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Show Mondale Still Optimistic Hart Wins Nebraska, Oregon By David Espo Associated Press Writer Sen. Gary Hart overwhelmed Walter F. Mondale to win Democratic primaries in Nebraska and Oregon Tuesday night, gaining western momentum to fuel a late, long-sho- t surge for the party's presidential nomination. Mondale said he was optimistic that he would not be overtaken. Hart's campaign manager said victories prothe vided the Colorado senator an "overwhelmingly successful day exactly the kind of thing we were looking for" heading into the final primary showdowns in California and four other states on June 5. double-barrele- d . . . The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a distant third in the two states with small black populations. "Now we've won all but one state primary west of the Mississsippi, Hart told supporters in Denver. "And after June 5 I think I'll be able Assoeloted Press loserphoto1 Hart gained Western momentum Tuesday night with crucial victories in Nebraska and Oregon primaries. Sen. Gary to say we've still won all but one state west of the Mississippi Mondale, in Beverly Hills, Calif , noted that despite Hart's twin victories, "I have a very, very strong lead in the delegate count." In fact. Hart needs to go a long way to overtake Mondale in the competition for delegates to the July 16 Democratic National Convention Mondale ended the day with 1.601.05 delegates to 976 75 for Hart and 296 2 for Jackson It takes 1.967 to win the nomination. The former vice president predicted that "by the time of the convention, I think we'll have enough delegates to secure my nomination." Just last week, one of his top aides predicted Mondale would clinch nomination based on the results of the June 5 elections. Tuesday, 67 delegates were at 27 stake, Hart led for a total 42 from Oregon and 15 from Nebraska 16 from Ore Mondale led for 24 In a major setback for the government of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, opposition candidates for the National Assembly won most of Manilas seats and made strong showings in other areas, according to incomMANILA, Philippines plete returns Tuesday. Unofficial government figures and partial returns compiled by an independent watchdog group differed on the number of opposition candidates ahead in the race for 183 Kidnap Victims American Pair Safe In Sri Lanka City Deutsche Presse-Agent- COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Stanley and Mary Allen, an American couple kidnapped by Tamil secessionists, were released unharmed in northern Sri Lanka Tuesday after five days in captivity. The pair was handed over blindfolded at the Roman Catholic bishops residence in Jaffna, the north- ern capital where they were d abducted by the People's Liberation Army which seeks a separate state in northern Sri Lanself-style- ka. National Security Minister Lalith Athulathmudali told reporters the release came without any conditions or concessions by the government of President Junius Jeyewardene. The kidnappers had earlier demanded $2 million in gold and the release of 29 prisoners, threatening to kill the American couple unless their demands were met. Athulathmudali said the Allens had been brought inside the compound of the bishops residence by two unidentified young men, while another group waited outside. The president predicted his ruling New Society Party would maintain a large majority in the assembly. He said in interviews with American television stations that his party would capture about 140 seats, which would give the opposition 43. In the outgoing assembly, Marcos followers held all but 12 seats. Even if his party, were to lose a majority in the National Assembly, The Allens were later met by officials of the U.S. Embassy who had been in Jaffna since the kidnapping incident. The bishop of Jatfna, the Most Rev. Deogupullai, handed the Allens over to police for questioning. The pair was to spend the night at Kings House, the principal official residence in Jaffna state, and be brought to Colciubo early Wednesday. From there they will leave for the constitution gives Marcos the power to legislate by decree. Since 17 of the assemblys 200 members are appointed by Marcos, the opposition would need 101 seats to gain a majority. Salvador Laurel, leader of an opposition coalition, called the results "beyond our hopes and wildest imagination. the United States. Athulathmudali told newsmen he wanted to thank Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and M.G. chief minister of Tamil-nad- u province in southern India, for their assistance in winning the Allens freedom. Rama-chandra- Athulathmudali Returns from the provinces showed five of Marcos Cabinet ministers were Ipsing Leonardo Perez, political affairs; Ricardo Puno, justice; Conrado Estrella, agrarian reform; Teodoro Pena, natural resources, and Arturo Tanco, agriculture. said there was no doubt that it was Sri Lankan terrorist leaders hiding in Tamilnadu who organized the kidnapping. He called on the authorities in Tamilnadu to put an end to tolerating armed conspiracies against Sri Lankan citizens and foreign residents. to dust ... but not until he settles. Patricia Montemurri r Newspapers DETROIT Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca accused the Reagan administration and the press Tuesday of conducting a war dance over Auto Sales Up, C- -l auto executives' salaries and bonuses when they should be concentrating on the twin badges of our economic shame the budget deficit and trade deficit. In his first public comments concerning criticisms of salaries and President Reagan was unopposed beth Republican primary ballots With returns from 88 percent of Nebraska's precincts, it was Hart 76 421 votes, or 58 percent Mondale 35,061. 27 percent Jackson 12.454. 10 percent Three percent of the vote went uncommitted and the remainder went to dropout or minor candidates In Oregon, with 29 percent of the precincts counted, it was: Hart 41,862, 57 percent Mondale 22,772, 31 percent Jackson 6,155, 8 percent. Dropout John Glenn had 3 percent. Lyndon LaRouche had 1 percent the same as in Nebraska on bonuses paid automaker executives, Iacocca said: "Truth is, were walking on eggs. dont know whether were supposed to be proud or ashamed of the turnaround. We "We got clobbered when we lost money and we get clobbered when we make a profit," he angrily told the 1,500 delegates to the national League of Women Voters convention in Detroit. "The other day I suggested to our that maybe we should have a e a five-yeplan plan to break even, and then nobody would get mad. people long-rang- Saying he was sick of the abIa" stractions, the cocca offered to freeze Chryslers small-ca- r prices, limit its overseas-bough- t parts and restrain the size of its executive bonuses if the government gets off dead center on Japanese auto competition. finger-pointing,- Reagan Steps Up Lobbying In Search of MX Support we can make real progress in By Frank Jackman New York Daily News WASHINGTON President Rea- - gan launched an intensive lobbying campaign for his MX nuclear missile Tuesday, inviting a dozen House members regarded as votes to visit the White swing House to hear his side of the dispute once again. As the House was poised to start debate on the issue, Speaker Thomas P. Tip" ONeill Jr. predicted victory for the opposition. He told reporters MX opponents have 220 votes in the House and he warned that the president v.ould say anything to win on the MX. Yesterday he made the most incredible statement of all that Roi aid Reagan is an arms control man, ONeill said in a statement. We will send him a message: the people want arms control now. last-minu- te In the past, Reagans personal lobbying has been credited by both MX supporters and opponents with providing narrow margins of vic- tory Chuckle Todays Man comes from dust and returns With ballots counted from 83 percent of Nebraska's precincts. Hart was winning 58 percent of the vote, compared with 27 for Mondale Jackson had 10 percent. In Oregon, with results from 25 percent of the state's 2,452 precints. Hart led Mondale, 57 percent to 31 percent. Jackson had 8 percent Nebraska and Oregon were significant for Hart, who is looking for a late string of primary victories to close the delegate gap and persuade the party convention that he deserves the nomination because he has a better chance of defeating President Reagan in the fall. Knight-Ridde- Before the balloting, Marcos claimed a possible sweep of all but two of 21 seats in the capital. Tuesdays returns showed the opposition winning 16 of them. Nationwide, the government television reported 100 seats were firmly" in government hands. The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections, set up by business and church groups, had Marcos party ahead in only 79 races while opponents led in 91 with about 50 percent of the votes counted. in Denver. By power. Marcos was not a candidate. The strong opposition showing was considered a reflection of dissatisfaction with Marcos authoritarian rule, concern with economic difficulties and reaction to the Aug. 21 assassination of Benigno Aquino Marcos chief political rival. Concei ng the loss of Manila, Marrr ..aid the capital had "reverted to torm as an opposition city. seats. But both tallies showed Marcos opponents capturing a far greater number of seats than the government anticipated. Both tallies from Mondays voting showed the opposition winning a majority in greater Manila, ruled by Marcos wife Imelda as governor and center of many government prestige projects. Initial reports indicated five government Cabinet ministers would lose their seats. It was the first time the Marcos regime has failed to capture a majority in the capital in his 18 years in marks following last week's vicThp tories in Indiana and Ohio voters of these two states have said theyre not ready for this race to be over," he told a rally of supporters The elections were a mere prelude to June 5. w hen voters in California, New Jersey and three other states choose 486 delegates on the tinal day of the primary season Next week, Idaho Democrats will choose 18 delegates Uproar Over Bonuses Infuriates Iacocca Opposition Candidates Stun Marcos Men in Manila Vote Bv Ruben G. Alabastro Associated Press Writer gon and 8 from Nebraska Jackson had 1 Nebraska delegate Hart's reaction to all this was practically a carbon copy of his re- in the Democrat-controlle- d House. In a letter to Rep. Bill Green, an opponent of the measure, Reagan said he remained confident arms control . . . but the achievement of concrete, positive arms reduction results consistent with our goala of stability and equality, requires continuing programmatic incentives. "Defeat of the Peacekeeper MX program would dramatically undermine our efforts to maintain these incentives. In particular, the near-tereffect would be to reward the Soviets for suspending the nuclear arms control negotiations. By breaking off the talks, they would have affected U.S. programs without a single concession of their own," Reagan said, The administration has asked for 40 of the huge missiles, but the House bill would allow just 30. Apart from the basic bill, House members will have two MX amendments to consider; one from Reps. and Charles E. Bennett, would Nicholas Mavroules, eliminate MX production funds; a compromise position touted by Rep. would provide Les Aspin, funds for 15 missiles but hold the money in reserve until April 1985, to see if the Soviets return to the arms control talks. WilU.S. Trade Representative liam Brock and other Reagan administration officials should call a a little woodshed conference talk among domestic auto manufacturers, the UAW and government officials, Iacocca said. Later, UAW President Owen Bieber said Iacoccas proposal has great merit, but its not new. Nevertheless, with some reservations, we support the general goals" in it. Iacocca disputed the suggestion that Detroit carmakers' profit levels are due mainly to Japans voluntary restraint on auto exports to the United States. ' He said he would urge that Chrysler limit its executive bonuses to 50 percent of the bonuses received by their counterparts at General Motors and Ford. Brock has criticized the top executives of Ford and General Motors for receiving high bonuses, while the Japanese have accepted voluntary restraints on the numbers of cars it sells here. But Iacocca said inequities between Americas and Japans currencies and tax structures give See Page 2, Column 5 Despite Racism Charges , Passion Play to Go On By Nesha Starcevic Associated Press Writer OBERAMMERGAU, West Ger- Jerusalem will move to the many Alps once again this month as the villagers of Oberammergau stage Passion Play their to mark the 350th anniversary of an oath they took to ward off the plague. Undaunted by strong opposition from Jews who claim the play is the lavish production depicting the life and death of Jesus Christ opens in this quaint Bavarian village on May 21 and runs through Sept. 20 with 95 performances. Originally started as a gesture of thanksgiving, the Passion Play has become an economic windfall for the village of woodcarvers, tucked in the Ammer valley beneath the d peaks of the Alps. Put Them on the Map The Passion Play dates to 1633, when the bubonic plague ravaged the Ammer valley, killing 85 villagers in a period of several months. The first play was held in 1634, world-renowne- d anti-Semiti- c, snow-cappe- visitors attended the performances in a huge theater with an open-ai- r stage, and most spent at least one night in the village. "The play has catapulted Oberammergau onto the world map, Mayor Element Fendt said. A half-millio- 1980 n When the Roman Catholic residents vowed to stage a Passion Play every 10 years if the disease abated, the "black plague vanished in what was regarded as a miracle. On The Inside . Tribune Telephone Numbers, Page anti-Cathol- A-- 2 World War II. Page Business Classified 5 Comics A-1- 0 for the death of Jesus, and its defamatory depiction of Jews. 0 3 A-B-- 5 A-- ll An attempt to introduce an entirely new play, based on an old text by Benedictine monk Ferdinand Rosner, was rejected by of the villagers after a trial performance in 1978. The current play is based on the text written by the Rev. Othmar Weis in 1810 and revised in 1950 by the Rev. Joseph Alois Daisenberger, both of the nearby Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. The text has been approved by the Ecumenical Committee of the German Bishops Con two-thu- 5 G-- 7 C-- 7 A-- 4, 12 Todays Forecast Salt Lake City and vicinity Heavy rain possible. Lows in 40s and highs in low 60s. Details, B-- I from Jewish groups that object to what they say is the plays tendency to blame the Jews B-- 6 LifestyleFood National Obituaries Public Forum Sports Star Gazer Television Washington Say Jews Are Blamed The Passion Play has been dogged by criticism G-6- Crossword Editorials Entertainment Foreign and the cycle has been repeated at the start of every decade since then except when prevented by rulers in 1770 and 1810 and Vatican ference and the Second Council. "From the historical viewpoint, the play has nothing to do with the Rev. Josef Forst-maythe priest of Oberammergau, wrote in a foreword to the official text. The text, also used in the 1980 performances, was at the time described by a group of American Jewish Committee officials as a "nightmare of The play has been further purged r, since, but the League of Bnai Brith said earlier this year that revisions "do not go far enough in reducing its content." Reservations Slow anti-Jew-is- h The charges of are incomprehensible," said Fendt, banker. a is totally alien to the historical roots and the intellectual content of the play. The jubilee play, unusual because it doesnt come at the beginning of a decade, has encountered unusual booking problems. Only 250,000 tourists had confirmed reservations two See Page 2, Column 2 "Anti-Semitis- 9 Assoclcrffd Press loserphoto Theresia Fellner and Max Jablonka rehearse roles of Mary, Jesus for 350th anniversary performance of Passion Play. 1? I |