European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 25, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 2 the stars and stripes wednesday May 25, 1977 Carter conferring Finith no. 2 saudi on Mideast peace starting the Day by candlelight breakfast by candlelight was the scene at this Paris cafe and Many others there and throughout France when Power workers and other Trade unions struck for 24 hours to protest the government s economic policies. A French unionists stage 24-hour protest strike Paris a a 24-hour strike called by Trade unions to protest government eco nomic policy disrupted transportation caused Power blackouts and partially Par Al Zed the French Economy tuesday. Labor minister Lionel stolen estimated the strike would Cost $1.2 billion or per cent of the nation s annual output. Few buses rolled on the streets of Paris and few subways moved beneath them tuesday. The subways were affected by electricity cuts that blacked out sections of Paris on a rotating basis. Major department stores were open but some personnel failed to show up because of transportation problems spokesmen said. Many Small shops closed for the were opened with reduced staffs. Newspapers did not publish and the state run radio and television networks operated on a limited schedule presenting news music and movies. Air France the National airline reported some disruptions in its schedules. The Domestic Carrier air inter said 70 per cent of its flights had been Cut. The strike knocked out 80 per cent of Long distance train runs. The walkout marked a rare show of Soli Darity among the Trade unions. It was the pact for Container ship Hong Kong a a million con tract for the construction of the first con Tainer ship to travel Between China and Japan has been signed. First time the unions had agreed on common action since the student and workers strikes that paralysed France for six weeks in May and june 1968. The unions Are protesting wage guide lines contained in Premier Raymond Barre s anti inflation package. Barre insisted that wage increases correspond to increases in the Cost of living. The unions claim official statistics do not accurately reflect mounting government has refused to Back Down despite several previous 24-hour strikes that produced Only spotty unions strike Call encompassed French territories in the Caribbean the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific. But twas not immediately known if it was being heeded in the territories. Argentine police kill 16 guerrillas in shootout Buenos Aires a Security forces killed at least 16 alleged leftist guerrillas in a shootout at Monte Grande 18 Miles Southwest of Here police reported. A police source said the guerrillas were holding a meeting when they were sur rounded by Security forces. Three soldiers were wounded. There was no information on whether any of the guerrillas escaped or were 439 persons have been killed this year in political violence that is plaguing Argentina. Washington a president Carter began critical talks tuesday with Prince fahd of saudi Arabia whose Oil shipments to the . Give it a Strong voice in the Arab israeli wish nothing More for our area than peace and stability for All concerned fahd he forcibly nudged Carter to Eickert american influence against Israel by de Claring that the . Has the moral and material capability to shape a Middle East settlement. He added that saudi Arabia has been optimistic about a settlement since Carter publicly declared his support for a pales Tinian the next to last round of meetings with Middle East leaders fahd was welcomed to the White House with pleasure and Pride by Carter completely compatible we share heritage that is completely compatible Carter Arabia is the largest foreign source of Oil for the . And is a Leader of the International Cartel that has quadrupled prices since the 1973 Middle East War. Neither Carter nor fahd made Public mention of the administration s Call for a reconvening of the Geneva peace Confer ence by the end of 1977. This Prospect has dimmed somewhat with the Victory in last week s israeli elections of the Strong willed Skud party an event which Nei ther Leader mentioned. Fahd. 54, is the no. 2 Man in the saudi Hierarchy. His arrival follows a threat by Egypt that Oil prices will escalate if Israel seeks to retain territory it won in the 1967 six Day War. Concern shared fahd fresh from a min Summit with egyptian and syrian leaders told Carter he shares his concern that unless there is a comprehensive and just solution in the Middle East the Arab israeli conflict will remain a source of great danger to the world. Carter is the first american president to lend his Public support to a palestinian Homeland which presumably would be set up on land now held by the jewish state. He said the . And saudi Arabia each have at their centers deep religious convictions which add stability to world affairs. Carter also noted delicately that this country buys vast quantities of Oil from saudi Arabia but Drew no conclusion from explosion rocks Paris Bank Paris up an explosion rocked a Branch of the Bank of Bilbao in the 17th District of Paris. There were no casualties. There was some structural damage to theban and the blast shattered windows of neighbouring buildings. The growing . Dependence on saudi Oil. Saudi foreign minister Prince Sand my recently that fee . Is expected to Ore sure Israel in recognition of the act that saudi Arabia did not go along . Fahd is Here for two Days of talks. Wanking Khalid in poor health he has been to operating chief in Many recent ded by the saudi government. Besides keeper of the Oil weapon saudi a bankrolled Egypt and Syria in i soviet weapons to fight Brad and he considerable influence with the palestinians Gen. Wetzel takes reins at 1 St div Goppinger Germany. Brig. Gen. Robert l. Wetzel assumed command of the1st inf div fwd Here tuesday succeed ing maj. Gen. John c. Faith who to to be the army s director of strategy plans and policy office of the Deputy chief of staff operations at the served for nearly two years As director personnel and administration directorate Al. And inspector general for an earlier ceremony at Stuttgart air Force Gen. Robert e. Huyser Deputy com Mander in chief of Neucom bade Farewell to Wetzel and complimented him on his exceptional service during his tour withe com a Neucom spokesman said. During his assignment with Neucom Wetzel is credited with making significant contributions to the improvement of the dependent schools system in Europe the spokesman said. Wetzel served As presi Dent of the european school Council while at Neucom. Succeeding Wetzel at Neucom is army Rig. Gen. Grail l. former commander of the 3rd army Cav regt at it. Bliss Tex. Temperatures Prince s uninvited visitor arrested Maidstone England a an american woman tried to Force her Way into Chevening the country Home of Prince Charles near Here Early monday but was arrested almost at once and later ordered to a mental Hospital police said. Police said Barbara Nieberg 29. Of los Angeles told them she had a fixation about Prince Charles heir to the British throne and Queen Elizabeth h s Jubilee celebrations this by her nine year old son Stephen Nieberg hired a cab from London Early monday to drive the 20 Miles to Chevening. Cab Driver Ian Fowler said As soon As he dropped her outside the Man Sion she and her son climbed a 10-foot Wall into the grounds. The Prince was not Home and Nieberg allegedly broke windows and struggled with caretaker Frank Innes before a police officer patrolling the grounds arrested her. She was taken to nearby Sevenoaks police station for questioning. Her son was put in care of local social workers. Police summoned two psychiatrists who spent 40 minutes with Nieberg. She was then ordered to a local mental Hospital for three Days observation. Detective chief inspector Frank Hughes said Nieberg had been committed As in need of psychiatric treatment under Section 29 of the 19s9 mental health act under that act it was not necessary for Nieberg to appear in court. She was not charged with any offence police said the British Home office . Emli Assy officials had been summoned to decide whether she should be re turned to the . Arrangements were being made for her son to join her at the Hospital. 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