European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 1, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                I Oaks named y next Safe commander a Page 2 the  authorized unofficial publication for the . Armed forces Good morning vol. 49, no. 17 tuesday May 1,1990 a a 25t daily and sunday d 8693 adaptors free Reed in beirut2nd american hostage released in 9 Days by pro iranian militants Frank Reeds wife fifi and son Tarek show Delight in Malden mass., monday on hearing of Reeds release. R a amps Scot a Miller Camensita Watson of Darmstadt looks at stretch shorts she can buy at cafes but can t Wear m the military Community. Damascus Syria apr american hostage Frank Reed was freed monday after being held More than 3 la a lonely. Boring years by shiite moslem kidnappers in Lebanon. He was the second american freed in nine Days. Syrian officials said the 57-year-old educator from Malden mass., was freed in Beirut at 8 30 . And driven to the syrian capital where . Ambassador Edward Djerejian was waiting to Greet him at the syrian foreign ministry. Interviewed by syrian television after his release Reed appeared Pale As he smoked a cigarette. He was asked what Captivity was like. A it was lonely. It was Boring a he said. A a in a very Happy to be free. And 1 Hope my fellow hostages will be freed very soon. I want to say to my Ltd Niiya especially to my son Tarek a daddy is Well. A d will be Home very  a asked Why he thought he Ras captured he replied to one Ever said Why j was afro it. The Bottom line was i was an  Reed arrived at the foreign ministry at 11 20 . In a Gray Peugeot. He was escorted out of the car by two syrian Security men and whisked into the building through a Side door. The Security men helped the White haired Reed out of the car. But then he walked by himself into the ministry where he appeared before a news conference. In Beirut Reed was handed to officers of the syrian army contingent that controls East and North Lebanon As Well As moslem West Beirut where Reed was kidnapped sept. 9, 1986, said the syrian officials who refused to be identified. They would not say exactly where the release occurred. Journalists at the Summerland hotel in Beirut where previous hostages were released said they did not see Reed. President Bush welcomed the release and thanked both Syria and Iran for help in bringing it about but Frank Reed added a we cannot rest. Until All hostages Are  Secretary of state James a. Baker Iii said he rejoiced with Reeds family and friends that the Long ordeal is Over. A we thank All those who have played a role including the government of Syria which facilitated the release and the government of the islamic Republic of see Reed on Back Page soldiers civilians trying to unravel strict new Community dress code by Ron Mckinney staff writer Darmstadt West Germany a Sieja Benson intends to ignore it. Sgt. Alan Lucas thinks it s wrong. Lisa Redd thinks its ridiculous. The a a it is the new dress code for the Darmstadt military Community a detailed document that raises As Many questions As it answers. It outlaws a it shirts undershirts and other clothing not designated As outer  it also bans Short shorts tights tank tops halters Shower shoes and exposed hair curlers. It May apply to everyone including children who ventures onto any military installation facility or housing area in the Community. It also seems to have some inconsistencies. Tank tops Are verboten but its apparently of to go shirtless. There is an exception allowing an undershirt a while engaged in sporting events or while working in proximity to government quarters or billets a but that does not apply to the a a tights worn by bicyclists runners and aerobics participants. The Man responsible for the dress code. Col. Darrel a. Mcferron the Deputy Community commander Isnit talking. He refused to be interviewed or to answer written questions. Instead he issued a press release saying a the dress code policy of the Darmstadt military Community is self explanatory. There will be no further comment.�?�. Many others however Are willing to comment. A they can throw me in the Brig a Sieja Benson said vowing to continue wearing her biking shorts and other athletic apparel while biking or jogging m the Community. A a in a not going to put on something else just to go in the store. A people can Wear tight miniskirts but they can to Wear tight athletic shorts a asked Benson who works for the directorate of personnel and comm nity activities. A if people find it sexually provocative of someone wearing athletic attire i think they have a personal problem. I done to see How sportswear can be considered risqu6.�?� it the policy also prohibits the wearing of clothing with derogatory or suggestive slogans and swimsuits except at designated swimming areas. It is unclear whether civilians and family members Are subject to the stringent code. The second see code on Back Page