European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 2, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 fhe stars and stripes sunday december 2,1990 faces a no places Story of earns prom wire reports the historical novel Quot Middle passage a which chronicles the journey of a freed african slave returning to his Homeland won the 1990 National Book award Competition for fiction a the House of Morgan an american banking dynasty and the Rise of modern finance by Ron Chernow won in the non fic srm category. The winners were announced at the 40th anniversary awards dinner at the Plaza hotel. V a Middle passage by Charles Johnson an English professor at the University of Washington takes place in the 1830s and tells the Story of the voyage by the former slave to his native Africa on a Clipper ship. The novel published by athenaeum uses the freed slaves difficult trip As a catalyst for self discovery and also Marks a passage for african american fiction. The title refers to the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to America from Africa by slave ships. Chernowas Winner published by Atlantic monthly press Entrekin books traces the ups and Downs of the most influential family in the history of american banking. It charts the Morgan family a Story and the changing relationships Between financiers and companies since 1838. A a the National books foundation also honoured Saul Bellow Nobel laureate and the Only three time Winner of the National Book award. Bows for Ballerina Alicia Markova was born 80 years ago in London As Alicia Marks. Her name was russian Zed when she was recruited to Diaghilev s ballets russes and she was to become one of her generation exquisite dancers returning finally to Britain As a teacher and As an inspiration. It after having interpreted roles for the greatest choreographers and danced with the most celebrated dancers Markova was to receive tributes from others sunday at a Royal gala at the sadlers Wells theater in London. Among the guest dancers will be Merrill Ashley Anc i Adam Luders of hip new i Ork City Ballet Cynthia Harvey of the american Ballet theater and Florence Clerc from the Paris opera Ballet. The English National Ballet founded by Markova 40 years ago in Manchester had a Celebration of its own last week attended by the Princess of Wales. One of the guests at the birthday tribute will be Ninette de Valois who Wel corned Markova to the Diaghilev troupe when she arrived in 1924. Historical research on monday night the Yivon Institute for jewish research will Honor lawyer author Samuel Pisar a holocaust survivor at its 65th anniversary dinner. The Manhattan based Institute is the primary Center for research on the history of jews in Europe and the United states. Born in Poland Pisar 61, was 10 when the nazis invaded. He spent his childhood in Auschwitz and other death Camps escaping from Dachau when he was 16. Pisar who now lives in Paris has a Law degree from Harvard and a doctorate from the sorbonne. The dinner at the Manhattan Center is to raise Money to retrieve archives1 from Vilnius Lithuania where Yivon was founded in 1925. Last year half of the original Yivon archives Long thought to have been destroyed were discovered by workers in the lithuanian state archives. Millie neutered Millie the presidential Spaniel made a Brief and secret visit to a veterinarian to be spayed a television station in Columbia s.c., reported Friday. A Millie troubled by false pregnancies was sent from the White House id the clinic of a Columbia veterinarian for the surgery about two weeks ago wis to said. A j a a a the White House did not want to put Millie a difficulties in the Media spot a Light so her army veterinarian drove about 475 Miles to or. Randy Basinger a clinic the station said. The English Springer Spaniel was kept overnight and driven Back to Washington the next Day wis said. Basinger refused to be interviewed by the station and said the White House asked him not to talk about Millie the Mother of one litter. Anna Perez press Secretary for first lady Barbara Bush told the station Quot she was spayed. This is a private matter. V and a family matter. They done to want to talk about  the White House said Millie was not spayed at taxpayer expense wis said duo dropped read my lips Mill Vanilli will not be performing at the massive Rock in Rio ii show next month. Go ahead say it a they  have Sung is Juji if they were there. But the for the 10th straight year Barbara Bush tops the National Christmas tree near the White House with a Star. She held tight to her grandchild Dren,5am and elite Lelend at lefts they Rede a Hydraulic lift to the top of the tree on Friday. A a. A a a a a a a a a / a disgraced duo who surrendered their hitting the Bookstore shelves this week grammy for Best new artist after it was containing the wrong information revealed they never Sang on their debut a we go to press practically As soon As album were officially removed Friday the results Are in on election Day from the worlds largest music festival. Night a said Martha Clarke publicity a statement from Rock in Rio ii pro manager for pharos books a subsidiary Moter Roberto Medina said simply of Scripps Howard which has published Quot Milli Vanilli has been removed from the almanac since 1986. The  a spokesman for Medina Scott Gorenstein declined to comment further. / v a a the festival slated for Maraca a stadium in Rio de Janeiro Brazil runs from Jan. 18-20 and Jan. 22-27. Scheduled to attend Are Prince Robert Plant George Michael guns a roses and other big name acts t jumped the gun regarding the outcome Natoria Quot the governors of the states except in your Case apparently Are Correct a Clarke said Quot literally the editor in chief is writing Down the results on his Way to the printing  although there is no mention of a Runoff a Section titled Quot the race for governor 1990�?� mentions that the results Are  the almanac shows Symington with 519,558 votes to Goddard s 515,999. After All precincts were counted official election results show by almanac jumps gun _ the world a Racanac appears to have. _ a a ton with 523,984 to Goddard a of arizonans gubernatorial selection. 519,691 votes out of More than 1.09 according to the 1991 world Alma Jwon votes cast. In Anh a intr of for to a a a a they got it wrong and  have change it in february a a Goddard nac and Book of facts Fife Symington is the new governor however after the nov 6 general election votes were counted neither Republican Symington nor his democratic opponent Terry Goddard received a majority and a Runoff election was declared for feb. 26. A two million copies of the almanac Are to change it in february said. A a they la have to buy a lot of White out. Symington who has referred to the Runoff Campaign As a a Are election bid said a i think its very amusing and hopefully its a Good Omen he said. A a. A a a a. Dear readers Are the holidays getting closer together or does it just seem that Way its time to Start preparing for the holidays again so do yourselves a favor and do your Christmas or har Sukkah shopping now. 1 a a there a my annual a slightly revised column on Holiday shop. Ping. A. A. =. A. If you re wondering what to give aunt Olivia or grandpa who does no to go out much let me Tell you what not to give them. \ a a. A. Forget dusting powder after shave and Cologne. They probably have several unopened boxes gathering dust on their closet shelves grandpa does no to need another Necktie and aunt Sylvia does no to really want any More brooches necklaces bracelets or earrings a with the Price of groceries so High older folks who live alone on a fixed income would be delighted to receive a Basket of goodies. Include Small cans of Salmon Chicken Ham tuna fruit instant Coffee Tea bags crackers cookies and instant soup mixes. People who live in confined quarters do hot re  done to Send music boxes statuettes la a a 1 la not a a a a a. Dear Abby older need More _ or other Bric a Brac. A truly thoughtful gift postcards and some lined stationery with envelopes and a generous Supply of postage Stamps enclose some Felt tip pens too a Handy gift an assortment of greeting cards for All occasions so that they too can Send birthday anniversary graduation get Well and condolence cards to others. Done to give a gift of clothing unless you re absolutely sure the size is right. If you re tempted to pass along a Scarf purse Wallet or some Little Doodad you. Received three christmases ago please done to the recipient will probably find it just As useless As you did. Besides you might get it Back the year after next a if someone on your gift list is living on a pension a Check for any amount would be far More appreciated than some useless Little trinket another thoughtful gift would be a years subscription to a newspaper or maa Azine you Are sure he or she will enjoy a never give a pet to anyone unless you re absolutely sure a pet is wanted and will be properly cared for. And if you want to Delight someone who considers his pet a member of the family a include a tin or two of cat or dog food for the pet. Done to give wine or liquor unless you re sure the recipe tents imbibe. Candy nuts and Fruitcake make wonderful gifts for those who Arentt counting calories but please have compassion for  Are and Lead them not into temptation. Also remember that Many older people have difficulty chewing hard candies and Mats. Instead of giving someone a gift with permission to take it backhand Exchange it if its not what you want a save. A a uric of and them time and Effort by giving gift certificates. V for those who maintain their own Homes and apartments consider a gift certificate for other types of serv of window washing and Rug cleaning and Don t forget certificates for the Barber shop Beauty Par Lor taxi rides or dinner out. R to time can be depressing for people who Are t so you know someone who might be alone and lonely give him or her the Best gift of All a an invite inner e a a a Day meal with you and your family. Loneliness is the ultimate poverty love Abby. A Ivy real pres9 3ynttlced9