European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 18, 1950, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 the stars and stripes tuesday april 1950 commanders Salute on eighth birthday Gen Thomas Neucom it if a pleasure to congratulate the stars on its eighth i stars unofficial of o c c u a t i o n at All times measures up to the Best traditions of the american press Aln its of the news and ilk Many features it has con stantly maintained that objectivity and which Marks the finest of por All of is Bere in the occupation it plays vital part in our daily is my sincere that tie stars and stripes wiil continue to Merit Tike Success that it so Well a Success which reflects the integrity of the men and women the Boeing this Fine newspaper to High commissioner Fox Austria it Gen Cerf tar Many at us the history of fee last eight years is inseparably linked with the stars and in France mad Germany daring world War Start end stripes was the Contact with the it not Only accompanied Woi suns 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the High the Mem Bers of Bis staff their for the service it gives it Gen John Safe on behalf of personnel of the United states air forces in i would like to express sincere congratulations to the staff of the european edition of the the Stan and stripes upon the Success Ful completion Al another year of service to the occupation forces in this Marks the eighth year that the stars and stripes has maintained the highest editorial stand Ards and has consistently brought accurate news to the men and women serving tiie United states in the stars and stripes has contributed much in keeping the personnel of the United states military establishment the Best informed military Force in Bie Safe extends every wish for your continuous Success in the maj Gen John 1st inf d1v on the occasion erf eighth anniversary of the world War ii european i wish to extend the greetings and congratulations at the 1st inf div to every member of the stars and stripes the Complete and impartial coverage of the news by the stars and stripes is an important contribution to the High state of morale existing in this command we of Tihe 1st inf div know that you will maintain the High traditions of the stars and stripes Dur ing the coming rest assured of our continued support in the accomplishment Cut your maj Gen Frank Usa eur i wish to congratulate the Stan and stripes on its eighth Annivera while Young in the Stan and stripes has an and colourful i dare by any other from where the first Issue rolled off the the stars and followed the troops through Bel Gium and then into it has us the news of the world and the local it has been a Little touch of Home to All of us Over Here in foreign Hope that the people who staff this Fine newspaper will always aim for the High standards of service that have marked their i am sure that i express the sentiments of All the members of the armed forces in the occupation saying test wishes for the continued Success of the stars and former Neucom commander Gen Lucius 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