European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 13, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday december 13, 1991 the stars and stripes a pages peace talks stymied As groups continue hallway diplomacy by Cox news service Washington a scant Progress was reported in Middle East peace talks wednesday As Israel and the joint Palestin Ian jordanian delegation remained stalled Over a procedural dispute that kept them talking in corridors for a second Day. Israeli and syrian negotiators said their talks got nowhere but they agreed to return for More discussions thursday. Talks Between the israelis and lebanese apparently continued in the most positive vein with discussions of what israeli spokesman Benjamin Netanyahu called a a detailed framework that could become the basis of a peace treaty. They also were to meet again thursday. In the stars and strips the israelis and the palestinians and jordanians traded written proposals to break the deadlock that has prevented them even froth entering a negotiating room. But they were unable to reach a Compromise on whether to split into two groups a israelis talking primarily to palestinians in one room and to jordanians in a second room a As the arabs want to do. Without some agreement on How to proceed negotiators have been unable to decide whether to enter one room or two much less get Down to substantive talks. Heads of the delegation continued talking wednesday on a corridor sofa. Earlier palestinian spokeswoman Hanan Ashrafi had said she was optimistic the disagreement would be resolved soon since the israelis had accepted the concept of the a dual track approach the arabs want. Netanyahu again claimed the palestinians Are trying to a move the goal posts after the game has  the palestinians Are trying to gain recognition As an Independent delegation As a step toward winning an Independent palestinian state in the occupied West Bank and Gaza strip. These negotiations Are supposed to draw a blueprint for palestinian self Rule in the territories but both sides agreed the Issue of sovereignty is to be put off for three years. Israeli spokesman Benjamin netanyahu10 years ago dec. 13,1981 a a Federal appeals court ruled there was not enough evidence to support a theory that Oklahoma nuclear Plant worker Karen Silkwood had been intentionally contaminated with radioactivity before her 1974 death. It overturned a judgment giving $10.5 million to her estate.20 years ago dec. 13,1971 a president Nixon called on the . Security Council to urge a cease fire in the India Pakistan War and an immediate withdrawal of Indian troops from Pakistan. . Ambassador George Bush called for an immediate Council meeting to act on the Resolution.30 years ago dec. 13,1961 a Premier Michel Debre said that while France values the Western Alliance a nothing can replace a National Force Quot As the main defense of his nations interests. He backed president Charles de Gaulle s Quot Independent Quot defense policy which has been criticized for dividing France from its Western allies.40 years ago dec. 13,1951 a Joe Dimaggio new York Yankee outfielder who ranks As one of the greatest of All ballplayers announced his retirement from baseball. The 37-year-old won the most valuable player award three times in his career. World War i 50 years ago today 13 dec. 1-9-4 1 the British defenders of Hong Kong reject a japanese surrender demand. On Borneo British Indian troops destroy Oil facilities at Sarawak and Brunei. In North Africa the retreating germans halt around Gazala and damage the pursuing British 8th army. Study says average family making less paying same taxes As in 80 by the los Angeles times Washington a typical american family with children will have lower earnings next year than it did in 1980 but will pay almost As much in Federal taxes a congressional budget office report shows. In contrast the wealthiest 1 percent of families will pay about $16,400 less in taxes in 1992 than they did under Laws that were in effect a decade ago the co study said. Sen. Lloyd m. Bentsen a Texas chairman of the Senate finance committee cited the report in pressing for mid dle income tax Relief on the eve of renewed Senate hearings on tax legislation to help the sluggish Economy. Co estimated that the median family income for families with children will be $37,300 next year or $29,500 after All Federal taxes Are paid. In comparable dollars 1980 income was $38,900, or $30,900 after Federal taxes. Despite the drop of $1,600 in total income however the co report indicated that the most typical Middle in come family would pay Only $200 less in taxes than it did in 1980, according to the report. But taxes for those in the top 1 percent of income were Cut dramatically in the1980s. A family with earnings of $567,000 would pay $16,400 less in Federal taxes in 1992-than it owed under Laws that were in effect in 1980, Bentsen added. A the study confirms my belief that Middle America was victimized by the economic policies of the �?T80s,�?� Bentsen said in a statement. He has proposed a $300 tax credit for every child under the age of 19. That would Cut Federal income taxes by As much As 25 percent for a family of four with earnings of $35,000 a year. It would be paid for by military spending reductions. Meanwhile a prominent business organization and two leading economists declared their opposition to tax cuts. Testifying before the House budget committee spokesmen for the committee for economic development said major tax cuts or spending increases at this time would damage the Economy in the Long run by raising the Federal budget deficit and reducing economic growth. Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith also argued against a tax reduction to Speed recovery from the recession saying a this is foolish even mildly  lawmakers unhappy with Congress too by the Washington Post Washington a congressmen like their constituents Arentt Happy with the Way the legislative body works. In fact in one recent Senate rules committee hearing on congressional Reform few senators bothered to ask questions. Instead they made suggestions of their own. Sen. Ted Stevens a Alaska complained that he spent so much Money on staff that he cannot Send mail Home. And sen. John w. Warner  said he needed a scorecard to keep track of who was negotiating a Highway Bill. They sent witnesses to the rules committee to present the Case for forming a joint Reform committee. The institution according to sen. David l. Boren d-oka., a is in trouble and a no one doubts  the reformers contend that Congress has too Many committees 301too much staff nearly 12,000too Many people working on Capitol Hill altogether 31,000 and too Many responsibilities the congressional budget has expanded 500 percent since 1970. A a let a remove the institutional gridlock a said rep. Willis d. Gradison jr., a Ohio another Reform Leader. Warner attended the hearing briefly then left with a wry smile a i must go to a conference on the Highway Bill a with 101 conferees a he said. Sen. Wendell h. Ford d-ky., gave the reformers their first institutional boost saying he expected the Reform Resolution to pass the Senate next year. The Senate Resolution lists 31 co sponsors including minority Leader Robert j. Dole r-kan., while a House measure has More than 120 co sponsors among them committee and subcommittee chairmen. Still Senate majority Leader George j. Mitchell a Maine has not taken a position while House speaker Thomas s. Foley d-wash., has raised objections. Committee member Mark o. Hatfield a Veteran of 25 years in the Senate gave the Effort a favourable review but cautioned the reformers about the frustrations of the past. A we could not even resolve who had jurisdiction of the Walls the floor and the toilets a Hatfield r-ore., said of his experiences in congressional Reform. 1,1whether it was the architect of the Ca extol or the sergeant at arms we never  source 2194 Days of War. W. H. Smriti publishers inc. World almanac Book of world War ii Bison books corp .1981 offer does t rate stamp of approval by the Washington Post Washington a stamp collector John h. Sununu could have a place in the Federal government after he leaves the White House payroll March 1, but he does no to appear interested. Postmaster general Anthony m. Frank told reporters wednesday he would a be overjoyed if the White House chief of staff could become a member of his citizens stamp advisory committee after Sununu leaves the Bush administration. The committee recommends stamp designs. But Frank noted that Sununu whose trip to a new York stamp auction in a government car earlier this year brought him criticism is helping the Ostal my not know smithsonian institution develop a new p Seum in Washington. Frank said he did if the two roles would be compatible. Sununu apparently Isnit interested in the offer. Sununu said wednesday night he will be an a Independent operator for president Bush in next years Campaign. A will probably be operating independently which allows me to be a much Freer spirit than in be been otherwise. And so we May find out that i done to have to be As Nice a person As in Washington a Sununu cracked. Sununu s often abrasive style has been cited in his forced resignation dec. 3. Sununth