European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 23, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 the stars and stripes wednesday october 23, 1985 red Cross of work offices flooded with queries after major disasters v._., u or family that we know about is  Stuttgart Bureau Stuttgart after two major earthquake exacted a heavy toll on Mexico last month the american red Cross found in self lip a cup in work in Europe. While the organisation devoted a lot of its resources in helping the earthquake victims its Tiu Rapcan offices fielded Telephone Calls from frantic americans and mexicans seeking information about friends and relatives living in the disaster one most callers were upset be cause irtes hat irid unsuccessful to Contact their rela Tives and they were hoping the red Cross could do it for them. Sometimes we can i either for 2-1 hours snid Joanne Jones red Cross Public affairs director for the european area. She explained thai he Relief Agency often puts a 24 hour moratorium on such requests after a major disaster because workers at the disaster scene initially Are fully occupied helping the victims. The organi action later designates one of its nearby offices to Field Calls from All other red Cross offices seeking information on behalf of concerned relatives. In a single family s usually a Case of re we almost always have a wire from Valiona id gained t 1 she said the red Cross first response to a disaster is 10 establish shelters so that anyone who has lost a Home can find a bed regular meals and medical assistance Ilire. Agency caseworkers help the victims pin their eventual resettlement while they Are slaying in the temporary shelters. When the emergency phase of the disaster is Over usually after 48 hours the red Cross sets up assistance centers to help people re Oia Blish themselves in apartments or other dwellings. The red Cross is chartered to stay on the scene until my 1 Hiti Emu Ivi i Kyj i  _ ind people can Call any of them during a disaster to seek information about friends and relatives in the affected area Longs said. The stations arc designed to help americans although during the mexican disaster they proc Essed a number of inquiries irom mexicans living in  main thing is. We want to assure people. That usually their relatives Are Safe or to a shelter some where Jones said. We usually try to help anybody As far As the disaster welfare inquiries  afghan troop detections reported by envoys new Delhi India up several Hundred afghan government troops defected to guerrillas in the strategic a Noshir Valley where soviet forces appear set for a major new offensive. Western diplomats Laid tuesday. The diplomats said Large numbers of dead and wounded afghan government troop were brought Back to Kabul Afghanistan last week from the Valley which serves As a base for guerrilla attacks on the capital main Supply route from the soviet Union. Reports reaching Here suggest the Sovi briefs Els May again be massing for an assault on the Panjshiry before the Onset of Winter said one of two Western diplomats who held separate briefings for reporters on condition they not be named. She added that Little equipment could be seen at military bases in Kabul and fewer military aircraft were using the Airport suggesting troops already had moved into assault positions. Afghan guerrillas righting to oust an Esti mated 115,000 soviet troops and the government of Babrak Kama installed after the soviet Union s 1919 invasion have stubbornly resisted several major soviet Offen Sives in the Panjshiry. The last thrust came in june and july and was reported to have left hundreds of soviet and afghan government troops dead. There also were reports of widespread defections by government troops to the rebel Side. Several Hundred More afghan govern ment sol Liers Are said to have defected in the Panjshiry in the last week or so said one Diplomat. In an apparent Effort to Stop rebel am Bushes on the main Salang Highway be tween Kabul and the Panjshiry 40 Miles to the North. Soviet helicopters bombed Vil Lages near the Road believed to be guerrilla hideouts the diplomats Laid. The bombings on oct. 17 and 18 in the Gundara Region caused a Large number of civilian casualties one Diplomat said. A soviet built helicopter that May Haw been shuttling troops to the pin Jerrir crashed into a House in North Kabul on oct. 19, the diplomats said. The Pilot was killed. Two crewmen As Well As several afghan civilians were injured one Diplomat said. Bank Fellers going to Field graft Woehr. Germany Bank tellers Are joining soldiers in the held to Issue checking account books to some of the troops guarding the West Germany Czechoslovakia Border a spokes Man said. Randy Birch manager of the american express Bank Branch in Grafe Woehr said accounts had already been opened for the soldiers who Are enter ing the sure pay program. The books will be issued u Loon As the soldiers october end of month pay checks Are deposited. The soldiers guarding the Border near Bundlach Are members of troop a 1st in 2nd army Cav regt. While on Border duty the troops would not have been Able to get to the Bank in Grafen Wocher Birch said. He said 38 soldiers opened accounts in late september. He expects another 15 to 25 accounts to be opened by the tellers at the Border. Re club s fishing Derby Lahr Germany the Lahr Rod and gun club will Host its semiannual fishing Derby sat urday and sunday a club spokesman said. The club has stocked its Pond with More than 1,600 pounds of Rainbow Trout for the event. The Derby will Cost 20 Marks about $7.50 per person and is open to nato id card holders and West German and French citizens. Overnight camping facilities will be available for american id card holders. Prizes will be awarded to the Overall fishing Winner and in the men a women s and Chil Dren s up to 14 years old competitions. The event will take place at the Canadian forces installation at Lahr. Trick or treat tips can ensure Safe halloween for children correction staff sol Freddie Harris 84th engr co 2nd army Cav regt in Bundlach Germany won a Chevrolet Van in the cafes Europe customer appreciation Campaign. He was incorrectly identified As staff sgt. Freddie Miller in yesterday s coition. The stars and stripes regrets the error. By Connie Dickey staff writer the end of october will find tiny witches goblins ghouls and other costumed creatures roaming the streets in search of tricks or treats. But the Celebration for those seeking scary thrills could turn into frightening situations if hallo werners arc tricked with their treats. Sanctioned hours for trick or treating will be announced in Community newspapers Usa eur and Usa it Public affairs spokesmen said. Here arc some tips for parents to ensure the safely of their trick or to caters provided by Safe Community safety officials and he Usa eur crime prevention Branch. Costumes wigs should be non flammable if used but Hairspray can often be used to create the desired effect. Costumes should be Short enough to prevent tripping and should not be Bulky. Costumes should be Light col ored or reflective tape should be placed on costumes so they can be seen at night. Makeup can be used instead of masks if masks arc used eve openings should be Large enough to Sec through easily. Masks should be lifted when crossing a so real. Everyday shoes Are safer than High heels or poorly fitting costume shoes. Costume weapons can be made from cardboard so they won t cause injury if a child Falls. Plastic bags with handles should be used to carry treats. If a paper bag Breaks a child May Stop in the Middle of the Street to pick up dropped treats. Give children flashlights so they can see and place flashlights instead of candles in Jack of lanterns to a vent fires have a dress rehearsal to be sure children can see and move freely. Instruct the children to be quiet and cautious around dogs. Any dog even a family pet May become upset by a strange costume. Trick or treating know the routes your children Are taking to they can be found quickly if necessary. Young children should be accompanied by an adult or responsible older child. Know your children s companions. They should be in the same age level and in groups no larger than three or four. Children should not accept rides from Tran gun nor enter any Home. Remind children to walk not run from bumming to building and to use sidewalks and crosswalks. Children should walk on the left Side of the Street facing traffic if sidewalks Aren t available. Remind children to look both ways before crossing Street. Children should avoid dark or dimly lit stairwells and construction Sites. Set a reasonable time for children to be Home an insist they keep it. Treats in insist that treats be brought Home for inspection be fore anything is eaten. Wash All fruit and Cut it into Small Pieacci to make sure nothing has been placed inside. Discard unpack aged items such As Popcorn or Small candies or Candy with Loose and torn wrappings. Treating trick or Treater Greet children at the door but do not encourage the to come inside. Remove obstacles from Steps sidewalks and lawns so children won t trip. Keep lights on so children can Sec where they or walking. Wrap Loose or handmade goodies. Put your name on the package so parents know where it came from. If parents suspect treats have been tampered with they should Contact local military police Security police or Shore patrol officials said