European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 30, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday May 30, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 5 Wendell Edmondson hangs from a beam after being tangled in electric  critical after being caught in electric wires Washington apr a Man believed to be scavenging Copper wire remained in critical condition monday from electrical Burns he suffered at an Amtrak substation where he Hung upside Down for hours As rescuers waited to make sure the Power was turned off. It took several Calls from the District of Columbia fire department before Amtrak employees in Philadelphia had Power to the 128,000-Volt substation Cut off and More than an hour for an Amtrak engineering Crew to arrive. In the meantime Wendell Edmondson 36, was dangling upside Down from a beam 15 feet off the ground and was naked his clothes apparently burned off by the Contact with High voltage. Witnesses reported seeing a Flash like lightning shortly after noticing him inside the station about 9 30 . Saturday. A one of the fallacies that people operate under is that if they done to touch any of the wires then they arc relatively Safe a said fire department spokesman Ted Holmes. A if you come within a certain distance the voltage can arc Over to you. But they done to understand the Gravity of that much  Amtrak spokesman Bruce heard said the response to the emergency a is frankly a pretty Good response on a saturday  Holmes said fire chief Ray Alfred plans to write Amtrak officials to determine what went wrong and to establish More efficient procedures for the future. Summer rec services in Northeast could feel budget crunch Boston apr As summer fun season starts fewer lifeguards dirtier restrooms higher priced parking and piled up litter threaten to mar outings in the Northeast As state recreational areas feel the bite of budget cuts. Final budget figures Are not yet in but service cutbacks arc being considered in several states including new York Connecticut and new Jersey. In Massachusetts even an ersatz Henry David Thoreau was in danger at one Point of being Laid Oil. Most Parks will remain open but with reduced hours and staffing. A the grass is going to get a Little longer and the restrooms Are going to get a Little dirtier Quot said Anthony canticle a Connecticut department of environmental Protection official. Most states in the Region have been grappling with budget difficulties in the past couple of years because of an economic slowdown in Fields such As real estate and finance. Last year Connecticut decided to close 13 of its 92 state Parks. Public opposition however spurred gov. William of Neill to rescind that order. Park funds instead were Cut by 8 percent. A 10 percent Cut was imposed for 1990. The Massachusetts department of environmental management which oversees state Parks and beaches has been tentatively allocated $29 million. It oversees state recreation facilities with funding Down this year from the $33.2 million just two years ago said spokesman Peter of Neil. Along the 3.8-mile-Long Salisbury state Beach fewer than than 20 lifeguards will try to oversee Waters previously covered Sands of time by 50 to 55. Could that be dangerous a absolutely a of Neil said adding that the department was checking with attorneys about the possible liability problems. Quot since 1980 there have been no drownings when lifeguards Are on  o Neil said. A there Are 50 to 60 documented saves each  Massachusetts has 146 forests and Parks seven Ocean beaches. 20 swimming pools and seven historical Parks. About 80 jobs vacant through attrition probably will not be filled. Of Neil said Only about 800 seasonal employees would be hired Down from 1,300. New Jersey which has an extensive state Park system also faces stall cuts. The departments $23.4 million budget May be Cut As much As $ i million. Greg Marsh. New Jersey director of division of Parks and forests said a proposed $2 increase in parking fees would eliminate the need for layoffs. Some officials warn that reductions in Park maintenance could harm the environment. New Yorkus 150 state Parks which include 65 campgrounds will be open but for reduced hours said Parks department spokesman Robert Arnold. Budget woes almost forced Massachusetts to halt a Walden Pond summer program that hires a tour guide to play famed naturalist Henry David Thoreau of Neil said. The guide a is Henry David Thoreau a a always speaking in the present tense when he tells visitors about the life of the famous philosopher of Neil said. Quot we now think he a going to be  in the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. May 30, 1950 a after meeting with British soviet and Trench officials. United nations Secretary general Trygve lie conferred with president Truman at the White House. He reiterated that he had brought no special message from soviet Premier Joseph Stalin. 30 years ago today. May 30, 1960 a humorist James Thurber was trapped inside a smoke filled apartment in new York until rescued by a fireman who led the Blind 65-Ycar-old writer to safety. 20 years ago today. May 30, 1970 a sen. Edward f. Kennedy. I mass. Said there was no Way he could be persuaded to run for the presidency in 1972 and that he had no plans for the 1976 Campaign. 10 years ago today. May 30, 1980 a Vernon e. Jordan jr., 44, president of the National Urban league was shot and seriously wounded As he returned to his tort Wayne. Ind., Motel. A Hurricane season Stark reminder to Hugo victims Charleston . Apr the Start of the Atlantic Hurricane season this week is a time of anxiety for Many victims of last years Hurricane Hugo. A a lot of people Are just barely Back on their feet if they Are at All and the thought that something like this could happen again is just frightening to them a said Veronique Aniel a Counselor with the statewide Hurricane Hugo outreach program. The Hurricane season begins Friday and runs through nov. 30. Hurricane Hugo smashed ashore last sept. 21 with 135 Mph winds and a 19-foot storm surge that caused an estimated $5.9 billion damage and killed 29 people in South Carolina. While most structures in Charleston have been cleaned and repaired recovery in outlying areas has taken longer. Officials of the state department of mental health which operates the outreach program say As Many As 20,000 South carolinians suffering Post traumatic stress syndrome Are expected to develop Long term psychological problems As a result of the storm. A a we re anticipating stress because of the anniversary coming up and because of the Hurricane season starting a said Linda Lane a Counselor in Berkeley county one of the outlying areas hard hit by the storm. A we have children who Are having difficulty in school when the rain or wind is blowing More than Normal a she said. Some people will experience fear when the weather is similar to those before the storm said or. Michael Foxworth a psychiatrist who is medical director at charter Hospital of Charleston. A i think the emotional damage a person suffered in Hugo probably relates. Primarily to the duration of time their lives were totally out of their  he said. Quot the person who had time to evacuate and get to a Safe place and then pretty quickly returned to their Normal environment suffered less psychological Impact than those who were totally without