European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 22, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                � Page 20 the stars and stripes faces n places saturday january 22,1994 rough ride of politics was Worth trip Nixon says from wire reports Richard Nixon marked the 25th anniversary of his first presidential inauguration thursday in the company of friends who recounted the Good times and the bad / ./.-. Politics is never going to be heaven and sometime sit s hell the former president told More than 1,000 people at the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace Iny Orfalinda Calif. But it was Worth the  Nixon 81, whose tumultuous career matched the times in which he served was lauded by former presi Dent Ford and others for his foreign policy acumen an for the strength that survived even the watergate crisis. The scandal took its name from Washington s watergate apartment and office Complex where men directed by Nixon aides broke into democratic part Headquarters in 1972. The incident and the ensuing cover up led to Nixon s resignation in 1974. In the dark Days of watergate he was buffeted an bruised As no Leader of our time has been Ford said. He recalled visiting an ailing Nixon in the Hospital in1974 and fearing that Nixon would not survive. Ford who succeeded Nixon spoke at the ceremony with former Cabinet members Henry a. Kissinger Wil Liam e. Simon George p. Shultz and William Rogers. Nixon was sworn into office for his first term on jan.20, 1969, after defeating Hubert ii. Humphrey in the 1968 election. He beat George s. Mcgovern in the 1972election. Kissinger praised Nixon for an overarching vision that led him to establish ties with China and the soviet Union. " Nixon used the occasion to warn America about itself and its role in the world. At the present time we have a problem in this country we re Rich in goods but poor in spirit he said. America must recognize it is on the Brink of a new Century and the Chance to help spread peace and Prosperity across the world he said. Becker reveals son s name Boris Decker s baby son is named Noah Gabriel and he will not be an Only child the Tennis Star said. I cried for 20 minutes simply could t Stop Becker 26, said of his emotions when his wife Barbara Fel Tus 27, gave birth tuesday in Munich Germany. Becker said in a Telephone interview during the Thomas Gottschalk talk Snow thursday night on Ger Many s Rel television station that the boy is named after Yannick Noah the Veteran French Tennis Star and pop Singer Peter Gabriel. We want to have several More babies said Becker the three time Wimbledon Champion who dropped out of Tennis Competition temporarily late last year to concentrate on his family. Asked if the baby will play Tennis Becker said "1won my first tournament at 6, started to play when i was 3. The Little one has to learn to walk  Richard Nixon Marks the 25th anniversary of his first presidential inauguration in Yorba Linda Calif., on thursday. Actor Jones taking a break actor Tommy Lee Jones won t be sliding into second spikes High anytime soon. Jones had to delay shooting scenes at the 83-year-Oldrickwood Field in Birmingham ala., after hurting his ankle while filming the movie Cobb in Nevada. Jones stars As the ferocious ballplayer to  s just not ready to run the bases in mid february a publicist for the movie John Montgomery said wednesday. He said the injury was slight. Filming won t resume until at least mid March. Rickwood Field dedicated it August 1910, is believed to be the nation s oldest Ballpark. Cobb began his baseball career in 1905. Crystal says no to oscars Billy Crystal won t be cutting up As master of Cere monies at the oscars this year. Crystal who has made a min career As a Hollywood awards Host is bowing out of the Academy awards Oscar producer Gilbert catch had begged Crystal to come Back for a fifth year even though critics had called last year s show a disappointment. No replacement has been named for the March 21 show. Will the real Conan stand up Conan o Brien is hoping he will be around Lon enough to let viewers know the real him. But the late night talk show Host has a backup plan just  want to own a Casino he told spin Magazine in its february Issue. O Brien said he just wants a Chance to lose that self consciousness on the air. If i can be completely Conan 100 percent the Way was around the dinner table. And people still Don t like the show i la walk away and say Well i gave it Ashot " o Brien said. He did not say How much time he would need. O Brien replaced David let term an on Abc s lat night when Letterman moved to lbs and an earlier time Slot. Rock opera go hand in hand Elvis costello today Luciano Pavarotti tomorrow Don t laugh. Rock could be the salvation of serious musical drama playwright Terrence Mcnally told opera company administrators thursday. Mcnally the Tony award winning author of kiss of the spider woman and a frequent opera commentator said people s love for live storytelling in dance theat Erand music seems undiminished by radio television or recordings. Even those Young people so Many of whom seem to know nothing at All about opera have the same desire to gather in groups to experience their music Mcnallytodd the 24th annual conference of opera America in Seattle. The Way i see it a sold out Rock concert bodes Well for the future of the performing  your connect onto the . News from Home. News about Home. News that we deliver while you serve your country overseas. Get your tit come Uttmi to the . With a subscription to the stars and stripes. Call one of our customer service numbers today. 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