European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 21, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday june 21, 1977 the stars and stripes Page 11 Luck necessary envoys to Tokyo Are at mercy of events by Robert Crabbe Tokyo up at age 74, Mike mans Field of Montana has left the safety of his Senate seat for one of the most Slippery rocks in american diplomacy _ the Post of ambassador to Japan. He is the ninth american since world War ii to move into the stately embassy residence with its corps of japanese serv ants and Black Cadillac. The life style is splendid. The pay Osgood. The work is interesting. Yet whether the ambassador enjoys it or becomes nervous Man in luxurious surroundings has Little to do with his abilities. An Ambas Sador in Tokyo can be at the mercy of events beyond his control Uke his predecessors Mansfield is Well Mike Mansfield qualified for the Post but that is no enough it is also necessary to be Lucky. For Lucky ambassadors Tokyo is jus another distinguished entry in their career summaries. For the unlucky ones those who Are victims of circumstances. Japan is a part of their lives they would rather forget. Even doing your Job Well is no guar Antee. Douglas Macarthur ii who serve from 1957-1961, saw Tokyo engulfed in anti american rioting Over renewal of the  military Alliance. In part the riots resulted from an Overly heavy american military presence in Tokyo is years after the end of world War ii. Macarthur saw the dangers of this Early in his tour and was trying to move american forces out of the capital. But the fuse burned Down to the powder before he could get it done. Even the embassy Cadillac became jail for Macarthur one Day at Tokyo air port when jeering demonstrators sur rounded the car and trapped him in it. Macarthur had to keep a stiff upper tip inthe locked Auto for 10 minutes until Japa Nese police rescued  h. Meyer 1969-1972 was the victim of former president Richard Nixon s itch to keep his policy of Friendship with China a secret and serve it up to the world As a stunning Surprise. Amon the people Nixon did t Tell about the new China policy was Meyer ambassador to a country deeply concerned wit China. When radio peking disclosed in mid-1971 that Henry Kissinger had secretly visited China Meyer was in no position to explain to a furious japanese government that had worked with America Tor years to keep China out of the , his prestige was shaken for the six months he remained i Tokyo. James d. Hodgson a former Lockheed vice president did not have As bad a time As Macarthur or Meyer. But he too was re ported to have left with Relief. Hodgson had no connection whatever with the scandal Over Lockheed s alleged bribing of former Kakuei Tanaka. Even so he had to live with the fact that in 1976 Lockheed was not the Best possible entry Inan american ambassador s biography. Hodgson kept a Cool head and a modes profile after the scandal arose. President Ford s defeat last november gave him a occasion to go Home gracefully. One potential trap for Mansfield is Anover enthusiastic buildup for him in the Tokyo press. The former Senate majority Leader comes in with a reputation As a Dove a critic of the Vietnam War andean advocate of full normalization of Ameri can relations with  political writers have speculated that president Carter was trying to Tell the japanese something by appointing mans Field to the Job. Japanese commentators have guessed in print that Mansfield was sent to Tokyo to smooth the Way for a american pullout from Korea or abandon ment of  undoubtedly will be consulted on asian policy but in the end he will be what an ambassador is expected to be a defender of the line decided on by the White House and the state department. His assets include a deep knowledge of asian history 35 years of political experience and presumably enough stature Roget the White House on the Telephone in moments of  Tokyo he might also find it useful to carry a Rabbit s foot. Letter so the editor reaction to judge s rape ruling after Reading the article in the Stan an stripes about judge Archie Simonson s ruling of the rape of a 18-year-old girl i Felt compelled to address a letter to those men who consider themselves intelligent and of decent character. Men judge Simonson has ruled that therapy of a 16-year-old girl was a Normal reaction due to prevalent sexual permissiveness and women s provocative  a woman this kind of ruling affects and angers me for obvious reasons. But what about you How do you feel about rape being defined As a Normal reaction that judge was not Only generalizing All women into his sluttish category and he was generalizing How else can he justify the sacrifice of a 16-year-old girl but he was also generalizing you into his category of Normal  consider what this Means it Means that you due to influences would sexually use a woman despite her protest despite her screams pleas  seems that you could do this and justify thes ipes european edition col. Billy e. Spanoles. Usa. Edit or lev film maj. John c. Taylor u1af. Deputy editor in Cowel Mert Proctor managing editor Elmer 0. Frank production manager Henry s. Epstein. Clrtulllo1 manager tit newspaper ii an Auto relied unofficial publication for . Armed forces overseas. The so Refl and stripes if published in conjunction with Tow armed forces inform. Tim program of Tow department of Detent. Content of the Stan and sir Lei Are not necessarily the official View of the . 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To As Normal therefore classifying your self As an unintelligent rutting animal re acting normally to  insulted you should because on the whole you Are intelligent decent  a ruling such As this is allowed to stand it endangers your reputation As Wellas women s not to mention endangers our society. For your own Sakes As Well a women a speak out name withheld san Vito Italy Good attitude club a matter of grave interest has come Tomy attention in the past few months. It appears that an increasing number of enlisted men and women no s and even officers have joined an organization the term the bad attitude  this group expresses negative opinions in regards tothe army. Unfortunately these misguided Menand women have neglected a number of much More constructive and positive oriented alternatives. First Many outstand ing professional organizations act As the voice of the Soldier. Groups such As the association of the . Army noncommissioned officers association warrant officers association Reserve officers association and others stand up for the service person. The red Cross army Community service chaplains the inspector general and a Long list of other service oriented groups exist for one reason to assist the Serviceman and servicewomen. Equally important and closest at hand is a Soldier s Chain of command. The army possesses a wealth of experienced and concerned no s and officers. All a Soldier need do is ask i recommend that we All adopt a can Dogwood attitude. This Outlook kept our forefathers Strong and a positive Outlook i needed to continue to make our National defense and society Strong in the years to come. 2nd u. Calvin m. Comfort Mannheim Germany reminder All letters to the editor must contain Lull name and address of the writer an must be signed. 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