European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 12, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                To a it s net that you Don t appreciate mom when you re three or even four or five it s just that it s kind of hard to express it and that the world is so big arid full of wondrous things like swings and cookies and butterflies. At that Ripe old age you do appreciate mom. After All she s the one who makes it All better when you bump your knee who com forts you when Johnny next door shoves you Down who \ gives you that Yummy cookie after a Nap. Sometimes she takes you to the zoo or lets you Waddle around in her shoes or lick the frosting bowl. To show your thanks there s always a. Big hug and kiss or maybe some Flowers. U j u Lyl l j a dds is photos by Guenter Schuettler. So one Bright Day four youngsters playing at wies Baden air base decide to pick some blossoms. Reiko Ruscki 3, maj. And mrs. Masayoshi Riusaki and Friend Melanio malate 3, s. Sgt. And mrs. Ted malate Kathy Collins 4, brother Mike 5, capt. And mrs Clifford Collins tackle a Bright yellow Flower Bush. Their hearts Are in the right place and they pick the flow ers. It s just that Well it in t their fault that the Sandbox is so inviting poor Flowers. Poor mom but not for Long Reiko remembers and Melanie proudly presents her gift of yes end a Happy Mother Day Mary Ann Reese the stars and strips Page 15