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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 15, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 a the stars and stripes monday june 15, 1992clinton, Jackson relations deteriorate criticism of rapper hits sour note in speech by Sam Fulwood Iii los Angeles times Washington a strained relations Between Bill Clinton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson worsened saturday when the Arkansas governor condemned published comments by a Black rap Singer about the los Angeles riots As an example of Black racism. Clinton made his comments about rapper sister soul Jah to the Rainbow coalition which Jackson Heads and which had played Host to the Singer on Friday. Jackson himself had praised her contributions to the groups work just moments before Clinton attacked her for fueling racial tension Between Whites and Blacks. Jackson was obviously stunned by Clinton a remarks and returned fire at the Likely democratic presidential nominee Labelling his comments unnecessary and divisive. In an interview a month ago with the Washington Post sister soul Jah expressed Solidarity with rioters in los Angeles who attacked White motorists following the april 29 not guilty verdicts in the police beating of Black Motorist Rodney g. King. Sister soul Jah was quoted in the article As saying a i mean if Black people kill Black people every Day Why not have a week and kill White people. So if you re a gang member and you would normally be killing somebody Why not kill a White person a in his speech Clinton took note of sister soul Alvs presence at the Rainbow coalition meeting Friday and said her quoted comments a Marc filled with the kind of hatred that you do not  Clinton also said he was targeting her for criticism because a she has a big influence on a lot of  Jackson saying that sister soul Jah told him she had been misquoted called Clinton a criticism a an unfair attack on her character her  he told reporters that he had privately urged Clinton to meet the Singer and called upon the candidate to apologize to her. Quot you saw the chill that went across that audience when Clinton made his remarks about her Jackson told reporters. A she certainly is due an  sister soul Jah could not be reached for comment saturday. Officials at the Washington Post on saturday night stood by the accuracy of their Story noting that the interview on which it was based was tape recorded. The heightening of existing tension Between Clinton and Jackson raised the possibility that the civil rights Leader could withhold support from the Arkansas governor. Jackson declined to say when or if he would support Clinton noting that he was pressing both expected Independent candidate Ross Perot and Clinton to endorse the coalitions programs. In his remarks before about 300 coalition members Clinton pleased the group As he recited Many of his Standard Campaign promises attacked the polices of the Bush administration and pledged to be a president supportive of several of the programs endorsed by the group. But As his 30-minute speech Drew to a close Clinton said he Felt compelled to discuss racism with the predominantly Black group saying All americans have an obligation to speak out against it. Clinton said the singers comments in the Post interview were offensive. He said a if you took the words Black and White and you reversed them you might think former Kun flux klan Leader David Duke had that. Immediately after the speech As reporters and Coli. A h. Given that  Tion members rushed both men a defiant Clinton defended his comments and an embarrassed Jackson criticized them. A i do not know Why he used this platform to address those issues a Jackson said. A it was unnecessary. It was a diversion. Perhaps he was aiming for an audience that was not  Clinton said a this was the Best audience for that message. If not Here where would have been better a Cardinal leads prayers outside abortion clinic by the los Angeles times new York a in a dramatic escalation of the Battle Over abortion new Yorkus Cardinal John j. Of Connor led a March to a Manhattan women a clinic saturday where he prayed on the Street while opponents jeered and shouted  the presence of one of the nations highest ranking roman Catholic Church officials further underscored the bitter abortion debate and served As a prelude for what anti abortion activists Hope will be far larger demonstrations at the democratic National convention next month in new York. At least eight people were arrested saturday for protesting the prelates presence. Of Connor who received heavy police Protection defied a death threat which he sought to dismiss with humor. Before leading the 13-Block March to the Eastern women a services clinic the Cardinal celebrated mass at St. Agnes Church near grand Central terminal. He told an overflow crowd that police had warned that his life could be in danger. A there was a Call last night to police and the woman who called said that if she was with me in the protest she would shoot me a of Connor said a despite the possible pleasure that would give my auxiliary  the audience broke into laughter. A plainclothes policeman stands near the Attar at St. Agnes Church during a mass Given by Cardinal John j. Of Connor after the Catholic Leader received a death threat. Capsizing leaves 5 dead 1 missing the Cardinal stressed that the protest was not designed to Block Entrance to the clinic but was merely a prayer service. And later on the Street in front of the clinic o Connor said the Rosary a a Rosary he said was Given to him by Mother Teresa. About 1,500 abortion opponents on the Street were met by about 800 abortion rights advocates. Taunts and catcalls filled the air. Of Connor continued to Pray on the Street As a handful of women were escorted into the clinic. Plastic sheets covered their Heads to prevent them from being identified and a spokeswoman for the clinic said abortions were performed As usual. The decision by of Connor to take to the streets for a prayer service in front of an abortion clinic was an Extension of his previous position As one of the nations strongest opponents of abortion. But on june 7, in his Sermon at St. Patrick a Cathedral he made Clear the boundaries of his protest. Of Connor stressed that he would not try to Block the Entrance to the abortion clinic and would not hand out literature. Of Connors decision to hold the prayer service Drew Praise from anti abortion activists including Randall Terry the head of operation Rescue which employs civil disobedience and other tactics to try to close abortion clinics. Richmond Calif. Apr a boat capsized in san Pablo Bay killing four children and a Man the coast guard said saturday. Two people were rescued and one remained missing. The 14-foot boat was found capsized Friday night. Two of eight people on Board a woman and a 10-year-old girl were pulled from the water alive Early saturday said Lance Jones a coast guard Chick warrant officer. One of the survivors said the boat lost Power before it capsized in the Chilly Waters near the Mouth of the Petaluma River about 20 Miles North of san Francisco. The dead were identified As Gordon Decateur 29 Andrew Sherwood 9 John Mchugh 8 Sieve Mchugh 3 and Michael Mchugh 2. Five coast guard boats and helicopters from the coast guard air Force and Navy searched the Bay saturday for the missing person. The survivors were identified As Jeanette Mchugh 23, of Petaluma and Stephanie Sherwood 10, whose Hometown was not available. Sherwood was treated at a Hospital for mild hypothermia Jones said. Mchugh was clinging to a buoy when she was found by a passing Boater shortly after Dawn coast guard chief Ron Cabral said. Sherwood was found about two hours later floating in a life preserver near the san Rafael Bridge about eight Miles South. Strong currents had apparently pulled her toward the Bridge Cabral said. The eight people on the boat were members of two families authorities said. Their boat had left the Petaluma Marina about noon Friday and was reported missing late that  filled with revellers collapses into Biscayne Bay key Biscayne Fla. A a House on stilts where More than 100 people were attending a party collapsed into Biscayne Bay on saturday dumping some guests into the Bay and injuring at least eight authorities said. The partners had crowded inside the House when it started to rain said Dawn Thompson one of those who attended. Coast guard officials and witnesses said that As Many As 300 people May have jammed inside. A the Generator went off and the band stopped playing a she said a and All of a sudden the entire House fell Over to one Side and people were fighting to get out of one window at the same   
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