European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 30, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday november 30, 1992 . The stars Ano stripes Page 5 . Mayor convicted in tax extortion Case Newark . A Passaic was convicted saturday of five Federal tax charges and two counts of conspiracy for extorting a $15 1000 Kickback from a Man doing business with the City. Mayor Joseph Lipari 56, was acquitted of seven other charges. Jurors deliberated for 4 a Days. Lipari remains free on bail. He will be sentenced feb. 15 and faces up to 65 years in prison. Lipari was portrayed by Federal prosecutors As a corrupt politician lured by the Prospect of making easy Money. But his attorney described him As a family Man trapped in scams perpetrated by people around him. He was the second new Jersey mayor convicted of Federal tax and fraud charges during the past year. Gerald Mccann of Jersey City who was convicted dec. 17, the mayor of began serving. September. A Throe year sentence in in the stars and stripes 10 years ago nov. 30,1982 nato defense ministers countered . Critics who want to bring Home part of the 300,000 gis in Europe by claiming the Western europeans provide 75 percent of the Force facing the soviet bloc. 20 years ago nov. 30, 1972 a president Nixon in a Surprise named lifelong Democrat Peter j. Brennan Leader of Quot hardhat Quot Union members in new York to be his Secretary of labor. 30 years ago nov. 30,1962 a about 25 croatian refugees attacked communist Yugoslavia a consulate at bad go Desberg Germany setting off three bombs that injured two persons. 40 years ago nov. 30,1952 a Navy scored an Early touchdown then held off army to win the 53rd service Academy classic 7-0 before a crowd of 102,000, including president Truman. 50 years ago nov. 30,1942 a at least 400 revellers were killed and 200 injured when flames destroyed Bostons Coconut Grove night club in one of the worst fires in history. R world War ii 50 years ago today nov. 30 1 a 9 a 4 2 a  Navy flotilla intercepts a japanese Convoy heading to Guadalcanal and forces it to Retreat without Landing supplies but the japanese sink one  Cruiser and damage three others for the loss of one japanese destroyer on now Guinea  army troops attacking Buna finally Gam some ground but japanese resistance at san Ananda remains fierce Soco i 3-j do s of  a 11 so t pm cd  me Coria almanac boo Olac War i. B Ion boons com�?T98i 1 a Mccann 41, was convicted on 15 of 16 fraud and tax charges with a jury finding he embezzled at least $267,000 from a Florida savings and loan that had invested in a proposed Jersey City waterfront Marina project. In the Passaic Case prosecutors said a $150,000 Kickback was collected for Lipari from towing contractor John Raineri or. Raineri was one of 19 witnesses called by prosecutors to support their claim that Lipari reigned Over a seven year Era of City Hall corruption they said began two Days after his election. Defense attorney Justin p. Valder had asked the jurors to evaluate the prosecutions witnesses Many of whom were admitted Crooks. Rescued sailors questioned to be deported Boston a seven men rescued from a fishing boat that Sank after a coast guard Chase have been turned Over to the Spanish consulate to await repatriation to Spain. Consulate Chancellor Anna Maria Rivero said Friday the Nyen will be flown Back to their Home port of Laredo in a few Days. An eighth Crew member who was Canadian was returned to Canada on thursday. The men were fingerprinted and questioned thursday by immigration and naturalization service officials but face no criminal charges. Authorities suspected the Crew of the fishing boat Luciana of smuggling drugs after the vessel was spotted anchored 100 Miles South of Cape race Newfoundland on nov. 14. The 80-foot vessel was flying no National Flag and apparently lacked fishing gear. When the coast guard Cutter Reliance neared the Luciana on nov. 21, her Crew appeared to Cut an Anchor line anti tried to flee. The Pursuit continued for 19 hours said Reliance capt. Paul Howard. When the Luciana stopped Crew members and a dog climbed into a life raft and the ship Sank quickly Howard said. The boat s Captain Antonio san Martin said they fled the coast guard because they were Uncertain whether they were fishing in International Waters or within american or Canadian boundaries. San Martin said that in the wind and rough seas the Luciana struck what he thought was a Rock. Quot we were hit by something underneath and it went Down a he said in a Telephone interview from the Spanish consulate. Quot now we Are without a ship and  v t to \ t t to / t \ 9 4it i it a \ 11t m t Santa Claus rides atop a tug towing the . Urea mward into the port of Miami on saturday loaded with 70,000 toys for children of families aft cited by Hurricane Andrew. The toys were collected through the Marine corps toys for tots program. Marines have landed loaded with toys Miami apr an Early Christmas for Young victims of Hurricane Andrew arrived saturday in the form of a cruise ship Laden with nearly 70,000 toys collected nationwide through the Marine corps toys for t ots program. Quot these toys carry a message of Hope to the children of Dade county a message that they Haven to been forgotten that Christmas has not passed them by a said Jerry King president and founder of the program. Marine sgt. Bradley Tureen said a department store Chain Lias offered the use of trucks to deliver the Teddy hears dolls tricycles train sets and other toys Nihil Dren in Dade county As Well As Waie houses to store the toys in. The red ribbon festoon cd . Dream Ward the newest ship in the norwegian cruise line Fleet was welcomed by a marching band and towed into port by a tug decorated like a Sleigh with Santa Claus aboard. The Charity program began collecting toys for South Florida youngsters soon after the storm slammed the area aug. 24, killing 41 people in the state and destroying 85,000 Homes. Alter the 1,246-passenger ship made its Maiden crossing from the French shipyard where it was built it stopped in Boston to pick up its first Load of toys. It collected More along the Way to Miami As it made stops in new York Philadelphia Baltimore Ami fort Lauderdale fla., for parties the cruise line held for Tiaval agents. Quot we put the word out and the response was tremendous a said norwegian spokeswoman i ran Sevcik. A we had people come on Board the ship with shopping carts  t he Charity is relying on social Woik cars churches Ami Relief groups to locate children in Newell of toys. Quot we give the toys to the parents Ami they wrap them and give them to the children a Green said. A the kids done to have to know it was a donated toy. All they know is they get to have a  Michael Jackson counter sues . Gear los Angeles a Singer Michael Jackson has filed a $44 million counter suit against . Gear inc. Charging fraud and breach of contract Over a Deal involving his failed line of sneakers the company said. . Gear made the same fraud and breach of contract allegations against Jackson in a lawsuit filed in september that seeks $10 million in damages. T he company contended that its advertising Campaign suffered because the pop sinner missed deadlines to deliver music videos in which he was to feature the shoes. . Gear chairman Stanley p. Gold said Friday the company will a vigorously prosecuted its lawsuit Ami oppose Jackson a action. Lie did no to say when Jackson tiled the counter suit nor would he describe what specific acts of fraud and breach of contract Jackson was alleging. A Telepun. A a Call seeking comment from Jack n publicist. Lee suiters Wasny to Imrit. Stately returned. Jackson signed a contract in september 1 Vsev that gave him $7.5 million including million of i. A year Suu k to design his own line of shoes. According to . Gears lawsuit the contract also gave the company the right to Market the shoes and to have . Year shoes featured in three music videos. T he los Angeles based company said it lost Money on the venture when the buckle Laden Bothke sneakers did t catch on la. Year. Winch enjoyed runaway Success in the i Amis. Has Sull ered big losses this Vear the company reported last month that it lost $12 1 million during the 11r t nine in Mills it it the veal