res! ear Editor: Re: Fighting for frankness — by Doug ollins June 30 News). The blurb bannered above Mordecai ichler’s monthly column in the February N95 issue “ Saturday Night (“Troubie in Painseltown,” p. 32] nearly sums up the dritt f the entire ‘article, rendered in a tone lfway between prickliness and gloating: Okay, says our prickly columnist, so the Jews gi Holly wood. We ought to, we inventeti ww It's certainly telltale that Richler is able to nderscore big Jewish influence — in ollywood with impunity, seemingly, while Poug Collins gers hauled before a so-called Ruman-rights tribunal at the behest of the anadian Jewish Congress ror having written, hong other things, that “Jewish influence is ¢ most powerful in Hollywood.” "Different strokes for different folks, Huess; the scope for self-expression atforded news Mordecai Richler evidently being a lot greater than what was allowed Doug Collins. Is it because Richler happens to be Jewish, while Collins is not? Which brings me to the topie of anti- Semitic hate- mongering As someone who's read avidly for over 40 years, T can count only ene book that struck me as being unabashedly anti-Semitic: Portnoy's Camplatit, a novel by Philip Roth; 3 savage attack on Jewish motherhood, ver regarded by some critics as a comic master piece. Nathing Doug Collins har written relative te Jews can even begin to compare with the savagery of the Roth novel. Nonetheless the book is freely and easily available, Roth himself is still a very respected man of letters. Oh, did TP mention he was Jewish? Orest Slepokura slepokuo@huey.cadvision.com layor Clarifies city project ear Editor: Lam writing to correct the roncous impression given in yo recent articles which peared in the June 22 and ne 25 editions of the North Shore News that North Mancouver City Council has fagreed to spend $568,009 to Beautify” the 14th Street cur- 1998 The June 16 council reso- on its own. Suit $395.00 © Black or Navy, Single or Double Super 100 Tessuto Marzotto, Italy Blazer $295.00 ® Black or Navy, Single or Double; Super 100 Tessuto Marzotto, italy » Shirts, Silk Ties, Sweaters and Outerwear. Buy one at the regular price and receive the second FREE! Does not apply to the above suit & blazer lution referred further consid- eration of this topic to the Finance budget discussions. In addition, it is extremely important to note that the — the $568,000 amount quoted is the overall total budget for a project which can be consid- ered in phases, dor. phase being designed te stand Contrary to your articles, the only action taken by city council on June 16 was to endorse ja principle a final design development plan for l4th Street Civic Corridor. Committee Jack Loucks Mayor, City North Vancouver with ach Friday, August 8, 1997 — North Shore News -- 9 i FEATURE HOME OF THE WEEK * Over 1000 sq.ft. of very well maintained hame. This 3 bdrm rancher with dcuble glazed windows, h/w floors throughout, dble car garage al! on a large 56x147 lot in Boulevard area. Good for revenue property or nica encugh for principle residents. OPEN SUN. 2-4 $309,000 443 E. 10TH STREET You're invited to jain us at the tast ferry assembly facility for a look at how our first high-speed aluminum catamaran is taking shape. Time: [1 am to 3 pm Date: Saturday, August 9, 1997 Place: Catamaran Ferries International - Pier 94 303 East Esplanade, North Vancouver* It's a great opportunity to tour the facility and talk to our ceaim about this exciting new chapter in BC's shipbuilding history. There will be displays, entertainment, refreshments and activities for the kids, so bring the whole family. * Pa O48 south walang dist e uf Lonsdale Quars coud the North Vancovser Seals terminal. CFI FEB BCFERRIES — Gossisc) bi aorking As B.C.'s top Jeep sales person in 1996, Steve Poole knaws a thing or two about Cherokees. “Resale value is one of the key factors in buying or leasing a new vehicle. The Grand Cherokee has been an outstandirig performer in this area. Of course, the secure, sophisticated feel of Grand Cherokee aiso a plays a part in the buying decision.” Steve Poole #1 Jeep sales person in B.C. Absolutely loaded including leather interior. ; “Net of factory RDA.