European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 4, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 the stars and stripes 4 . Saturday june 4, 1994rostenkowski seeking new lawyer by Lisa Hoffman Scripps Howard news service Washington a the recently indicted rep. Dan Rostenkowski and his Mega lawyer Robert Bennett have reached agreement to part company As soon As the former chairman of the House ways and Means committee can find a new attorney a Bennett a office and Rostenkowski confirmed thursday that the two have decided amicably to go their separate ways. Quot i will soon retain new counsel and will present a vigorous defense to the charges recently brought against me Quot Rostenkowski said in a statement released by his office. If Rostenkowski has not retained another lawyer by next Friday when he is due in court for arraignment Bennett will represent him a Bennett aide said. Bennett was the third defense lawyer Rostenkowski hired since he first came under scrutiny by the . Attorneys office More than two years ago. On tuesday a Federal grand jury indicted the Illinois Democrat who was chairman of one of the houses most powerful committees and a significant Force in health care Reform on 17 Public corruption charges. Under House rules Rostenkowski had to give up his powerful ways and Means chairmanship. Since late last week reports of dissension bet Weed Rostenkowski and Bennett had swirled around Washington. A Bennett had been involved in negotiations with Federal prosecutors to work out a guilty plea Deal for Rostenkowski. But the lawmaker decided to take his chances in court and issued a defiant statement proclaiming his innocence. The two also reportedly disagreed about a Public relations strategy for fighting the charges. Known for Bat thing ferociously for his clients in the Media Bennett had urged Rostenkowski to Call a news conference after the indictment was brought to launch a counterattack. Rostenkowski walked. Legal observers note that Bei Inett a $450-an-hour lawyer who also has represented Cincinnati reds owner Marge Schott former defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and Washington Power broker Clark Clifford is Best known not for his trial work but for his skills outside the courtroom handling such matters As pretrial wrangling with prosecutors. The impending loss of Rostenkowski As a client does not mean Bennett will fade from Public View. President Clinton retained Bennett last month to defend him against a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Arkansas state government worker Paula Corbin Jones. The severing of his connection with Rostenkowski also removes any questions about whether there might be a conflict if Clinton and Rostenkowski shared a lawyer. A a a. Legal experts said such dual representation would not have created an ethical problem. But some republicans such As House gop whip Newt Gingrich of Georgia had seized on the relationships As an example of political incestuous Ness within the democratic party. Clinton too gains from the Legal divorce because the president no longer will be sharing an attorney with a congressman accused of fleecing the taxpayers of More than $600,000 Over 20 years. Re in the stars and stripes10 years ago Juno 4, .1984 a a missile fired from an iraqi warplane set ablaze a turkish Oil Tanker in the persian Gulf forcing the Crew to abandon ship and rekindling sea warfare after a 10-Day Lull in the Gulf conflict.20 years ago june 4,1974 a Charles w. Colson one of president Nixon s former top advisers pleaded guilty to being part of a plot to try to assure the 1973 conviction of Daniel Felsberg in the Pentagon papers trial.30 years ago june 4,1964 a sen. Barry Gold water of Arizona grabbed a commanding Lead for the Republican presidential nomination with a stunning Victory in the California primary election. A -f40 years ago june 4,1954 a a belgian Sabena airlines cargo transport was fired on Over Yugoslavia by an unidentified plane possibly a soviet or hungarian Mig Jet fighter killing one Crew member and injuring two others. World War ii50 years ago today june 41.944 american soldiers reach the Piazza Van Ella in Central Rome by evening As Allied forces pursue the retreating germans in Italy. Troop ships for the Normandy invasion in Ranee return to  of bad weather Gen. Dwight  decides the landings Wilt go ahead on june 6 despite the poor conditions. In Eastern India the British offensive threatens japanese troops Between Imphal and Kohima. Source 2194 Days of War a h. Smith publishers inc Jas world almanac of world War ii Bison books corp., 1961 map Bobbitt admits fathering . Niagara Falls . A John Wayne Bobbitt recanted his denials thursday and said he is the father of a 17-month-old boy. A i am thrilled excited and blessed to be the father of this Beautiful baby boy Quot Bobbitt said in a statement released by his manager Aaron Gordon. Two blood tests indicated Bobbitt the Man whose wife Cut off his Penis last year was the Likely father of Beatrice Williams child. But Bobbitt a lawyer insisted the tests weren to proof enough and the two were tangling in court on her claim for child support. Now Williams and Bobbitt Are trying to work out a settlement. Quot i will be there for Andrew As much As humanly possible emotionally physically and financially Quot Bobbitt said. Quot i am ready to love him with All my heart and Hope Beatrice and i can work out our  neither Bobbitt nor Williams would talk to reporters after a five minute hearing in Niagara county family court. The hearing was closed to the Public. Williams attorney William Berard Iii said he was trying assess Bobbitt a assets so he can reach a fair settlement for child support. Bobbitt said he wants to arrange visitation with the child. Williams 21, said Bobbitt got her pregnant while they were dating in Spring 1992, a year before Bobbitt a wife Cut off his Penis. Andrew was born in december 1992. Under new York Law Williams could get up to 17 percent of Bobbitt a income Michael Iacono Bobbitt a lawyer said his client is up to $250,000 in debt by Beatrice Williams. Lethe Mother of a son by John Wayne Bobbitt leaves court thursday in Niagara Falls . Bobbitt right is accompanied outside the courthouse by his franc la Kristina Elliott. Cause of mismanagement of his finances. A state supreme court Justice refused Bobbitt a request wednesday for a court appointed guardian to sort out the Money mess. Court records show Bobbitt 27, has earned up to $500,000 from publicity appearances and merchandising As a result of his injury but he has received Only a fraction of the Money. Most of it was squandered on business expenses Iacono said. Quot his finances Are Bleak at Best Quot said Gordon whom Bobbitt hired in april after firing his previous agents and managers. A. A Bobbitt is due in court Friday in Las vegas for arraignment on Misdemeanour charges of assaulting his Fiancee Kristina Elliott. He has patched things up with Elliott who accompanied him to court thursday. Bobbitt is living with an aunt and Uncle in Niagara Falls. Williams lives on the Tuscarora Indian reservation near Niagara Falls. Bobbitt said his divorce from his wife Lorena should be final in july surgeons reattached Bobbitt a Penis in june 1993. Doctors have told him he probably will be Able to have More children Gordon said. . Lawmakers fold on Flag Issue Columbia . A an agreement to lower the Confederate Battle Flag from atop the state House died when lawmakers failed to vote on it thursday the last Day of the session Quot so Many would rather run with a racial Issue than have it settled a democratic state sen. Verne Smith said after a House Republican stalled the Senate approved plan with a procedural Man Euver. The Compromise had brought together grandsons of Confederate veterans and state civil rights leaders in an agreement to furl the Flag that has flown above the state House since 1962. Democrats who control the House were divided on the Issue and could not Muster enough votes to consider it without Republican help. The Flag with its Blue a red Back ground and White stars remains the last Confederate Battle Flag flying Over a state Capitol. Georgia and Mississippi incorporate the banners design in their state flags. Did what he could. Quot i sat Down and talked to All the partners in this thing including House republicans including people from the Black caucus including senators a Camp the agreement would have  said. Vlf be made my position As Clear a Kilt uni cd n Titi for Nna of Leah 1 the Flag but raised a similar one at Confederate monuments on state House grounds. A Monument would have been built to Honor Blacks and lawmakers said they would stipulate that the rebel Flag honoured the South a heritage and was not racist. Some lawmakers blamed Republican gov. Carroll Campbell for failing to push House republicans to support the Compromise. Campbell had Public the controversy while Compromise. But Campbell who is run for the presidency in publicly avoided privately urging considering a 1996, said he lawsuits in state and Federal courts seek the flags removal. The National association for the advancement of coloured people has threatened an economic Boycott. Quot we shall do whatever Slegal moral and ethical to get that Flag off of the state House dome a said William Gibson chairman of the a acpt a National Board of directors. A the Flag draws on deep emotions. White defenders say it honors Southern heritage. Blacks say its an offensive reminder of slaver