European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 8, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 12 the stars and stripes wednesday july 8,1987 faces in places Kristofferson apologizes to vets for plaque mix up from press dispatches Singer Kris Kohlof Fanon apologized monday for leaving behind a plaque presented in appreciation by Vale nun veterans who charged the performer tossed inc award in the trash following a Benefit concert. Kristofferson flew Back id upstate new York to re receive the plaque front the Albany Vietnam veterans me Morial committee and to declare. "1 screwed but Kristofferson denied throwing the plaque away following a concert last tuesday Niht. He blamed the incident on confusion and noted the Guy who usually picks up after me was t Kristof Turson was paid to perform at a Benefit to help the Albany veterans raise Money to build a l6vi-fool Bronze and Granite Monument honouring the 54county residents who died fighting in the Vietnam War. The plaque recognizes and Hanks Kris Kristofferson. For tending his unselfish support in the funding for the Albany county Vietnam veterans me Morial Willie on the spot Singar Willie Nelson prop Orui to mate tilt hop at a Ball hit Dawn the third base Fine during a Charity loft Al game with o radio italian la la Crone wit. Helton wot la town to give a concert tha following night. The air is cleared Kristol Turson told the handful of veterans who came to re present the plaque. "1 came Back Here because in Matics � me a lol whal they think about my feelings. Anyone who thinks i or anyone in my band would leave this behind on purpose does t know me or the work i do for Vietnam vels Krysto Flenon said. The performer blamed much of the problem on Media reports. You May not like the tact the news is spreading lies about you All Over the country but you just have to say screw them because they re going to believe the worst any members of the veterans committee said they accepted the Singer s apology and his version of How the plaque was lost. One Veteran. Art Wilkinson threw his arms around Kristoff arson and gave the performer a hug. Empire state . The . Postal service on monday opened an office at the Observatory of new York s Empire state building making in the second highest Post office in the country. The Only Post office higher is on pikes Peak in Colorado according to postal spokeswoman Diane Todd. The Empire state Observatory Sta Tion will have a two window counter in an Observatory lounge on the 86thfloor, where visitors can buy Stamps or a special pictorial cancellation featuring the building. Skating on Success Martin Schambach and his two Brothers have no Choice bul to Trust their mom with their skateboard store in the fall. They have logo Back to school. Martin and his Brothers 14-year-old Mike and 15-year-old Kris opened the store in Palmyra no in june with a $5,000 loan from their parents. Their Mother. Mary Schlembach. Has been spending the summer behind the counter trying to learn All about Neon Pink plastic wheels Green padded Hel mets Anil other Staples of squirt Sukal chord shop. The idea for inc More arose after mrs. Schluc Maeh and her husband John made a number of 4s-Minulc trips with inc boys to downtown Phil Sci Phil to buy skateboard supplies. We thought it would be a Good Busi Ness to have. People would i have to travel so far Kris said recently. Mrs. Sch Imbach said the boys Are teaming responsibility and getting along belter. They arc also getting a wolof practice with main if Only when they figure out their employee discounts on Elbow pads skating videos and other items. Analysis from 8/ond/e Debbie Harry Lead Singer of the Dis banded Rock group Blondie says she does t feel she was a Pioneer who paved the Way for other female singers Ike Madonna. I always Felt them it was just a matter of time. Because in Emu of marketing where could they go with Guys with guitars they had done in. Female Lead singers were the Only thing that had t been exploited yet Harry said in an interview wit details Magazine. She said female Lead singers have been presented in a More aggressive Light than All women Rock groups. I was t an aggressive frightening person but i was certainly More aggressive than Linda Ronstadt the said. Of Madonna. Harry said she s an aggressive person to achieve anything like she s achieved. She s very timely she s right on Harry said she is pursuing an acting career and currently is working on Ajohn Waters movie. after the movie Harry said she plans to work on a new album with help from Chris Stein her live in Boyfriend and former Blondie member. Many Newsweek no pussycats weekly news magazines like time Newsweek and . News & world report Are no pussycats when it comes to giving you the meat behind the news also each Issue provides exciting features and articles about life in the world we live in. Don t miss out on the in depth news coverage Only these weekly news magazines can give you they re available at a stars and stripes Bookstore near you
