European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 30, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday november 30, 1992 . The stars and stripes Page 5 . Mayor convicted in tax extortion Case Newark . A the mayor of Passaic was convicted saturday of five Federal tax charges and two counts of conspiracy for extorting a $150,000 Kickback from a Man doing business with the City. Mayor Joseph Lipari 56, was acquitted of seven other charges. Jurors deliberated for 41.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,in the stars and stripes10 years ago nov. 30,1982 a 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 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. 50years ago nov. 30,1942 a at least 400 revellers were killed and 200 injured when flames destroyed Boston s Coconut Grove night club in one of the worst fires in history. R world War ii 1 50 years ago today nov. 301 a 9 a 4 �2 aus 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 new Guinea  army troops attacking Buna finally Gam some ground but japanese resistance at san Ananda remains fierce so acc Days of War. W h so r pm s tvs id. World a manac Book of Wor d Vij ii. B Sod boons corp. 1981 a it 1 a it \ j began serving a three year sentence in september. 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. Walder had asked the jurors to evaluate the pros ecu Lions witnesses Many of whom were admitted  sailors questioned to be deported Boston apr 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 men 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 and 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 boats 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. A we were hit by something underneath and it went Down a he said in a Telephone interview from the Spanish consulate. A now we Are without a ship and  % \ f w v k / it a \ i / so 1 1 a m n i m t Santa Claus rides atop a tug towing the . Dre inward into the port of Miami on saturday loaded with 70,000 toys for children of families a tested 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, toys collected nationwide through the Marine corps toys for tots program. A 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 Quot said Jerry King president and founder of the program. Marine sgt. Bradley Green said a department store Chain has offered the use of trucks to deliver the Teddy bears dolls tricycles train sets and other toys to children in Dade county As Well As Vavie houses to store the toys in. The red ribbon festooned . 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. After 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 Quot Load of toys. It collected More along the Way to Miami As it made slops in new York Philadelphia Baltimore and fort Lauderdale ., for parties the cruise line held for travel agents. A we put the word tint and. The response was tremendous a said norwegian spokeswoman i ran Sevcik. A we had people come on Board the ship with shopping carts  the Charity is relying on social wankers churches and Relief groups to locate children in need of toys. A we give the toys to the parents and they wrap them and give them to the children a Green said. A 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. The company contended that its advertising Campaign suffer eur because the pop Singer missed a headlines to deliver music videos in huh he was to feature the shoes. . Gear chairman Stanley p. Gold said Friday the company will a vigorously prosecuted its lawsuit and oppose Jackson a action. He did no to say when Jackson filed the counter suit nor would he describe what specific acts of fraud and breach of contract Jackson was alleging. A Telephone Call seeking comment from Jackson a publicist Lee Sobers was t immediately returned. Jackson signed a contract m september 19sb that gave him $7 million my Lud i or $ 1 million it it la gear n a 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 . Gear shoes featured in three music videos. The los Angeles based company said it lost Money on the venture when the buckle Laden boo like sneakers did no to catch on 1. A. Gear which enjoyed runaway Success in the . Has a uttered big losses this year. The company reported last month that in lost si2 1 million during the 11r t nine months of tin Vear