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WORLD NATIONAL REPORT Germans foil yet another bus hijacker BERLIN German police overpowered an armed man who hijacked a bus yesterday, freeing several hostages in what was the third bus hijacking in the country in two weeks and the second in three days. A man armed with a knife hijacked the bus in the center of Berlin last night, threatening the driver and three passengers. No further details were immediately available. Two days ago, a 17-yearold Lebanese youth demanding the release of key Sept. 11 terror suspect Ramzi Binalshibh, who is in American custody, hijacked a bus in the northern city of Bremen.

He forced the driver on a chase across northern Germany with 14 passengers aboard. Police stormed the bus and disarmed the man. No one was injured. On April 11, police stormed a bus seized by an armed bank robber in Berlin, shot him in the shoulder and rescued his two hostages. GOREN BRIDGE Omar Sharif Tannah Hirsch ANSWERS TO WEEKLY QUIZ Q1.

Vulnerable, you hold: 4-J 10 9 -AK53 10 4-KJ72 Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one spade. What action do you take? A To overcall one no trump without a spade stopper is risky; doubling with only two diamonds is out of the question. Pass and see what develops. Q2. As South, vulnerable, you hold: 4-Q7 -A Q9843 de-9 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH de Pass 14 What action do you take? A Bid two hearts.

To double and then bid hearts would show a far stronger hand. Q3. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: 4-AJ72 -Q3 10 8 4-J984 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 14 19 Pass What do you bid now? A One no trump is natural and forward-going. Should North hold enough for you to make game opposite this holding, the auction won't die. Q4.

Neither vulnerable, you hold: 4-7 9-KJ 10765 de-85 Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one club. What action do you take? A- If you play weak jump overcalls, by all means leap to two hearts. If you don't, you must pass. Q5. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: 4-KJ72 9-9 8 4-KJ 1082 The bidding has proceeded: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 19 Pass 2D What action do you take? A You have the right distribution for a takeout double, but are far too weak to act, especially with a wasted diamond queen.

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Upon such payment this company shall no longer be liable for the property. PREFERRED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. Name now change to ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. Race crash kills 2 PERRIS, Calif. An elderly couple was killed when they were struck by one of two sprint cars that crashed during a race.

One car hurtled into the stands and the other into the track's infield, where Paul Bagley, 74, and his wife, Helen, 72, of Hesperia, were standing. The driver of the car that flipped into the stands had minor injuries, said Jeff Delahunty, a spokesman for the Riverside County Fire Department. The Bagleys died instantly, he said. The Perris Auto Speedway, which features dirt track racing, is about 40 miles east of Los Angeles. Fighting for life SEATTLE The estranged wife of suicidal Police Chief David Brame remained in extremely critical condition with a bullet wound to the head last night, a day after her husband shot her and then took his own life.

The couple David, 44, and Crystal Brame, 35 were in a strip-mall parking lot in Gig Harbor, with their two young children when the shooting took place. It was unclear whether the kids, ages 5 and 8, witnessed the violence. The couple had been going through a contentious divorce, with allegations of abuse from both sides. Attack on Taliban KANDAHAR, Afghanistan The soldiers of a provincial governor loyal to President Hamid Karzai killed 10 Taliban fighters during ongoing battles in the mountains of southern Afghanistan, the governor said yesterday. The fighting began Wednesday, when Taliban fighters attacked a government office in the district of Chapan, said Hamidullah Kahn Tokhi, the governor of Zabul province, 150 miles northeast of Kandahar.

Two Afghan soldiers and three Taliban fighters died in that incident. Tight election BUENOS AIRES Former President Carlos Menem and rival Peronist Nestor Kirchner ran neck-and-neck ahead of a crowded field in Argentina's presidential vote yesterday, preliminary results showed. Both are expected to win no more than of the vote and will face each other in a runoff on May 18. News Wire Services RA Research Associates of New York is looking for HEALTHY SUBJECTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 65 AND 75 to participate in a study to compare the effect of two-FDA-approved medications on the lining of the stomach. In order to be eligible for this clinical research program, participants must Not be on any regular medications except vitamins and hormone replacement therapy, they must Be in good health and between the ages of 65 and 75.

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1-800-223-1660 Americans waffle on I race college A poll found conflicted feelings among Americans about affirmative action at colleges, with a majority saying it benefits society but even more saying that minority-group members who have lower grades than other qualified candidates should not be admitted. The finding is part of a comprehensive survey of American attitudes toward colleges and universities being released today by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Among other findings, the survey of 1,000 adults ages 25 to 65 revealed that more than believe skyrocketing tuition has made higher education less affordable to the middle class. At the same time, believe a college education is "worth the With the Supreme Court deciding a critical case that challenges the University of Michigan's use of race as a factor in admissions, of respondents said affirmative action programs benefit society. But said they thought minority students should not be admitted to a school if their grades and test scores do not meet the level of other applicants.

David Ward, president of the American Council on Education, expects those conflicting attitudes to continue even after the Supreme Court ruling. He said Americans have a deeply ingrained sense of fair play and individual rights and, for many, affirmative action does not seem fair. "If you feel you've been deprived of something by a process, it is felt very strongly," he said. "And that is an area where universities are struggling." The telephone survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. The Associated Press DEATH NOTICES Death Notices, In Memoriam and Acknowledgment Notices Notices may be telephoned to "THE NEWS" by your Funeral Director, Monday thru Friday, 8 A.M.

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City 1-800-223-1660 Josephine on April 25, 2003 (nee Pellegrini) Beloved wife of James. Devoted mother of James and Irene. Loving grandmother of Megan Clifford. Dear sister of James Pellegrini and Sue Deane. Services private.

Donations may be made to the Calvary Fund Inc. Bronx, N. Y. HYLAND- -Mary (nee Lynch, of County, York Claire, Ireland) on (retired Telephone), April 26. She was 91.

Beloved wife of the late Edward P. (retired M.A.B.S.T.O.A.). Loving mother of Edward M. (retired M.A.B.S.T.O.A.). Adored grandmother of Edward, Laurie and Damien.

Cherished greatgrandmother of Jason and William. Loving aunt of Thomas (retired NYPD). Friends call at RIVERDALE FUNERAL HOME, Broadway, NYC at 214 Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10a.m. at the St.

Frances Cabrini Shrine. Interment Calvary Cemetery. LONGARZO- -Mary, on April 25, 2003. Loving mother of Roy and Gerard. Beloved wife of the late Louis.

Formerly member of Community School Board 11, Bronx. Devoted mother-in-law of Rodelee and Rosemary. Loving grandmother to her five grandchildren. Mary always a fighter for kindness, goodness, truth and justice you are always in our hearts love and peace. Reposing ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 3254 White Plains Road.

Viewing hours Monday and Tuesday 2-5 Mass Wednesday St. Clare's Church. PETROSSIAN- -Charles 71, of Whitestone, NY passed away in Raleigh, NC on April 24, 2003 surrounded by his loving family. A resident of NY for over 50 years, Mr. Petrossian was retired from the Lockheed Corporation.

He leaves to cherish his memory a beloved sister, Linda Habian, niece Barbara Leden (Gordon), grandniece Pamela Leden O'Connor (Dan) and their son Andrew, all of Raleigh grandnephew Brian Leden of Greensboro. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday at at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh. Flowers accepted or memorials to The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside, NY 11364. Services by Mitchell Funeral Home (919) 783-7128 ROM on April -Vincent, 23, 2003. of Loving Tamarac, father of Maria, Cesare, and Rocco.

Dear brother of Carmine, Phyllis Canino, and the late Peter. Adored grandfather of Gaetano, Greg, Nicole and Vincent. Funeral from DONGAN HILLS VIRGINIA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1707 Hylan Blvd, Island on Tuesday Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's R.C. Church 10 AM.

Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to The National Kidney Foundation of 2001, NY, NY 1250 greatly appreciated. Visiting hours Sun 7-9pm Mon 2-4 7-9pm POLICE DEPARTMENT 75 79n m. Monday. Helen on April Michael.

25, 2003. DeBeloved voted mother of Donna Vacco, Michael, Robert, Mark and Dina Carlson. Also survived by 8 adoring grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving brother and 3 loving sisters. Reposing at the BALSAMO FUNERAL HOME, 3188 Westchester Ave, Bronx till Tuesday Mass of Christian Burial St Theresa's Church Interment St Raymond's Cemetery.

SIMMONS- George W. on. Retired NYPD Detective First Grade. Beloved husband Mary. Loving father of Annemarie Baudone and Angela Downes.

Also survived by six grandchildren two great-grandchildren. Funeral from FRANCIS HATTON FUNERAL HOME, 36-46 Bell Blvd, Bayside, on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart R.C. Church at Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

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2nd Year, in Heaven. Dear Tommy, You live in my heart and thoughts, everyday. Your sister, Fran. FUNERAL DIRECTORS May Place Death Notices by calling 212-949-2000 Outside N.Y.C. 1-800-223-1660.