European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 09, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes Page 9 sub for snub Wisconsin town fenders German spa sisterly affection spurned by floridians by Barbara Fulenwider staff writer bad Homburg Germany is if Pompano Beach fla., does t want this Day for a sister then Phelps wls., does according to a letter the mayor Here has received from the chairman of  letter began it was with dismay that we of Phelps Wisconsin Usa Learned of the Cavalier response tendered the distinguished resident of the bad Homburg Auto club or. Dieter Gasiorek by the officials of Pompano Beach Florida Usa. Perhaps we should credit this deplorable Lack of Courtesy to "1. An indisposition caused by overexposure to the Tropic Sun. "2. An infirmity caused by the Lack of. Stimulation afforded by Well defined sea sons. "3. Chronic  according to Gasiorek president of the automobile club Here the mayor an asks Congress to bar it swered the letter and thanked them Tor writing to us. Now it s up to Phelps to answer us. The mayor would be agreeable to having a sister City relationship with  was after Gasiorek s visit to Pompano Beach in 1976 that the partnership confusion began. Feelings got ruffled Here when a Pompano Beach official told a wire serv ice reporter he was mystified by correspondence from people in bad Homburg. The relationship Between Pompano Beach and bad Homburg began when Gasiorek visited his sister in Pompano Beach and met some people in City Hall. Upon his return Here he passed on greetings from Pompano Beach to the bad Homburg mayor who is a member of Gasiorek s automobile club. Gasiorek said that he Only wanted to promote Good relations Between his automobile club and one in Pompano Beach and at no time did he Ever purport to be an official of bad  Phelps wis the letter from Phelps signed by h. C. Requa town chair Man explained in the past we have never sought to establish a relationship with a sister Community overseas. We would however Welcome the Opportunity to establish a dialogue with your City so that we could learn to know each other better. We strive to maintain Broad Hori Zons and embrace new friends extending our hospitality to All who come in Concord whether to stay or  our respected citizens Are those with German antecedents. Among others Are those whose forebear came from the vibrant vigorous Peoples of West pm Europe. Thus any communication from you would be treated As a letter fromhome1 to be promptly translated cheerfully answered and published to the Community at  the finest traditions of any chamber of Commerce Man Worth his cliches Requa describes Phelps As a town of sing ular Beauty and Tranquility located in the Northwoods on the Wisconsin Michigan Border. We have four Well defined seasons leg on rejects efforts to unionize military by John Hart Washington Bureau chief Washington is the american legion adamantly opposes All efforts to unionize the military and unanimously supports legislation in the Congress to pro Hibit it according to legion National commander William j.  of the armed forces would seriously weaken and Render ineffective those forces Rogers said in an interview. Later this month Rogers will leave for a three week visit to some of the american legion posts scattered throughout Europe with some 5,000  american legion is the nation s largest veterans organization with 2.7 Mil lion members in 16,200 local posts in the United states and 28 foreign countries. While in Europe Rogers said he will meet with military and state department officials in several  the subject of military unionization Rogers said the american legion is not anti Union but  Rogers a world War ii Veteran earlier this year called upon the legion s National legislative division to insist that con Gress ban any attempt to unionize the armed  is unthinkable that any influence such As a Union should be allowed to interrupt the military Chain of command said Rogers 55, of Kennebunk Maine. Since its founding 50 years ago the legion has steadfast fully advocated sound National  Rogers said and that is Why we Are known for opposing issues that would be detrimental to a Strong National  Rogers said the legion opposes any reduction in the appropriated subsidy for the military commissary stores. Any Diminu Tion of purchasing Power through phased out reduction of appropriated fund support for commissary stores would severely Impact morale Rogers said. He said the commissary stores Are an integral part of the benefits of Active duty personnel retired military members and disabled veterans and their dependents. The legion s voice must be loud and Clear about such matters As this As Well As National defense veterans rehabilitation children and youth Community service and other programs Rogers  american legion As an Organiza Tion can sponsor and support legislation that we believe is in the Best interests of All americans and especially the nation s nearly 30 million veterans Rogers said. He added that the legion s legislative work is chiefly with the Congress in such areas As veterans affairs National Security and similar activities. He said the legion has three registered lobbyists who represent its interests with Congress. He added that it takes organizations like the american legion comprised of citizens from All walks of life to reinforce the spirit of americanism in our  Reserve officers association in Europe elects new officers Berlin new officers were elected at the department of Europe Reserve offi cers association s annual convention Here. The new of f ices Are col. Richard Penkava usar presi Dent maj. Bruce Morris usar vice pres ident army it. Col. Heinz Johnson us afr vice president. Air Force  Wolfram user vice president Shannon to be named envoy Washington a president Carter intends to name William v. Shan non an editorial writer and columnist for the new York times As . Ambassador to Ireland. Sen. Edward m. Kennedy d mass., announced. The Brilliant Winter Sun azure sky and Long Black shadows East by the White Birches makes for a Winter scene worthy of the Best of  gently rolling Hills Are heavily wooded. And our drinking pure spar Kling lakes and streams Are the envy of Many communities. In Phelps. We do not attempt to exploit nature rather we strive to become nature s partners Requa s letter continued May i extend to you and the citizens of bad Homburg. A cordial invitation to visit Phelps. August might be the most attractive month. We will Confer on your representative an honorary citizenship and in lieu of the keys to the City Tours through some of the most Beautiful Northwoods  again apologies for the rudeness of Pompano  with the letter Requa sent bad Homburg was a copy of a Story that appeared in the Milwaukee journal on feb. 16 and headlined Florida City has sister it did t intend to  Navy cmdr. Chuck Mcdonald Sunh vice president Europe maj. Gordon Fowkes usar National  attended from the ., Britain and Central Europe. Keynote speaker was col. George Macdonald. . Reserve components personnel and administration Center St.  spokesman said that during the meet Ings a detailed briefing was presented on the defense officer personnel manage ment act Dogma recently introduced in Congress and resolutions on policies and procedures were  spokesman said that for additional information on the Reserve officers association May be obtained from col. Richard Penkava Usah. Box 914. We Brucken american High school. Apo 09m Speed is her bag set Corinne f. Warren u a lady in a hurry. The Coic of Del 193, base in formation Transfer system bit sat Inch ilk Turkey says she has to keep running on her Job because if i Don to we could t keep of with the  she and her Driver make four runs a Day around the Loci Elk common de sense installation distributing official mall. Photo t. Sgt. George Campbell