European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 14, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday october 14, 1991 the stars and stripes c Page 7pasadena Parade not a Rosy affair grand marshal Symbol of greed says councilman Pasadena Calif. Up1 a the Home of the 103-year-old tournament of roses is Abuzz Over the selection of a Christopher Columbus descendant As grand marshal of this years new years Day Parade. The juror was touched off when Pasadena City councilman Rick Cole criticized Cristobal Colon a Spanish Nobleman As a a Symbol of greed slavery rape and  the selection of Colon Cole said in a statement shows that the venerable Parade is a totally controlled by aging White men who Are out of touch with contemporary Pasadena. His comments have caused unexpected controversy to descend upon the venerable Parade a new years Day fixture locally and on television sets nationwide. Previous grand marshals have included Dwight d. Eisenhower Walt Disney and Jimmy Stewart. A this has the potential of becoming a major Deal a lamented Pasadena councilman William Paparian. Colon 42, is the 20th descendant by direct line from the original Cristobal Colon better known by the anglicized name Christopher Columbus. The Spanish Nobleman has numerous titles including Admiral of the Ocean seas which is bestowed by the King and Queen of Spain on descendants of Columbus. Tournament of roses president Robert Cheney introduced Colon last tuesday and unveiled the parades theme a voyages of  Colon was chosen to Honor the 500th anniversary of Columbus arrival in the Western hemisphere. A a he a the one individual who most encompassed our theme a Cheney said. A just As my ancestor was proud to Lead a procession to America a Colon said a i will be proud to Lead the  but the selection was later criticized by Cole vice mayor of Pasadena and some other minority groups. Tournament officials have since declined to comment on the controversy surrounding this years grand marshal. Other locals Are embarrassed by the controversy. A the Colon is a guest of the City a said Toni Stewart president of the Alta Dena Branch of the a act. A i think Cole was cruel and insulting. It should be embarrassing to the  historians and others Are reviewing traditional assumptions about Columbus and the Impact his discovery had on the new world and its native populations.3 ships try to re enact 1492 trip Huelva Spain a for the second time in history sunday Spain sent the Nina the Pinta and the Santa Maria Westward from the Mouth of the Rio Tinto. This time however the seafarers knew where they were headed. Crown Prince Felipe watched As replicas of the three ships with 80 Crew members aboard embarked on a state funded re enactment of Christopher Columbus 1492 voyage across the then unexplored Atlantic Ocean. The replicas Are the literal and figurative flagships for Spain a 500th Anni Versay commemoration of Columbus journey which changed both Europe and America forever. The italian navigator was looking for a new route to the far East. The a discovery ships left a Day after the 499th anniversary of Columbus landfall on san Salvador Island in the Bahamas. They Are scheduled to Lead a procession of tall ships into new York Harbor As part of next years fourth of july Celebration. Modern tugboats led the ships toward the open sea As a colourful escort of Small Craft blared salutes. A flamenco artist Sang a doleful Send off. A unfurl the Mainsail in the name of the holy Trinity a an officer ordered. A May god protect  the departure was carried live on National television. Felipe heir to the Spanish throne watched from a Dock Side reviewing stand after touring the Santa Maria with capt. Santiago Bolivar. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella helped finance the aug. 3, a the Pinta flanked by the Santa Maria left and the Nina sets sail from the Spanish port of Huelva on sunday in route for the americas to celebrate Cristo Pher Columbus historic voyage to the new world 499 years ago. The wooden ships plan to visit the Canary islands off the african coast before heading to the West indies and Theta Nitcy states. The voyage is scheduled to culminate with a visit to new York City Harbor on july fourth next year. 1492, voyage from Palos de la Frontera. Palos a few Miles upriver from Huelva is now Cut off from the Ocean by a Low Bridge. Like the first flotilla the modern expedition is to Stop in the Canary islands off the african coast before heading for the Bahamas. After Landing on san Salvador Island the Santa Marfa and her smaller sister vessels Are to visit Santo Domingo and puerto Rico. Columbus actually landed in Haiti at the other end of Hispaniola Island from Santo Domingo. He sailed around puerto Rico on his three subsequent voyages to the new world. The ships Are equipped with motors for use in emergencies and wind hampered port Maneu vers. The expedition Aims to strike the North american Mainland in Miami in january head for new Orleans and re turn for a Stop in Tampa. Organizers then plan a tour of the Eastern Seaboard of the United states with visits to St. Augustine fla. Charleston . Norfolk a. Boston Newport . And finally Back Down to new York. The three ships were built at separate Spanish shipyards. They left Huelva on aug. 3, 1990, a heading East a for a test voyage that took them to 22 Spanish ports the French harbours of Marseilles and Cannes Genoa Italy and Lisbon Portugal. The Columbus anniversary has prompted other voyages including a japanese trek on a replica of the Santa Maria which left Barcelona in july hoping to Complete the far East trip Columbus attempted 499 years ago. Spain is investing billions of dollars to prepare for events it Hopes will grab the worlds attention next year. A unfortunately the Price of american Freedom has been paid for in Indian blood a said Richard Hill a Tuscarora Indian and director of the Institute of american Indian arts in Santa be . A i agree that its time to reflect on false hero  councilman William Thomson who is also a member of the tournament of roses executive committee defended the Parade that he said contributes Goodwill and economic activity to Pasadena. A we have a unique partnership. This Isnit a very polite Way to treat one s part churches plan housing for aids victims by the new York times new York a three Black Church groups a representing 150 congregations in Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan a will provide housing for people with aids under contracts with new York City officials announced on Friday. It is the first organized Effort by Black churches to deliver aids related services. The involvement of Black churches in the fight against aids has been gradual and hampered by theological difficulties in addressing an epidemic that affects mostly homosexuals and intravenous drug users. But Black ministers say More and More churches Are being moved to action by the pervasiveness of aids in the Black Community. The three groups a Southeast Queens clergy for Community empowerment Harlem churches for Community improvement and the association of Brooklyn clergy for Community development a will each provide 20 apartments and support services like substance abuse counselling for homeless families and single people infected with his the aids virus. The 22-month contracts each for $847,000, were announced at a news conference by mayor David n. Dinkins at City Hall. The 60 units which Are expected to be opened within six months will join 430 already provided by other social service groups at Sites scattered around the City. Blacks account for 35 percent of the 33,580 aids cases reported in new York City through june even though they make up Only 25 percent of the population. A aids is a medical problem that needs to be treated with compassion a said the Rev. Preston r. Washington president of the Harlem group. A we have counselled so Many families in our communities that have been devastated by this disease that we feel its our responsibility to reach out and support these  Debra Fraser Howze executive director of the Black leadership commission on aids which helped the Church groups obtain the City contracts said the help of churches is essential in addressing Blacks with aids. Nor. Sixty floats 22 marching bands and other musical units and More than 275 equestrians will Parade 51/2 Miles through the City of Pasadena on Jan. 1 past an estimated 1 million spectators and 325 million television viewers . Sailor plunges to death in Volcano Volcano Hawaii apr an american Sailor hiking at the Summit of Kilauea Volcano plunged to his death into the volcanoes Crater an official said saturday. The 23-year-old Man was hiking with three other Navy men Friday evening when he walked Over the rim and fell about Halfway Down the 400-foot slope said Paul Ducasse acting chief Ranger at Hawaii volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island. The Crater called a Caldera does no to contain lava. Lava flows from a vent in a Remote area of the Park. The four were hiking in darkness without flashlights Ducasse said. The Man was leading a group walking single file and apparently did t know he was near the Edge of the Caldera Ducasse said. The others were unhurt. The sailors body was recovered Early saturday. His name was not immediately released