European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 7, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Inside stripes d More of personnel extend vacant slots drop Page 2 d witness refuses to testify in Gootz trial Page 5 d first class postage hike being sought for next year Page 23 the  author died unofficial to plication f or vol. 46, no 20 thursday May 7, 1987 d 8693 a Secord details Contra Aid Washington a former maj. Gen. Rich Ard Sec Ilithe first witness in the Iran con Ira hear Ings  that about s3.5 million in proceeds from Cheshta inns to Iran was diverted to the Contra rebels adorn pm Gran administration knew of my conduct and a Secord Laid that Iran paid $30 Milia can nude weapons. About $2 million remains counted Tor be said under questioning. Second listed names places and dates involved inthe establishment of a secret Contra Supply Effort say ing key people stayed in touch through encryption de vices that permitted secure communications. In addition to the encoding devices used by his associates Secord said one was located in he White House office of it col. Oliver North another was in i repossession of a senior Cia official in Costa Rica and a fourth was in the hands of an Active duty . A officer in b Salvador. Secord also described a meeting  director William Casey in 1985 Andeai Russey knew of the plan and was in favor Obj the investigative Essitt Gan As a key lawmaker bluntly challenged Ujj House claims that president Reagan wai0mre thai his aides were soliciting funds Woolff Cordura rebels at a time when government i in inc the president  Check that statement said sen. Daniel Inouye a Hawaii. Think he should look Over the  Secord testified under oath at the afternoon session of the opening Day of the hearings. He described at length a series of meetings with North Contra Leaden and others involved in the eventual establishment of a rebel resupply Effort and the creation of a Swiss Bank Una to hold funds for the rebels. Aid his plan was to establish an Airlift after Jhu rebels was Cut off by Congress i her 19s4. To act a to develop and ability or be forced \ " the retired general alsos i Loughl his assist Ance in the fall oft9gpwrskerflfc�ont3cl an unnamed foreign Kiat and seek aide Conui mrord said be passed the word i he donation had been made Ord agreed with the following breakdown of funds As summarized by House attorney John Nields Iran paid $30 million to Purchase american mad weapons for which Secord had to pay $12 million. Of the $18 million profit in million rests in the custody of Banks or other financial institutions. Of i he remaining $10 million Over $3.5 million was spent for the Benefit of he contras s3 million was spent on expenses $1 million was spent on activities not related to either Iran or Nicaragua and about $2 million remains unaccounted for. Dyor of Gary ind., loses bid for 6th term by the associated press mayor Richard Hatcher of Gary ind., one of in first bark mayors of a Large american City was Defeated in his Bailie for nomination to a sixth term on tuesday by former supporter Thomas v. Barnes. Elsewhere Indianapolis mayor William Hudnut easily won renomination 10 a fourth term tuesday while voters in Portland Maine approved a ban on Alldon Marine development along their waterfront to keep the port in Portland. In Gary with 96 percent of the vote counted in the democratic mayoral race Barnes had 24,450 Voles or 57 percent. Hatcher had 18,409, or 43 percent. To have served this cily thai i love for 20 years has been the greatest Honor Ever Given me Hatcher said in conceding. I am grateful to god and the people of Gary to have been Given thai Opportunity Hatcher has been mayor since 1967, when he an Cut Stokes of Cleveland became the nation s first Black mayors of major cities. During Bis Campaign Barnes who also is Black charged that Gary is crumbling and blamed Hatcher. Hatcher fiercely defended his administration an blamed the woes in Gary with a population of 155,000 people on Lack of business support White flight and Amedia crafted image of Gary As a Symbol of America s tailing rust Belt. He said Gary is reviving and will receive a $40 million infusion of business Loans in the next five years Gary s lax base has eroded from $490 million in1980 to $460 million and the City has lost thousands of jobs to steel Mill cutbacks. Us corp. Alone has Laid off More than 10,000 workers since the raid latest Aba playoff results sports Page 21 1970s.in other elections in Indianapolis with 35 percent of the precinct reporting Hudnul who first was elected in 1975, had 12,556 votes or 88 percent. Perennial candidate Jamesw. Black had 1,658 votes or 12 percent. 1. Bradford Senden a self employed it political consultant was k5 leading six other Candi i Dales for the democratic nomination to challenges Hudnul. Eleven candidates in i eluding a former prostitute i and a wealthy Casino owner fought for the May or s office in Las vegas a ncv., where mayor buil a Briare is stepping Downs i after 12 years. City coun Hatcher Cilman Ron Lurie the mayor pro Tern and Thalia Dondero a Clark county commissioner were Early favourites. In Aspen colo., resentment Over a ski company s decision to raise Day lift ticket prices from $29 to s35and Cater to the Mercedes Beni crowd spilled Over into the election for mayor and cily Council. Al a rally monday one Council candidate smashed a pair of skis and another said she won1 buy a season pass next Yea for the first time in 12 years. In Portland voters in dorsal a five year ban Onnon Marine development on the waterfront by a 2-Lo-l margin. I think it sends a message thai the people of Portland value this waterfront and we Aren t going to Lei it he taken Over by developers speculators an Short term interests but Are going to work to preserve it for future generations said Karen Sanford of the working waterfront coalition. In Jacksonville fla., former slate rep. Tomm Hazouri Defeated former state rep. John Lewis in a democratic mayoral Runoff. Hazouri will meet Republican City councilman Henry Cook in a May 26 elec Tion to replace Democrat Jake Godbold who cannot run Drain after serving two four year terms. In Lincoln neb., mayor Roland Leudtke loss his bid for a second four year term to state sen. Bill har Ris. The race was officially non partisan although Leudtke is a Republican and Harris is a Democrat. Ill App Dow former my. Gen. Richard Secord la sworn to tuesday. Far Den ving sex with mad Al new a flt. A a Hart his presidential Camp Jim in Copard for 3 report that he spent  with Biami Model said tuesday that did not Ellve sex with the  Dan ounce the mini Herald Story As misleading and Rafic Ano id it had hurl him and his family Ai left him is niggle to maintain my integrity and my 1honor," Hart said he had Nade a mistake but added that he Wil continue his while House  me Assi you that my pain has begun the Colorado said. As i be id i Don t Intis More in to give Pant than the because the  1 Maff a mistake by put Circum Slanc that could be discourse i i that goes without Saivii. Didlo anything immoral?1did  of in his Jet Public appearance Sinalee Story was pub hed Hart spoke to Iheke Merican news Paw publishers association West about the Stod Nhen about his economic poll theary sunday in the Herald said1and Flonna Kice a 29-year-old acl a Odijk spent Friday night and most Ofat his Washington townhouse Lee was in Denver. The news cd reporters to stake out Hart s hoi in myself Inis lured of ing Hart absolutely at Hart and sturday Itile to afr had