European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 21, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 2 the stars and stripes thursday december 21,1989 soviet warns West on German reunion v by David Tarrant a Brussels Bureau soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevar Damte made an unprecedented visit to nato and later issued a Stern warning against any wot i pressure to Speed up Ger Man reunification. The question of self of the German states has recently become a subject cheated debate Shevardnadze said in a speech to the us Pean parliament. Appeals for East Germany to West Germany have aroused concern not Only Archie the political parties and people in East Germany Tiju neighbouring countries As Well he said. $ current developments in East West relations Are taking place within the context of the existence of two German states recognized by the whole world and accepting themselves As such. As pan of that context the two states belong to two different and what is More opposing military political alliances he said. The notion of self determination implies the need to exclude any outside pressure on a country Shevardnadze said. Appeals or advice on changing the East German system of government Are not Only in appropriate but May raise doubts about the Rutheny to of the eventual allegedly free underscoring the rapidly changing Easum St Cli mate Shevardnadze told reporters Halir tipped his visit to nato would develop into a Ormal dialogue Between the soviet bloc and the a Fem allies. We do believe that the wow pact and nato at this crucial stage in the dirt torment of the european process arc Able to pm a very stabilizing role to become a stabilize Mactor in Europe he said after a 90-minute Runac Fig with the ambassadors of the 16nato Najl Hans and Secretary general Manfred Worner Shevardnadze also emphasized the very essential role of americans Here in Europe Wornor said. Any decision to formalize contacts Between the Warsaw pact and nato would be taken by our member countries and this of course would require futher changes in the Warsaw pact Firner said. And he said the meeting signalled that clearly the time of confrontation is coming to an end and we have a Chance to replace it by elements of . Army Gen. John r. Galvin. The nato com Mander in Europe said Shevardnadze s visit undo i scores the soviets appreciation of the role Nat full play not Only in Security but in the Manama Nunt events in the soviet Union Andew turn Europe Are heading toward democracy and pc Fatom but this enor i transition is fraught Vul of potential dangers of ins Mylithy and Uncer Takir Galvin said in . In the Fao Jem this a unified nato can be very helps Fri a dump pears the soviets recognize this As Well As we in his and fuss Shevardnadze quoted s dec. 9 speech in Thoj Brict Union saying tray Effort to move beyond it boundaries and to East Ger Many and West Germany at the flu is fraught with destabilization in we emphasize with utmost determination that we shall protect East Germany from any Orff each. That country is our strategic ally and a member of Meswar saw treaty. It is necessary to proceed on the bail of the postwar realities namely the existence of two Sov Sereign German states both members of the United Shevardnadze said the soviet Union is in favor of peaceful cooperation Between East Germany and West Germany based on the principles of respect for the Equality and sovereignty of the two German regarding the possibility of German reunification he added As for the future it will be shaped in the course of history within the framework of the evolving foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze talks to press a eurasian the so it Union applauds the work of the euro Pean Community to develop an economically and politically United Rumpe. He said. But it is concerned that extremists such As German reunification could bring about Jurn to dangerous National ism threatening the stability in Europe. Court limits use of North testimony Washington a a fed eral judge tuesday placed strict limits on the prosecution s use of Oliver l. North As a witness in the Iran Contra trial of former National Security adviser John poin Dexter. . District court judge Harold Greene said prosecutors May Only use evidence from the convicted sex White House aide based on statements he made before july 15, 1987, the Day Poindexte began testifying in Congress before a National television audience. The restriction Means the government is unable to use most of the testimony North gave at his own trial last april during which he frequently mentioned Poindexter his former White House Boss. However prosecutors will be Al Lowed to elicit evidence from North based on his testimony to Congress which he gave prior to Poindexter s testimony said the judge. The government also will be permitted to delve into subjects to which Poindexter did not testify. Poindexter s trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 22 on charges of conspiracy two counts of obstructing Congress and two counts of Mak ing false statements in connection with the arms for hostage Deal that rocked the country when it was exposed in 1985. North in july was Given a three year suspended sentence and fined 150,000 dollars for his role in organizing arms sales to Iran in order to help free hostages in Leb anon and for diverting proceeds to nicaraguan guerrillas. During sentencing the judge praised North s loyalty and called him a subordinate in the plan devised by unnamed superiors. From Page 1 t. Kohl s speech at the ruins of the Frauen Kircho chants arose among the banners and posters Helmut Helmut Helmut and Germany fatherland Germany fatherland the crowd shouted. People joked and laughed pal of someone commom Ilaug Chang cd Jas of Guys Flag an older Marti air to attire Jhc Zero the upon War Futey Haven t a Chance in an East German democratic voting Tern with multiple parties. Kohl said a timetable has been set for Many of the measures and that he an Modrow would meet again in january in East Berlin. It was also announced tuesday that joint committee has been established to society. You can t bake a new cake determine How West German aids land with old be used to help East Garraf to cover Kohl arrived in Dresden tuesday and boost production. Ujj morning amid welcoming shouts from also East gym Fhy has agreed to the local citizens work to interested airlines to Flyte Wesl Munin it was announced. Only Bri Jimr French and american airlines but been allowed to use the Allied air corridors to West Berlin s Tegel Airport. About every five minutes during thousands of Dresden cars took time off from work to line the Street in front of the hotel Bellvue where Kohl met with Modrow. Waving huge West Ger Man flags the crowd called for German unification. Joachim Tanner an Engineer Aad survivor of world War s visit a Chance for easter Roans to show that they and nothing else. Percent of the Dresden ers fare honest want unification he Tanner said he did t think German unification should happen overnight but Steps must begin now Elinor Scheer came to demonstrate Rhth her 3-Ycar-old son Wastl. I and Wastl s that something positive mums of this meeting and that we move she said. The Only signs hot there Are other opinions in the City Weinhe slogans painted on Walls near the main train Sta Tion and the International press Center. The Graffiti often included plays on Kim Nami u High ran Man Rah. Kohl s name which can mean one read put Kohl in the cab crash from Page 1 at the Edge of Maxdorf maj. Roderick r. Kallman 36, of col Orado Springs colo., who piloted the other Jet ejected. He was released tues Day afternoon from the Hahn a Hospi Tal where he was under observation. He parachuted to safety about eight Miles North of Ludwigshafen. Both men were members of the 50thtac fighter Wing at Hahn a. The Wing suspended All training tues Day in Honor of Sundstrom. A memorial service will be held at 10 . Friday at Hahn Chapel number 2. The pilots were engaged in a training exercise with a third Jet. An f-15 from Pitburg a at about 10,000 feet when the collision occurred. Smith could give no information on the Maneu vers the three planes were executing before the collision. The Accident is being investigated by a Board of officers headed by col. Stephen Steele vice commander of the 316th air div at Ramstein a. In Maxdorf Low flying jets flew Over the town of 6,000 residents tuesday. An air Force spokesman could not a who her the jets came from . Bases. The town s wholesale vegetable mar Ket remained closed tuesday. A Large piece of one of the fighter planes plunged through the roof of a building there monday. Inge Hartko who lives in a town House about 55 Yards from where one of the Jet s engines landed in a Field where Chil Dren often play said she was driving into her garage monday when she heard a hissing sound. I thought perhaps my car tire was Flat she said. I looked and then noticed that it came from above and then i saw four Bur Ning pieces were falling Down. I saw two in the distance and i saw that two were directly Over me. I looked Back and Forth wondering where 1 should Hartke who moved to Maxdorf Only two weeks ago joined her neighbors in running to the Woods behind their houses. In response to West German protests the . Government and nato agreed this autumn to reduce aircraft noise by slowing Down planes cutting interception exercises by one third and reducing by 45 percent flights at an Altitude of 247 feet. In Washington Pentagon spokesman Pete Williams said he hoped the crash would not renew the West German de Bate on Low level flights. We have been responsive to their concerns Williams said. Everyone is very sorry that the Accident happened. But i can t imagine that this would re open the whole question. I think people understand that accidents during the past two years 21 . Service members and one German Pas Senger have died in accidents involving . Military aircraft in Europe. Seven people have been killed on the ground in Germany. A response team of 70 airmen from Sembach a has been assigned to clean up the area a spokesman said. Leakage of hydrazine a chemical used to restart a Jet engine in midair required Crews to remove 60 cubic meters of to Sou. An air Force ordnance disposal team was expected to have All 510 rounds of inert 20mm target practice munitions collected by tuesday night Smith said. The . Government will reimburse the West German government for 75percent of the damage. The remainder will be paid by the German government
