weapons charges in the mained in "very critical" condi­ shooting of four Lubavitch stu­ tion this week. dents March 1, faced an almost The teens were shot while empty courtroom as he entered riding in a van as it drove across his plea of not guilty this week. the Brooklyn Bridge after a visit Rabbi Sholem Hecht, a to a Manhattan hospital to pray Lubavitchspokesman, said that on behalf of the Lubavitcher due to the celebration of Pass­ rebbe, the sect's ailing leader. over,some30or40Lubavitchers Alsopleadingnotguiltywere who came to the Manhattan two Jordanian men, Hila! courtroom arrived too late. Mohammed and BassamReyati. The hearing was held at 9 Both are charged with hinder­ a.m. on March 29, Hecht said. ing prosecution and weapons But because the first days of possession, but are free on bail. Blind Artist to Speak at JCCRI Passover ended only Monday Baz'snextcourtappearanceis night after sunset, the scheduled for April 6, when he Vicente Paratore, who has been blind since 1986, continues to create abstract and realistic oil Lubavitchers were only able to can seek bail, and Hecht prom­ paintings, as shown here. He will speak at the JCCRI on April 10 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to his find out about the hearing Tues­ ised that the Lubavitchers would talk, and to Gallery 401 where his work is displayed. Photo courtesy of Roberta Segal day morning. be out in force for that hearing. 2 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1994 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE rapidly changing conditions," 'Here We Professor Predicts Sluggish he said. Sweeney recommended that Go Again!' R.I. Economy residential building." the state develop a comprehen­ ~~s~ Sweeney expects short-term sive economic master plan that The Wheeler School will consists of more than just at­ hold its 46th annual Clothing 2:f NEWS~ SMITHFIELD - The na­ interest rates to rise by one per­ cent as a hedge against infla­ tempting to lure high tech firms Sale from April 20 (6 to 10 e> BRIEFS t-x-, tion's gross domestic product "and to bait them with venture p.m.) through April 23 (10 a.m. tion by the end of this year. He ~ should improve during the next capital accommodations and to 1 p.m.). two years and the U.S. unem­ also sees little threat of a reces­ sion over the next two years. tax breaks. Rhode Island must There will be a clothes bou­ ployment rate is expected to be do something different in order tique, a shoe boutique, white April 2-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6.2 percent by the end of 1994. to attract new industry and to elephants, books, plants, sport­ Flea Market every Saturday That's the good news from Even though the get existing companies to ex­ ing equipment, and a food fi­ and Sunday on the grounds Bryant College Economics Pro­ pand." esta. of the General Stanton Inn, fessor William B. Sweeney. Granite State has over The first step, according to It will be held at the Madden Route I, Charlestown. Call But Sweeney predicts slug­ 100,000 more people Sweeney, is to pare down the Field House, on Brooke Street 364-8888. gish growth during this period size of state government. He at Angell Street, in Providence. ... in Rhode Island. than Rhode Island, compared Rhode Island to New The clothing sale is put on by April 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m., On the national level, it has almost Hampshire. Even though the Wheeler as a primary fund­ a classroom navigation Sweeney noted, "The next two 3,000 fewer employees. Granite State has over 100,000 raiser for the school; and be­ course for beginners at the years should produce the best more people than Rhode Is­ cause it provides an opportu­ URI Bay Campus, South economic results since the re­ land, it has almost 3,000 fewer nity for the greater Providence Ferry Road, Narragansett. "The economy of the Ocean covery began in 1992. Pent-up employees, and has a state community to buy high quality Call 792-6211. State seems to be sidetracked," demand for low interest rates budget about $130 million less items at affordable prices. Sweeney said. "Rhode Island's ... are encouraging industry to than the Ocean State. Senior citizens, low-income unemployment rate is the high­ April 7 - applications are purchase new equipment and Sweeney is a professor of families and students rely on est in New England and one of now being accepted for 1994 are compelling consumers to fi­ the sale to enhance their the highest in the U.S." economics at Bryant and the Elderhostel programs. De­ nance auto and home-related 1992 recipient of the college's wardrobes and household fur­ Sweeney noted that the tails on trips, courses and products. Employment should Distinguished Faculty Award. nishings for very little money. continue to build on this impe­ state's economic development scholarships available from Mark the dates on your can­ Elderhostel, Rhode Island tus, particularly because of the plan is too narrow and pinned lendar. Call 351 -1683 for fur­ to enticing biotechnology Department of Elderly Af­ complete turnaround in the ther details. home building market, where firms. The plan "needs to be fairs, 160 Pine Street, Provi­ 1993 housing starts almost broadened in order to assist ex­ dence, 277-2880. matched the volume of 1987, isting Rhode Island companies 'Ahoy There, Landlubbers!' ... which was a banner year for coping with economic prob­ April 8-10, a Supersale at lems that plague the state," If you have always envied will include navigation and the Rhode Island Conven­ Sweeney said. Horatio Hornblower, this is chart reading) and no one will tion Center, One Sabin Among the issues that your chance to learn firsthand be forced to do anything he or Street, Providence. Call D 8 MANTIQUES Sweeney believes the state about the sea and sailing.
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