European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 20, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 a a a the stars and stripes wednesday june 20,1990 soviet Union a threat in Asia officials say by David Tarrant Brussels Bureau Knoke heist Belgium a the soviet Union remains a Strong military threat in Asia despite the decline of its military and political status in Europe according to . And japanese officials. That assessment came As nato and japanese policy makers explored How they can cooperate to Ward off Security threats throughout the world in an unusual two Day meeting that ended tuesday on the belgian coast. A in Northeast Asia in particular we have yet to see the kind of retrenchment that has occurred in Europe a said Paul Wolfowitz . Undersecretary of defense for policy. A in fact the modernization of soviet forces in Asia has improved the qualitative capability of the units stationed there. They continue to represent a significant threat to the nations of the Region a he said. The conference which marked the first time that the japanese had been invited to a formal nato forum brought together japanese and nato policy makers to discuss ways that Europe North America and Japan can cooperate on future global Security challenges. Nato officials emphasized that the time had come for Japan to take a larger role in ensuring peace in the world. A Japan has an increasingly important role not Only in its own Region but equally in the world at Large a said nato Secretary general Manfred Womer. Nato looks Forward to cooperating More closely with Japan on Security issues affecting both Europe and Asia and a a fruitful division of labor and in decision making tasks a he said. A its contribution to global and regional stability not least with its economic contribution to the rehabilitation of Central and Eastern Europe is already considerable and growing further by the Day and must be reflected in an increasing share of leadership responsibilities a he said. Hisashi Owada Deputy foreign minister of Japan called the conference an extremely successful Tria Logue in exploring ways that Europe North America and Japan could cooperate. A this conference is going to be part of a continuing process of Tria Logue a he said. S Yoshiji Nogami acting director of the Institute of International affairs in Japan noted that Asia did not have the same kind of Security institutions already in place in Europe such As nato. A the necessity for creating institutions is there but not in line with european institutions a he said. He noted the size of the Pacific Region and said that Japan is prohibited by its Constitution from engaging in military activities above what it needs for Sel defense. A the role we shall play is a political role a he said the United states will continue to play a major if not the key role in asian Security matters he said. A Nogami also said that Japan and Asia in general have not benefited As much As Europe from changes in soviet foreign policy. As a result he said the japanese Are much More sceptical about the soviet intentions in Asia. Recalling a familiar american slogan for wanting something to be demonstrated before it can be believed Nogami said a a in a not from Missouri but i still say a show  a Mut Langen activist begins jail term by Joseph Owen Stuttgart Bureau Mut Langen West Germany a a a intimidation is not a word that occurs to someone asked to describe Volker Nick a soft spoken former tub Ingen City Council member. But Nick a peace activist living near the army a Mut Langen missile storage area went to prison for 95 Days tuesday because he refused to pay fines for three convictions on intimidation charges. Nick 35, was convicted like hundreds of other people for blockading the missile site and other installations Over the last six years. Under German Law the human blockades intimidating effect prevented army Drivers from carrying out their duty. A i done to regret the action at All a said Nick who already has been in jail 10 times for such activities. A a in la gladly go to jail for something that a  a 1987 .-soviet treaty obliges the army to withdraw and destroy the 27 Pershing ii missiles still at Mut Langen by next june but West Germany May be prosecuting demonstrators years beyond that. Ellwanger District attorney Richard Horz said he does no to know How Many people have gone to prison for the Mut Langen blockades because the courts often Combine cases and individuals often face several charges. But he said about 100 cases still Are pending before the Schwabish a mind District court which includes Mut Langen in its jurisdiction. And the Superior court in Ellwanger still must Deal with 300 conviction appeals from demonstrators. Nick and three fellow activists track demonstrators trials at their Mut Langen Home which is crammed with documents about the court cases. The four residents who also hold a warning watches at the missile site live off donations from Church groups and other peace activists. He said More than 150 demonstrators have gone to jail to Date for the blockades. At the prison in Heidenheim Nick will share a cell with his colleague Holger Janicke who has been serving a nine month sentence since  missiles sent to destruction site a Aschheim West Germany a amps a the second shipment of ground launched cruise missiles from a Aschheim air station left West Germany on tuesday. Eight missiles and four transporter erector launchers were shipped from Hahn a to their destruction site at Davis Monthan fab Ariz., a of Aschheim spokesman said. Soviet inspectors will witness the stateside destruction of the equipment under the intermediate Range nuclear forces treaty signed in december 1987. The first shipment from the a Aschheim base left West Germany on april 11. Three air Force ground launched cruise missile wings have been inactivated in Europe under the inf treaty. In addition to a Aschheim operational wings also Are at Raf Greenham common England and Comiso air station sicily.. Sergeant on try Dies in Auto Accident Raf Mildenhall England a amps a a technical sergeant who arrived at Raf Mildenhall on sunday from Mississippi for two weeks of temporary duty was killed in a one car Accident Early monday. The victim was identified As tech. Sgt. James Brooks of the Mississippi air National guard at Thompson Field in Jackson miss. Brooks 36, died when a car driven by Richard Parker of Isle Ham went off a Road near the North end of the base and rolled Over about 1 ., a British police spokesman said tuesday Brooks who was assigned to the 172nd consolidated aircraft Maint so was sitting in the Back seat behind the Driver when the crash occurred. Parker who suffered head injuries was taken to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds. The 18-year-old was resting com portably a Hospital spokeswoman said tuesday. Police were unable to provide details on Parker a nationality or occupation two other american passengers in the car Samuel Bridgers 27 and Donald Koepfgen 29, were uninjured. Army names 2 killed in car crash in Italy Livorno Italy a amps a the army on tuesday released the identities of an american Soldier and a civilian passenger who were killed in an automobile Accident Early sunday near Camp Darby Italy. The dead were identified As pfc. Michael r. Mosley 20, and Silvana Malvi so. Mosley was an electronic warfare signal analyst assigned to det 3, co a 204th militai7 intelligence in at Camp Darby. Malviso whose nationality was not known lived in nearby Pisa. Three other passengers were injured in the crash # pfc. Eric Allen 19, a postal clerk assigned to the 139th postal det at Camp Darby. A spec. James l. Berry 21, a personnel clerk assigned to he co 8th area support group at the Camp. A Fresoni Yared nationality unknown who lives in Pisa. Allen was listed in serious but stable condition said staff sgt. Jeff Fry of Camp Darby. Allen has a compound fracture of the left leg and injuries to his face arms shoulders and his other leg Fry said. Berry was released monday morning after being treated for knee injuries Ana severe bruises. Yared a condition was not available. The Accident occurred on italian state Highway 1, about a half mile from Camp Darby an army installation that provides logistical support to the Southern european task Force. Mosley driving a 1980 Bow was heading North at a a High rate of Speed a according to military police reports. He overtook another vehicle and attempted to return to the northbound Lane when he saw a car emerge from the fog and head toward him. He then struck the vehicle he was trying to pass and lost control of his car which skidded off the left Side of the Road police said. Mosley a car glanced off one tree and rammed head on into another. Mosley is survived by his Mother marry e. Mcmillan of Tempe Ariz. News update honorable discharge Washington apr an army private who was demoted and thrown out of the service after his Rifle was stolen will receive an honorable discharge and Back pay the service said tuesday the action involves pfc. James Griffin Iii of fort Lauderdale Fla. Griffin was serving with task Force Arriba in san Lorenzo Honduras in March 1989 when he was charged with loss of his Rifle. The enlisted Man contended that the Rifle had been stolen. The army decision to reverse its earlier action was taken by the army Board for the correction of military records according to army spokesman maj. Joe Allred. It Calls for giving Griffin an honorable discharge dated june 8, 1990, restoration to the rank of private first class and e-3 pay Grade and lifting a ban on his re enlistment. Griffin will receive full Back pay and  found hanged in Exchange area Kaiserslautern West Germany a amps a a Young Soldier was found hanged behind the new cars sales area at the Vogel Weh Exchange tuesday at 11 40  The name and unit of the Soldier Are being withheld until his relatives have been notified. German and military police and the criminal investigation come Are investigating. Army officials done to know who reported the incident said Brigitte Dejesus spokeswoman for the 29th area support group Kaiserslautern. The service member was pronounced dead at the scene at 12 05  recall play Stool inc., in cooperation with the consumer product safety commission is encouraging Consumers to Cut off the knit Cord on its Busy elephant crib toys made in Korea. Consumers will receive a free gift in Exchange for cords returned to play Stool. The knit Cord which attaches the Busy elephant to a Small stuffed mouse May unravel and become entangled around a child a body or neck. 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