European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 12, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 14 the stars and stripes thursday. September 12, 1985 Stamb Corner today s crossword new Issue honors Wal veterans by Nick she Stople a stamp honouring world War i veterans was released by the uses on aug. 26. The 22-Ccnt single depicts the Baltic of the  by capt. Harvey Dunn one of eight official artists for the american expeditionary forces. Most of Dunn s drawings arc now housed at inc smithsonian institution in Washington. The stamp was engraved by Sweden s court engraver. Czslaw , considered by most to be the lop engraver in the world today. Slania also engraved 1983 s Issue for the Bicentennial of  relations. More than 4.7 million americans served in Wal. Aboul a Quarter million veterans of the War survive today. The Only other Slamp relating to Wal was the 3 cent Victory Issue of 1919 so 537although the 1961 8-Ccnt John j. Black Jack Pershing commander of the Aff Slamp so 1042a would go Well on an fac combo cover. As usual instructions for first Day cancellations assume readers will be sending covers for inc uses to affix Stamps. Send covers with 22 cents per stamp to be attached to world War i stamp postmaster Milwaukee. Wis. 53201-9992. Requests must be postmarked not later than sept. 25. On sept. 19. The uses will release the six cent value of the great americans definitive series depicting Wal Ler Lippmann 1889-1974. More than just a journalist Lippmann was one of the most respected and influential political columnists of his time and was read not Only by average citizens but also by presidents statesmen and business leaders As Well. His work earned Puli Tizor prizes in 1958 and 1962. Lippmann also authored More than 20 books on world affairs. Fac requests postmarked no later than oct. 19, should be sent to Lippmann stamp Minneapolis Minn. 55401-9992. The uses will affix two of the new Stamps and the 10-Ccnl petition for redress stamp to meet the minimum first class rate. For combo covers consider the 3-Ccnt 19 7 Joseph pulitzer stamp so 946the 1958 4-Ccnt journalism stamp so 1119or the 1975 11 cent Freedom of the press Slamp so 1593 from the americana definitive series. A quartet of horses All american Breeds will be featured on a be Acnam Block of four to be released sept. 25. Depicted arc the Saddle bred Morgan Appa Loosa and Quarter horses. The Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortez introduced horses to North America in 1519, when he landed in Mexico with 17 animals. By the mid-1800s the Conti nent had the largest number of horses in the world. With the Industrial revolution of the Laic 19th Century Iacre was a decline in practical uses for inc horse but even Tody there arc an estimated seven million horses in the ., mostly used for sport and pleasure Riding. Fac requests including 88 cents per cover for the Block of four should be addressed to american horses Stamps postmaster Lexington by. 40511-9992. Ensure the return address is kept Low As the Block is 2vi inches High. Requests must be postmarked by oct. 25. The next uses souvenir card will be released on sept. 11, complimenting Sophila 85, the exhibition of modern philately being held in conjunction with Laposta the West German National stamp show from sept. 11-15. The card reproduces the  4-Ccnt automobile stamp from the 1901 pan american set so 296 and the West German 1982 50/25 of youth stamp depicting a 1913 Mercedes touring car Michel the show at Hamburg s Congress Hall is open from 9 . To 6 . Of special interest is the exhibition of a Blue Mauritius just one of twelve known to exist. The West German bund Spost released a pair of Stamps on aug. 13, to publicize Sophila. Two other Stamps issued the same Day noted the 400th anniversary of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and honoured Painter Carl Spitz cd 1808-1885. The latter stamp reproduces the painting sunday walk painted in 1841 and now hanging Al the Cilino augus Teum museum in Salzburg Austria. Speaking of stamp shows the Heidelberg stamp and Coin club will be having their Semi annual course in the gym of the Patrick Henry Village Middle school on sunday oct. 13. Hours of operation arc from 9 00 . To 5 00 . This is a great Opportunity to meet fellow collectors and pick up some special deals As Well. Some other shows to be aware of include the 6th International exhibit of music philately Al n in Mcgon Netherlands sept. 13-15 Nord Friex in Copen Hagen Denmark. Cpl. 28-29 the portugese National stamp show at Xaviero oct. 4-13 and the Spanish National show a Filna 85. In Madrid. Oct. 18-27. Finally Don t forget this year s International show. Italia 85, from oct. 25 to nov. 3, in Rome. Back on the  Scene. Linn s Slamp news reports thai the postal service is having serious financial prob lems and is cutting costs wherever possible. Two casualties arc the previously scheduled 14-Ccnt Post card Rale greetings stamp and the 1985 nation Al stamp collecting month souvenir card. This latter item apparently had t been Selling As Well As inc uses expected. Unrelated to the difficulties the 18-Ccnt Multi col ored Washington Monument stamp originally announced for july 23, ran into production difficulties and has been rescheduled for a nov. 6 release. Snips and bits a handbook on Stamps of Liechtenstein is Avail Able from the  fl-9490 Vaduz. The 412-Page publication containing More than 900 pictures costs . 40, although customers with stand ing order accounts May obtain it for Only . 25. The Stamper is a 20-Page paper subtitled advertising for the stamp Hobby published monthly by Jim Archbold 37 Poulton  fort Walton Beach fla., 32548. A great Deal of classified advertising is clip agencies and a just concluded series by Conrad Bush on How to sell a collection. Cost is $4.50 per year or j6 via first class mail. The japanese ministry of posts and telecommunications will Send a free 24-Page Booklet detailing Stamps of that nation upon request. Also included is a form for establishing a standing order account. Write the Central Post office philatelic Section co Box 888, Tokyo 100-91. My Writt to Snow of Al Deh. Usma Neu him apo09 05. Indus. I a turn Godf Twa in veloce h a  it in Ltd  off upset. Cd Loop two sop that by eocene Sheffer across 1 saloons i am it Auto h a Tumlir funds 12 stepped Down 13 Popeye s Olive 14 Avis 15 hit Blini Sill 16 tiny 17 Fastener in Hue Shade 20