European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday november 19, 1992 f . The stars and stripes a Page 5u.s. Ordered to pay Nixon for record compensation mandated for seized watergate materials Washington apr More than 18 years later Richard m. Nixon May be about to collect from the government for the documents and tapes seized in the watergate investigations that drove him from the presidency. A Federal appeals court ruled tuesday that the government must pay the sex president for the impounded a and still held a materials. Those materials include his infamous once secret recordings that sealed his Fate for trying to cover up the 1972 break in of the democratic party a Headquarters in Washington. The three judge panel of the . Court of appeals unanimously ordered a . District judge to determine the compensation a which could be enormous Given the potential collectors value of the materials. T he Justice department did not respond to a question of whether it would Appeal the ruling. It is impossible to predict How a judge would set compensation but there is a record of sales for Nixon documents. For example a single Nixon letter about the vict Nixon Nam War has sold for $5,000. A press release of Nixon s a a checkers speech signed by the exp resident brought $2,750. A letter to a couple who supported his anti communism efforts fetched $3,500. Quot of the modern presidents he a one of the most popular with collectors a said Kenneth w. Run Dell who runs galleries in new York City and Beverly Hills calif., that specialize in presidential manuscripts. A generally Republican presidents sell for More Money than democratic presidents because conservatives have More Money than liberals a he said. Rendell said he has sold Quot fairly routine a typed Nixon letters from $500 to $5,000, with the Content determining the amount. Rendell cited the prices on the Vietnam letter the a a checkers press release a in which Nixon defended himself against allegations of financial wrongdoing in 1952 a and the letter to supporters. The court Case centers on the a takings Quot clause of the fifth amendment which prohibits the seizure of private property for Public use without paying compensation to the former owner. The papers include correspondence political reports Telephone logs drafts of speeches and the recordings made on the White House recording system. The discovery of the watergate recordings involving Nixon and his aides revealed the presidential cover up of the burglary and led to Nixon a resignation in the face of certain impeachment in aug. 9, 1974. The voice activated system recorded conversations in several White House locations nearby offices and Camp David. In the stars and stripes 10 year Sago nov. 19,1982 a president Reagan said he May ask Congress to Advance the effective Date for the third year of his tax Cut plan from july 1,1983, to Jan. 1. 20 years ago nov. 19,1972 a West German Chancellor Willy Brandt vowed that his re election would ensure the signing of a peace treaty with East Germany and an end to shooting along the Border. 30 years ago nov. 19,1962 a Indian troops lost Walong a City near Burma now Myanmar in the biggest setback of India s month Long Border War with China the government said. 40 years ago nov. 19,1952 eight of 19 men aboard an air Force c-119 were killed when it lost an engine and crashed near Billings Mont. The air Force said it was the fourth flying Boxcar to crash or disappear within 11 Days. 50 years ago nov. 19,1942 a president Roosevelt ordered the registration for military service of All youths who have turned 18 since july 1,1942. L world War ii 50 years ago today nov. 19 1 9 4 �2 d a Hall million soviet soldiers open an attack in the overextended a is forces guarding the curve of the Den  threatening the rear of German troops in Stalingrad in  the British capture Benghazi Quot i Boya and american and by t troops r. A a or. Formerly vier y of a a a in be it  to e  nans a Mec Joz e Bod 1 1 c a la n 2, i a a i s a  a a Raj ii by b a Gay Man sues to get Back in of Phoenix apr an airman who was discharged after disclosing his homosexuality sued for reinstatement tuesday saying he is encouraged by the Success of a lawsuit filed by a Gay Sailor. Former staff sgt. Thomas Paniccia 28, filed the lawsuit in Federal court challenging the constitutionality of the Pentagon ban on homosexuals and requesting an order returning him to his Job while the Case is resolved. Earlier this month a Federal judge in California reinstated Petty officer 1st class Keith Meinhold to his Job at Nas Moffett Field in Mountain View calif., while he wages a similar Challenge. Both men disclosed their homosexuality on National television. The military has banned homosexuals for nearly 50 years contending they could undermine discipline and morale. The ban has led to the dismissal of about 1,500 military personnel a year. Although president elect Clinton has pledged to lift the ban Paniccia said that could take time. Quot its important to keep the pressure on and show How unfair it is. In be got an exemplary record like Many in my position Quot he said. An air Force spokesman maj. Bob Potter said the military does no to usually comment on any Case pending litigation. Paniccia announced his homosexuality in july after 11 years in the military. He coordinated training programs at Davis Monthan fab in Tucson ariz., before receiving an honorable discharge in october. Lawyer Karen l. Peters confers with former air Force staff sgt Thomas Paniccia on tuesday after filing a Federal lawsuit in Phoenix Paniccia discharged last month because of his acknowledged homosexuality wants to return to military duty. Tyson also gave rape victim cd lawyer says Indianapolis a a teen age Beauty Queen was infected with a venereal disease when she was raped by former heavyweight boxing Champion Mike Tyson her attorney said tuesday. The attorney deval l. Patrick of Boston would not identify the disease. But Patrick said Desiree Washington 19, of Providence r.i., is undergoing treatment for the disease. Washington said she was raped in july 1991 in Indianapolis where she was a contestant in the miss Black America pageant. Patrick represents Washington in a suit filed in june in . District court seeking punitive and compensatory damages for assault Battery false imprisonment and emotional distress. A i can Tell you that we will prove that Wiir client was infected by the rape that Tyson committed and we will save that proof until trial a Patrick said. Patrick said Washington had not been tested for sexually transmitted disease prior to her trip to Indianapolis for the a meant. It was there that she met the Boxer who invited her to his hotel room late one evening and then raped her. Tyson was convicted of rape in february and sentenced in March to six years in prison. He could be eligible for release from the Indiana youth Center in three years. Attorney Alan Dershowitz who is handling Tyson a Appeal said of the allegation Quot if she Wasny to tested for this then they have no idea that she did no to have this  Dershowitz a Law professor at Harvard University said he would have to investigate Washington a sexual relationships