European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse Sunday novembers 1985 the stars and stripes Page 5 Rajneesha denied bail by . Magistrate Charlotte . A Bhagwan so acc Raj Neh was denied bail Friday by a Federal magistrate who said in is Likely the Indian guru would flee to avoid prosecution on immigration charges. The big Aswan by his conduct has evidenced a disposition or predisposition for flight . Magistrate Barbara Delaney said at the end of a two Day hearing. The evidence shows the Bhagwan has the ability to accomplish flight both in terms of his financial resources and devoted followers ready to do anything to avoid his prosecution and possible incarceration she said. Delaney originally upheld charges against six follow ers accused of harbouring a fugitive but later dismissed those charges against three followers. She set Bond at $25,000 each for the three followers accused of harbouring a fugitive. . Marshal Wade Mcgalliard said it had not yet been determined when Rajneesha s3, would be taken Back to Oregon but Delaney said the three followers granted Bond must report to Federal court in Portland on monday. We believe that the defendants got a fair hearing and now we re preparing for the prosecution assistant . Attorney Robert Weaver of Oregon said. But spokesmen for Rajneesha said his continued imprisonment is an America today has got a Black Eye and the whole world is watching said a prom Hasya the guru s personal Secretary. A spokeswoman. A prom Isabel blamed the decision on Southern this is the Helms state the Baptist Belt she said referring to conservative Republican sen. Jesse Helms. 1 what kind of stale is it where in less than two Days up to shirts saying we bagged the Bhagwan it would take a courageous judge to take Crit " people have printed u c scism from the Home stale. Delaney said rain Cash s attorney. Peter Schey apparently had precise information prior to sunday s flight from Oregon to Charlotte where Rajneesha and his six followers were arrested. Supporters of Bhagwan so acc Rajneesha March in Portland ore., to protest his incarceration in Charlotte . He knew there was an indictment and immediate plans to Lake the Bhagwan into custody she said. The planes left with very Little notice and they Learned their Destina Tion at the Lime of she described the six As the guru s closest caretakers who left India with him in 1981 under somewhat similar circumstances and noted that All seven people on the planes carried passports and More than $58.000 in Cash. She described the great secrecy at the private Airport where the government contends disciples were trying to charter or buy an air plane to Lake the guru out of the country. All these events started to occur very quickly once the sealed indictments were returned she said. I May Lead a sheltered life but i think it s an extraordinary Effort to buy a Rajneesha was arrested when two jets chartered by his followers landed at Charlotte Douglas International air port. Officials said Rajneesha was fleeing Federal indict ments but the guru said he was Only taking a vacation. Rajneesha was indicted in Oregon on charges that he and his followers covered up Sham marriages Between his american followers and foreigners who came with him to the United states. He also is charged Wilh lying to the immigration and n Itu realization service to conceal his intent to remain in the United slates. Wilh arrests imminent. Weaver said Rajneesha made the Only intelligent decision my lawyers can t save me from jail so i m Goi. To Lake mailers into my own hands " Given his lifestyle any Lime in jail would be anathema. I think his escaping jail was the principal occupation of his attorneys Weaver said. But Robert m. Wright a 61-year-old heart surgeon who became known As Swami Sagarese when he became a Follower of the guru five years ago said thai when rumours surfaced Hal Rajneesha might be arrested the guru raised his hands As if to accept Handcuffs and told disciples "1 Don l want to miss this great Phil silvers to s Bilko Dies los Angeles a comedian Phil silvers who portrayed fast talking master sgt. Ernie Bilko in the 1950s television series the Phil silvers show died at his Home Friday. He was 73. Silvers died in his sleep at 1 30 . Of causes after going Over some fan mail with his personal assistant Jean Edwards said his daughter Tracy silvers. Silvers who started in show business As a vaudeville Singer at the age of 13, made his film debut in hit Parade of 1941." he continued for the next decade to play comic roles in feature films usually As the hero s Best Friend. His film credits in later years included such comedies As it s a mad mad mad mud world a funny thing happened the Way to the forum and the strongest Man in the he won a Tony award in 1951 for his role in the Broadway play top banana and another in 1972 for the stage version of a funny thing happened on the Way to the but the Bald bespectacled comic was Best known for his role As the rascally con Man sgt. Bilko in the hit program the Phil silvers show originally called you la never get his Devilish Grin and his Way of Barking commands at his ragtag platoon endeared him to a generation of to watchers. Set at the mythical fort Baxter kan., the show was 8 satire of military life that revolved around Bilko s schemes. He passed his time gambling and pursuing various Money making plans and was usually Able to outman Euver his Superior. Col. John Hall played by Paul Ford. The series ran from 1955 to 1959 and won three emmy awards in 1955. Silvers was named Best comedian and Best actor in a continuing performance and the show was named Best comedy. The show won another emmy in 1957 for Busl comedy. Survivors include five daughters Tracy Nancy Laury and twins Candy and Cathy who appeared on the television series Happy Days and a grand daughter Jaclyn. He married former miss America to Carroll Dennison in 1945 they divorced five years later. His second marriage to Evelyn Patrick also ended in divorce. Phil silvers Sands of time in the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. Nov. 3, 1945 on the 28lh anniversary of the 1917 Balfour note promising that Palestine would be a National jewish Home the Palestine situation spilled Over into Cairo where violence broke Oul in the midst of a general communications strike in protest against zionism the associated press reported. 30 years ago today. Nov. 3, 1955 Allied foreign ministers in Geneva rejected communist terms for the gradual merger of the two German republics and repeated their demand for free elections to unify Germany. The soviet plan would set up an All German Council from the parliaments of Easl and West Germany. 20 years ago today. Nov. 3, 1965 in an interview in Philadelphia sen. Barry Goldwater r-nev., urged an All Oul bombing of Hanoi Industrial complexes. 10 years ago today. Nov 3 1975 officials of the Bank of America warned that a default by new York City could have grave and lasting consequences. 22 major . Record companies agree of Lyric warnings on covers Washington up a major record Industry organization pressured by parents groups announced Friday that Many members have agreed to voluntary Steps intended to warn Consumers about music that includes explicit lyrics about sex drugs and violence. The National Parent teacher association and the parents music resource Center termed the agreement a Victory for Consumers although they appeared to gain Only a few conces Sions from the recording Industry association of America. We feel this is a win situation for everyone who is involved said Ann Kahn the president of the 5.6 million member Pat at a news conference Friday at the nation Al press club. Under the agreement record companies that release music with lyrics that Are considered to include explicit sex explicit violence or explicit substance abuse Are urged to take one of two actions. They can Label the music explicit lyrics parental advisory or they can display the lyrics on the album cover. Twenty two of the Rita s 44 members representing about 80 percent of records released yearly in the United slates have agreed to follow the guidelines when Possi ble r1aa said. The procedures Are expected to take effect in 60 to 90 Days. The companies Are urged to implement the Steps. As soon As said re a president Stanley Orlikov who explained that the companies will decide when a Label is deserved. The Pyrc whose members include Tipper Gore the wife of sen. Albert gored Tenn. And Susan Baker the wife of Treasury Secretary James Baker was Cre ated last Spring joining the Pat in efforts to gel warning labels on explicit music. The groups have denied charges thai they arc att Mph ing to censor recordings. They said they were merely seek ing a consumer tool to guide people in the Purchase of music that might be objectionable to some. A Senate committee looked into the Issue in september and was told by Rock satirist Frank Zappa that the Pat Pyrc Effort was like treating Dandruff by Decapita he is coming out with a new album tilled Frank Zappa meets the Mother of prevention Hal uses Lape from the hearing. The two groups had wanted an a Label on records and tapes with lyrics thai included explicit sexual language violence profanity or thai dealt Wilh the occult. They also wanted the lyrics of labelled music available to the con Sumer before Purchase and they wanted specific Industry wide standards for companies to follow in determining what music should be labelled
