European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 7, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 12 the stars and stripes thursday july 7,1988 politician of few words is like breath of fresh air from press dispatches for a politician Edward Earl Haynes is a Man of few words. Two words to be exact. Haynes gave the shortest speech at inauguration Day ceremonies in the Small Village of Norwood la., about 30 Miles North of Baton Rouge. I. Bye said Haynes leaving the podium with a wave. Haynes has been an Alderman since Norwood was incorporated As a Village after world War ii. About one third of the town s 400 residents attended the ceremony. Most stood in the blazing Sun on main Street to see the new mayor three aldermen and the chief of police inaugurated. Mayor Ronald Jett was considerably More loquacious than Haynes. I want to get the town clean presenta ble he said. I d like to do something with the town Hall which you can Tell by the looks of it needs some help. I d like to help the fire department affair of the heart Gene Dowers and Carlene Anders have embarked on a 500-mile boat trip that could be called an affair of the heart. The Pullman wash., couple Hope to raise about $5,000 for the american heart association and the Lupus society during their Row 500 for heart venture. Afterwards they plan to get married. Dowers 30, and Anders 33, former Washington state University Crew members launched their 29-foot Dou ble Shell with 12-foot oars at Kaneta British Columbia just North of the Border. They plan to travel Down the Colum Bia River then up the Snake River to the Washington state Crew team s Shel House at Waw Awai. Anders is a senior in commercial recreational studies at Usu and Dowers plans to enter graduate school in physical education. They be a set an aug. 6 wedding Date. Michael Jessica tops it looks like Jason John and James Stinky shoes Dpi photo Gauri no a 16-year-old israeli is the proud owner of what was judged to be his country s most disgusting sneakers. He participated in a contest sponsored by an american company that makes foot deodorants. Have gone the Way of Tom Dick and Harry. For the first time in More than 20 years John is not among the top 10 names parents gave to boys born in new York according to statistics re leased by the state department of health at Albany. John was the 12th most popular name Given to boys in 1987 after being ranked no. 2 in popularity since the Early 1960s and 1970s. Also gone from the top 10 Are Jason and James which were regulars on the top 10 list since 1977. Michael maintained its hold on the no. 1 ranking for the 16th straight year. The name Michael was Given to about 4 percent of All boys born in the state last year the health department said. Next in popularity for boys names were Christopher Matthew Daniel Joseph David Andrew Steven or Ste phen Brian or Bryan and Robert. Jessica was the most popular name for girls for the second straight year accounting for almost 3 percent of the names. Next in the top 10 came Jennifer Ashley Amanda Christine Sara or Sarah Nicole Stephanie Melissa and Danielle. Names popular for girls just a decade ago that have been bumped off the top 10 list include Michelle Amy Kelly and Heather. Some of the More unusual names Given last year include Jersey Jamaica Indiana America Fortune Liberty Equality Freedom and Casanova. Gorilla turns 30 Willie b., the Atlanta zoo s famous Gorilla celebrated his 30th birthday with a big Basket of fruit while the guests higher up the evolutionary lad Der enjoyed what was billed As the world s largest banana split. About 500 people jammed the View ing area opposite Willie a s new out door habitat at the zoo s african rain Forest to wish the 459-Pound Lowland Gorilla a Happy birthday monday. The Date was arbitrary since Willie was captured in the wild. While the people had ice Cream Wil lie Downed five bananas for starters dropping the peels carefully in front of him then gobbled a few clusters of red grapes followed by an Apple and a Cou ple of handfuls of strawberries. Willie Savoured a moment of applause then downed a couple of Canta loupes and a Cluster of Green grapes one grape at a time. Then he shredded the Basket. Conflict of interests Jeff Harris Bills himself As the big est Small businessman in Elkins .va., but it in t just his 400-Pound Frame that s unusual. Harris a vegetarian runs a hot dog stand. Most folks Don t know about my vegetarianism Harris said recently. When they hear about it some even doubt that a 400-Pound Man who runs a hot dog shop does t get into the inventory. 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