European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday May 19, 1992 the stars and stripes a Page 5keep families Strong Bush tells grads by Michael wines the new York times South Bend ind. A in a ceremony marked by silent protest and criticism of his policies president Bush urged University of notre Dame graduates sunday to rebuild american society through Strong families. A government alone is simply not enough a he said. Bush a speech was not overtly political and the president said it was unrelated to his re election Campaign. Nevertheless it Dweller on the same attacks against social disintegration and dependence on government help that have marked his recent Campaign speeches and characterized his Public response to the recent riots in los Angeles. A fraction of the 2,353 graduates at the ceremony wore White armbands on their Black Robes to protest the University a Choice of a political candidate As a commencement speaker. One red Robed graduate student stood in front of Bush his Back turned to the president throughout the speech. Bush however had received enthusiastic applause when he was introduced. The president said it was Clear that a whatever form our most pressing problems take ultimately All Are related to the disintegration of the american noting that the nation suffers the developed worlds highest rates of teen age pregnancy single Parent families divorce and abortion he called for americans to equip their families with a a sound moral a a today a crisis will have to be addressed by millions of americans at the personal individual level for governmental programs to be effective a he said. A and the Federal government of course must do everything it can do. But the Point is government alone is simply not Quot Bush applied that View to the los Angeles riots at one Point noting that notre Dames alumni group is distributing food to riot victims. Quot a when that food is distributed and the riot torn areas Are rebuilt i Hope the alumni group and thousands of others who Are helping will stay involved in this and other Urban areas a he said. A government alone cannot do what needs to be done by itself. People who care must As he sat on the dais Bush came under criticism from the valedictorian Sarah j. Mcgrath who accused the Federal government of neglecting its global duty to help preserve the environment and promote Community life and of failing in its National duty to end racial and social divisions. A the United states can no longer Call itself the Victor of the cold War or the one remaining superpower a Mcgrath said echoing two phrases that have become Staples of Bush a political speeches. A such rhetoric does not bespeak the interconnectedness of All asking Why Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness a Are More accessible to some groups than to others a Mcgrath said a Martin Luther King insisted that it is the silence of the Good people that contributes to an unjust society. We must no longer be Long before Bush spoke sundays commencement had become the focus of a dispute Over an award for sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan d-n.y., who disagrees with the roman Catholic churches opposition to abortion rights. On sunday As Moynihan entered a University Arena to receive the Laetari medal about 30 members of anti abortion groups from Indiana and Chicago stood silently outside holding signs with slogans such As a Why Moynihan Quot few of the protesters appeared to be students. The medal among the most prestigious in american catholicism is Given to an outstanding person whose acts enrich humanity and illustrate the churches ideals. In awarding the medal the chairman of notre Dames trustees Donald r. Keough called Moynihan a an enemy of conventional Wisdom who had devoted his life to exploring a the complexity of modern problems. In the stars and stripes10 years ago May 19, 1982 a the Rev. Sung Myung Moon korean evangelist and founder of the unification Church was found guilty of income tax evasion by a Federal jury in new york.20 years ago May 19, 1972 a a North vietnamese spokesman said that . Mines in Waters off Haiphong were being removed by North vietnamese forces As quickly As they were being dropped by . Ships.30 years ago May 19,1962 a the president of the teamsters Union James r. Hoffa was indicted by a Federal grand jury on charges of accepting More than $1 million in illegal payments from a Michigan trucking company.40 years ago May 19,1952 a As the school year Drew to a close for most College students local draft boards prepared to reopen the cases of More than 200,000 deferments to see if the students should be permitted to continue school or be inducted into military service. Worl d war50 years ago today 19 may1 a 9 a 4 �2 armoured and infantry units of Germany s army group South launch a major offensive 80 Miles Southeast of Kharkov in Ukraine after fending off several Days of soviet attacks the Battle Over that sector of the Southern front will rage for 10 months. In Western Germany Royal air Force bombers pummel the City of Mannheim during a big nighttime raid. Success in family life comes first first lady says at commencement by Jeanne Bickler United press International Milwaukee a first lady Barbara Bush on sunday stressed family values and volunteerism and even worked in a reference to the recent hit movie Wayne a world in her commencement speech at Marquette University. A you invited a Mother of five and a grandmother of 12 Here today so in a going to talk to you about family a she said. A your own and that of the larger Community and society As a the first lady said the graduates should be under no illusions about the nature of family life saying it is not easy. A most of you Are probably thinking about raising a family right now about As much As those two characters on Wayne a world Quot she said referring to the recent hit movie based on the antics of two teenagers a played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. They first gained popularity in skits on the saturday night live to show. Mrs. Bush told the graduates they need to put Success at Home before any other Success in life. She said this valuing of the family is necessary to improve communities. A there is no such thing As a one minute Parent a she said. A there arc no shortcuts. Your mrs. Bush children must come first in your lives. A in the past our families taught us How to respect one another How to love and be loved which carried Over into our communities. Along the Way we lost some of the first lady said problems such As rape violence and drugs Are now rampant in schools superseding old problems such As cutting class not doing Homework and tardiness. She said the graduates should make it the Challenge of their their lives to improve their own country through vol reports of Holcin dangers to be studied by Fra panel source 2 94 Days of War w. H. Smith a publishers inc. World almanac Book of world War ii Bison books corp., 1981 Washington up reports that Halcyon the worlds most prescribed sleeping Pill May be unsafe were to be scrutinized by a food and drug administration advisory panel monday. Halcyon was banned in Britain and several other countries a but not the United states a last oct. 2, after safety officials received reports of Adverse Side effects. These included 161 cases of psychiatric disorders such As memory loss and depression. The Fra panel was scheduled to discuss the results of the Agency a investigation into the safety concerns and whether safety data on the drug May have been reported inaccurately to Federal drug regulators. Both the Fra and the British committee on safety of medicines have conducted a review of clinical trials undertaken before the drugs initial approval. Halcyon is one of the most widely prescribed medications worldwide with sales of the drug reported Strong in 90 countries until the renewed safety concerns last fall. In november the Fra asked the drugs manufacturer Upjohn co. Of Kalamazoo mich., to change information provided to patients and physicians about the drug and possible Side effects. The revised Labelling includes a a explicit information about risks and benefits from the drug. The drug also now is packaged in smaller quantities 10 tablets per package so physicians can More closely Monitor patients taking the drug. Memory loss depression muscle weakness and irritability Are among less common Side effects associated with the drug and similar medications. Problems typically have occurred when taken in higher doses for an extended period. In january president Bush said he had taken Halcyon while in Japan to help Cope with Jet lag. Upjohn chairman Theodore Cooper said he was a pleased that the Eda has requested its advisory committee look at Halcyon in a scientific unto Crisp and increased family time. Quot my husband says any definition of Success in America must include service to others a she said. The first lady asked the graduates to reflect on the future. A remember at the end of your life you will never regret the project you did no to finish on time at work. You will regret the time you did not spend with your spouse children and relatives a she said. The first lady received an honorary doctor of Laws degree from the Rev. Albert j. Diulio president of Marquette University. In a speech before the presentation educational Opportunity program director Sande Robinson said mrs. Bush is More than just a figurehead to the american people. A her commitment extends beyond nominal leadership to the generous contribution of time and resources to sup fat Ort efforts to raise the National level of it racy a Robinson said. A she is americans a first mom. A storm injures 20 at nursing Home North Baltimore Ohio a part of a nursing Homes roof collapsed sunday evening during a heavy storm. Twenty people were injured one critically authorities said. A a it a a hell of a mess inside a police officer John Vaughn said. A a we re very Lucky nobody was High winds apparently Tore off part of the roof of the Blakely nursing Home a one Story ranch style building Vaughn said. Most of the injuries came from shattered Glass or falling pieces of insulation said nursing Home co owner Doug Blake y. There were 53 patients and nine staff members in the Home when the roof of the North Wing collapsed he said. Twenty seven patients were in the Wing. Twelve victims were taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay said Vicki Huber nursing director there. Eight people were admitted Tine in critical condition Huber said. Seven remained hospitalized monday
