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3:17 -fr -fr -fr it Copy 25 Cents The Star IS uper Bowl bid worth $3.5 million Perks to NFL: free hotels, limousines, air fare to Florida j'" By DOROTHY PETROSKEY And LINDA GRAHAM CALECA STAR STAFF WRITERS At least $1 million in city government money and as much as $2 million in private donations would have to be raised by Indianapolis to host the 1992 Super Bowl, local officials said in announcing details of their bid Friday. The estimated overall cost of $3.5 million for Indianapolis to host the 1992 National Football League championship game does not include costs for security or police protection. i It does, however, include the following: $1 million in city government costs to add 10,953 temporary seats to the Hoosier Dome. $1.5 million to $2 million in donations from private sources such as corporate sponsors for perks largely benefiting Indianapolis, Detroit. Minneapolis and Seattle are the only cities competing for the 1992 Super Bowl.

The cities submitted bids to the NFL's office in New York City by Friday, the NFL's deadline. Team owners are expected to select a city at a meeting May 24 in New Orleans. Local officials emphasized Friday that Indianapolis would reap prestige, economic benefits and other gains if the game were played here. David R. Frick, who chairs the Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee at the request of Mayor William H.

Hudnut. said there have been no other estimates on governmental costs other than the seating changes. Frick said the exact cost to local government will not be known until well after the site is chosen. He also said he does not know if taxpayers' money would have to be used to make up any of the cost of the $1.5 million to $2 million spent on perks to the NFL. although he doubts it would.

Hudnut also said he doesn't know what the total local cost would be. "As far as I can tell, it's not much different from another pro football game," he said. But he and other local officials Friday stressed the positive impact the game would have on the city. "Besides the economic benefits to Indianapolis, the honor, prestige, exposure, publicity" are great, said William K. McGowan, president of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.

"Due to the economic impact of over $100 million, this is the best piece of business we could bring to this city," said McGowan. See BOWL Page 8 Breakdown of Super Bowl bid is the ultimate wish list, Page A8 the NFL and its guests. These will include free hotel rooms for NFL owners and free limousine service for the owners and staff. American Trans Air Inc. will provide a jet to fly participants in the NFL Charities Golf Classic to a Florida resort several days before the game.

$500,000 to $1 million in direct revenue to the NFL, including $400,000 in novelty sales and $200,000 to $250,000 in concession revenue from the game, and all revenues from game parking in facilities owned by the Capital Improvement Board. The board, composed entirely of appointed members, is the city government agency that operates the Hoosier Dome and other public facilities. ASSOCIATED PRESS President acknowledges commencement audience. Mears leads fast field in chase for pole Bush calls on Soviets to join free nations 226-mph lap fastest ever at speedway By ROBIN MILLER STAR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR The pole picture for today's qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway expanded on Friday. It went from snapshots of Rick Mears and Al Unser to a group photo.

When the battle for the pole I position commences at 11 a.m., no than half a dozen drivers ggjEl INSIDE Qualifying order, Page A6 Here's how to survive a day at qualifications, Page A6 Speedway fans have variety of tastes when it comes to souvenirs, Page B1 Bobby Rahal hits 224 mph on eve of trials, Page C1 "500" qualifications scorecard, PageC4 By OWEN ULLMANN KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS College Station, Texas President Bush, declaring that "a new breeze is blowing" across the Soviet Union, called Friday for the most fundamental change in superpower relations in four decades. His goal would be to welcome the longtime communist adversary "into the community" of democratic nations. Outlining his views of U.S.Soviet policy for the first time as president. Bush said the radical reforms occurring in the Soviet Union make possible "a precious opportunity" to form a new partnership based on deep arms reductions, enhanced trust, normal economic relations, cooperation in solving regional conflicts and mutual respect for basic human rights. Bush revealed his Soviet policy in a Texas University commencement address that dealt largely in generalities.

It contained only two specific proposals aimed at improving political and economic ties. To lessen distrust between East and West, he called for an "Open Skies" plan, a broader version of one proposed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955. under which NATO and Warsaw Pact nations would open their airspace for unarmed aerial surveillance flights by one another. The Soviets rejected Eisenhower's plan, but Bush said his plan "would show the world the meaning of the concept of openness" and demonstrate Moscow's "commitment to change." Bush also said he would seek to grant the Soviet Union special trade preferences enjoyed by U.S.

allies if Moscow changes its emigration laws to allow citizens to leave the See BUSH Page 9 DAVID BOEUNITEO PRESS INTERNATIONAL A little body language tells the story as Rick Mears describes how his car handled to owner Roger Penske (right) and was the last day of practice before qualifications begin today for the Indianapolis 500. appear to have a shot at the $100,000 prize and best seat for the 1989 Indianapolis 500. Based on a week of practice and Friday's final burst of speed, Mears. Jim Crawford, Unser. Bobby Rahal.

Emerson Fitti-paldi. the Andretti family (Mario and Michael) and Al Unser Jr. are the players. And this wide-open shootout should be contested around 225 mph under ideal conditions for speed and traction. Mears, the oval-track master who set the speedway record of 219.198 mph in earning his fourth Indy pole a year ago.

raised the unofficial speedway standard to 226.231 on Friday. The three-time Indy winner traveled IV miles in 39.78 seconds in the Pennzoil PC-18Chevrolet on a cool, overcast afternoon. The same conditions are forecast today. they were today, I think there's QUALIFICATION DAY still some to gain," said Mears, engineer Peter Gibbons. Friday "It was nice, basically flat out and I had to lean on it a little," said Mears, who broke the 225-mph barrier Monday.

"It was like Monday. The conditions were great and the wind died down so we could free the car up. "I was surprised how smooth it was it was pretty stable, but that's what happens when you have a well-balanced car. "If the conditions are like who drew 48th in the qualifying line. "My car is not at its limit yet.

but it was pretty close on that lap." Would he be disappointed if the conditions were the same today and he didn't run 226? "Absolutely," he replied. The major obstacles to Mears' See MEARS Page 6 ORDER OF THE DAY 7 a.m.: gates open; 8-10 a.m.: practice; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: qualifying. THE FORECAST While the temperatures and wind today should be favorable for qualifications, the chance of showers could hamper them. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers today, with light and variable winds and the temperature reaching a high of 60. Wholesale prices Percent Changs in Producer Price Index for finished goods, seasonally adjusted.

1.5 Ex-judge pleads guilty in illegal gifts deal Sufana also admits lying Ball Corp. executive unexpectedly resigns, cites personal reasons INDEX Arts, Leisure D4-5 Bridge 027 Business B6-9 Classified Ads 07-26 Comics C11 Crossword Doonesbury Editorials A10 Graham B10 Horoscope ...027 1.0 Jumble D27 Landers B2 LifeStyle Movies 04-5 Obituaries D6 Pharmacy B3 Religion B10-11 Sports C1-10 Statistics D27 TV-Radio Weather 027 64 pages 05 (Tjp04 PRAYER By S.P. DINNEN And SUSAN HEADDEN STAR STAFF WRITERS Thomas D. Bell a subject of an FBI probe in the Pentagon procurement scandal, unexpectedly resigned his position as ex 05 AS ONDJFMA ecutive vice president and director of Ball the Muncie-based aerospace and firm. Bell gave no specific reason in a company press release Friday as to a maximum penalty of seven years in prison and $500,000 in fines when Sufana returns for sentencing on June 22.

In a recitation of the government's evidence against Sufana. FBI Special Agent Jeffrey A. Meyer said Strange and Midwest had showered court officials with gifts to acquire a "stranglehold" on the bankruptcy liquidation business. From 1982 through 1986. Midwest was paid more than $200,000 in bankruptcy court fees as one of the court's largest fee recipients.

In 1986. after revenue from Midwest bankruptcy auctions could not be accounted for, Strange became a criminal suspect. Midwest itself was forced into bankruptcy, and Strange was indicted. He pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud in 1987 and has been cooperating with investigators while serving a three-year prison term. "Through Strange's cooperation, there were numerous in- See GIFTS Page 12 By JAMES A.

GILLASPY STAR STAFF WRITER A retired federal judge pleaded guilty Friday to a felony charge that he took $10,000 and other gratuities from an Indianapolis auctioneer whose generosity was repaid with U.S. Bankruptcy Court appointments and fees. Nicholas W. Sufana, the former chief judge of bankruptcy courts in central and southern Indiana, admitted in U.S. District Court that he received cash and other gifts from Charles "Mike" Strange, former president of Midwest Liquidators Inc.

Sufana. 75. also pleaded guilty to lying in 1987 when federal investigators asked him if he had received anything of value from Strange. In a brief appearance before U.S. District Judge Larry J.

Mc-Kinney, Sufana acknowledged that he funneled bankruptcy liquidation and appraisal business to Strange in recognition of their mutually profitable friendship. McKinney, who accepted Su-fana's guilty plea, could impose Bell could not be reached Friday for comment. But in his letter of resignation, he said that "after lengthy and careful study, I have determined that it would be best to pursue other interests." A knowledgeable source said Friday that FBI agents working on the Pentagon scandal are still investigating Bell. William Irvin. special agent in charge of the FBI's Indianapolis office, also declined Friday to comment on Bell.

And Miller said Ball has heard nothing from the government since last summer, when it subpoenaed various company records, most of which pertained to its fast-growing aerospace group. Daniel F. Evans attorney for Bell, said Friday there has been no communication from investigators since the first subpoena 10 months ago. "You shouldn't read anything more into it than what is there," Evans said of his client's resignation. "Mr.

Bell left on very See BALL Page 9 KNIGHTRIDDER GRAPHICS NETWORK Stock market soars with favorable news on wholesale prices A government report on wholesale prices sent the stock market to its biggest one-day gain in nearly a year and bond prices to their largest advance since September. The Labor Department said that wholesale prices rose only 0.4 of a percent in April about half as much as many market watchers had expected. On Wall Street, the Dow Recalling all past blessings You have given us. Lord, our faith can grow stronger. We thank You for instilling within us a trust for all we have not yet seen.

Amen. CHUCKLE When it comes to suntan-ning, ignorance is blisters. PHONE NUMBERS Circulation 633-9211 Main office 633-1240 Classified Ads 633-1212 Scores after 4:30 p.m. VOLUME 86, No. 342 Copyright 1989 The Indianapolis Star Bell what prompted his decision.

He told Ball spokesman Larry Miller that it had nothing to do with an investigation begun in 1988 concerning irregularities relating to defense contracts. "He said, 'You can tell them that I said emphatically no this was for personal Miller said. Jones average of 30 industrial stocks climbed 56.82 points to settle at a new post-crash high of 2439.70. Story on Page B6..