European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 25, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Teacher in space plan under review Wash in Chon a the chairman of a Nasa committee reviewing the teacher in space program said thursday that he favors reviving the project hut that the space Agency is not close to a decision. Meanwhile the Mother of Christa meal iffy who was killed in a 1986 space shuttle Accident said renewing the program would just bring Back bad memories. Meal iffy of Concord . Was selected in binational contest to become the first teacher in space. She and six Crew mates were killed when the challenger exploded less than two minutes after launch. The teacher in space program has been dormant Ever  the stars and stripes10 years ago june 25,1984 a atop official of Roberto Daubuisson s rightist party in Al Salvador dismissed As a a communist games news reports that the politician was plotting to assassinate the . Ambassador to the Central american country. 20years ago june 25,1974 a Secretary of state Henry Kissinger rejected claims that he had a secret agreement with the soviets on arms limitation but sen. Henry Jackson d-wash., said he had proof of such a pact. 30years ago june 25,1964 a the Federal Trade commission ruled that by 1965 All cigarette labels and advertising must inform the Public that cigarette smoking is dangerous to health. 40years ago june 25,1954 a Secretary of state John Foster Dulles told West Germany a ambassador that he believes the restoration of the country s sovereignty should be Given prompt consideration unless the european defense Community is ratified soon. World War ii 50 years ago today june 25 1944 an Al Tea Armada of three battleships four cruisers and 11 destroyers pounds German positions in Cherbourg while american soldiers penetrate suburbs of the Normandy port. . Soldiers capture Piombino Harbor in Italy Rod army troops trap five German divisions at Vitebsk and push close to mogilev and Boru ask. . Marines Light their Way to the top of Saipan s mount to Potchak. Source 2194 Days of War. W. H. Smith publishers inc the world almanac of world War ii Bison books corp. 1981 Alan Ladwig old Nasa Adjni Nimon Lor Daniel Goldin named the 12-member committee this month to review the program and make a recommendation. The committee will hold its first meeting next month. A a in a personally leaning toward recommending that it be revived but it will be up to the re. View panel a said Mcauli fic Ladwig an Agency executive. Resuming the program has been evaluated periodic Illy since if 86, but a Nasa committee decided a years ago not to take any action Ladwig said. Me said Barbara Morgan the Mccall Idaho teacher who trained alongside meal iffy As the designated backup is still poised to Fly a a she a in Fine shape and ready and raring to go a Ladwig said. A if we arc not going to do this then she needs to know so she can get on with her  Morgan has made thousands of speeches and appearances on behalf of the teacher in space program Ladwig said. Morgan said she believes resuming the program is a Long  a i think it should have happened years  she said from her Home. A if it was important to do its important to try  Meau Liffey smother Grace Corrigan however has a different opinion a i Don t think it should go on. I think it has made it uncomfortable for me and others because its going to bring up a lot of negative publicity a she said from her Framingham mass., Home. Despite the Accident Corrigan said she believes her daughters goals were reached. A she accomplished her Mission. She got bids excited about space and teachers excited about being teachers a Corrigan said. A she elevated the level of the  a Blacks to Boycott meeting on Africa Washington a the congressional Black caucus will not attend a two Day White House conference on Africa saying president Clinton has not treated the continent As a priority _ beginning sunday the president is convening about 150 african affairs specialists from across the United states to share ideas As he crafts his policy toward Africa. He is scheduled to address the conference monday. But Black caucus members who were invited said thursday that they Wilt Boycott because they object to recent Clinton decisions affecting Africa and Haiti a and because they received invitations at the last minute a a it a unfortunate it had to be done this Way a said rep Donald Payne d-n.j., chairman of the caucus foreign affairs task Force. A we feel perhaps now there Wilt be some seriousness taken and senior White House officials will come to the table in  White House press Secretary Dee Dee Myers said caucus members were not snubbed. The Short notice came about because the conference was planned quickly a was issues facing Africa have changed in the past two weeks she said. A the list of attendees grew As word of the conference spread and people wanted to participate a Myers told reporters. A we regret any problems that have been caused by the late invitations or the changing  issues on the conference Agenda include promotion of sustainable development of african nations response to internal conflicts support for democratic values and human rights and promotion of two Way Trade and investment. Payne said administration officials had consistently avoided focusing on festering problems in Africa such As the need for diplomatic intervention in Rwanda recognition of Angola and Aid for development of sub saharan regions. A there was foot dragging. They were aware we were not pleased with the Lack of priority Africa was getting Quot he said. A it was basically this continuation of the previous  the Clinton administration had a Sample Opportunity to consult with caucus members on policy matters but did to Payne said. A when we met with the White House officials and discussed some of the concerns we had they indicated that in the near future they would like to meet. To have an in depth briefing on Africa policy he said a we just Felt we would find another time to have serious discussions with  groups Back Bill to ban sex discrimination on Job Washington a civil rights leaders religious organizations and the Al Cio on thursday endorsed legislation to prohibit workplace discrimination because of sexual orientation. A Freedom and Justice cannot be parcelled out in pieces to suit political convenience said co Retta Scott King widow of Martin Luther King or. A like Martin i done to believe you can stand for Freedom for one group of people and deny it to  the Bill introduced by Sens Edward i. Kennedy d-mass., John ii. Chafee , and 28 co sponsors would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in hiring firing promotion and pay. It would define sexual Orienta Tion As real or perceived homosexual bisexual or heterosexual orientation. It would apply for instance to a heterosexual waitress fired because of her orientation by the owners of a bar catering to Gay men. The Bill would not apply to the military religious organizations and schools affiliated with religious organizations. Businesses Wilh fewer than 15 employees also would be exempt but profit making affiliates of religious organizations would be covered. It also specifically would prohibit pref Renial treatment including quotas based on sexual orientation and would not require employers to provide benefits to their workers same sex partners.3 armed cultists settling into Colorado log Cabin from wire reports a Baldwin Colo a three Branch davidians Are holed up in a Remote log Cabin with semiautomatic weapons a police scanner and night vision equipment. But the local sheriff says he wont tolerate a repeat of the Cults bloody standoff in Texas. A if they break the Law in a going to Hammer them a sheriff Richard Murdie said. Sheets of camouflaged cloth or Black plastic cover some of the windows of the log House occupied by the three davidians who Are looking for a new Home base after last years shootout and fire at their mount Carmel compound near Waco Texas. A we wanted to be Able to look out without being seen. Some of the people killed at mount Carmel were shot through windows a said Davidian Wally Kennett. Kennett,.31,.was outside the compound when Federal agents raided it feb. 28,1993.Barry favored poll finds Washington a former mayor Marion Barry who spent six months in a Federal prison for cocaine Possession is the Clear front runner for the democratic nomination for his old Job a / Washington Post poll indicates. The Survey published by the newspaper Friday found that Barry now a City councilman commanded support from 38 percent of those questioned. Councilman John Ray Drew support from 26 percent but Only 16 percent favored incumbent mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly. Twenty percent said they favored another candidate or were undecided. Kelly was swept into office in 1990 on a Promise to Reform the City a government after 12 years of Barry Rule but she has been widely criticized As  deference Washington a members of Congress Are getting a free ride in the nations capital when it comes to most parking tickets a Courtesy of the City government. According to an August 1993 directive cars with House or Senate tags will be ticketed Only under certain conditions according to Roll Call a congressional newspaper. Those conditions Are if the vehicles arc illegally parked in loading zones or Rush hour lanes or in front of firehouses or fire plugs the newspaper reported thursday. The policy took effect sept 27, said Public works director Betty Hager. _ members tickets Are dismissed under City Law but they used to gel the tickets first and then had to submit a written Appeal for  disbarred Frankfort by. Former . Rep. Carroll Hubbard was disbarred thursday having admitted a unethical and unprofessional  Hubbard pleaded guilty earlier this year to Money laundering and other charges during his losing Campaign for re election in 1992. He is awaiting sentencing and a Federal prosecutor has recommended a three year prison term plus fines and restitution totalling $160,000