European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 15, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                R a a. A a a. Page 24 a the stars and stripes faces a no places Friday january 15,1993a prom wire reports David let Turman looks As if he a leaving behind the pinheads and weasels at Abc a As he so fondly Calls them a for lbs. The move would mean a big raise and a bigger promotion for the late night talk show Host. And its Job Security for Jay Leno Host of no cd a the tonight show whose 11 30 . Time Slot let Turman wanted. At wednesdays taping of late night with David let Turman which aired thursday morning in the states let Turman introduced himself with the Wisecrack a a done to mind me i m just a  indeed sources speaking on condition of anonymity Sard Abc would confirm letter Many a departure at a meeting in Santa Monica calif., Between Abc entertainment chief Warren Littlefield and to critics. It was to be no cd a response to an offer lbs made several weeks ago giving Letterman the 11 30 . Slot he wants and an annual salary reported at Between $14 million and $16 million. The Gap toothed comic makes $7 million a year at Abc where his contract runs out in june. Bandleader Paul Schaffer the band producers and writers were expected to follow Letterman to lbs. It was not Clear whether the show would be broadcast from los Angeles or new York. A the n4w York times quoted four executives As saying Abc had offered Letterman la not a Job on tonight but that he turned it Down in part because the Money would have been less. The times also quoted Abc executives As denying such an offer had been made. Leno at a fund raising dinner wednesday in los Angeles for israelis Weizmann Institute of science deflected a question about his future. A Well find out tomorrow. Well find out tomorrow a he said. A i thought this was going to be a science  suit continues against actor Jean Claude Van Damme lost his Effort to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the actor wilfully injured a Man during filming of a fight scene. Mondays ruling clears the Way for a possible trial in february. Jason a a Rock Pinckney of Fayetteville n.c., filed a lawsuit in july 1991 claiming Van Damme struck him in the left Eye with a sword during a scene for the movie cyborg. The lawsuit says Pinckney suffered permanent loss of sight in one Eye. Oscars for Hepburn Taylor and this years honorary Academy award goes to. Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Oscar night is 2vi months away but the two actresses already arc assured of Oscar honors the Academy of motion picture arts and sciences said wednesday. They will be Given the Jean Hersholt humanitarian award at the March 29 ceremony though Hepburn May not be Able to accept in person because she a re t in. I asm k1 ------1,1 ready to make the move for the Ball a drawing of Hillary Clinton s gown for next Creek s inaugural Ball graces thursday s cover of women s Wear Dally the dress designed by Sarah Phillips has a Feuvrel neckline and fitted bodice in Violet Leaf patterned lace re Sembrot dered and beaded with iridescent crystals. The Over skirt is in Blue Violet. Covering from Colon cancer surgery. The honorary award has never been Given to More than one person in the same year and has gone to Only two women in the past a Martha Raye in 1968 Ana Rosalind Russell in 1972. Hepburn 63, won an Oscar in 1953 for Best actress for roman Holiday. Taylor 60, twice won the award in the 1960s for Butterfield 8 and who a afraid of Virginia Woolf new role for Rudner in her movie debut comic Rita Rudner plays a Brassy Hollywood actress forced to spend a weekend at an English country House with her Hiistand and five of his. Classmates from Cambridge University. J her role in Peters friends she said in the new York times is a a combination of Elizabeth Taylor and Leona Helms icy athe husband is played by Kenneth Branagh who also produced and directed the film. It opens nation wide today after a limited release on Christmas Day. Rudner who wrote the screenplay with Martin Bergman her real life husband said she was surprised the film had been referred to As a warmed Over British version of the big chill. Quot it s old friends getting together but from there on Peters friends is totally different a she said. Quot its a drawing room comedy that even extends to  couple get a moment alone a the japanese Crown Prince and his Fiancee spent an unusual afternoon wednesday a they were alone. Reporters and photographers were left outside the Palace Gates in Tokyo As Masako Owada was brought inside in a Black limousine. Newspapers and to announcers hailed the rendezvous As Crown Prince Naru Hitow a Quot first Date with his Bride to be since their wedding plans were revealed last week. A it has beep a Long time since we last met so there arc Many things i would like to talk about with him a Owada said before leaving for Akasaka Palace where Haruhito lives with his parents emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Their meeting was the first since Christmas when Naru Higito formally introduced Owada to his parents news reports said. Tennessee to Honor 3 guitar legend Chet Atkins the late Singer a a Tennessee Ernie Ford and actor David Keith Are headed for the East Tennessee Hall of Fame. Atkins and Keith were expected to attend induction ceremonies feb. 11. Ford who died last year will be represented by his two sons. Atkins a native of Luttrell began his career playing fiddle on the midday merry go round on the now. Defunct radio station Knox am later becoming staff guitarist. From Knoxville he went to Nashville for a recording career As a performer producer and eventually an Ria vice president. Ford Best known for his 1955 hit song sixteen tons began his career As a disc jockey in his Hometown of Bristol. He later worked for Knoxville a Wrol radio station before moving to California to become a recording artist. Keith is a Knoxville native and University of Tennessee graduate whose screen credits include roles in the movies fire starter the lords of discipline and an officer and a gentleman. F Iconium ii rms mall pow i Kiff i Bonus Dow pc i mrnous of Barron s a Seises lev Gude a w a $14 the most comprehensive up to Date tax guide on the Market Lassers is chock full of tax tips and year round financial planning advice. Special Bonus features a free update supplement for late breaking tax news a tax forms for filing sent with the supplement a 24-hour Telephone hotline a $2 i i i inn a a stars and stripes s3bqokstqres