European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 19, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 8 the stars and stripes sunday. July 19,19b7 so what if Smedley s Gruff after All he is a Marine b Annabell St. Germain Rota Spain Smedly Darlington Butler Al the age of 3 months was officially inducted into the Marine corps during a ceremony in november 1985 and was Given the rank of private first class. Smedly a pedigreed English bulldog comes from a Long line of champions and ii thought of very highly by Hii buddies in the Marine corps Security Force co where he is permanently stationed. Named after two Lime medal of Honor Winner Brig. Gen. Smedley d. Duller the Chubby canine was promoted to Lance Corporal a year ago and he May be moving up again soon according to maj. Gary r. Holmquist Smedley s unit commander. The tradition of la unit s Mascot goes All the Way Back to world War i when German soldiers nicknamed . Marines Hunde Des Teu fets or legendary wild Devil dogs because of the fierce Way they fought. After the War an English bulldog named sgt. Mai. Jig i was presented to Gen. John Lejeune. 13th commandant of the Marine corps and from then on a bulldog or hour became the traditional Marine Mascot. A set of dress blues Parade dress Whites and a set of is monies Dis cd end  by i unit Mem Ber s wife keep Smedley looking Sharp at every function from formations to formal balls. Although the four legged Lance Corporal has never qualified with a weapon he is known to be dangerous when around food. Cpl. Darlene Twobulls grooms inspects and cares for Smedley and sensing disaster when his weight reached 60 pounds put him on a diet. He Breaks his diet whenever he can Twobulls said. Especially if ice Cream or a hot dog comes his  Smedley understands and obeys military orders such As at  Post or fall  but beware of kill which is his signal to attack his food. Smedley has occasionally been guilty of bad con it Vanhou Sac Ley reports to gunnery sgt Steven Munoz. Duct. Often he leaves distasteful puddles in spit shined areas. Basically he is Well liked and a great morale Booster Twobulls said. Smedley s a Little arrogant lackadaisical Over bearing and Rudt Holmquist said. We think he s a i i Fer by his general  Petty okie for . By of Mimi a by we a to Puie Tii Iii office. Us civil so Ulsan. Ronli. S e. Germany ends death penalty Grants amnesty to thousands Berlin a East Germany announced a Gener Al amnesty for thousands of political and other prison ers and became the first soviet bloc country to abolish the death penalty. The amnesty proclaimed to Mark the 38th anniversary of the founding of East Germany excludes people convicted of War crimes espionage murder and crimes against humanity the state run adn news Agency said late Friday. The Agency did not say How Many prisoners would be released Between oct. 12 and Dee. 12, but Western sources expect about 2,000 political prisoner to be treed. The announcement was immediately welcomed in West Germany which is preparing to receive East Ger Man communist party Leader Erich Honecker in sep tember. He will become the firs East German Leader to visit West Germany. The amnesty and the abolition of the death sentence came two Days after Honecker announced he will visit West Germany. His trip postponed Al least twice be fore due to soviet pressure is scheduled for sept. 7-11. West Germany s ministry of German relations said in a statement that the move would improve ties be tween the to countries. The West German government says it has the names of 1,025 political prisoners in East Germany but Western sources say the figure is believed to be about 2,000. They include people who avoided the military draft engaged in underground opposition activity tried to escape from East Germany or helped others to do so. It was not immediately Clear if the released political prisoners would be allowed to leave the country. Adn said prisoners serving life sentences will have their terms commuted to 15 years under the amnesty. The order signed by Honecker covers All convictions due to be passed before oct. 7 and drops All current investigations. The country s courts have not imposed a death sen tence for years adn said. West German television said 122 executions were believed 10 have been carried out in East Germany since inc communist slate was proclaimed in 1949. More than 20,000 prisoners were released under each of the two previous East German general amnesties in 1972 and 1979. They included thousands of political prisoners Many of whom were later allowed to emigrate to West Germany. So oui Naivs scouting s highest rank attained by 3 youths Mannheim Germany three life scouts in Germany were promoted to scouting highest rank in recent ceremonies. To attain the Eagle rank the boys had to Cam at least 21 Meril badges and spend an average of 100 hours on a Community project. Eric King. A has been a scout Tor eight years. For his service project he designed and coordinated the repair and renovation of playground equipment in Munich s pc Reacher first housing area. The Munich american High school Sophomore is inc son of Carrol and Genevieve King of he cafes  Smith 16, of Vilsick. Germany distributed the Wager Lifesaver tag for his service project. The tog is to be attached to children s clothes or shoes. Ii identifies the child and his or her parents provides medical information with the family doctor s name and gives parental consent Tor Hospital treat ment. Smith a Vilseck american High school Sophomore belongs to explorer foal 240. He is the son of Sec. Terry and Sharon Smith. Casey l. Griffith 15. Became his family s second Eagle  belongs to troop 308 in osterholz Schwann Buck. His service project involved canvassing local american housing areas for unused or dated prescription drugs that he turned in to be discarded. Griffith is the son of it. Col. Stanley and Carolyn Griffith. Griffith s brother Riley achieved the Fagle rank last year. 6 girls get top awards for their achievements Mannheim Germany five Heidelberg girls and one Stuttgart girl received Gold award the highest award for senior girl scouts. Stuttgart High school student Mary Mitchell did Volunteer work in a medical clinic As part of her Gold award requirements. She is the daughter of Harlan Mitchell. Heidelberg High school students Kerri King and Maile Knight collected children s Book to present to Day care centers the Hospital and the dental clinic for their Challenge projects. King is the daughter of John and Delia King. Knight is the daughter of la. Col. John and Jerri Knight. Heather Kochaniewicz of Heidelberg planned and carried but a camping weekend for Junior Girt scouts. She is the daughter or Margaret Kochaniewicz. Katherinc Krantz was chairwoman for she annual cad Etc and senior girl Seoul gathering in Chi Emsee. Kranzl daughter of la. Col. Kenneth and Nina Kranzl is a recent graduate of Heidelberg High school Leah Mason served As president of an area Cadelien and senior girl scout planning Board and planned a scouting event. She is the daughter of Sec. William Mason. South african censors of Python s life of Brian Johannesburg South Africa Haxe rejected the charge. In a special session wednesday to de Bale the Issue the opposition controlled Congress approved a measure 35-28 asking the troops to leave immediately. But the Cordero government said that Only the president has the right to decide foreign policy. More than 1,000 people were killed or Dilip pirated at a result of the Earth quakes