European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 17, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 a the stars and stripes Friday april 17, 1992 first family embarrassed Mill by John e. Yang the Washington Post Washington a the big breadwinner at 1600 Pennsylvania ave. Last year was Millie president and Barbara Bush a pet Springer Spaniel. The nearly $890,000 in royalties from Millie s Book the $17.95, 141-Page volume that Millie Quot dictated Quot to the first lady accounted for More than half of the Bushes $1.3 million in 1991 adjusted Gross income according their income tax return released wednesday. After paying taxes on the royalties the Bushes donated $789,176 to the Barbara Bush literacy foundation. By contrast the presidents 1987 autobiography looking Forward earned Only $2,718 in royalties last year half of which went to Bush a literary agent. Quot this is somewhat embarrassing but the presidents taking it very Well a joked White House press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater. Proceeds from the presidents 255-Page Book written with former speechwriter Victor Gold were donated to the United negro College fund and the . Anderson cancer Center in Houston. In All the Bushes paid $211,034 in Federal taxes on income of $1,324,456. They were due a refund of $6,193 but chose to apply that amount to their 1992 income taxes. Last year they paid $99,241 in Federal taxes on 1990 income of $452,732. The Bushes choose not to claim any deduction for losses on walkers Point their family estate in Kennebunkport Maine which was slammed by a northeastern oct. 30. Strong Waves battered Down Walls and gutted the first floor of the 26-room Stone and Shingle main House sweeping furniture and other belongings either out to sea or onto the Lawn. Bush wanted to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest since he declared the area a Federal disaster and collected flood insurance obtained through a private Carrier and underwritten by the Federal emergency management Agency Fitzwater said. Fitzwater estimated the damage at $300,000 to $400,000. The Bushes who will spend easter weekend at the House have refurbished the Kitchen and bedroom on the ground floor according to Fitzwater. They will restore the living and dining rooms later he said. In addition to Bush a $200,000 salary As president he reported earning $23,663 in interest and dividends from investments held by a Blind Trust $40,847 from the Sale of assets in that Trust and $173,384 in other income from the Trust. Bush reported paying $24,807 in real estate taxes on walkers Point and a vacant lot he owns in Houston $4,190 in state and local taxes on assets held by the Blind Trust and $122 in personal property taxes on his 28-foot boat Fidelity and a truck he keeps in Maine. Bush pays no state or local income taxes. He is exempted from District of Columbia taxes by Law and claims Houston As his principal residence Texas does not have a state income tax. The Bushes gave $818,126 to a variety of charities and $677 was Given by the Blind Trust. Recipients include episcopal churches in Washington $1,000houston $1,000 and hobe sound fla., where his Mother spends the Winter $200 Bush Salma maters of Phillips Academy $1,000 and Yale University $540 the thyroid foundation $500 and the Ronald Reagan presidential foundation $1,000. The Bushes contributions exceeded the Federal limit of half their adjusted Gross income by $156,575. That amount May be applied to their tax returns Over the next five years. Also wednesday vice president Dan Quayle and his Barbara Bush applauds As she introduces Millie to residents of a Kensington md., nursing Home in 1989. Wife Marilyn reported paying Federal taxes of $45,271 on an adjusted Gross 1991 income of $181,652. They had to pay $4,997 in addition to the amount withheld from his paychecks. The Quayle also paid $7,749 in Indiana income taxes. The income included $28,875 in rent from a House they own in Mclean va., total dividend income of $13,207, and $11,905 in Advance earnings for a political thriller Marilyn Quayle wrote with her sister. Marilyn Quayle listed her occupation As  Barbara Bush identified herself simply As  considering Choice of running mate by the los Angeles times los Angeles a exuding new Confidence and projecting a Well rested voice Arkansas gov. Bill Clinton disclosed wednesday that he so very very seriously contemplating the selection of a running mate on the democratic ticket in november. That person is Likely to possess certain qualities that he himself lacks Clinton suggested without elaboration. Quot what i want you to think when i name this person a this Man or this woman a to run with me is a wow there a somebody who would make a Good president a a Clinton told an ethnically diverse group of High school students. He did not say when he might make his Choice known. Making several appearances in los Angeles before flying to san Francisco on wednesday afternoon Clinton also picked up the endorsement of California Secretary of state March Fong eur. Eur said the democratic front runner is a a listener. A learner. A doer who has a  Clinton also Drew warm Praise from los Angeles City councilman Michael woo and . Rep. Joseph Kennedy d-mass., a one time supporter of sex Massachusetts sen. Paul e. Tsongas who has suspended his Campaign. Quot people All Over the country Are beginning to recognize and see that he a going to be our nominee a Kennedy said of Clinton. Kennedy appeared with the Arkansas governor at the Monroe Law and government Magnet school a Public school that draws top students from throughout the los Angeles unified school District. Clinton discussed his thought processes about a running mate while answering a students question. A i think its important that this be perceived As sort of a non political decision a Clinton said. The governor acknowledged that the nominating process was far from Over with Many populous states including California yet to hold their primaries. But he added a what 1 have done is to begin thinking seriously about what sort of person ought to be vice president and How that person would relate to me. And the american  he criticized the manner in which president Bush chose Dan Quayle in 1988 As his running mate. At the mention of Quayle some of the 250 or so students snickered loudly prompting Clinton to make a comment that seemed As applicable to himself As to the vice president. A we All get preconceived notions about people and then they can to break out of the Box a Clinton said somewhat wistfully. A the person who caused that problem was not Dan Quayle. He did no task to be vice president. The president waited until the very end of the process when he was at the convention virtually and then made a decision that almost 100 percent of the people believe was completely political. N. Y. Skyscraper goes dark in gesture to Helmsley new York up the Empire state building the crowning jewel in the Helmsley real estate holdings was dark wednesday on the first night of Leona Helms Lcy a prison term for tax evasion. The lights of the world famous skyscraper did not brighten the new York Skyline on orders from Harry Helmsley husband of the self styled hotel Queen who became known As the a Queen of Means for her Tough management style. Together the Helmsley ruled Over massive real estate holdings crowned by the Empire state building and a Chain of luxury hotels. Quot in a symbolic gesture or. Harry Helmsley has instructed that the Tower lights of the Empire state building and the Helmsley building not be lit this evening a said a statement issued by building management. The Helmsley building is a stately Structure behind grand Central terminal at 230 Park ave. No further explanation about the Quot gesture was available. The Helmsley parted before Dawn wednesday when Leona Helmsley 71, left to report for the Start of her four year prison sentence. Enfeebled by poor health 83-year-old Harry Helmsley was severed from the tax fraud trial that led to his wife a conviction. Elvis seen at Post office trying to beat tax Rush by the associated press Playboy bunnies Elvis impersonators and giant strolling bottles of aspirin helped ease the angst of making this years tax deadline. About 20 million american procrastinators scrambled to file their form 1040s by Midnight wednesday accompanied in some cities by tax protesters. A i waited to keep from paying the bloodsucking rats sooner trucker Charles Abel said outside the Rome ga., Post office. A human dressed As an 8-foot excedrin bottle roamed the streets outside Detroit s Post office As helpers passed out free samples of the pain reliever. Similar promotions took place in 16 other cities the manufacturer said. In Springfield mass., postal officials organized an Elvis look alike contest and 1950s-style party that had the mail House rocking. A government has become such an impersonal thing that people have become nothing but a number a said postmaster Jon m. Steele. A but life Isnit like that. Here you can pay your taxes and giggly and pretend to be a kid  protesters in Buffalo n.y., bound and gagged a businessman to symbolize what they consider irs bondage while Playboy bunnies offered massages to frazzled taxpayers outside new York City a main Post office. About 5 million couples and individuals nationwide were expected to ask the irs for a four month filing Extension but were still required to estimate How much tax they owe and enclose a Check