European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 12, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                I As usual Hope uses service members As part of it airman 1 St class Steve Kohler of the 435th 16 a Ryty police found himself on stage with Shields in a fit that ended with him giving her a Long kiss. I guess it s something to write Home about Quot he Aid after the show. Also getting in on the act was airman 1st class Mike l 0f the 435th Mission support so. He was pulled up in stage by Jackson for a sexy dance i she came Down and started walking toward me ind reached out her hand Quot he said. Quot i Felt obligated to a the show evidently closed Hope s overseas Tours of military bases something he has done since world War ii he is identified As much with these shows As he is for his Road pictures with the late Bing Crosby. At the show s end Hope and his cast came on stage 1o thank the service members for the Job they do and for supporting his entertainment efforts. 1 you know Why we do it because everybody on this stage moves you Quot he said. It was just his Way of saying Quot thanks for the  you hear if Bob Hope took the stage at Rhein main a West Germany thursday night armed with a ton of jokes. The Cue cards accompanying the superstar entertainer on his Farewell tour for american troops overseas weighed 2,000 pounds and As usual covered a variety of topics. Here Are just a few pounds of laughs a on the food at the air base Quot an airman told me the 12 disciples had eaten the last supper Here it would have  Quot a on the Rhein main rockets football team Quot they re crazy about football Here. Its the first time i be Ever seen a Windsock hanging from a goal Post. Joe Montana writes to them for tips president Bush came Here last year and was pressed into service As a Waterboy. I used to play football. I was a Center but i had to quit. In a  a on construction at the base Quot it la be a Nice base when they finish it. I was getting ready for bed last night and a Bulldozer Tore my room  a on Germany Quot lederhosen is a German word meaning that a not a Chicken those Are my legs Quot a Quot Germany is the Home of the world famous oktoberfest. I d love to celebrate it but i keep forgetting what month it s in. Oktoberfest a that s hangover spelled  a Quot autobahn a that a a German word meaning you better slow Down Hans. We just passed a 747. I saw one Guy going 70 Mph and he was changing his tire. A Quot that trabant is something. That a the first car i be Ever seen that comes with a skate  Hope sports a Rhein main a jacket upper left while saying goodbye on his Farewell tour of american overseas bases Latoya Jackson struts her stuff with airman 1st class Mike Ball far left of Rhein main a and with spec. Joseph Ferrer above of Hanau. Hopes entourage of beauties included miss universe Mona Gundt of Norway left Clifford s coming to Germany Norman Bridwell the creator of Clifford the big bed dog. Will autograph select Clifford books at the following stars and stripes shopping Center bookstores Hanau Wolfgang a tuesday May 15th from 1630 to 1730 Volgel Weh a wednesday. May 16th from 1600 to 1730 Heidelberg a Friday May 18th from 1530 to 1630 Clifford books will be available at the discounted Price of $1.50 regular Price $1.95 during the autograph session. Don t miss this Golden Opportunity to meet the creator of the big red hero of 28 children s books who has been thrilling children All Over the world for More than 25 years saturday May 12, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 17