European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 28 the stars and stripes tuesday september 16,1986 Delta Force might deploy in Britain London up the Reagan administration plans to ask the British government to approve the deployment of its elite anti terrorist Delta Force in Britain the sunday Telegraph reported. British government sources told the newspaper that prime minister Margaret Thatcher s government i Likely to agree to the . Request to deploy Delta personnel in Britain with up to four c-130 transport planes. The defense ministry and the foreign office declined to confirm or deny the sunday Telegraph s front Page report. Sources told the newspaper that if the plan is approved. Delta Force would form part of a joint anti terrorist planning and control staff at the special air service brigade Headquarters in London. The Sas is Britain s crack anti terrorist commando unit. Such a joint operation would give Britain an effective veto Over Delta s deployment and use from Brit Ain. Under the Anglo american status of forces agreement the British government must approve the use of All British based american  for military operations outside the country. The sunday Telegraph said the United states Dis closed it was planning to make the request following the recent hijacking of a pan am jumbo Jet at Karachi. The . Defense department Hopes that by Basing a detachment of Delta Force in Britain it can Cut reaction times to terrorist incidents in Europe and the Middle East by up to 16 hours the newspaper said. British government sources told the newspaper that Delta troops in Britain would be trained specifically for hostage and Hijack breaking missions and not for any other Covert operation. The sunday Telegraph citing Washington sources said Germany also would be asked to allow Delta Force personnel to be based with the . Army s Spe Cial forces group in Bavaria to allow joint training with the German Gsg-9 anti terrorist Force. The . Government has trained forces an equipment from All four services to Cope with terrorist incidents a spokesman for the european come told the stars and stripes. We have also said that command and control elements for these forces exist and have been exercised. These elements report to the joint chiefs of staff As do other command and control elements for military operations. We do not want to comment further on any details concerning the circumstances under which these forces May be deployed their identity or tactics the spokesman said the newspaper quoted Pentagon sources As saying they hoped the British government would agree to the deployment of about 50 Delta Force commandos at an existing american military facility in Britain. The opposition labor party s chief defense spokes Man Martin o Neill told the Telegraph the request should be denied because the commandos could be used outside the nato area. The presence of american forces in Britain should be seen As part of our joint responsibilities to nato no More no less he said. O Neill added in the Light of the almost worldwide condemnation of the . Raids on Libya from Brit Ain we cannot depend on the judgment of this Ameri can government. Providing them with facilities of this nature could result in even More provocative behaviour from the  bomb from Page 1 two Days in Paris and the fifth terrorist incident in 11 Days All of them in heavily populated Public places. In All three people have been killed and 112 wounded. Police said the bomb about 4.4 pounds was of the same Type As previous bombings for which responsibility was claimed by the Arab group. The group is seeking the release from French jails of Georges Abrahim Abdallah presumed Price from Page 1 prove cols in service. Three years ago it started an edition with much fresher news to its readers in the one Star area. That is the name of the edition which goes to Turkey Greece Italy Spain and the . You can Tell what edition it is by looking on Page one just to the right of the dateline two years ago it put out the first of its weekly stripes magazines. This let the paper bring More information about things to do with free time and made room in the paper for More news stories. But the fall of the Dollar has hit stripes just As it has hit everyone else. The plunge of the Dollar was so sudden this time that it went skidding right past any Chance to try a 20-Ccnt paper. The paper is not permitted to operate at a loss. Leader of a lebanese guerrilla group and two other terrorists. The bomber managed to get the device past a Strong police presence at the head quarters where officers had Bee searching the bags of everyone entering. The new explosion came despite Strin gent new anti terrorism measures that were ordered sunday by prime minister Jacques Chirac. Chirac ordered All for Eigners except those from the european economic Community and Switzerland to obtain visas before entering France. The government said the visa require ment would begin tuesday and that for the first is Days travellers would be a Leto get them at the Airport or at Border Crossings when they ave. The police Headquarters bombing came less than a Day after a bomb hidden in a Flower bouquet in a crowded restau rant on the champs Ely secs exploded after it was carried to an underground parking lot. In the restaurant bombing at pub Ren Ault one police officer was killed and a second police officer and a Headwater were seriously injured. Police arrested 20 people of lebanese origin monday in the investigation of the pub Renault bomb ing. A . Embassy spokesman said the United states supports France s new visa requirement and other measures to thwart terrorism but acknowledged that it would cause an administrative Nightmare. In London a Home office spokesman said Britain at France s request has called an urgent meeting of european Interior ministers to discuss cooperation in fighting terrorism and strengthening Border controls. Some 1,000 soldiers will join police and customs officers in guarding France s Borders and hundreds More will reinforce Security at airports Chirac said. New Security measures to Check handbags in Public places also will be implemented he said. Visa from Page 1 Aquino arrives in . San Francisco up philippine president Corazon Aquino arrived in the United states monday on a nine Day Mission to ask president Rea Gan and the banking Community for financial Aid to ease her country s worst economic crisis since world War ii. Her departure from the Manila Airport was accompanied by a 21 gun Salute. Aquino and her party landed at san Francisco International Airport on a regularly scheduled philippine airlines commercial flight. Cheers from at least 600 supporters Clad in yellow clothing and waving Yel Low balloons Aquino s Campaign color went up when the Boeing 747 set Down. Well wishers waved signs Reading we love you Cory and All decent filipinos support  the flight from Manila Airport where her husband opposition Leader Day but later reports said that it would begin tuesday. It will be in effect initially Tor six  Border official said that although military members with id cards and leave orders will be allowed to Cross without a visa their family members and department of defense civilians must have visas. Jean Pierre Courteau director of the French National tourist office for Ger Many in Frankfurt said monday that Visi tors would have to get visas from the consulates. The French embassy press office in Bonn had no further information. On monday morning the Munich army information tour and travel of fice reported contacting the French consulate there and being told that information about the new visa regulations had not reached the consulate. The Strasbourg Highway checkpoint monday was operating As usual with two guards checking passports. An american visitor was subjected to n9 special search or questioning. Re crossing into Ger Many however the american visitor was asked to Stop for a computer Check of her passport the new visa requirements affect americans canadians and citizens of european countries such As Norway and Sweden. They also include Tunisia Alge Ria and Morocco France s former Colo Nies in North Africa. Americans normally have been required to show their passports when they arrive in France. Checks of automobiles at Border Points have been irregular. Drugs from Page 1 of an Agency to order the testing of any employee. When there is reasonable suspicion that the employee uses illegal drugs. As part of an investigation of an Accident or unsafe practice. As part of or As a follow up to counselling or rehabilitation through an employee assistance program. Reagan said voluntary programs will be established for employees in non sensitive positions. The proposed legislation has six goals. The legis lation would. Amend the rehabilitation act and the civil serv ice Reform act to make Clear that they do not bar personnel actions to achieve drug free work places.". Authorize $100 million in fiscal 1987 to promote excellence in american education by maintaining a drug free environment. Extend through fiscal 1988 a Block Grant under which funds Are made available to the states for Alco hol drug abuse and mental health programs. Emphasize the need for greater International co operation through drug interdiction and repeal the Mansfield amendment which the White House said has impeded . Drug enforcement activities Over seas facilitate deportation of illegal aliens involved in drug trafficking and strengthen the customs Laws in order to curtail drug smuggling. Strengthen the ability of Law enforcement personnel and courts to ensure that those convicted of illegal drug offences Are suitably punished and deprived of the profits of their crimes. It would raise penalties for Large scale Domestic drug trafficking and provide mandatory mini mum penalties require mandatory punishment for Sim ple Possession of controlled substances and provide the death penalty for murder related to Large scale continuing drug enterprises and raise the punishment of those who engage the services of minors in drug trafficking. Remove statutory impediments for increased co operation Between the private sector and the Federal government. The Federal government As the largest employer in the nation can and should show the Way towards achieving drug free work places through a program designed to offer drug users a helping hand and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Feder Al work place Reagan said. Reagan said the Federal government should be a Model for eliminating dig abuse from the work  his budget proposals provide $80 million to Ai schools in teacher training and to help coordinate efforts with Law enforcement agencies. In addition a $100 Mil lion Grant to the Public health service would increase treatment capacity and the department of health and human services will provide financial assistance on a Matching basis to the tune of $69 million to integrate efforts in communities to reduce drug abuse. The other additional funds would be used for Law enforcement particularly drug interdiction along the Southwest Border an increase in Volunteer efforts to disseminate prevention information an increase in Public awareness through the private sector and expanded research on detecting diagnosing and treating High risk children and adolescents. Robert Tobias president of the National employees Union promptly denounced the presidential order say ing Reagan has opted for the role of Hangman of Federal employees rather than playing the part of Law abiding employer. We Are in court to help him get his act together. The Union has filed a complaint in . District court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to halt the is. Cus Toms Bureau s drug testing program