European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 10, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday. December 10, 19b6 the stars and stripes Page 8 Here Here s de pint lady Nancy Reagan escort i Sedil visitor daring a press Tow of the White Home Christmas decorations. Fans of the tonight Tel Triton show probably dont recognize an Mincer de Mcmahon under the whiskers and Suta Saoi costume. Acle challenges display of Cross on Public building Jackson miss. A the american civil lib erties Union on monday asked a Federal court to Over turn Mississippi s decision to Light a Christmas Cross on a 20-Story Hale office building. There has never been a Federal court that has upheld a Cross display Art a Public building Hilary chit executive director of the Mississippi Acle said at a news conference. It is unconstitutional for government to endorse a religious belief it must remain religiously  the group is asking for a temporary restraining order. Despite threats of a lawsuit the state decided to Light the Cross on the Walter Sillers building on sat urday evening for the first time this Holiday season. It has been illuminated every december since 1979. It s become a Christmas tradition said Cov. Bill Allain who ordered the lighting. We would t have put it up there if we thought it was  attorney general de Pittman said a staff attorney has been assigned to the Case which is before . District judge William h. Barbour or. He said he expected Harbour to consider the Case in the next two or three  the Issue has sparked protests in front of the a Clits Jackson office a barrage of letters in missis Sippi newspapers and death threats to Chiz a Down town 20-Sioiy building placed a lighted Cross on the top half of its building last week in response to the dispute. At the news conference Chiz handed out two letters the organization had sent to the state questioning the legality of the Cross. We initiated our efforts in february because we wanted to negotiate responsibly without the emotions so natural this time of year she said. The slate avoided settling the Issue in fact even at this Lime they have never yet responded 10  the Acle filed the lawsuit on behalf of five Resi dents. Chiz said the Cross has never been acceptable to the court As a display although Federal courts allowed nativity scene and sectarian symbols As historical set Tings in Pawtucket . Our Assumption is that this can be decided rather easily said Chiz. Ii was a rather blatant violation of the  Wiltman said the Rhode Island Case is similar to the Mississippi Case and added the Cross is historical also. There has been no Clear interpretation of the Constitution concerning this  Gailain a former attorney general said the Rhode Island Case is similar to the Mississippi Case. He said the building also includes a lighted Christmas tree on its North face and the words Joy and peace on its West and South faces. Angry parents turn cute kid9 contest into near riot Chalmette la. A a cute kid contest turned into an ugly scene when angry parents stormed the stage and walked off with trophies said the contest sponsor who pledged monday to reschedule the event. At least 600 people including More than 260 children who were entered in the contest at $40 each turned up Sun Day for the cutest kid in the Wood contest at a Chal Molte auditorium. But some parents complained that they waited hours for their children to appear. And by late afternoon contest director Ann Berry said troublemakers made a scene. We were not running that far be Hind she said. One woman got up and tried to hit me on the stage at 5 30 . She hit the . System instead of me. Of course the . Did t work properly after  the unidentified woman started screaming i want my Money Back and was joined by another woman and then a crowd that scattered chairs baby bottles and blankets demanding the refund of their entry Money As children cried wit Nesses said. I be never been to a Beauty contest that turned into a riot Sandra Waller 29, of bums said clutching her year old daughter Sha Bonne. Eventually St. Bernard Parish sheriffs deputies were called to restore order said Berry who reported that parents walked off with trophies crowns coloured Robes and video equipment. She said she fainted and was taken off the stage. Deputies said however that she left through a Back door and did not Poce quell Caros no no by students Provo Utah a police officers rushed to Brigham Young University Early monday when about 300 students began roaming the Campus shouting and singing Christmas carols authorities said. A spokesman for the school which is operated by the mormon Church said the incident was simply a Case of Stu Dent feeling their Oats. A Provo police car sustained minor damage and a dormitory window was broken but there were no injuries or Arietta University spokesman Paul Rich Ard said. He said students from the Helaman Halls residential Complex began roaming the Campus about Midnight and arrived at the residence of by president Jef Frey Holland where they were met by Campus police and asked to return to their dorms. The crowd Sang a few Christmas car ols and left without incident and after resuming 10 the student housing area dispersed about 2 30 a.m., said Robert Kelshaw chief of the University police. About 35 Law enforcement officers including personnel from the University Provo and Orem police departments were called to the Campus. Provo offi cers having erroneously been told the disturbance was serious showed up in riot gear Kelshaw said. The incident became a Media event when members of a sail Lake City television Crew arrived Richards said. Every time the to camera tights were turned on. They started shouting and jumping he said. You be got to realize that it s finals week we won a football game saturday 23-3 Over air Force the kids Are eager to go Home for Christmas vacation and the weather was Nice. It was just letting off steam elation that sort of  the students responsible for damages will be required to make restitution and could be disciplined Richards said. A zip a Dee Doo Dah Christmas require medical attention. We re going to finish this contest we re going to get the cutest girl and the cutest boy Berry said. The contest put on by cutest kid in the world inc., based in Metairie. La.,offered More than 400 awards including 260 trophies. Berry said. She had no comment on whether those seeking refunds would gel them saying her lawyer was reviewing the situation. A Small claims court in Metairie said it received nine complaints monday including one from a Man who said he wants $300 he spent on his daughter dress bought for the contest. A similar disturbance occurred in Pittsburgh on oct. 12, when parents rushed the stage at the end of a contest and grabbed any trophies they could. Sands of tinu1 in the stars and stripes 40 ears ago today. Dec. 10, 1946 Twenty two High ranking doctors who allegedly conducted nazi medical experiments on live Vic Tims went on anal in Nuernberg Ger Many. 30 years ago today. Dec. 10, 1956 Hungary s Premier Janos Kadar in Budapest ordered Disso Lution of All major workers councils that oppose his soviet backed government and declared a stale of martial Law for the nation. 20 years ago today. Dec. 10, 1966 the american civil liberties Union of Cleveland questioned whether the singing of Christmas Carol in Public schools was a violation of the principle of separation of Church and state. 10 years ago today. Dec. 10, 1976 of and Fri officials in Washington said that attorney general Edward Levi s refusal to approve wiretap requests in counter Intili go acc cases Wai Hani Perint their efforts to combat hostile foreign intelligence services