European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 2, 1959, Darmstadt, Hesse                                8 the stars and stripes. Thursday july ,9, 1959 Jas. Marksmen take Lead in cism shoot Oslo a sgt Irving , of new York City and us a eur s 533d my co narrowly missed capturing the first championship in the Conseil International do sport Militare cism shooting matches Here. Henry rated top favorite Shota 284 out of a possible 300  pm &. Taylor lauds army in note at retirement. Washington special Gen Maxwell d. Taylor in retiring As army chief of staff praised Al members of the army for their contribution to the attainment of the objectives of the army during his tenure As chief of  a Farewell message addressed to All members of the army  on the close of Over 41 years , i wish to express to All. Members military and civilian of All components of the . Army Tny personal gratitude and appreciation for the Loyal and devote manner in which each of you has contributed to the attainment of the objectives of the army during Navy tenure As chief of  by your hard work untiring enthusiasm and conscientious efforts you have created a distinguished record of world wide army accomplishment often under difficult conditions and with limited re sources. In so doing you have made a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the army a combat readiness and to the Secu Rity of our nation. As my Active military service comes to an end i leave you with the sincere conviction that the future of the army and the natio a has never before been in the hands of a More dedicated Patri Otic group of  the Days ahead you will continue to be confronted with Man challenges and demanding tasks. I am confident that As you meet an overcome them you will do so in the same spirit of High resolve arid determination which has characterized your performance in the past. Tmay god bless each of you an strengthen you in your future in  g a a Campbell assigned Usa eur Post Washington special Brig Gen Fred p. Campbell chief of the programs and analysis group in the office of the chief of staff in Washington has been assigned to Rit Sarteur Secretary of the army tier m. Brucker announced  Campbell will report to his eur j Rapean assignment in August. Asje new assignment for one other Gen  retirement of another were " disclosed., in Charlesjr. Duff of the the army comptroller has assigned to the office of the i Taffy effective in  a Sladen jr., Dep in cd of Hunter Liggett military reservation and Camp Roberts will retire on july 31. We  Germany special i Ohn a. A e cd a 1 e Hansew duties  he Espial assistant to the com army pistol precision fire com petition but was nosed out by it Olav Tveit of Norway with,285. With four members of the .armed forces in Europe team placing among the first 14 pistol shoot ers the americans took an Early Lead in the Overall championship Competition which  up of results in both pistol and Rifle shooting. The americans had 1,115 , last year s Champion was in second with 1,111, Fol wed by Greece with.1,110 and Norway with 1,102. Taking part in the matches Are 120 competitors from 11 nations. Last year s cism Champion forthe olympic course Walter dares Tarn of Sweden finished third inthe pistol event with 282. Fourth place went to Antonio Alcala san Chez of Spain also with 282,. But Daresta took third with a perfect50  the last round com pared to Only 48 for the spaniard. Bennett places fifth Henry missed first place when he got Only 45 Points for his five shot second round fires had 30 shots with a possible 10 Points for each. " m  a Bennett,.of Al Derson w.va., and Usa eur s 3d inf div came in fifth with a total iof 281. Two other Usa eur pistol men tied for 14th. Place with 275  were. Maj Frederick j. Keifer jr., of the 7th army ng0 Academy and 1st it Arthur , of the 48th inf. 23d engr in pfc cited for bravery Frankfurt special a member of the 23d engr in has been awarded a commendation ribbon for saving the life of a 5-year-old German boy last novem Ber. Pfc Donald. Lanouette rescued Stani Klincik after the boy fell into the main River and was swept downstream by the current. Lanouette Clad in Field clothes Field jacket and combat boots swam 30 feet to the spot where the lad was sinking for the Sec Ond time. Grim reminder to drive carefully us Reub safety officials Are urging extreme caution to beat the hazards of heavy Holiday traffic this coming weekend. This photograph of medical Cor Sinen removing the body of an Amer ican Soldier from a truck after he skidded off the autobahn is a graphic reminder of what could happen to you if you let your guard Down safety officials observed. Is photo concerts pyrotechnics. V set for Holiday in Naconis Frankfurt special with booming 49-gun salutes carnivals and traditional fourth of july picnics Complete with band con certs games and fireworks North Ern area come posts will celebrate Independence Day 1959. Typical of the activities through out Naco Are the concert by the 33d army band and the giant fire works display which will highlight the american youth activities carnival july 3-5, at Heidelberg Post s Patrick Henry Village. Another Aya carnival at Heidel Berg Post s Benjamin Franklin Vil Lage will feature a fireworks demonstration on saturday. This carnival which began on june 27will continue through july 5. Units in the Wuerzburg area Are having a picnic near Dickman italian general at Usa eur re Etc d. Eddy Conn  -. Is. Maj Der 4nrchief, greets . Field. In addition to games prizes and fireworks the 3d inf div band will play continuously from a red White and Blue bandstand. French germans and americans will gather for a picnic and bar Becue on the grounds of the Karls Ruhe officers club following a bring your own lunch. Picnic in the Bamberg area there will be Ai evening band con Cert and fireworks display to which the German populace is invited. Hanau Post will feature the festive tents and rides of a carnival from july 3 through july 5, with a fireworks demonstration Satur Day evening. Cardinal to Lead joint bites at Munich Munich special his Emi Nence Joseph Cardinal Wendel archbishop of Munich Freising and military Ordin Ariate for the German army will Lead German and . Worshippers in a july 4 service at11 Ani at the will. Cavern Parade ground. The service will include a 70-Yoice choir and 10-piece musical ensemble from the Munich Frauen Kirche. The Public has been invited to attend the ceremony. Women soft Allers to vie at Rhine main Rhine main Germany Spe Cial. Distaff opponents Here Are preparing for a novel kind of in dependence Day Battle with the objective of making the base fam ily services program a Little i More Independent. Wives will be the warriors Bat the weapons and softball the Strat egy As the pert nears p r e 1 1 y. Nearly ballplayer by which the officers wives and lady officers identify their team do pitched Bat the with the enlisted wives Blue the teams Are. Inviting everyone in the area to witness their Benefit contest or sacrifice As some have labelled it ,.on the base Diamond at 5 pm. The admission charge of 25 cent for adults and 10 cents for Chil Dren Between six and 13, will be the base family for use in welfare. Penaat warns dangers in night driving Heidelberg Germany Spe Cial thirteen persons died and 13were seriously injured in night traffic accidents in Usa eur Dur ing june the Usa eur Provost marshal warned on the eve of the upcoming three Day july 4 week end. The casualties resulted from accidents involving Usa eur registered vehicles. The mileage death rate is Esti mated to be five times greater at night Brig Gen e. F. Penaat cautioned. With the better daytime visibility driving errors can usually be corrected before the Accident occurs Penaat pointed out. Blinding headlights and sharply decreased vision mean much less time to take this corrective action he said. Officials called on Motorist planning weekend trips to plan so As. To make use of Daylight hour for driving. Those who do drive by nigh should reduce their Speed from their Normal daytime rate an should be doubly cautious they advised. Safety official urges care with fireworks Frankfurt special warning urging careful use of pyrotechnics on he fourth of july has been issued Fly William r. Or Man safety director for Northern area come. He said fireworks should be used Only in  areas such passports Fields and in such a Way As not. To endanger Public health safety i and order outside the area  noted that discharge of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited in areas not under the control of the . Forces unless prior authority is received from local Ger Man police. Laon officers cited Laon France special Cap James e. Tidwell of 66th tactical reconnaissance Wing hand 1st it Lloyd e. Eberhadt of 66lh airbase up received flying safety recognition awards Here from co Robert  Gideon Wing com inn Erin. "