European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 25, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday saturday december 25/26, 1992 . The stars and stripes b Page 5 in the stars and stripes 10 years ago dec. 25,1982 a in an unpublicized Concession president Reagan accepted $6 billion in new cuts in his 1983 defense budget by signing without protest the spending Bill Congress sent him. 20 years ago dec. 25,1972 a the devastating Managua earthquake razed Between 60 and 70 percent of the nicaraguan capital leaving an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 dead officials said. 30 years ago dec. 25,1962 a a mercy Airlift brought the first five plan loads of cuban invasion prisoners to Miami and Freedom for what one called a the happiest Christmas of our  40 years ago dec. 25,1952 a . Soldiers remained in bunkers and trenches on an icy Alert guarding against fresh communist attempts to make Good a boast to be in Seoul South Korea by Christmas. C world War ii 50 years ago today dec. 25 1 a 9 a 4 2 Axis troops abandon Sirte Libya and move Back toward the afrika Korps line at Ruerat. In Tunisia the germans recapture Djebel Elahmer which dominates roads leaving Medvez Al Bab. On Guadalcanal . Planes and artillery Pound the Gifu Strong Point on mount Austen where about 500. Japanese soldiers Are holding off an american attack. Source 2194 Days of War w. H. Smith publishers inc. World almanac Book of world War ii Bison books corp., 1981 a 50 years ago today dec. 26 1 a 9 a 4 2 the red  pushes Back the germans South of the Don River on the Southern soviet front. Japanese planes flying from new Britain attack do Bodura on new Guinea but Are driven off by Allied aircraft. In East Africa troops that recently switched loyalty from Vichy France to the allies March into French Somaliland and capture two railway Bridges. Source 2194 Days of War w. H. Smith publishers inc world almanac Book of world War ii Bison books corp., 1981 a klan rebuilds Cross Cincinnati a Kun flux klan members put up a Cross Early thursday on a downtown Square to replace one destroyed monday by protesters. The 8-foot Cross was erected shortly after Midnight on Fountain Square and had drawn no demonstrators by 8 . The klan received a City permit Good through dec. 30 to erect a Cross by using the same religious Freedom argument that a jewish group had used to get permission to display an 18-foot hanukkah menorah on the Square. More Active role in Africa outlined in new . Plan Washington a president Bush is expected to sign a confidential directive that Calls for More Active . Diplomacy in Africa to head off disasters like the famine and civil War in Somalia an official said wednesday. The document known As National Security review 30, was prepared by various government agencies including the state department and National Security Council with input from the Central intelligence Agency and the Pentagon. A copy was obtained by Africa news service a nonprofit service based in North Carolina that reports on Africa. National Security adviser Brent scow Croft has approved the document. Bush is expected to sign it before leaving office leaving it As a legacy for president elect Clinton the official said speaking on main policy Points the african policy documents key recommendations include a the United states must promote peaceful political changes toward democracy. A the United states must be Active in peaceful conflict resolutions in Africa and encourage cuts in the a a bloated military forces of Many african countries. Condition of anonymity. The document is the first known administration review of . Policy toward Africa in at least 10 years. As Long As the United states was battling the soviets for influence in Africa Pamela Jean Johnson talks with reporters after a jury recommended awarding her $25 million for problems arising from a silicone breast implant. Woman wins implant suit Houston a a jury on wednesday recommended awarding a woman $25 million in damages for a silicone breast implant that ruptured forcing her to have a partial Mastectomy and causing autoimmune disease. Pamela Jean Johnson 45, cried when the jurors in state District court read the verdict. A judge still must approve the award to the Houston woman. In april a Federal judge in san Francisco upheld a $7.3 million damage award to a woman whose breast implant ruptured. A it Wasny to for me it was for All the other women a Johnson told reporters. A otherwise there were a lot of Days i obviously  have been  she had sought $64.3 million in damages. A a there a no Price you can put on this a Johnson said. In her lawsuit she contended that the implant manufacturer medical engineering corp., and its Parent company Bristol Myers Squibb co., produced and marketed implants they knew were defective or had been insufficiently tested. Johnson underwent surgery in 1989 when an implant ruptured. Johnson s doctor in attempting to remove the ruptured Shell and silicone performed a partial Mastectomy. She contended she was permanently disfigured and contracted autoimmune disease which has caused her headaches fatigue and joint pain. Defense attorney . Mays had argued the company thoroughly tested its product. Mays argued that there was no proof Johnson a medical problems were the result of the rupture and that they More Likely were caused by her 20-year habit of smoking up to two packs of cigarettes a Day. . Poliey was simple any african country that supported the United states got weapons or other support regardless of its leaders commitment to democracy and human rights. The review was prompted by the end of the cold War and the emergence of african leaders seeking to establish democracies and free markets according to a copy of the document. A this is a rare window of Opportunity that May slam shut if we cannot help africans demonstrate that economic development and political pluralism Are not antithetical a the authors said. A an Active Poliey in Africa presents no risks to . National Security opens new opportunities for Reform and Trade and reduces potential costs for Relief efforts by eliminating the causes of  boy rescued but critical after hour trapped in water Chis ago City Minn. A an 11-Ycar-old boy was rescued after being trapped underwater for an hour when the vehicle he was in went through the ice authorities said. Billy Connors of Chis ago City was in critical condition thursday at St. Paul Ranisy medical Center where he was flown by helicopter after wednesdays Accident on Green Lake in East Central Minnesota. He was going ice fishing with a family Friend when the Ford Bronco they were Riding in broke through the ice the Chis ago county sheriffs department said. The Driver Barry Shoop escaped As the vehicle Sank but Billy was trapped inside. Chis ago City la ire department diver Marcus Clay wearing a body suit found the truck in about 10 feet of water punched out the rear window Anil brought Billy to the surface at 9 20 ., about an hour after he went in the water authorities said. Or. Robert Dahms said that in such cases doctors Hope a victims body cooled enough to decrease the need for oxygen while underwater. A the problem is they May come around with a heartbeat nut has there been brain damage it May take hours to Days to determine that a Dahms said. Chis ago City chief Deputy Chuck Rabac said the ice was 2 to 6 inches thick in the area where the truck went through far too thin to support a vehicle. Bush reportedly mulls Weinberger Pardon Washington up president Bush is considering whether to Grant a Holiday Pardon to former defense Secretary Caspar w. Weinberger and possibly others already convicted or who have pleaded guilty to Iran Contra related crimes. The Washington Post on thursday quoted administration sources As saying inc matter a was being discussed wednesday in the White House. One source said Bush was expected to act wednesday but the president left for Camp David without making an announcement. A Weinberger had a Good shot a the source said a but it seems less Likely now that the president has left  a Weinberger a trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 5