European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 5, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday aprils 1989 the stars and stripes Page .3 nato seeks unified Europe Worner says h David Tarhan staff writer Brussels blk cum nato Secre tary general Manfred Worner marking the Alliance s 40th anniversary on tues Day said the organization would continue to strive for a unified Europe and Germany. Describing inc Alliance s vision for tvs fifth decade Womer called for a Europe where Freedom and political pluralism flourish a Europe that is Able on the basis of self determination for All its Peoples to overcome its unnatural Divi Sion and that of Germany. But in his speech before nato s ambassadors Worner emphasized that while the Wesl would seek an increasingly Active role in prompting changes in. Eastern Europe the Alliance would continue to function primarily As a Security Force providing a form of insurance pol icy against the risks of turmoil crisis and  the soviets he said remain a huge Power a mighty military Force and unimportant Factor in Europe.". We incr indicated that the need to maintain Western tic Fenics therefore would remain As much a priority in the future Asit has been in the past. We have spent 40 years convincing inc East thai political intimidation does t work. Let us not give a stressed soviet leadership the impression that because we have dropped our guard in might yet  Womer also said that while nato natoat40v would seek a stronger More United Europe its partnership with the United states and Canada would remain an is Semial Factor. Neither North America nor Western Europe could Hope by themselves to Ful fill this historic task he said. United we Wilt remain masters of our destiny. Divided we shall become victims of historical forces decided by  during a news conference after anniversary events which included a colourful Flag ceremony on an unusually cold Brus Sels Day to my attacked the potential for divisive Ness Over nato s posit Ion Al the conventional arms talks in Vienna Austria that began March 9 with the Warsaw pact nations we incr noted that some . Congressional members stated recently that nato s opening position at the talks docs not Call for deep enough cuts and would result in Little budget savings. I do not share this argument Wirin Craid disarmament efforts arc primarily a Mailer of Security and no of budget they serve to improve our Security and not to save  Werner noted thai the talks had just begun and he Alliance position had been agreed upon by All members. Now we Start again the process of questioning and undermining our own negotiating position t think this is not a Way to  nato s opening position called for cuts of 5 percent in Alliance forces with the Warsaw pact reducing its forces to comparable Levels. Worner added that nato s position represented Only a first Stop and you can find in our own proposal at Vienna a very Clear remark that we Are contemplating further Steps once we have achieved our goal if you Tell the other Guy you want to Cut Down your own efforts thai docs not mean to encourage him to make suggestions. Hell sit Back and wait for your unilateral moves and you will not gel the results you arc striving  on other topics Worner said he hoped inc May Summit bringing together presi Dent Bush and other Alliance political leaders would result in a comprehensive document on the Alliance s conventional and nuclear alms strategy As Welt As a political statement of nato s goals and vision for the future he also disputed suggestions thai pub Lic opinion in the United states and West Germany had turned against an Ameri can military presence in Europe. "1 vividly contradict those who say that Public opinion in Germany wants americans to leave he said citing a poll taken four months ago indicating that 78 percent of West germans favor. The american presence. Werner said he Irusle Bush and Secretary of defense Dick Cheney to keep inc . Commitment to Europe. Moreover 1 give inc following Mes Sage to s better to stay Here and prevent a War than to leave and come Back an perhaps fight a  tornadoes heavy Rains Batter 3 states by the associated arts heavy Rains battered Tennessee Missouri and a Kansas on tuesday after spawning tornadoes that ripped roofs from building and houses a toddler swept from his Mother s arms was presumed drowned in Indiana floodwaters and an Indi Ana woman was apparently electrocuted. Much of Arkansas was under a Tornado Walch tuesday the mayor in Pard n.d., declared a slate of emergency after the red River overflowed its Banks and ski resort sin Colorado revealed after an 1 ii Inch snowfall. Severe thunderstorms blew through Western Tennes see on monday demolishing part of  processing Plant in mount pleasant. Tornadoes Fol Lowed the storm and destroyed houses and uprooted buildings authorities in til no injuries were reported said Roy Chaffin a mount pleasant police dispatcher. The storms were accompanied by Hail Fain an spectacular lightning. Many Arcas reported downed tre Sand signs and roof damage and electrical failures at least two tornadoes touched Down in Southeast pm Missouri ripping roofs off farm buildings and blowing Over a Mobile Home authorities said. A Tornado was sighted just South of Poplar Bluff but no injuries were reported said Tina Darnett a duller county sheriffs dispatcher. Tornadoes were spol cd throughout Arkansas late monday but no injuries or serious damage were reported. However the National weather service placed most of the state 65 far Kansas 75 counties under a Tornado watch  Indiana officials were to resume their search tuesday for the 16-Momh-old boy swept from his Mother s arms As she i sird to gel him to Safet  35-year-old Mother mid police that she had just picked up her children from a baby Sitter and was going Home when her car stalled on a gravel Road i Southern Indiana. By the time the floodwaters reached the window she was Able to get her "1 and so ear old child out of the car said capt. Ricc Barr of the Gibson county sheriffs department. The woman thought she had the toddler in her arms but he was swept away Barr said. In Fargo mayor Ion l ind run said he was surprised by the Speed with which Runoff from melting Snow and rain sent the red River Over its Banks. Lindgren declared a state of emergency Clearing he Way for construction of temporary dikes and the Leas ing of pumps to fend off flood Waters. Up River hundreds of volunteers filled sandbags to Shore up Drics in  minn., and in neigh Boring Wahpeton -.-.   Princess Ann talks with   sur on tuesday during Ihu unit s 141st birthday ceremonies. Canad an regiment has a is of from commander Princess Anne b Josei ii of in Stuttgart Bureau Lahr West Germany the 8th Canadian Hus sars  commander this Wev  first time in three years. Of course Princess Anne of Britain has other responsibilities. Anne 38, wrapped up a two Jay visit tuesday to the regiment of which he inv been colonel in chief since appointed to the Post by her Mother Queen Elizabeth ii in june 1972. The Princess was present 10 oin in the regiment s 141st birthday Celebration. During her stay she drove a Leopard i main Battle tank and an m-5j8 tracked ammunition Carrier attended a Dirin Erand a reception in her Honor and reviewed the entire regiment during a ceremony tuesday a Canadian forces spokesman said. The Princess marked the Leopard after Only a few minutes of instruction monday afternoon. Then with three regimental soldiers aboard she cruised briskly for about five minutes up and Down the Asphalt at the regiment s Home Garrison an aircraft Assembly area Al the Airfield of Canadian forces base Lahr. ". It s a pretty simple Lank 10drive," said Cpl. Morri Piercey 25, of Fox rap Newfoundland who had shown the Princess How to operate the German built Leopard when asked if anyone could drive the same Lank after so Little instruction he said probably but she s driving pretty  made no Public Italy Imus during her visit but she spoke to dozens of solid cars while inspecting inc 100-Mah Honor guard that met her. When her plane touched Down on the Airfield. During the review tues Day the regiment s 400 soldiers conducted a March past the Princess a Roll past of ils equipment and a Feu do Jota a rapid sequential firing of its tanks. The Princess last visited the regiment in june. 19.36.at in Dian forces base Gnu town in new Brunswick a Foj j spokesman said Slid has Visi cd the regiment on several other occasions and some of Ihu regiment soldiers were invited guests at her 1973 wedding 10 capt. Mark Phillips