European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 30, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Monday november 30, 1992 . The stars and stripes b Page 7clinton jogs plays volleyball on Beach president elect Clinton plays volleyball saturday on a Beach in Santa Barbara Calif. Clinton vacationing in nearby summer and was out for a jog when he joined the of quake prone area complacent interest in the new Madrid zone stretches from marked tree ark., 120 Miles Northeast through new Madrid mo., to Cairo iii., about 40 Miles from Murphysboro. In 1811-12, when the Region was sparsely populated the fault produced several earthquakes estimated from 7.5 to larger than 8 on the Richter scale. The quakes killed several dozen people toppled Cabins snapped Trees temporarily reversed the flow of the Mississippi River and reportedly. Cracked pavement and rang Church Bells As far away As a Washington d.c., new York and Boston. The . Geological Survey predicts a 40 to 63 percent Chance of an earthquake measuring 6 in the Region within the next decade. A quake of that magnitude is culpable of causing severe damage. A moderate quake Shook the area in september 1990 but caused no significant damage. Murphysboro a Community of about 10,000, is expected to have major problems if a major quake strikes. Because the City is surrounded by Bridges mayor David Mcdowell tears it could be Cut off from Rescue Crews for several Days. Also like Many old towns in the area it masonry and Concrete buildings that Arentt reinforced a the kind of structures most susceptible to earthquake damage. Murphysboro can to afford to store food and medical supplies in a warehouse said Bill Crawshaw the towns emergency services director. And he worries that residents Long ago broke into their earthquake stashes and would not have supplies to last until Relief arrives. A we can care for ourselves if we re healthy and not injured a Crawshaw said. A but we be got lots of retired people and nursing Home patients. Those people Are going to need rapid action or there a going to be lots of Urban officials seek economic help recovery pinned to defense cuts revamped entitlements Murphysboro 111. A one of the nations most powerful earthquake faults runs into Southern Illinois but officials fear residents have let their guard Down and wont be ready if a major quake should strike. Twp years ago a private climatologist Iben Browning projected a 50-50 Chance for a major quake along the new Madrid fault sometime around dec. 3 a but nothing happened that time. A i think the general Public became a great Deal More complacent Quot said Thomas Zimmerman planning chief for the Illinois emergency services and disaster Agency. A i wish the Baro Mcteir was Reading More positively in terms of Public Rubin campaigns against War toys los Angeles a peace activist Jerry Rubin launched a Campaign urging children to return toy guns and other War toys a including popular water pistols. Rubin As part of the seventh anneal International Day of protest against War toys said Friday his Alliance for survival will give children a personalized award certificate if they give up their War toys. Rubin cited Industry statistics showing the Sale of toy guns weapons and accessories grew strongly from 1990 to 1991. Quot studies show playing with War toss is having a negative effect on our children and communities he said. New Orleans a officials from the nations cities and towns set their sights sunday on bolstering their local economies through a 30 percent Cut in defense spending and an overhaul of the weighty Federal mandates that eat away at their budgets. Members of the National league of cities holding their annual meeting in new Orleans put Forth a $10 billion economic recovery plan that emphasizes transportation funds Community development programs and an Aid package to troubled Urban areas. It also asks for Reform of Federal entitlements and a 30 percent Cut in defense spending not to exceed $200 billion with 60 percent of the savings going to Federal debt reduction and the remainder going by the los Angeles l Imes Santa Barbara Calif. Declaring the area a gorgeous Quot president elect Clinton relaxed saturday with a game of Beach volleyball and a jog through downtown Santa Barbara that Drew a crowd of Gav veers and seemed to horrify his Security detail. Clinton spending a four Day family vacation in nearby summer and. Tan with his wife Hillary Down Santa Barbara s state Street to the Ocean then along a Bike path to East Beach where he joined in a volleyball game. As he ran along the Ocean bicyclists and whizzing rollerblade ers gathered around him. Further behind was a motorcade carrying police and secret service agents who were unable to Shiek Hiim with the usual screen of human bodies. But if his protectors were anxious surprised spectators waved with approval. Clinton began his jog running at the same Pace As his wife but soon outdistanced her. Lie joined the Beach volleyball game As he waited for her to catch up. Wearing a baseball Cap and Blackt shirt with the image of the two headed russian Eagle Clinton gamely swat the Ball with seven Well tanned men a. Women in their 2 s. As Clinton played one woman Spectator on the sidelines asked Quot which one is he Quot a a the one with the White legs Quot Clinton called Back hoarsely. Twice Clinton won cheers for batting Back the Ball Over his head while he looked the other Way. Clinton a run marked the second time into City Aid. Entitlements require either no annual appropriation by Congress or appropriations according to an established Law or program Rule. Such programs include medicare and medicaid food Stamps Foster care services and payments to civil service retirement or disability funds. The leagues Board of directors gave the plan to representatives of president elect Clinton a transition team in a private meeting saturday and Quot they fell the proposals were realistic Quot said Glenda Hood mayor of Orlando ha., and president of the league of cities. Quot the feasibility of moving ahead with these we were told was there a Hood said. Quot they be already begun talking about these initiatives we were assured in As Many Days that he Hail defied the conventions of presidential Security. On Friday the president elect plunged into a crowd of thousands at the Glendale galleria that not been screened with Metal detectors. As the crowd grew Mote and Mote tumultuous at the end. Of the two hour visit. Secret service agents became visibly nervous. But the jaunts seem to show that Security will take second place to Clinton s determination to mingle with the crowds whose adulation he loves. The family spent the morning at the beachfront summer and Home of Clinton a friends producers 1 Inda blood Worth Thomason Anil Harry Thomason. All around Clinton a luxurious Seaside get away residents were on the Lookout for the president elect. Along Shady Padaro Lane bordered by towering Pine and eucalyptus Trees children sold Quot Clinton lemonade Quot and Hung signs welcoming Clinton a daughter Chelsea. At the Nugget tavern and restaurant where the new motto is Quot Good sax and burgers a there was a standing reservation for the Clinton party of three. A saxophone player belted out jazz tunes while. Owners Doug and Sally Taylor proudly displayed the $195 Tenor saxophone they purchased with the Hope of luring Clinton inside. On saturday evening the Clinton family travelled to Pasadena for a birthday party at the Ritz Carlton hotel for Harry Thomason. No Public events Ocie scheduled for sunday. Clinton been expected to go golfing during his Southern California visit which is expected to end this afternoon. Discussions were being conducted at the highest Clinton representatives at saturdays meeting were Henry Cisneros former mayor of san Antonio and Gene Sperling a Leader of Clinton a economic strategy team. Neither was available sunday for comment. As a candidate Clinton proposed a rebuild America program that would put fund into transportation a National information network environmental technology for cleanups and recycling and defense economic conversion. He also pledged funds for rebuilding City infrastructures creating inner City investment networks hiring More police Olti cers and creating a National police corps for fighting crime
