European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday july 27,1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page $ la. Governor vetos Bill requiring on some Baton Rouge u a it gov. Judy Roemer said his belief in free speech led him to veto a Bill that would have required warning labels on recordings that some say promote deviant behaviour. The democratic governor also planned to announce Friday whether he would veto the nations strictest state abortion Bill Roemer vetoed the record Labelling Bill wednesday As he was flanked by supporters that included Tipper Gore president of a parents organization that pushed for voluntary Labelling and Jason Berman president of the recording Industry association of America the Bill would have mandated labels for recording with themes of rape murder suicide incest illegal drug use child abuse and satanic worship. It also would have prohibited the Sale of such recordings to people under age 17. Retailers manufacturers and distributors of recordings would have been subject to possible six month jail terms and $5,000 fines. Musicians and recording Industry officials had threatened to Boycott Louisiana if Roemer signed the Bill but he denied the pressure influenced his decision. There also is pressure for Roemer to veto the abortion Bill. The Bill passed in the last Days of the Legislatures term this month would prohibit abortions except to save the life of the Mother or for cases of incest and rape. Doctors performing abortions could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison and fined $ 100,000. Roemer declined to say whether he plans to veto the abortion Bill Friday or allow it to become Law without his signature. In 1985 when mrs. Gore wife of sen. Albert Gore d-tenn., helped or Louisiana gov buddy Roemer and parents group spokesperson Tipper Gore at press conference with record albums cited As objectionable. Ranize . Senate hearings on record Labelling various record company executives said they planned to Label re cords that contained explicit lyrics. Elton John Ray Charles Randy Newman Patti Labelle and other performers protested the Bill. The Neville Brothers favorite sons in Louisiana called the Bill racist and threatened to Stop performing in their Home state. Bill to curb Washington apr the House judiciary committee on wednesday approved a major civil rights Bill to curb Job discrimination. The panel brushed aside Bush administration warnings that the legislation will mean hiring quotas. A we did not bring Forth a Bill that would Lead to quotas or any danger of quotas Quot rep. Don Edwards d-catif., the Bill a sponsor said before the panel approved the measure 24-12. Civil rights forces were pushing for floor action on the Bill for Early next week. However speaker Thomas Foley d-wash., said a vote would not come until lawmakers return from their August recess. Democrats beat Back Republican sponsored amendments designed to limit damages that courts could award discrimination victims and to tighten rules governing fair hiring lawsuits. The Bill which tops the civil rights movements legislative Agenda would effectively reverse five supreme court decisions last year. Provisions Range from a ban on racial harassment in the workplace to. Punitive damages for discrimination victims in extreme cases. The most controversial provision was designed to overcome a supreme court ruling that favors companies in certain discrimination lawsuits. Until last year companies could win if they proved the employment practices leading to the disparity were required by a business the new ruling made it easier for employers placing on those filing suit the Burden of proving the practices in question were not business necessities. The Bush administration and numerous businesses object that the Bill a definition of business necessity combined with provisions for damages could prompt an outpouring of discrimination lawsuits.2 killed As copter crashes at fort Campbell fort Campbell by. Apr an army helicopter a on which the Crew had been using night vision goggles a crashed during a night training exercise at fort Campbell tuesday killing two soldiers and injuring three officials said wednesday. The ch-47d Chinook All weather twin engine medium lift helicopter can carry loads suspended in slings. The soldiers were training with a Load of two Concrete blocks Slung beneath the copter when it crashed said sgt Steven Sanderson a Post spokesman. He said he did not know How much weighed. It was not known if the helicopter caught fire in flight or burned after crashing said Bill har Ratsun a Deputy Post Public relations officer. He said night vision goggles which enhance available Light were used on the flight but he did not know if they were being worn by the Pilot the co Pilot or both. The goggles came into controversy in 1988 after 17 soldiers were killed at fort Campbell when two helicopters collided during a night flight on which the pilots were using the goggles. The goggles have since been updated but Harralson said he did not know if the goggles used on tuesdays flight were of the Early or later version. The Chinook is used As a troop Carrier or to carry items such As artillery and fighting vehicles into Battle areas. Safety officials from the army safety Center at fort Rucker ala., arrived at fort Campbell wednesday to begin an investigation. Harralson said there were witnesses to the crash and that coupled with survivors testimony should Speed the investigation. The survivors included the Pilot and co Pilot. The Pilot was in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville tenn., officials said. Everyone aboard was from the posts 7th in 101st aviation regt said Harralson. The names of those killed Are being withheld until relatives Are notified he said. Marilyn Quayle released after successful Hysterectomy Sands of time Washington apr Marilyn Quayle was released from Bethesda naval Hospital wednesday four Days after undergoing a Hysterectomy the vice presidents press office said. It said the operation was performed because Pap smears indicated she had a severe dysplasia Quot a cell abnormality that experts said can be a precursor to cervical cancer. The announcement was the most specific yet about the surgery performed on the vice presidents wife Quayle a office had refused on saturday to reveal her diagnosis the Type of operation or even the Hospital where it was performed. A mrs. Quayle had two abnormal Pap smears earlier in the year a Quayle press secretary1 David Beckwith said in a written statement. A a a Cone Bio y was performed yet erect Pei and revealed sever dysplasia. A by my was performed saturday morning. A mrs Quayle is expected to have a full and Complete recovery Quot he said. Or. Allan b. Weingold chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at George Washington University medical Center said severe dysplasia is a a Prema Lia Nant disease Quot that is �?o100 percent curable Quot by a Hysterectomy the surgical removal of the uterus. A she was two Steps away on the benign Side from invasive cancer said Weingold. A a it a 100 percent curable by the kind of surgery she mrs. Quayle turns 41 on sunday. The Quayle have three children Ages 16, 13 and 11.in the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. July 27, 1950 a president Truman asked Congress for a $5 billion increase in corporate and individual income taxes. He called for Swift approval and warned that other taxes would have to be increased to meet military costs.30 years ago today. July 27, 1960 a the Republican platform com Iuele in Chicago bowed to the demands of vice president Richard m. Nixon adj brewed its defense Plank to provide a tone of greater urgency.20 years ago today. July 27, 1970 a vice adm. Hyman Rickover said the soviet Union could Start history a biggest War and he was not confident a the outcome of such a War would be in our favor/�?T10 years ago today. July 27, 1980 a attorney general Benjamin Civiletti faced a storm of inquiries and one Call for his resignation after his disclosure that he talked with president Carter about the Billy Carter Case
