European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 1, 1953, Darmstadt, Hesse                                February 1953 military news Section Page 7 43d div Honor guard fetes French unit from Korea the 43d inf div Honor guard parades in Germain to Honor Mem Bers of a French battalion which served with the 2d Indian head div in the French unit was presented with a Flag right at a ceremony which brought out Gen Matthew shape commander chief i Gen Manton Usa eur Ecomman Perinchief Rene French minister of and marshal Alp Home commander of Allied land Central the winged Victory soldiers also had an to explore Paris and visit notre dome Cathedral Center and other landmarks of the French photos 86 properties released in he area come 31 special the he area come released 86 properties wholly or in part to their German owners during the real estate office forty four properties were returned to the German Economy in the most important de Requist Tion of 1952 was the Complete re lease Heidelberg other properties freed to German ownership included 20 offices an d three four restau three sports two a motion picture theater and a gasoline the release of the properties was largely made the announcement through in creased by German firms for the two More properties were released during january an ath Letic stadium in Karlsruhe and the America House in 1st in wins plaque for 6th Cav safety 31 special members of the 1st 6th army Tav gained permanent pos session of the regimental safety plaque As a result of win four consecutive monthly the plaque was presented to battalion commander maj Eugene Saffold by col Howard Sny 6th travelling a total of the battalion had an Acci Dent frequency rate of per compared with the 7th army figure of for the same cupid aids army bolster buddy system 31 two members of the 206th a 43d inf have taken the baddy system to it All started Back in 1950 when pfc Carlton Rader mar ried Mary two months he entered the at it he be came fast friends with Cpl Jack in july both men were granted leaves and re turned to their Home state of where Rader introduced Perkey to his wife Velda married Velda and last August the two men came to csar eur and the 43d inf now they share the same room and Are members of the came wire Section in the yanks meet germans to compare life 31 an Experiment in German Ameri can relations is underway in Nurnberg where troopers of the 2d army Oak regt recently met 30 German residents of t he famous old bavarian pity to compare notes on different phases of Ger Man and american the German group is composed of Nurnberg residents who have studied in american institutions or who have observed the functioning of certain career Fields in the initial meeting stemmed from the efforts of Nurnberg Resi Dent Richard who is presently attending Erlanger University and was formerly an Exchange student at William and Mary Dill got in touch with officers at Headquarters of the 2d col William regimental com liked the idea and through his civil affairs assisted in the formation of the the initial held in the Nurnberg students attended by 14 members of the 2d discussions were held concerning what the troopers would enjoy seeing and doing in their off duty these discussions were held As a round table Dis Cussion basis with both groups City lauds yanks for Aid on Pool 31 special official thanks for the army co operation in helping to build the new Heidelberg swimming now under were sent by the City to he area come re the City administration expressed its thanks for the support which the army has rendered throughout the past year in the construction of the the army work has been temporarily discontinued due to bad the letter we appreciate very much your offer to give further help in the Spring when the weather is he area come has volunteered additional men and machines to be employed if needed this Safe driving Mark 31 Drivers of the 45th aaa gun in have covered Miles since the unit was activated on March without a fatality or Seri Ous the battalion has had Only 12 accidents in the entire period and has operated vehicles Over Miles since the last mishap in army sergeant operates bus service for personnel from 14 nations at shape 31 with the experts an army sergeant from is running a Fleet of 14 buses with 19 Drivers at shape which could successfully compete with any american or French bus line in efficiency and sgt William Roark is responsible for bringing to work and Back Home most military and civilian personnel of 14 nations working at Gen Matthew rid ways head 10 Miles outside to perform this the shape bus service is assigned Large mostly of French most Headquarters personnel shapely passenger French wac sgt Chantal of the shape signal is the Millionth passenger carried by the buses of the shape ill come transportation she is welcomed by maj Clark Mccauley As Sec William Roark and Charles Deforet look photo 242daaagp opens Power Plant school 31 special the 242d aaa commanded by col Robert has initiated i on Ernan travelling Power Plant operators school to improve operative and maintenance meth Power Plant operators in All five battalions will be Given the on week course by instructor Sec George of the 62d aaa a the first month of operation has resulted in fewer breakdowns and a marked decrease of deadline according to 2d Arm div units sponsor Chapel 31 in order to increase attendance at sunday worship services and to re new interest in Chapel a  program has been started by 2d army div units at Coleman each week a different battalion is selected to sponsor the chapels sunday and to furnish Ushers for both Catholic and protestant colors and Guidon of the Spon Soring battalion Are displayed in the and used in a processional during protestant depend on shape which is provided free of to bring them to this makes the bus service a booming according to transportation officials More than a million Pas sengers have been carried since the service was established on june the buses also serve army dependents and visitors who have special it Roark proudly Points to the safety record of his bus although the buses have operated approx Miles and Are daily rolling through the heavy Rush hour traffic in there has been no Accident involving personal injuries to i Cansay that Riding a shape bus is just As Safe As Riding an Asheville bus although i can assure you that traffic in Paris is nothing like what i used to know at Roark traffic is the sergeants biggest every morning and eve Ning his buses have to Zigzag their Way through a rus hour traffic climaxing at the place de Etoile in downtown where the arc Detriomphe is with twelve of the busiest ave Nues branching out at its a Miracle each time a bus can Clear its Way through the Waves of trucks and cars crisscrossing All around the Roark when he arrived at shape from his Only transportation experience had been driving a he has served eight years in the army but has been in the transportation corps for Only three mostly i have had to learn by he since the passengers live All Over Paris and neighbouring communities such As shape near and the villages on the Road to the first Job was to set up bus routes to pick up people at strategic his next Job was to get thoroughly familiar with French traffic regulations and the shop idioms used by French the question of Courtesy was an easy he since the Drivers didst know All we had to teach them was Good morning and Good co 2d Cav tops 3d in proficiency tests 31 top honors during recent battalion proficiency tests were won by co 2d army Cav regt test results gave co i the High est Overall average in the 3d individual unit honors went to co is 1st plat Rifle 1st plat scout squad and 3d plat mortar