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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 10, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Jackson declares he s not the same As other 6 demos Friday july 10. 19s7 the stars and stripes new York not the Rcv Jesse Jackson seeking to sustain his a peal Loblack voices declared wednesday thai there is a Clear distinction Between himself and the six older democrats who Are seeking the Par by s presidential nomination in1988. In a 40-minute address to the 78thannual convention of the National association for the advancement of coloured people Jackson also added Jackson his voice to the list. Of democrats opposed to president Reagan s nomination of Robert h. Bork to the . Supreme court. He called for a series of prayer vigils at the supreme court to demonstrate opposition to the nomination. Judge Bork s political direction is a threat to the credibility of the  Jackson said. In a speech frequently interrupted by applause from the audience Jackson cited his Long involvement in civil an human rights in the United states and elsewhere and Strong advocacy of eco nomic Equality As accomplishments that set him apart from the rest of the Field. One candidate is distinguished by fighting for the right to Vole voter registration corporate negotiations spending Lime in jail said Jackson listing some of the activities in which he has been involved in this country. Seeking to demonstrate experience in foreign affairs he reminded a standing room crowd of 5,000 at the new York Hilton that he had met face to face with Mikhail s. Gorbachev the soviet Leader had brought an american Pilot Home from Syria and had taken Fidel Castro the cuban Leader to Church comment that sparked laughter and a  was one of four presidential aspirants to appear before the association which was to wrap up its five Day conference thursday. The a act the nation s oldest an largest civil rights organization is non partisan but is considered to be highly . Richard a. Gephardt of Missouri gov. Michael s. Dukakis of Massachusetts and Bruce Babbitt the former governor of Arizona spoke to the convention hoping to Curry favor with the delegates. But Trie outburst of enthusiasm that erected Jackson and laced his speech left Little doubt of his popularity with the  the Jackson speech John e. Jacob president of the National Urban league another civil rights organization said his org nation would join the a act in opposing Bork s nomination. Or. C. Everett hoop the . Surgeon general who had been invited by the association s leaders to address the pre dominantly Black audience about the aids crisis and its disproportionate Impact on the Black Community called for compassion and courage in fighting the fatal virus. Trail of fire App Ala an unarmed min uttian ii missile Light up Tail California sky As it is launched from Vsndenberg fab on a 4,200-Mllc test right. Officials std atmospheric conditions nude the rocket exhaust trait highly visible prompting scores of Calls about unidentified lying objects. Israel wins support in bid to open . Files United nations a Israel has won the support of a majority of former members of the . War crimes commission for broadening a Cess to confidential files on a i War criminals a . Spokesman said  Giuliani told reporters that five More countries China Belgium Sands of time Norway new zealand and Luxembourg have reversed their earlier positions that Access to the 8,000 confidential files be restricted to . Member Stales. That brings to 11 the number of former members of the 17-Nalion commission who have come out in favor of a rules change. Giuliani said . Sec Clary go neral Javier Perez tie Cullar has proposed that the former commission members Mel in september to discuss How the rules should by amended. Israel began pressing for Public Access last year after it was disclosed that one of the 36,000 persons named in the files was former . Secretary general Kurt Waldheim who is now president of aus Tria. Waldheim who had been a German army intelligence officer was sought by Yugoslavia on a charge of murdering hostages taken during a anti partisan campaigns. The . Files were assembled by the wartime allies Between 1943 and 1948, when the War crimes commission was disbanded. In the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. July 10, 1947 in London King George i announced the engagement of Princess Elizabeth the 21 year old Heidi ass to the British throne toll. Philip Moun Balten 26. 30 years ago foday. July 10, 1957 comedian red Skillon sus Pended his work schedule to begin a trip around the world so that his son Richard suffering from Luke Mia could see everything a 9-year-old might want to see before his death 1 20 years ago today. July 10, 1967 Al Cio president George Meany reaffirmed the labor federation s Strong support for civil rights legislation despite a secret poll that indicated Many White Union members disagreed. W years ago today. July 10, 1977 watergate Mastermind g. Gor Don Liddy believed bound for a Freedom ruling in four Days and other prisoners Al the Allenwood. I a., Feder Al minimum Security prison called off their hunger strike after nearly h hours. Ford must pay double damages after losing Lemon Law Appeal Boston a Ford motor co. Has been ordered to pay double damages and attorney s fees in the first use of a provision of a new car Lemon Law that discourages frivolous arbitration appeals. A Superior court judge ruled june 29 that Ford s Appeal of an arbitration decision in favor of Allan and Laurel Leblanc of Wal Ham was without Merit. He ordered the automaker to pay the la Blanc Dou a damages and attorney s fees about 533,000. Merry Duffy a spokeswoman for the executive of fice of consumer affaire said it was the first Case in which the double damage award was made under the stale s Lemon Law arbitration program for defective new cars which began last year. This is a landmark Case for the enforcement of the Lemon Law serving notice to manufacturers that Foo Lous suits will not be tolerated consumer affairs Secretary i Aula w. Gold said tuesday. The Leblanc a vol to arbitration Sei Kini a replace ment or refund for a 1185 Ford country Squire station Wagon with persistent water leaks and an Jireh Tiratur ruled in their fair. Ford appealed saying it was denied the Opportunity to inspect the vehicle prior to arbitration. It also disputed he arbitrator s finding that the vehicle s water leaks impaired its Market value or safely. Superior court judge John Paul Sullivan ruled against Ford. We arc totally thrilled mrs. Leblanc said tues Day. There were times when i fell like giving up but we just kept  Michael Culler a Boston attorney representing Ford said he had been advised thai the car maker would ask the judge to reconsider his ruling. Meanwhile Ford and the Leblanc have begun Dis cussing a settlement he said. Under the stale run arbitration program a consumer can request a free hearing within 18 months of Tak ing delivery of a defective now Moluf vehicle. Saint the program begun in april i we. Funds to taling j 1.7 million hair him awarded. It the 2.15 discs in Jav air of Consumers. I live been appealed  
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