European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 29, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse Q life term asked for Hamadi Page 2 o shuttle launch stopped moments before liftoff Page 3 d economic Index takes a dive Page 6 a kicks Hawks warriors lakers win Page 21 the St ars Anda tripes vol. 4b, no 12 saturday april 29. 1989 8693 a Bush a roves Washington a president Bush said Fri Day that the United Stales intends to go ahead with a plan id produce the controversial fax fighter plane jointly with Japan under terms in the strategic and commercial interests of the United Bush Loki reporters in the while House briefing room thai the Deal with Japan would safeguard sensitive com Puter software and that american companies would be guaranteed Rou Lily 40 percent of the product Ion work. The proposed arrangement which first surfaced during the Reagan administration has been the subject of in tense controversy because of concerns that it could amount to a virtual Giveaway of sensitive technology to Japan thus threatening . Interests in the Bush said going ahead with the project was in the Best interests of our Industrial growth and technology Transfer As Well is strategic and foreign policy Plune will be an advanced version of the f-16 fighter plane to be produced jointly by St. Louis based general dynamics and Japan s Mitsubishi heavy industries. -. The president had said previously that he wanted to go. Ahead with the joint venture As Long As the agreement would safeguard . Technology Congress will have 30 Days to review the agreement before it is finalized. The Deal was complicated this week by japanese prime minister Noburu Takeshita s announcement that he would resign because of the influence peddling scandal that has paralysed his government. Congressional sources who spoke on condition they not be identified said the japanese government had agreed to ensure that 40 percent of the estimated s3 billion production run on the plane will be handled in the United states.-. The japanese had already agreed to give . Companies a 4q percent share of the fax s estimated si.2see Bush on. Back Page Gens Ier asks nato to Buck Bonn position on a ssi a red Efon Bonn West Germany a for eign minister Hans Dietrich gets Char on Friday urged nato allies to seek a reduction in snort Range nuclear missiles despite strident us. And British opposition. Related sultry i aug 28.for the second Day. The nation s Lead ers appeared on a nationally televised parliamentary session to outline their position which Hasi strained the Alliance Italy Belgium. Denmark and Norway have id with Hunn in the growing rift. Most of nato s Short Range missiles Are based in West Germany. A government spokesman. Hans Klein said dutch Premier Ruud Lub Bers will visit Bonn Oil avid mesday for talks with Chancellor Helmut Kohl in an apparent bid to resolve the dispute be fore a North american treaty qrgam7j lion Summit takes place late next month. The dutch government has expressed support for the . And British position and has offered to mediate in the Dis Pute. The West has no reason to be timid or to be guns Char said in his address rather Genscher said. Western. Nations should have the Confidence to pursue a course that would include Short Range missiles among the various arms already under discussion among the us perpowers., we must courageously and decisively make use of the new openness the soviet Union is showing said Genscher a member of the detente oriented centrist free democratic Cany. We must close that Hole in the disarmament speaking of the West German demand for negotiations aimed at reducing the number of Short Range missiles Gensch or said we can see that we Are finding or Horn and More understanding for this position within Hie whole alliance.". Defense minister Gerhard Siulin Herts spoke after Gen Sthyr and also emphasized that West Germany remains bound to nato Kohl on thursday made a speech be fore parliament in which he Raff rifled his cull for talks with the soviets Over the Short Range missiles. Such talks Are strongly opposed by the United slates and Britain which fear the negotiations could Lead to the removal of and leave Western see Genscher on Back Page secs l it Flynall Lylw or. Entering the Twilight zone assault gis a Ilij nerd hint the coast is Clear before entering a simulated Hajje pipe during a Mout exc cow us fun Hicri Lurf told. Sec Story on proc 9. Lylion Jesslyn staff re str maj. Dave her Anile poses a pretty Good question about mylar speak. By he asks via tube launched optically tracked were gutted i Side that s a Mouthful of than of can say Tow Good Point Hernandez was to be on the Rcch my end of questions about acronyms and abbreviations today during a conference for commanders in the 3rd army div s lit brigade and their spouses in Germany. The brigade adjutant was scheduled to speak this morning on the Art of military jargon " during an interview Friday Hernan Dez admitted the language is so full of acronyms and abbreviations that it sometimes confuses even i speakers they know what the acronym is used Lor but when they gel Down to what i Means that s a Good question he said. For instance can anyone Eilam the difference Between a 1 be and a tla11one is a temporary lodging and the other is a temporary Ming allow Ance. And is i using con us As awful As it sounds ? after All. When it happens to someone Jou May never see them again. But of course,.All ii Means is a permanent change of i Tahon to the con Uncial United slates while Gas might rather face an Mithan , How Many have eaten res while wearing Miles during ref pc Eft and while preparing for a new mos should Jou have an Flap before of Good in our Eros is approach ing ask a Pao at Lis Reuk thai s Downing eals read to a Tichik Sportko multiple integrated laser engagement system and taking part inthe return of Fotus to of Runny. And if act Toji i adv. Fora new it Hilarj occupational Spe i i to should you get a health risk appraisal program before heading for temporary put and Jour Date of estimated rotation from Over was station is coming up better ask the Public affairs Olyce at the , army Europe there Are a lot Hernandez said of military acronyms and abbreviations. I could spend a whole Day coming up with current terms we May seem like gobbled Book to an untrained ear however is really a path to faster communication he wild it s meant to streamline the acronym simplifies communication for the Soldier . Missile above. Short simple and Sec eur by the Lime a Soldier was told to fire his tube launched optically tracked. Wire guided missile he d probably be a Tow. Or worse Kia Don t expect Aeron is and abbreviations to fade away. New ones Are pop Ping up All the time with the Speed of Anani Raam an advanced medium Range air to air nmsiu1 As new weapons sys tems come on Board that s the prime time when new acronyms come into the army Hernandez said those things see major on Back Page
