European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 7, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A essay May 7. 1991 the stars and stripes Page 5stealth bomber lobbying under Way Washington apr lawmakers Are being inundated by Telephone Calls and swamped with letters As the White House the Pentagon and the Northrop corp. Lobby to save the expensive b-2 stealth bomber from budget  Advance of key votes this week in the mouse armed services committee president Bush has telephoned several republicans on the panel while his National Security adviser Brent scowcroft has contacted some democrats say congressional sources. The administration also has made Clear that Bush  the $291 billion defense Bill if certain Condi Lions Are not met said one source who spoke on condition of . The air Force alerted to Fenee straddles by a a stealth caucus of congressional b-2 proponents is  Best to convince those lawmakers who Harbor doubts about the aircraft. The Effort by the administration for the radar evading plane the most expensive in history at nearly Sho million apiece is matched Only by that of Northrop. Late last year the California based defense contractor hired Bonner and associates a Public relations firm specializing in grassroots canvassing to target 100 congressional districts. Quot citing the b-2 As vital to National Security. Bonner and  made their Case in Telephone Calls to everyone from local ministers to the head of the rotary club boy scout leaders to firefighters and policemen. If the argument worked a packet of information was sent overnight urging a letter to the local congressman in other instances the callers suggested contacting the lawmakers Washington office by phone. A Quot More than 3,700 letters were sent As a  a Campaign that began in february and ended about two to three weeks ago said love Miller a spokesman Tor Northrop. A _ a. A no taxpayer funds were involved. We were scrupulous about that sail Miller who declined to  much the lobbying Effort Cost. A whether a the full Couri press by the administration and .  seen. It is of utmost importance to Northrop which relics on the 11-2 for about 30 percent of its total revenues said Perry Clawson a company spokesman in los Angeles. The.-b-2  stand a better Chance in the final version Ottlie military budget than m the House armed services Bill. A on Niv Side i Haven t detected any slippage. I think we re still in Good shape Quot Saul rep. A a a Ohio a committee member and b-2 opponent i i. C Lolin Kasich. A it Carnegie Hall celebrates 100th anniversary Tenor Placido Domingo sings from Verdi so Luisa Miller during the Celebration of Carnegie Halls 100th anniversary. New York a Carnegie Hall glowing with Beautiful music its stage and two tiers of boxes Bright with Flowers celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sun Day a All Day Long. The Hall which opened May 3, 1891, was full of Youthful vibrations its White and Gold Walls glistening thanks to restoration efforts in 1986. A if Ever there was a building that had a soul this is it Quot violinist Isaac Stern said during intermission of an afternoon concert a a a a a a a a a a. Stern had been president of Carnegie Hall since i960, when he saved it from being demolished for office building space. The threat was real lie said on sunday afternoon a though it now seems in retrospect to be so totally outlandish that this could Ever happen a the afternoon concert taped to be televised with the evening concert featured some of the world s top classical musicians. It reached Heights of excitement when Tenor Placido Domingo Sang from Verdi so Luisa Miller a when cellist Mstislav Rostropovich played Tchaikovsky so variations on a Rococo theme with the new York . When Soprano Jessye Norman Sang from Wagner s  Bass Samuel Ramey Sang a the item pet shall sound from Handel s Quot Messiah a and Mezzo Soprano Marilyn Llorna Sang three contemplative old american songs As arranged by Aaron Copland. Zubin Mehta  the philharmonic Anil James Levine artistic director of the metropolitan opera shared the -.podium, fanfare for the uncommon woman Quot which Carnegie Hall commissioned from Joan rower opened the concert. Other instrumental music included Beethoven so egmont overture and Strauss a still Eulyn spieghts merry  a -. A a a a a. A from 9 . Until noon sunday. Robert Shaw rehearsed for two hours  ducted seven Large chorales. On thursday night in a Sines of concerts leading up to the Kloth birthday musical Celebration the Cleveland orchestra conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi played Dvorak s a new world symphony a which premiered at Carnegie Hall Lii 1893. In the stars and stripes10 years ago May 7,1981 a the United states ordered Libya to close its embassy and withdraw All its diplomatic personnel within five Days because of Libya s support of International terrorism. 20years ago May 7,1971 a the european stars and stripes announced its first Price increase since the papers founding in 1942, an increase from a Nickel to 10 cents and an increase in Home delivery charges in government housing areas from $2 a month to $3. 30yearsago May 7, 1961 a after rumours circulated that Boston red sox outfielder Jackie Jensen quit the team because of his fear of flying hypnotist Arthur Ellen admitted he had been treating him to cure that fear since the time he quit one week ago. 40 years ago May 7, 1951 a United nations tank patrols swept no Many a land and found Only scattered chinese communist forces but record traffic on North korean highways indicated that they were building for another drive to the South. 92 presidential election will be very close one Cuomo predicts Providence  up new York gov. Mario Cuomo predicted sunday the 1992-presidential election will be a very close a and dismissed the notion that democratic candidate Paul Tsongas will suffer from the legacy of Michael Dukakis. Cuomo speaking after a commence ment address to graduates of the new England Institute of technology a predicted that the popularity the Bush administration enjoys because of the per Sian Gulf War will not last through the election. The Domestic Economy will come to the forefront of the Campaign and democrats must come up with a alternative Tiv a what has obviously been a failed economic policy a he said. A there is no argument about what the economic policy of the administration has  Cuomo said. A it has not produced enough. The oily remaining question is can the democrats produce More. And if they make the Case that they can them  get their turn in the White i Louse. A i think its going to to be a very close race and All the talk that this thing is a forfeit because the democrats will not be Able to match the popularity of the Republican administration is foolish talk a Cuomo said. H Cuomo who reiterated that lie has no plans to run for president scoffed at the notion that Tsongas candidacy is doomed by the legacy of Dukakis the former Massachusetts governor who lost to Bush in the 1988 presidential race. Tsongas the Only announced democratic presidential candidate  former . Senator who like Dukakis hails from   greek ancestry. A a a Cuomo called Tsongas a a great senator who benefited from the business experience he gained after leaving office and has been strengthened by his Battle with cancer. Cuomo noted that Tsongas has a recognition problem but said Fie can overcome it easily in a showdown with the Republican candidate in 1992, presumably George Bush. Cuomo said the same goes for Virginia gov. L. Douglas Wilder who has  As a possible candidate. In his address to the 733 graduates Cuomo appeared to Lay out a platform for attacking Bush in 1992, citing the problems of homelessness racism threats to the environment rampant violence and the Federal debt. Wilder cancels commencement address Bridgeport Conn. A one Day before he yeas scheduled to give the commencement address at the University of Bridgeport Virginia gov. U. Douglas Wilder angered school officials by backing out because of a strike by professors. While Wilder unofficially hit the 1992 presidential Campaign Trail in Iowa on saturday one of his staff members called the school to cancel his sunday graduation appearance. In a statement to reporters. Wilder said. A after reviewing the circumstances that presently exist. I do not think it is appropriate for the chief executive of Virginia to attend commencement  Richard Tino a professor at Bridgeport and a committee member of the striking local,.said the Union urged Wilder not to a tend. A we told him we thought it would f unwise for somebody who has National put a Lotical aspirations to Cross a picket line a a 1 told the Richmond times dispatch. The governors decision surprised University officials because a member of h staff had arrived Friday to review secur to school spokesman Walter Wager said