European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 15, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday january 15, 1993 . The stars and stripes Page 5congress May reverse abortion Washington apr Congress soon will be asked to provide Federal Protection for women confronted by protesters who try to Block Access to abortion clinics. V reps. Charles e. Schumer ., and Patricia Schroeder d-colo., said they will introduce legislation to overcome a supreme court decision wednesday that barred Federal judges from stopping abortion clinic blockades through injunctions. A the Bill Wilt make sure that Radical right to lifers using terror tactics outside clinics won t be Able Totake away a woman s constitutional right to abortion Quot Schumer said. A and it will make sure the right to choose is a meaningful not just a theoretical  abortion rights advocates said the proposed Protection might not come soon enough. David Andrews of the planned parenthood federation said the court s 5-4 ruling on wednesday a will escalate the vicious Campaign of  he Bill will make sure that Radical Reg hmm lifers using terror tactics outside clinics wont be Able to take away a woman s 1constitutional right to abortion a rep. Charles e. Schumer  Eleanor Smeal of the feminist majority foundation said the escalation could Start this weekend. A on the eve of attacks against women a clinics planned by antiabortion forces the supreme court granted a License for this Domestic terrorism a she said. Jay Sekulow a lawyer for operation Rescue which is a leading sponsor of the blockades said a i think you will see an increase in activity on the streets. I Don t think it necessarily will be in the form of rescues but i m just the lawyer and not the  one of Sekulow a clients operation Rescue member Jayne Bray said a women have never had reason to fear the pro life movement. The pro death movement has always had reason to fear the pro life  wednesday s ruling leaves clinic operators the option of turning to state courts for help but abortion rights activists said state and local governments often Lack the resources to enforce state court injunctions. The court s ruling was based on the Kun flux klan act of 1871, which banned conspiracies aimed at violating the constitutional rights of a a protected class of people such As Blacks. The court ruling in a Case from Virginia said the Law does not apply to those who participate in abortion blockades because women seeking abortions Are not part of such a protected Classa in the stars and stripes10 years ago Jan. 15,1983 a the Pentagon issued a statement that said the joint chiefs of staff supported president Reagan on proposed cuts in military spending.20 years ago Jan. 15,1973 a president Nixon ordered Gen. Alexander m. Haig to Saigon to discuss the status of the Vietnam peace talks with South Vietnam president Nguyen Van Thieu amid speculation that a settlement could be near.30 years age Jan. 15,1963 a president Kennedy said that although communism is in disarray he foresees no spectacular reversal in its methods or goals. He also proposed the biggest . Income tax Cut in history.40 years ago Jan. 15,1953 a about 40 us. Sabre jets battled 38 mig15s in High Altitude duets South of the Yalu River destroying or damaging 12 soviet built jets.50 years ago Jan. 15,1943 less than 12 hours after american b-17s blasted German War resources at Lille France Raf bombers unloaded 100 tons of explosives on the heart of German armament production the giant Krupp works at Essen. World War ii 50 years ago today Jan. 15 1943 japanese soldiers holed up in the stronghold of Gifu on Guadalcanal s mount Austen continue to stubbornly resist attacks by american soldiers and ignore Calls Over loudspeakers to surrender. Soviet forces Advance to the Voronezh Rostov rail line near Roskosh. In Libya the germans Retreat from Ruerat As the British begin a new offensive. Source 2194 Days of War w. H. Smith publishers inc world almanac Book of world War it Bison books corp., 1981 a Katie Beers is led from a police station. She had been missing since dec. 28. John Esposito wearing a hat is taken from his House in Bay Shore ., on wednesday alter directing police to the girl he was hiding. Girl missing 16 Days found held in Bunker Bay Shore  A a 10-year-old girl missing for 16 Days was found in Good condition wednesday in an elaborate underground Bunker at the Home of the family Friend who reported her disappearance. The Friend  Esposito faces a kidnapping  hiding place was outfitted with a bed toilet Cable television As Well As a Chain. It was concealed so Well that police posted around the clock in the House suspected nothing authorities said. Katie Beers had been held sometimes chained by the neck for the 16 Days in the tiny room Suffolk county police commissioner Peter Cosgrove said. She was found after Esposito told police through his attorneys that he knew where she was. Esposito 43, who pleaded guilty about 15 years ago to unlawful imprisonment of a 12-year-old boy faced arraignment thursday of the kidnapping charge. What began dec. 28 As a simple Case of a missing girl had drawn increasing attention As details of Katie a difficult life emerged. She had been the subject of a custody dispute Between her Mother and godmother and divided her time Between their Homes. They accused each other of mistreating her. Friends described Katie As a Street smart she frequently skipped school and wandered the streets by herself even late at night. Police said they did no to believe the custody dispute played a role in her disappearance though they would t Rule out More arrests. Esposito was described As a contractor who Nad befriended the girls family and bought Katie expensive gifts. He reported her missing dec 28, saying he lost her at a video amusement Center in Nesconset on Long Island. Investigators questioned Esposito for 18 hours on dec 28 and 29. Rec denied any role in the disappearance but police said they found no witnesses to corroborate his account. Police now say the two never went to the Arcade. In a phone Call to her godmother police said the girl screamed a a Man has me lie has a knife and he a coming now Quot the Call ended abruptly. Police later said Katie a voice probably was played from a tape recording in a Call traced to a pay phone near the Arcade. Brown cancels corporate tribute to party work Washington a Commerce Secretary designate Ronald h. Brown cancelled on wednesday a corporate tribute to his tenure As democratic party chairman after it was criticized As demonstrating a an arrogance toward  democratic party spokeswoman Chinny Terzano said the inaugural week event was scheduled before president elect Clinton chose Brown for  Cabinet Post with a key role in developing policies toward business regulation and Trade. A the sole purpose of the event was to Honor or. Browne a Success As democratic party chairman Quot she said. A even though the event was entirely appropriate he is asking the organizers to cancel it a two other planned inaugural week tributes to Brown a one by the association of state democratic party chairs the other by two teachers unions a were also cancelled. On thursday the new York times quoted Clinton As saying he was considering whether to impose More stringent rules on Brown by requiring him to remove himself from issues involving for Mer clients for More than a year. Brown a lawyer lobbyist has represented such clients As japanese electronics companies. . Penney Anheuser Busch Pepsico text Ron inc. And Sony music entertainment inc. Were among the companies helping stage sunday nights a friends of Ron Brown Quot event at the Kennedy Center for the performing arts in Washington. The los Angeles times said the corporate sponsors could be paying 510,000 each