European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 24, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 16 the stars and stripes faces n places sunday april 24,1994 Hollywood sends to officials to from wire reports delegation from Hollywood s television Academy is going to Moscow this week for meetings aimed a helping russian to executives develop their own acad Emy and Russia s version of the emmy awards. The meetings Between three top officials of the Academy of television arts & sciences and russian television networks and organizations were initiated bythe russians and put together by Mikel Pippi of turn or International in Moscow who first brought the american emmy awards show to Russia two years ago. In a Telephone interview from London James Loper the Atas executive director said it is the first time an other nation has approached the Academy for guidance in establishing its own Academy. But he said the invitation was not entirely Urfer petted Given recent moves in Russia and other coun tries toward privatization and the expansion of Cable services. " it s something we be thought about for a Long time that we knew there would be interest As systems Broad ened in other countries but this is the first direct approach we be had Leper said. It really grows Dut of the fact that there is now com petition in russian television where before there was Only russian state television. So now they can have some sort of meaningful contest he said. The Glamour and Pizazz of the annual emmy awards telecast each september to an estimated 500 million viewers in 80 countries no doubt played a significant role in the russians desire to establish a to Academy. But Loper said he Hopes to play up the America Academy s other purposes including education preservation history and other Industry  s one of the things that we Hope to get across to them that there s More to an Academy than a awards program that it s there to meet the needs of the members of the Academy to help them become More professional in the Long term he said. They were hoping to get an awards show on Theair this fall and that seems to me to be very ambitious Loper said. I think it will take longer than that to sell the idea of a professional Academy and a con  -.,.vIt s party t me for Sfern the political party is under Way for Howard Stern. Accompanied by three scantily Clad women and half dozen pals from his radio show Stern took off Fri Day for Albany n.y., and his appointment with destiny today s libertarian party convention where he is seek ing the nomination for  today is the beginning of a new beginning that is the first of Many cliches i will be using along the Campaign Trail Stern told several Hundred raucous sup porters. A. Cliches aside the Stern Campaign promises to be. Different. For a Start Stern is a one Issue  bring Back the death penalty. Hard to beat a James Hagler an employee of the . Space and rocket Center museum in Huntsville ma., sets up Ringo Stan s Drums Friday As part of a display of 1960s Memorabilia. The Drums were played by Ringo in the beatles last concert at candlestick Park in san Francisco on aug. 29,1966. It is the first time the Drums have been on display since the British foursome disbanded in 1970. The museum also is commemorating the 25th anniversary of  s 1969 Landing on the Moon. His supporters Friday were party stalwarts too As suming you Don t mean political party. One  in a Gorilla mask waved a Howard Stern for governor sign. Howard Stern is god read another poster. Kids the same lev essays a lot has changed since Shari Lewis and Lamb chop first asked kids to come out and play More than 30 years ago. One thing has t r the youngsters them selves Lewis says actually children differ More from City to City than they do from decade to decade the 60-year-old Lewis tells Parade Magazine in today s Issue. Whether they re quiet or energetic polite or rude depends on their cultural religious and ethnic  the puppeteer and her coquettish sidekick ended their original to show in 1963. Their new show Lamb hop s play along is shown on the Public broadcast a system. A Mommy s boy can still be Gem dear Ann Landers that was some bum rap you gave those live at Home bachelors. The Flat out indictment by embittered sex wives and jaded therapists was neither fair nor accurate. To generalize and Call them mamas boys was across distortion and highly sex is unworthy of your column. Economic conditions some times make it necessary for adult children to return  there Are times when an aging or ill Parent needs the care and financial help of an adult child. Moving Back Home can be the Best solution. Ann Landers i am a woman who married Aso called mama s boy. I Only Hope my children will take Asgood care of me As my husband did of his Mother. Kansas . Seldom have i seen such an interesting mix of Opin ions. Want to look Over my shoulder Westchester by i was a 30-year-old divorce woman when i fell in love with a wonderful rather shy . I was nervous As a cat when i met his  were devout catholics and i was certain they would freeze me out. Surprise they could not have been More welcoming. Two years later my father in Law died and i insisted that my husband s Mother come live with us. We now have a new baby and my Darling Mother in Law has been a godsend. I am truly blessed. Xxx Miami i married a  who was very close to his widowed Mother. I was certain she would t like me. I could t have been More mistaken. Two years later my own Mother passed away and Larry insisted that pad come live with us. They became buddies the Fol lowing year the four of us went on a trip together Andy Golly if Larry s Mother did t fall in love with my dad. They were married two months ago and we just bought a duplex happiest quartet in Florida Dallas my husband is a Little Long in the tooth to be called a boy. He s 63, but in Many ways he is Young at heart. He always put. His Mother first. She is now 86 an Sharp As a tack. When we married 36 years ago she told me if John has to make a decision to please either you or me i want him to please you. He s yours now arid i Don t want him Back. Happy to be no. 2dear Happy you sound like a real doll. I la bet your Mother in Law adores you. More tomorrow on the same subject letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chi Cago. Iii. 60611-0562. C creators Syndicate a i to. It s never a Case of give and fake dear Abby you really bombed with your advice to Caroline Dell about making change from the offering plate at Church. Good grief Abby when people know they Are going to Church they should come prepared with Money for the offering. If they really did forget rather than  ing change they should bring a Little extra the following sunday when people Start digging around in the collection Basket they leave themselves open for suspicion. Why Start a precedent by taking Money out it will Only tempt someone less honest to do something crooked. Here s another alternative i know a  who con tributes generously at the end of the year in one Lump sum. Churchgoer in Plano Texas dear churchgoer while the person who gives to the Church once a year  be very generous those who see him passing the Basket without putting anything in  assume he s giving nothing which is a poor example to set for others. Dear Abby my youngest brother died from a slip and fall in his own bathroom hitting his head on the Edge of the tub. This happened two Days before his 33rd birthday. He left a wife and two sons 5 and 7 years  the viewing he was nicely dressed and his head was resting on a Pillow. He looked so peaceful As though he was  had my camera with me and took 10 instant photos of  family members said they thought it was , i m sure other people have taken pictures of a de ceased loved one Laid out. What is your opinion of this also maybe others will write in and Back me  brother Tom dear Tom dear Abby one last picture is often important to a survivor As it apparently was with you and i have no criticism of that. However it might have been better had you arrived earlier and taken your pictures privately to avoid of fending those with different ideas of respect for the de ceased. Dear Abby thank you for the Many columns you have written concerning bicycle safety. Please continue to stress the importance of wearing a  in California starting Jan. 1, 1994, All children under 18 Are required by Law to Wear an approved safety helmet when Riding a bicycle on Public streets or trails. In 1995, violators will be  at the Center for euro skills know what Hap pens when helmets Are not worn. We also know that helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injury. Even a minor head injury can Lead to problems with learning and memory. And severe brain injuries can result in death. ,. / Abby please continue to Tell your readers Wear a helmet Mark j. Ashley executive director Center for euro skills Bakersfield Calif. Dear or. Ashley you can count on me dear Abby whatever happened to sentiment last year on the saturday before Mother s Day my husband put som Money in my hand and said Honey you know How i hate to shop so would you mind buying yourself something for Mother s Day and while you re at it will you please take care of a Mother s Day present Formy Mother too Good old mom Lincoln neb. Letters Tor this column should be addressed to dear Abby at . Box 447.mount Morris Iii. 61054. C Universal press Syndicate