European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - June 19, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Americans in Paris Media not keeping All the tourists away by Judy 5arasohn staff writer Whir a Tui d their friends decided a vac tron in Hawaii Deborah and Bill Hughes decided that the possibility of terrorist Al mrs in Europe would not Slop them from visiting Paris. We talked about thai situation before we came Bill Hughes a la Jolla calif., attorney said. While certainly ther e s a political concern the Odds Are Greal against personal involvement. We decided i could enjoy  they and other americans in Paris this Spring have nol iced that there Aren t Many of Thorn there. The lit lie English i hit could be heard among tourists in the m us Ems and shops or nera Fly had a British or australian accent. The tourist business in Paris is Down 30percent from last year said Nicoll Roques a spokeswoman for tin Paris tourism office. And much of he reason is thai americans decided to slay Home because of fears of terrorism following he . S i Rike again Libya Many americans also were angry that France had not allowed the . Jet fighters to Fly Over on their flight from England la Libya. Tourism officials believe thai americans have been influenced by . News reports to avoid France. We believe it s the american press that blows it up Roques said. The american press makes bad reports. They ask he american Public to Boycott our country said Francois filiase of Paris vision which arranges sightseeing Tours. While americans fear terrorist attacks the parisians go on business As usual. We re not so afraid of bombs. We go on working every Day Roques said. A police officer pm frogs outside of Fauchon after in arson ifs fire Kiheri two people in december. There appear to he More police on the sir eel Sand in i to Mclroy the Paris us Hwy by Sim however. They Are thctl1 to increase St cur ii against terrorism and to fight Ordinary crime Roques said everybody can or asked for their id card. I cheap trick it May not be the Dir Spring showing Birt a major Paris department store is inviting americans 10 its twice weekly fashion shows. Prin lamps sponsors the fashion shows at 10 . Tuesdays and fridays at its main store at 64 blvd. A Huismann metro havoc Caumartin opera or Asher. While the show is free invitations Are required. The invitations Are available upon request Ai inc Welcome desk on Iho ground floor of the Nouveau Section of the store. Groups should request invitations in Advance. A parisian breakfast of croissants Coffee and Orange juice is included. Commentary on the fashions is Given in French and English. Think in s Good she said. Some French commentators have scoffed at americans reluctant to Lour Europe this year. But if Graffiti and window displays Are any indicator of popular feeling Here were no signs of anti americanism on a recent visit to Paris. The Graffiti on metro Tunnel walk and buildings did t seem to have anything to do with the Stales. And an air France display of red White and Blue fewer tourists Means More room in restaurants. Stripes might line june 1t, 1906