European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - March 26, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 28ffithe stars and stripes saturday March 26,1988 All 4 plead innocent in Iran Contra Case from Paga 1 during congressional hearings on the imn Conra Caselas summer. No trial Dale was  the hearing began. Hie defendant dialled in each other and their lawyers inside the . They were Al dressed in conservative suits Dine North who announced last week that he  As a lieutenant colonel from the Marine corp Orff Mac North had in of Uci Ferrn adorned with medals during the televised . Poindexter sported a Gray  the arraignment began 1 Independent counsel who investigated the Ca months introduced lawyers on his learn to the Jue. The prosecutors sat Ai one table the defendants an their lawyers at another then each defendant accompanied by his attorney approached the judge and a clerk read the charges brought by the Federal grand jury. One by one the defendants said not Gumy in a firm voice. Rai in mint look Only a few minutes. A the defense attorneys were familiar of Felrom the hearings. They were Brendan Sui Liri for North. Thomas Green for Accord Ricot Beckter for porn Dexter and r Odiard Jan u of outside the courtroom a crowd of demonstrators gathered to show us Ort for the men. Sen. Steve by rms a Idahome tied on president Reagan to Issue an  of North and . Walsh Attlen agreed that each he released on their own  he said he did not see any Benefit news briefs Daylight saving time Bej is this weekend Mun is a Dayli Gril Sav Inslfe be gins this is and in Europe. Jujj turning to clock ahead one Hottat 2  will it West germ and France the Netherlands Labium Ofca Al ritalin Spain Italy Turkey Dew Nark Ftp and Yugoslavia Austria East Gerry by jux Emburg Malta Norway Austria Bonuie Widen Switzerland a Tho Slovakia  and Portugal Daylight saving Limei Milosc countries ends sept. 2 i except if great Milain and Ireland where clocks arc up track sep Lei. Bulgaria. A Ifania Cyprus and the soviet Union reset Jarir clocks today 3u will operate under Damn saving time until Sev 24,Accord to lire German Stu of Obi a club Adack average German House Holdall have Ochang flirt clocks and watches to keep Cornet time. Most forgotten clocks ate those Len Ting systems and car clocks the i woman to id. Ingine fire strands ferry tugs Tow ship to safety Felixstowe England a a Blaz erupted thursday in the engine room of a Brit ish ferry which sailed from the belgian port  with 343 people aboard but tugs towed Trie ship to port and no one was  and of owners of the 18,000-Lon nordic said the two hour fire want cd the ferry s  guards called a major Alert after the nordic on a six hour English Channel crossing from ice Bruggy to the English port of Felixstowe. Reported fire aboard 30 minutes be fore it had been due la Dock. The nordic surrounded by a flotilla of lugs and lifeboats was stranded for several noun five Miles off the coast before tugs got the vessel under Tow and brought it to Felixstowe in Southeast England. Israeli jets again attack targets in South Lebanon Beirut Lebanon not israeli air Force jets attacked palestinian targets in Southern Leb anon on thursday for the second time in a Many Days. The police said that the jets made several strikes against palestinian guerrilla base sin the Hills above the port City of Sidon firing rockets and dropping bombs. Five people were reported killed or wounded. To removing the defendants passports As i typical for those charged in criminal cases. The passport restriction would work a hardship particularly on Hakim an International businessman who lives in California but travels frequently to Asi and Europe. Outside the Federal courthouse Beckter. Poindexter s attorney told reporters we will vigorously con test this Case with All our  Walsh said. The court look control of the proceedings today and i Don t think it s appropriate to comment from now  the arraignments some to supporters of 1l defendants chanted As Poindexter the last ofello enter the building walked through lhe.iijj0hb5r. God bless you sir. Ood is group chant lists in7 the contras not the Law Reading investigate comm and"$10 million Wilc Hunt l Ohie North. I think he s of action and a  citizen said Katie Zillins of Arcadia  Flaherty chairman Oeub by Reagan said the demonstrators represented scam tetons including Young americans for Arceo National defense Council and the coalition for Amelica. He said they wanted to show Friendship and sup port for Ollie and Solidarity with  the hearing the demonstrators and More than 50 reporters and photographers mobbed a Gray limousine carrying North past the from of the Federal build ing. He waved and smiled but did not step out of Theca. Point Citer the former National Security adviser has not spoken publicly since he was named in the 2j-Counl indictment that accuses the four men of theft fraud conspiracy and a Host of other charges in the Iran Contra Case. Beckler poin Deilor i lawyer had no comment wednesday his Secretary  Are various other charges against the men although each was not charged  and North Jimi write Are accused of lying to Congo Esselm for evidence and obstructing Justice andji0mnd Hakim Are charged with con spjut a illegal gratuities to  Are charged with theft of Gavern Mcnol prop erty for converting the proceeds of the Iran arms Lelo their own use because the Sale a weapons generated 130 million but the government was paid Only ji2.2million. Theft of government property carries a Fine of North the Mastermind of the Iran Contra opera Tion has denounced the charges and vowed i will never give up we will win. He has announced Hii retirement from the Marine corps so he can speak out without the constraints of the , a retired air Force general has called the it ridiculous and has promised to "crush1walsr?5th�j ill Legal tactics. Hakim s attorney Janis issued Al Kun saying the charges were  pc. The four men All  the special Iran Contra committees in Congress Taw year some republicans have urged Reagan to Pardon the men Bat to president has refuted to discuss that possibility. Sand Nimfas rebels of cease fire Managua Nicaragua a the guns were silent thursday the first Day of an agreement Between the government and Contra rebels that Nicaragua Spray will bring peace for the first Lime since 1981. During three Days of negotiations that resulted i agreement wednesday night both sides called the pact Nicaragua s last Chance for peace. The formal 60-Daycease-fire is to begin april i but they agreed to Emend a truce declared for the talks. Nicaragua s vice president Sergio Ramirez in mex Ico City to Brief mexican president Miguel de Lama did on the agreement told a news conference direct negotiation with the United slates government is More necessary than Ever in ensure a truce in Nicaragua. The Reagan administration rejected previous Sandi nista Calls for direct talks saying he Nicaragua government and the rebels must negotiate first now that we have. A signed document with the contras Ramirez said we Are disposed to begin direct negotiations with the 1j oiled  in Costa Rica president Oscar Arias said the cease fire offers a new and firm Hope that All Central americans can live in  Arias won the i9s7 Nobel peace prize for devising the Centra american peace agreement that Calls for cease fires in the Region s wars. During the negotiations at Sapos on the costar can Border 90 Miles South of Managua Nicaragua president Daniel Ortega made a Supric visit and said it was time to Bury once and for All the military con  Leader Alfredo Cesar told journalists Al the meeting it is not just a Chance to achieve peace an Harmony but the Only Chance leaders of the sandinista and the  stood Side by Side on a makeshift Dali wednesday night in Samoa Sang the National Anthe together and signed the cease fire during the three Days Boih sides retreated fro hard positions especially the sandinista who stand to gain the most from an agreement that would virtually end he insurgency. The contras agreed not to accept military Aid and Lorec Eive non lethal supplies exclusively from Neutral organizations. The Reagan administration which has financed the rebels since they began fighting in late 1981, has been seeking congressional approval of More Money. Provisions of the agreement meet requirements of the regional peace plan signed aug. By All live Cen trial american presidents ending the fighting Grant ing political amnesty and restoring democratic free Doms. Opponents of the sandinista say the sandinista promised democracy when they overthrew rightist president Anastasio Somoza in july 1979, but instead established a marxist regime. Noriega from Paga 1 regard in the economic restraints thai we be put Dow there so that there can be pressure focus ent on this particular  there s no danger of us coming in with our Power and muscle and saying this is the Way it has to meanwhile in Panama a lop opposition Leader re turned from exile to a hero s Welcome thursday and said he will join Bis countrymen s struggle which he said has but one objective to get rid of Gen. Man Uel Antonio  return of Ricardo Arias Calderon president of the Christian democratic parly came on the fourth Day of a nationwide strike aimed at Noriega s ouster. The strikers Solidarity seemed unbroken with Panama at a virtual standstill. Panama s roman Catholic archbishop Marcos a Mcgrath acknowledged meeting with Noriega thurs Day morning but denied rumours he was trying to me Diate the general s departure. Mcgrath when slopped outside his Home said weave met with the general a number of times in die past few months and Weill Eccl with him again  asked if he was acting As go Between for Noriega exit Mcorath said  Church s episcopal conference of Bishops me wednesday raising opposition Hopes that this Bishops would demand Noriega s removal. But the closed door session ended with no communique. There was speculation the Bishops remained silent awaiting the outcome of the Mcgrath Noriega meeting thursday a cheering crowd of More than 300 people Creel Danas Calderon at the Airport. Arias Calderon who is considered a  Aspi rant m elections scheduled for May 1989, told the crowd i am profoundly moved to be Back in my own land. Behave but one objective to get rid of Noriega and build recon Oliason   rejected any talks with the government As suggested this week by Noriega s hand picked civilian chief executive Manuel soils Raima. Solid Palm is simply a voice the recent voice for Onega. He Means absolutely nothing for this coun try Arias Calderon said. Power behind the civilian government remained defiant he said his foes at Home and in the United Stal Esdon i have the capacity to overthrow him