European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 23, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 8 a a a the stars and stripes Friday March 23,1990 sex czech rulers sold tons of plastic explosives to Libya London apr Czechoslovakia s former communist rulers sent tons of semtex plastic explosives to Libya but its new non communist government has stopped All such exports. President Vaclav Havel said thursday. Havel in Britain on an official visit made his comments at a news conference at the czechoslovak embassy. A the past regime exported 1,000 tons to Libya Quot he said. Quot if you consider that it takes 200 Grams 7 ounces to blow up an aircraft this Means world terrorism has enough semtex to last for 1 50 semtex was used in the bombing of pan am flight 103, which exploded Over Lockerbie Scotland in december 1 988, killing All 259 on Board and 1 1 people on the ground. A we ceased exporting this explosive some time ago Quot Havel said speaking through a translator. He did not give a Date or any other details. The former dissident playwright said tuesday that his country a considerable arms Industry would no longer sell weapons to totalitarian regimes but would continue to sell arms to democracies. Czechoslovakia has Long been a major arms manufacturer. It produces hand grenades automatic rides tanks and armoured personnel carriers in addition to explosives. Published reports say that the Export of such weapons and components accounted for Between one Quarter and one half of Czechoslovakia a foreign Exchange earnings. The nation strapped for hard currency May find it difficult to Slop the Trade. Czechoslovakia under the hard line communist regime of Milos Jakes and Gustav Husak found a Market among nations too poor to afford expensive Western weapons or those denied Access for political reasons. In addition to Libya clients have included Angola South Yemen and the Palestine liberation organization. Havel stopped Short of saying that Czechoslovakia would no longer manufacture semtex and he defended its production for peaceful use. Quot this is an Industrial explosive necessary for various Industrial uses. It is not an explosive made especially for terrorists a he said. But a now we want to Mark semtex so it will be delectable a he added. Semtex is odourless and can be folded into any shape making it almost undetectable by conventional anti terrorist devices. On wednesday the first Day of his three Day visit Havel had lunch with Queen Elizabeth ii then had talks with prime minister Margaret Thatcher. He said they discussed the future of Europe and German unification. Quot i told her that the process of unification should be understood As a sort of engine propelling the unification of the whole of Europe a he said. A no new european order can be built on a permanent fear of any one banker War hero Rothschild Dies in London at age 79 London apr lord Rothschild the multimillionaire banker and decorated world War ii intelligence agent has died in London his wife said in a statement wednesday. He was 79. Lady Rothschild said her husband died tuesday. She did not reveal the cause of death or give any other details. Rothschild a Secretary refused to say whether he had been ill or where he died. Rothschild was born Nathaniel Mayer Victor Rothschild on oct. 31, 1 91 0, into the famous family of German jewish Coin collectors who founded a banking dynasty Rothschild was the head of the English Branch of the family. Baron Guy do Rothschild is head of the French Branch. After studying science English and French at Cambridge University he went on to become a professor in the zoology department and was recognized As one of the worlds leading experts on spermatozoa. He succeeded his Uncle As the third Baron Rothschild in 1937, taking his seat in the House of lords parliament s unelected upper chamber As a labor party member. In the Early 1970s, he served As an adviser to conservative prime minister Edward Heath. During world War ii Rothschild served As a senior officer with ml5, the British counter espionage service. Britain awarded Rothschild the George medal for bravery in world War ii for defusing German bombs. He also received the american legion of Merit for his wartime efforts. In 1986, Rothschild sent a letter to the daily Telegraph urging mi5 to stale publicly that it had a unequivocal evidence Quot disproving rumours that he was the Quot fifth Man Quot in the infamous soviet spy ring formed by Guy Burgess Kim Philby Donald Maclean and Anthony Blunt. Rothschild in his student Days at Cambridge was a member of the elite debating society known As the apostles. Burgess and Blunt were also society members. Rothschild and Blunt who became Art adviser to Queen Elizabeth ii remained friends through the years. In his letter Rothschild said there had been innuendos since 1981 that he was the a fifth British press reports said the unequivocal evidence Rothschild referred to was a secret 1962 meeting in London when he finally nailed Philby As a soviet agent. Philby who had been a British Intel Buron Rothschild a former mis officer in 1982. Lig Cnoc officer was then a journalist based in Beirut Lebanon. Prime minister Margaret Thatcher said the government had no evidence that Rothschild was Ever a soviet agent. The Rothschild family has a reputation for generosity especially toward Israel. An orthodox jew lord Rothschild was awarded an honorary degree from Tel Aviv University in 1971 for Quot the advancement of science education and the Economy of it was followed in 1975 by an honorary degree from Jerusalem a hebrew University. He was also an accomplished Cricket player golfer jazz pianist writer and businessman. Lady Rothschild a statement said a private funeral would be held but did not say when or where. She said there would also be a memorial service later. Besides his wife the former Tessa mayor Rothschild is survived by their son James and their two daughters Emma and Victoria. He is also survived by a son Jacob and two daughters Sarah and Miranda from a first marriage that ended in 1945. Jacob a trustee of the National gallery is the heir to the peerage becoming the fourth Baron Rothschild. Military Roundup 32nd army air defense to hold annual Ball april 28 Darmstadt West Germany a the 32nd army air defense come will hold its annual Ball april 28 at the Patrick Henry Village officers and civilians club in Heidelberg. Air defense artillery officers warrant officers and command sergeants major should notify their unit adjutant by March 30 if they want to attend. The evening of cocktails dinner and dancing will Cost $21.25 a person. Appropriate attire is the army dress mess Blue or White uniform. Further information May be obtained by calling it. Col. David Hartman at ets 348-7304 or 348-7306.556th maps in Sieg Elsbach named tops in the army Pir Masens West Germany a the department of the army has named the 556th my co of Sieg Elsbach West Germany As winners of the 1990 Jeremiah p. Holland award according to the Pir Masens Public affairs office. The Holland award annually recognizes the most outstanding military police unit in the unit awarded Safe engineering Honor Raf Lakenheath England a the 48th civil engr so has won the 1989 Curtin award presented annually to the Best Safe civil engineering unit by the society of american military engineers. Two Squadron members have also won individual awards. Tech. Sgt. Roosevelt Joyner was named the Best military technician in the air Force and it. Col. Patrick Burns was named a Safe a Best senior military manager of the year. The Squadron along with the property services Agency forms the Liberty engineers and is responsible for the maintenance at Raf Lakenheath Raf Feltwell and Raf Sculthorpe. The squadrons achievements include relocating and expanding a rapid runway repair training no receives Safe social services title Raf Ben Waters England a the superintendent of social actions at Raf Benwa ters has been selected As a Safe a equal Opportunity and treatment non commissioned officer. Master sgt. Linda d. Harrington an 18-year air Force Veteran is responsible for the 21 programs run by the bases social actions office. The 40-Ycar-old native of Greenville has been stationed at Raf Ben Waters for two unit named a Safe a Best Security police group Hahn a West Germany a the 50th Security police group has been chosen As the top Security police Active duty group Lor 1989 by the . Air forces in Europe. The group was evaluated for its work in the nuclear surety inspection combat readiness and its role in the drug abuse resistance education strengthens ties to Chile Uruguay Brussels Belgium apr the european Community said thursday that it has elevated the Levy o its missions to Chile and Uruguay. The 12-nation trading bloc said the step was lakes to strengthen its diplomatic presence in latin a and to acknowledge the recent improvement of political situation in the two nations. The bureaus in the capitals of Santiago and Monro Viden it said will hot Oiven thai rank of
