European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 10, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday May 10, 1988 the stars and stripes Paga 7 Marshall plan for Philippines proposed Washington up the while House in Al Strong sign of support for philippine president Cora Ion Aquino plans to launch a mini Marshall plan to provide up in j10 billion in Aid to the Philippines officials said sunday. A Reagan administration official said the proposal has been kicking around for More than a. Year and has been refined in discussions Between the administration and Congress. The plan for inc Philippines unlike the . S Marshall plan in the 1940s that helped rebuild War torn Europe involves major assistance from other countries with the United Stales playing a More limited financial role. Other major contributors to he plan would be Japan wot Germany the world Bank commercial american Banks and other asian and european coun tries. The decision to spread the financial Burden among several countries reflects . Budgetary constraints and a growing concern for a stable democracy in the Philippines following the dictatorship of former presi Dent Ferdinand Marcos. Last August s coup attempt against Aquino by Mem Bers of the philippine military triggered concern in Washington and around the world about the future of the Region and led to the development of the plan. Official said president Reagan May Send a personal representative to Manila with b few senior members of Congress to discuss details of the plan with Aquino and her government. Under the program inc Philippines would receive . Grants beginning in fiscal 1990, development Loans debt Relief and Trade preferences to help prop up philippine in pot. Although he figure of 110 billion has been set As a target for the five year program officials insisted no final decisions have been made on the size or scope of the plan the administration now provides $400 million in Aid to the Philippines yearly including s180 million in rent for Itie . Military installation there. Marcos barred from Philippines holds Honolulu memorial for Mother Honolulu a More than 1,000 supporters gathered at the Hillside estate of pc Dinand Marcos on sunday r for a three hour memorial service for the Mother of the xxi cd Philippines presi Dent. A Philippines that is free democratic and Strong that is the legacy of my Mother Marcos said in the Eulogy. "1 shall not see lick dead. I shall Sec her alive Shu will be with me every Day of my life said Marcos who was denied permission to return id inc Philippines for the funeral of Josefa Edra Lill Marcos who died there wednesday. Philippines president Corazon Aqui no in a radio broadcast in Manila on sunday reiterated that she decided against allowing Marcos to return for Security reasons. The roman Cai Otic service Here which included recitation of the burial riles was held on the Lawn of the Marcos Home. A Small White Lent was erected for the Marcos family and their close friends. Marcos wife Mcloda and the Cou ple s daughter Irene both Sang and several leaders of Marcos support groups spoke. Following the service inc supporters who were transported to the estate on a Mourner hugs Ferdinand March his wife Imelda prelim to sing. Our buses were Ted Mcdonald s Ham burgers Spaghetti and traditional Filipi no foods. Marcos and his family have lived in Honolulu since fleeing Manila in february 1986 during a largely non Vio Lent uprising that brought Aquino to Power. After 2 tries Man ends bid of beat horse Colville Wash a a 48 year old Ai Leuc Trainer says he s giving up his goal of outrunning a horse even though he has lost by Only a few minutes in to 50-mile races against an arabian stall Ion Bill Minur of Spokane reached the finish designated at the first Stoj Light in Colville. Four minutes behind Zsevc Ridden by Barky Farrington completing inc Gnu Ling run in 6 hours 44 minut Cound 47 seconds. Last year Misnor lust to a Csc by six minutes. "1 wanted him so bad. You can t believe it misfit said hut added that after two attempts he has decided to give up. He said he decided to try to out run a horse after watching an Abc to program called sports "1 thought Well Golly thai would be interesting to race against a horse because Jesse Owens did that " he said. Parts of his race against Zeke will be shown May 22 on sports University s plans to Honor Mandela questioned Boston a a 3-Ycar Campaign that has succeeded in getting northeastern University to award an honorary degree to jailed South african nationalist Leader Nelson Mandela has raised objections from some Fucus in and students. Northeastern announced plans to award the degree honouring Mandela on May 13, ending a Long Effort by students seeking to change a University policy barring honorary degrees for anyone who could not be present at the ceremony the degree is to be accepted by South african Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu who is scheduled to be in bos ton for a Benefit dinner. Law students last september began a Campaign of demonstrations and vigils on the Campus. They Hung a Banner from the second floor of the Law Library that said Honor Nelson before he was imprisoned noted third year Law Stu Dent Sarah Ellinger Nelson Mandela was an. At Torney and an activist who worked against apartheid. That s the message we wanted conveyed to South Africa s White minority government says it will free Mandela Only if he renounces the use of Vio Lenic by forces seeking political Power for Blacks in the country. Some faculty members and students including Many Blacks have criticized the administration s plan for the event saying no Effort was made to include them. I Don t even know what office is sponsoring it said Keith Motley Dean and director of the african american Institute a student group we got a memo from the administration saying they need six Ushers but that s it. You d think at least we d be clued in to what s going this started out As something Noble something we be tried to have done for three said oiling or. We Are very very sorry it happened this Way. It was t meant to turn out like the trustees decided in january that Mandela should gel the honorary degree. Students set up a com Mittee to Contact Mandela s family to get their approval. University spokesman Paul Jones said letters were sent to Mandela s wife Winnie and his two daughters Zinani a student at Boston University and Maka Zinc a student at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. However northeastern still has not received approval from the Mandela family the Boston Globe reported. Robot of fest army gear can Craw Panf sweat Columbus Ohio of scientists from balk he memorial Institute Are developing a robot that will lest clothing for the army by crawling panting and even sweating. The life sired robot nicknamed Manny is being made by Batty Lac scientists in Richland wash., so the army can see How protective clothing worn by troops reacts to harsh conditions such As heat cold High humidity smoke fire and chemical attack. Development costs have been about $2 million. Gregory Hollcr spokesman for the Columbus based Institute said Manny is scheduled for delivery to the army s Dugway proving ground in Utah this fall. David w. Bennett the Battelle Engi Neer who developed the robot said Manny has 40 articulated joints that allow movement and stress testing of the clothing. The robot can walk Bend Over squat drop to All fours and crawl. Robot testing gives More precise in formation on body and clothing stress than is possible with humans Bennett said. Manny s trials will be limited to the Laboratory at Dugway. Because the robot is connected by an electronic Cord to a computer. The robot s artificial skin will be sensitive to changes in temperature or exposure to chemicals. During i Enion breath will be simulated by expansion and contract Ion of the Chest and the exhalation of moist air. Perspiration is simulated by the re lease of water from Small tubes on the robot s body. The robot has to breathe and per spire to simulate the buildup of Mois Ture Between he clothing and the skin. Since Manny exudes pure water he has no body odor said Bennett. Actu ally he smells pretty Good so far he said
