European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - November 8, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 the stars and stripes sunday november 8,1987 prime minister of Tunisia deposes ailing president world to dirty Tunis Tunisia to North african country has known in its 30 Yean or Independence under a constitutional provision allow ing the prime minister to assume Power if the presi Dent Dies or i declared incapacitated. Ben Ali the 51-year-old former Security chief made the announcement in � statement read Over Tunis radio at 6 10 . In reporting he president s i Capac i Fatiori he cited a medical evaluation of Bourguiba signed by seven doctors. Bourguiba who named Ben Ali prime minister oct 2. Has been plagued in recent Yean by arteriosclerosis and a heart condition. For months Here had Bee concern in political circles Over his growing instability. The transition of Power while abrupt apparently occurred without violence. Reports from the capital said the pro Western country was Calm. Communication links remained open but flights leaving Tunis main Airport were temporarily cancelled. Arriving flights were allowed to land. There was no indication As to Bourguiba s whereabouts. Police and two tanks set up a Barrier outside his ornate Palace overlooking the Mediterranean but traffic was being allowed to pass on the main Road in front. The official tunisian news Agency tap said Many of Bourguiba s closest associates had been placed under House arrest. Among them was Bourguiba Niece Saida Sassi who had exerted great influence Over the ailing president and was said to hold virtual veto Power Over All important decision. Ben Ali was expected to be confirmed by Tunisia s parliament in a special session called for later sat urday. Both Algeria and Egypt influential regional Powers quickly recognized the new government. Borg Nln i am Happy to assure you that Egypt stand a your Side in your legitimate Effort to realize the Hopes an aspiration of your people president Hosni Mubarak was quoted by the state run Middle East news age Cyas telling Ben Ali. About a thousand people demonstrated Early hit afternoon in support of the new government outside the Interior ministry in Central Tunis. Police did not interfere and no violence was reported. In october Bourguiba named three new Heads or the ruling Dostourian socialist party in succession within a few Days without giving any explanation. More recently he delayed naming new minister Binben Ali s government to the Point where officials speculated he might be preparing to fire Ben All after sum Marily removing the two previous prime Minuter. Bourguiba who has governed Tunisia since it won Independence from France in 1916, also has faced periodic confrontations this year with a growing islamic fundamentalist movement in the nation. In conversations with the associated press on Fri Day senior tunisian officials diplomats and members of Bourguiba s family said the ailing president would never voluntarily relinquish Power. Canada halts Hornet shipments cites possible engine problems Ottawa a Canada has hailed shipments of . Cf-18 Al fighters from Mcdonnell Douglas be cause of what defense officials described Friday As possible engine faults. Canada has taken delivery of 116 of 138 Cf-18 hornets it ordered at a Cost of $5.2 billion 13,9 billion . Six have crashed including two in the last two months. The defense officials speaking on condition of anonymity said they believe at least one crash was caused by the breakup of compressor Blades in the general electric f404 engines that Power the Honicki causing a fire that probably spread to the plane s controls. They said shipments would be delayed until All remaining aircraft on order Are filled with special fire retardant engine parts and the existing Fleet is modified Canadian defense officials Are to meet with Mcdon Nell Douglas and Genera electric representatives tuesday to decide who will pay for the modifications the officials said. Of los also Are used by the . Navy and Marine corps and the australian and Spanish air Force. The f404 engine is used in the Spanish Jas Griffin fighter and will Power a new european fighter currently in development. 14 deaths extensive damage aftermath of storms in Spain Valencia Spain a torrential rainstorms that lashed most of Southeastern Spain last week let up on saturday after causing m deaths and millions of dollars in property damage. Valencia regional government spokesman Joaquin viagra said the flooding resulting from the storms and swollen riven affected an estimated 560,000 people and knocked out Power water and Telephone service to thousands. He said massive cleanup operations and emergency transport of food and clean water to residents continued saturday. Azagra said a tentative estimate of damage to prop erty agriculture roads and highways in the Valencia Region could surpass 1132 million. In Mutt it the neighbouring Region to the South of Valencia the regional government estimated losses to taling More than Foj million Spanish National radio Rne reported saturday. Both regional governments have asked the National government in Madrid to declare areas of both regions disaster areas in order to receive financial assistance for residents especially for Citrus growers officials said. The National government is to discuss the matter next week when More exact damage estimates will be available Rne said. Civil defense authorities said numerous houses in the towns of Orihuela near Alicante and Al Ira near the City of Valencia remain flooded and several thou Sand people remain in emergency shelters set up in schools. On saturday regional authorities issued a Call Over Rne Foro Woen of vacation Homes on the Mediterranean coast in the affected areas to Contact local City Hall to assist in determining losses. Woman collides with Wing of Jet being towed to Field Dunsfold Englund a a car crashed into a fighter Jet being Lowed near an Airfield officials said and a firefighter arriving at the scene discovered that his wife was the Driver of the  Fuller 27. And her son Bryn 2, escaped serious injury when the car she was driving smashed into the Wing of a harrier Jet new Dunsfold Airfield South West of London. Greg Ferguson spokesman for British Aero space which uses the Airfield to test planes tid mrs. Fuller was driving along a perimeter Road and struck the Jet As it was being towed in the opposite direction to a paint shop. He said mrs. Fuller apparently was blinded by the Tow truck s lights. Mrs. Fuller Wai driving to the Dunsfold fire station to meet her husband Roy 31, when the Accident occurred. A was among the first to arrive at the crash scene. Afghan Leader admits country holding journalist Moscow a afghan Leader Nawib Fri Day confirmed his government is holding French journalist captured with a band of anti government guerrillas in inc Northern Afghani  to a ques Joii at a news conference id Moscow the pro soviet Leader said the French Man whom he did not name was arrested be cause he was participating with a group of the opposition forces Alain Guillot 43, a photographer working for the Sigma photo Agency reportedly was take prisoner sept. 12 after entering Afghanistan with guerrillas of the afghan National liberation  said the journalist had illegally entered Afghanistan nine times and was on trial. He gave no further details retarding the charges or where the trial would be held. One killed 21 injured by police in Cricket fray Bombay. India a one person was killed and at least 21 injured when police opened fire to break up a clash Between hindus and moslem Over India s loss in the world cup Cricket tournament officials said  police officers were among the injured in the violence thursday night said the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Police said the trouble started when hindus were angered by firecrackers set off by moslem fans of predominantly moslem Pakistan. The moslem said they til the firecrackers to celebrate the birthday of the islamic Faith s Prophet Mohammed. But the hindus Faid the moslem were celebrating India s defeat by eng land in he semifinal match of the world cock i championship. 1 oth game ends in draw at chess championship Seville. Spain a the 10th game of the world chess championship Between title Holder Gam Kasparov playing White and Chal Lenger Anatomy Karpov in agreed drawn Friday after Only 20  score in the match remains tied at 5-5. Each player has scored two victories with six games ending in a  Winner of the 24-game serial requires 12.s Points or six victories a win scares one Point and a draw a half. In the event of a 12-12 lie Kasparov will retain his title. The 11 tit game is scheduled for monday. Prado museum workers vote to continue strike Madrid Spain a employees of the Prado an museum voted Friday to continue their strike for higher pay and better waiting conditions keeping Spain s leading tourist traction closed indefinitely. The strike of 356 Security guard maintenance workers and clerks has kept the museum shut Down since tuesday