European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 30, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 6 the stars and stripes wednesday september 30,1967, Meese expects military role in War on drugs to increase Portland Ore. A american armed Foras probably will play an increased role in the fight against drugs attorney general Edwin Melesc til said Mon Day Meese in a speech to the National guard association of the United Stales praised the National guard s role in its new Frontier Mission to help Stem the flow of illegal drugs into he country. Guard units from 24 slates arc participating in inc Federal anti drug Campaign. Their support includes transport of Law enforcement agents and seized drugs radar observation and equipment Loans to civilian Law enforcement agencies Meese said. The National guard has joined the other full time forces in being an important part of this Effort Meese told about 3,500 people gathered for the association s 109th general conference. Meanwhile in new York the National conference of democratic mayors released a 10-poir.i drug plat form that also urged use of the military against drug smugglers. Key elements in the proposal were he appointment of a Federal anti drug Czar to head the War against drugs and the use of me military the coast guard and the . Customs service to halt importation of drugs into the country. The group specifically named Mexico. Bolivia Colombia end Peru As countries that should have their foreign Aid Cut off. Anti tank rockets9 effectiveness assailed in new report by Gao Tow missile Type heavy antitank guide weapon system dimensions 3.8 it. Long b weight 39,6 in. Mosshe 224,4 k launcher Perfo Matanee 213 ft-2.3 mite Range 620 , Speed Chicago Tribune graphic source Tribune news reports and Jane s Alt the world s aircraft Washington a anti Lank Rockel Pur chased by the army for use in combat by individual soldiers May not be effective again soviet tanks according to a congressional study released monday. The report by the general accounting office the congressional watchdog Agency was released by rep. Charles Bennett d-fla., a critic in recent years of Pentagon policies for testing weapons. Some of Icse weapons could be a real disaster for our Bennett said As he released a heavily censored version of inc report. The study reviewed the capabilities of the anti Lank weapons that could be used by individual soldiers against attacking soviet tanks during War. The Gao noted that the army s decision on buying Ibe hand held rockets was based on How the weapons performed during tests that were held under benign conditions. It is less certain that the weapons will per form Well under combat conditions the study noted the study looked at a variety of Ami tank rockets including the dragon and Tow lube launched optically guided wire tracked missile. The rockets Stu died can be shoulder fired by soldiers in the Field. Part of the problem according to the study is hat a Large number of Ami Lank gunners would be lulled in inc Early stages of any conflict. For example up to 85 percent of me Tow gunners arid 33 percent of the dragon users would be killed after firing a single round. Foreign Brewers seeking . Outlets Milwaukee a with foreign Brewers eager to expand their sales in the United states the master Brewers association of the americas has decided the International Market needs a special study. During the association s 100th anniversary Conven Tion monday the group s executive committee voted to appoint a planning commit ice to investigate the future of the Beer Trade said John c. Elimam the association s president. Ehmann named committee chairman said questions have been raised because of mis strengthening position of big Domestic breweries. While Domestic Brewers pondered the growth of such companies As Anheuser Busch of St. Louis or g. Heilman brewing co. Of la Crosse wis., Many of the 2,000 delegates to the i5
