European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 13, 1980, Darmstadt, Hesse Poge 2 the stars and stripes Friday june 13, 1980 Japan adheres to Ohira line Hisayoshi Ohira "4 fro press dispatches Tokyo the japanese foreign ministry thursday said it foresees no change in Japan s foreign policy am its ties with theirs. Following prime minister Masayoshi Ohira s death Early thursday. Ministry officials said they could not predict the Impact of Ohira s death on the june 22 general elections but said it is unlikely there will be any major changes in Japan s foreign policies. Masayoshi Ulph Ohira s Cabinet Secretary is the acting prime minister. Other Leaden of Ohira s ruling Liberal democratic party called for an end to feuding that has torn the party in recent months. They said the lip should close ranks to make sure it keeps control of the government in the parliamentary ballot ing. Ohira died 12 Days after being hospitalized for fatigue and what doctors diag nosed As a mild heart condition. Ohira 70, was Japan s 14th Post world War ii prime minister and the first since then to die in office. Doctors said his death at 5 54 . Thursday was due to complications from a heart attack. Just last sunday Ohira had met with reporters in his Hospital room and told them he tooted Forward to the june 22 parliamentary elections in which he hoped to retain the leadership of his lip and the mood among political and business leaders and the japanese people was somber but Calm hours after the Dawn announcement of the prime minister s death in a nation where relatively few National flags Are flown the most visible sign Okohira s passing were newspaper stands hawking extra editions. Business went on As usual on a warm sunny Day unusual for Japan s Rainy season. Condolences came quickly from other political leaders most of whom agreed that Ohira s death would have Little effect on Japan s Public governmental and eco nomic affairs. Takeo Fukuda Ohira s predecessor As prime minister and his chief rival within the Ltd. Called Ohira a great Leader who has led Japan to new importance in the International Community. President Carter said the japanese american Alliance will not be affected. Jack wat son becomes chief of staff Masay Tosh Itoh Carter names Jordan top strategist from press dispatches Washington president Carter gearing up for the fall Campaign made Hamilton Jordan the top strategist of his re election Campaign and named presiden tial assistant Jack Watson the interim White House chief of staff. The move frees Jordan from his White House duties and allows him to concen trate on the general election. White House press Secretary Jody pow Ell said wednesday Jordan will take a leave of absence for the duration of the Campaign. The move takes effect in the next few Days he said. Watson assistant to the president for governmental affairs and Secretary to the Cabinet has tackled Many of the administration s Troubb spots including cuban refugees and disaster Relief for local governments. Eugene Eidenburg Watson s Deputy will assume the duties of Cabinet Secretary and governmental Liaison. Robert Strauss chairman of the Carter mandate presidential committee made the formal announcement and said Ham Ilton will join Tim Kraft the National Campaign manager and me in overseeing the Day to Day operations As we move to Ward the fall Jordan who will have the title of Deputy Campaign director is credited with being the master strategist behind Carter s win Ning 1976 presidential Campaign and Hollings wins . Primary Columbia . Up sen. Ernest f. Hollings d-., easily trounced two political unknowns to win the democratic primary but rep. John w. Jan relate jr., implicated in a scam was forced into a run off. Junr Kllc a Democrat is seeking renomination the 6lh congressional District. He will meet state rep. Hicks Harwell of Flor ence in a june 24 Runoff. The Runoff Winner will meet John Napier in november. Napier is a Bunn Coltsville at Torney who Defeated former rep. De Young. Jan relate is one of eight members of con Gress implicated in a scam. He has denied any wrongdoing aides said he has maintained tight control of the re election efforts. Jordan 35, was Carter s executive Secretary during the president s term As governor of Georgia 1971-73. The title of chief of staff was bestowed on him last july As part of Carter s Cabinet and staff reshuffle. Watson a lawyer from Atlanta will have the full Range of responsibilities Given Jordan Powell said. Meanwhile democratic chairman John c. White said there Are Clear indications of collusion Between Ronald Reagan s Campaign and gop officials to assure in dependent John Anderson a place on the november ballot the democratic National committee chairman made the charge in a statement prepared for a breakfast with Washington reporters. White said that in at least several cases the Republican officials involved appear willing to ignore or interpret away state Legal requirements to make sure that Anderson is on the ballot and in a position to help Ronald meanwhile in san Diego Anderson House censures Wilson on Kickback charges Washington up the House ignored the last minute pleas of rep. Charles h. Wilson d-calif., and agreed by voice vote to censure him on charges he accepted kickbacks and converted Campaign funds to personal use. Ftp. Charles ii. Wilson Wilson bowed his head As speaker Thomas o Neill d-mass., read the Brief Resolution of censure. Wilson left the floor As soon As o Neill finished. Before the House voted Wilson told his colleagues i will state most emphatically that i am not guilty of any of the charges that have been brought against i am denying guilt absolutely of any crime or any charge whatsoever said Wil son. Censure is one of the House s More serious forms of discipline just Short of expulsion. A censured member must stand alone in the Well of the House while the charges against him Are read publicly. The House Defeated 308-97, an attempt by one of Wilson s supporters. Rep. Paul Mcclosky. R-calif., to reduce the disciplinary action from censure to reprimand Aless humiliating form of punishment. And members agreed 261-148 to an amendment by democratic caucus chair Man rep. Thomas Foley to allow the Cau Cus rather than the full House to strip Wilson of his chairmanship of the House postal operations and services subcommittee. However Wilson previously Volun accied to give up his chairmanship if the House voted to censure or reprimand him. Reps. William Clayd to. And William Ford. D-mich., acted As Wilson s defense attorneys since non members such As Wil son s attorney arc not permitted to address the House without special permission. Opened his drive to get on the California election ballot As an Independent presiden tial candidate. The Illinois congressman made his Ini tial Appeal in a ballot Access drive a few Hundred Yards from san Diego Bay be fore a crowd of about 700 cheering sup porters variously dressed in jogging shorts leather vests and overalls. The new York times reported thurs Day that Reagan who at age 69 would be the oldest president to take office says if he is elected he would get regular medical checkups and would resign if any serious sign of senility were detected. If i were president and had any feeling at All that my capabilities had been reduced before a second term came i would walk away. By the same Token 1 would step Down also the Republican candidate said in an interview with the newspaper. Wil Flecken plans july arts and crafts show Wil Flecken Germany an arts and crafts exposition will be held in the recreation Center Here building 31, july 4-5, from 10 . To 5 . The exposition will exhibit various Art and crafts. Many of the items will be for Sale. Those interested in displaying wares or wanting further information about the exposition should Call the Wildfi Ecken mor ale support office at 2365-596 or 656. Temperatures Anan Tarum Alu tic i Lyssa Birmingham Boll. Boron Burn inn Rowton. In co do Mote Tomeu for of a a kirov xxi it City it in l a 16 41 a n a we is 4� 7js4 17 7j it u iia u 57 m is m 44 � 41 m � 41a m m n 0 h n Itu n 4 71 50 40n i 51 44 42 57 44 104 u 74 u 17 Ulto Roc Kloi Anoum Louf Tylim x1" out Ornt Chy pit amt Slu ult sme Tunon Walt Langton Ktuk
