European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 24, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday May 24, 1990 the stars and stripes a Page 5house passes sweeping civil rights Bill by the Baltimore Sun Washington a the House on tuesday overwhelmingly approved the most far reaching civil rights Bill in two decades legislation prohibiting discrimination against millions of disabled americans. Lawmakers by a 403-20 margin endorsed a sweeping Bill that would guarantee the disabled and those afflicted with aids such rights As equal Access to employment and Public accommodation. Also included were services offered by the transportation and telecommunications industries. A a it a not just 43 million americans who won today every american won today a rep. Steny Hoyer d-md., told a group of cheering handicapped people and activists. A this vote we have had today is a product of everyone in this Hall a he told the group monitoring the vote via closed circuit television in statuary Hall just off the House chamber the Federal government estimates that one of every six americans suffers from physical or mental disability. The final margin belied the controversy that has surrounded its consideration. Passage of the act for example followed the 227-192 defeat of a Bush administration backed amendment that would have prevented disabled workers from seeking damages from employers who wilfully discriminate. Moreover the House Bill now must be reconciled with a companion version passed last fall by the Senate. That step was necessitated last week when lawmakers attached an amendment to the House version that would bar aids infected employees from handling food. Opponents of that provision adopted by a 199-187 vote contended that it would permit discrimination based on the false Assumption that aids could be transmitted through food. Medical experts say that the virus which causes aids is transmitted primarily through sexual Contact blood transfusions and contaminated hypodermic Needles. Nevertheless a Quick Resolution of the difference is expected. President Bush has urged speedy passage of the Bill which advocates for disabled americans have compared to the civil rights act of 1964. Senate opponents of the food handling provision meanwhile made no mention of it tuesday. A the overwhelming Vole by the House Means that this historic and Long awaited legislation is now certain to be enacted into Law a said sen. Edward m. Kennedy a mass. A i anticipate a Quick conference to resolve the difference with the measure enacted last september by the Senate and i am hopeful that the Bill will go to the president Early next three democrats joined the 17 republicans who voted against the Bill. Even those who had supported various unsuccessful amendments to dilute the Bill voted for the final product. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner jr., r-wis., who authored the administration backed proposal to Block the award of damages for discrimination voted for the final Bill. He did so Only after an impassioned speech warning about the potential Cost to business. A it would be quite a hit to the business Community to subject them to punitive and compensatory damages for a newly enacted and comprehensive piece of legislation a Sensenbrenner said. Under current Law wronged employees May seek Only Back pay reinstatement and attorneys fees. Although the disability Bills do not authorize suits for damages the civil rights act of 1990, and other legislation in the works is expected to give those who have been discriminated against new Means for Legal redress. Bush also is generally expected to Shelve any reservations he might have and support the Bill that is presented to him. Marlon Brando a son denied bail in shooting death of Sisters Lover Christian Brando los Angeles apr actor Marlon Brando sat Stone faced tuesday As a judge refused to set bail for his eldest son Christian who is charged with murder in the shooting death of his Sisters Boyfriend. The White haired Brando sat in the front Row of the packed courtroom and stared straight ahead As his son was brought in. The two did not acknowledge each other As cameras clicked and flashes went off. William Kunstler the civil rights attorney summoned by the elder Brando to defend his son said the shooting of Dag Drollet 26, at the Brando estate last May 16 was an Accident and that the younger Brando was drunk at the time. Kunstler presented affidavits from friends and neighbors including actor Jack Nicholson who attested to the younger Brando a Good character. But municipal court judge Rosemary Shumsky denied bail. Brando 32, a welder and tree trimmer was arrested after police received an emergency Call from his father and a rushed to the family a Hilltop estate to find the body of Drollet a House guest who had been shot once in the head with a .45-caliber pistol. Drollet was the estranged Lover of Cheyenne Brando 20. The couple who had lived together in Tahiti apparently were considering a reconciliation. Marlon Brando who did not speak during tuesdays hearing later declared his songs innocence to reporters. A the messenger of misery has come to my House a said actor. A the has also come to the House of or. Jack Drollet the victims father in Tahiti and we must stand up to he added a my son has been denied bail. He has had his Day in court and we will abide by that. The decision will be Brando a son initially told police that he had shot Drollet during an argument Over Drollett a alleged abuse of Cheyenne who is pregnant. Kunstler the next Day issued Brando statements saying the killing was an Accident in which a gun went off during a struggle. But in court tuesday Deputy District attorney Steven Barshop said pictures of the body and other evidence indicated otherwise. A there was a Contact wound and decedent was shot while seated a Barshop said. A the shot is at a 45-Degrcc Angle. Decedent is holding a to changer and a Bic lighter negating any contentions of a Kunstler disputed Barshop a account of the evidence. Another Brando lawyer Ronald Kuby told the judge the younger Brando had an alcohol problem in the past had been through a detoxification program and was willing to go through another if released. Kunstler said christians blood Alco hol Reading two hours after the shooting was 0.19 percent which he called a one of the highest blood alcohol contents i be seen in a Case of this that is nearly double the state s threshold for Drunken driving. The judge set the next hearing in the Case for june 11.sands of time in the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. May 24, 1950 a the United states Britain and France accused the soviet Union of creating a 50,000-Man East German military Force and called on the russians to disband it.30 years ago today. May 24, 1960 a four tidal Waves spawned in the Pacific by Chile a destructive earthquakes shattered Hilo Hawaii killing at least 24 persons.20 years ago today. May 24, 1970 a fears of an imminent israeli attack on Lebanon mounted amid persistent reports that israeli troops were massing along the border.10 years ago today. May 24, 1980 a As a group of journalists and scientists watched ariane a european satellite launcher soared straight into the skies above French Guyana then crashed into the Ocean. A series of technical problems had delayed the launch for several hours. Law Leader insists new contracts must protect benefits for retirees Kansas City to. Apr members of the United Auto workers wont ratify new contracts this fall unless they include Cost of living Protection for retirees benefits a local Union Leader warns. But 2,000 delegates attending a three Day Law bargaining convention tuesday rejected an Effort to Call for such inflation adjustments in a Resolution. A procedural motion to introduce the Resolution fell Short of the needed 329 votes on a show of hands. Alex Wassell of local 1776 in Willow run mich., said he was disappointed that his move did no to work. He said he did no to believe Law president Owen bib Eros statement that the Issue would be carried to bargaining tables this summer anyway. In his opening speech monday Bieber outlined a five Point bargaining plan for contracts to be negotiated this summer with general motors corp., Ford motor co. And Chrysler corp. It called for inflation Protection for hundreds of thousands of retirees but Bieber declined to say exactly How Retiree benefits should be protected. He said a i can Tell you absolutely that we will achieve the goals we All share of improving current Benefit Levels and ensuring that those gains Are protected against inflation in future for the first time in 11 years Law contracts with the big three expire at the same time a Midnight sept. 14. Contract talks begin after july 4. In the past company executives and Union officials have said Cost of living adjustments or Colas could be extremely expensive and could trigger Benefit cuts for Active workers. Cola backers say Lump sum payments have been eaten up by inflation. Jerry Melillo a local president at Fords Cleveland engine Plant warned a we have to come Back with cola in �?T90 to get ratification of the inflation Protection for retirees is attracting More attention in the Union for several reasons. The Law members average age at the big three automakers is about 45. Many workers Are approaching retirement. Also there Are nearly As Many retirees As Active workers. The Law contracts with the big three cover about 500,000 workers. Bieber detailed a list of priorities. Topping the list is Job and income Security wage and Benefit increases maintenance of health care benefits help for retirees and More responsible management
