European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 a a a the stars and stripes wednesday june 27,1990 Dugan turns Over Safe to Oaks by Deedee Arrington Doke Kaiserslautern Bureau Ramstein a West Germany a Gen. Michael j. Dugan turned Over command of . Air forces Europe and Allied air forces Central Europe to Gen. Robert c. Oaks in a ceremony tuesday. Dugan the next air Force chief of staff is a an indispensable assets to the United states and nato Gen. John Galvin said during the ceremony. Galvin is commander of . And nato forces in Europe. Galvin praised Dugan for leaving his commands a in a better state of preparedness and with better combat capability than they have Ever  Dugan 53, succeeded Gen. William Kirk As commander of Safe and Aaice in april 1989 at a time when controversy ran High in West Germany Over Low level flight training in the Wake of noise complaints and a spate of military aircraft accidents. The four Star air Force general now will replace Gen. Larry d. Welch. Oaks 54, commanded the air forces air training come before succeeding Dugan. His previous posts include stints As commander of Allied air forces Southern Europe headquartered in Naples Italy and As commander of the 86lh tac fighter Wing at Ramstein. Oaks who was promoted to four Star general monday told Galvin a i must say that i Hope you done to expect me. To wrought the same kind of changes and improvements that Dugan has accomplished in the past. We will work hard to build upon his  in his remarks Dugan focused on natos strengths of persistence and flexibility. He also warned that the Alliance must stay Strong to a take full advantage of this Pivotal Point in history and have the courage to grasp the Many opportunities that Are now within  six Allied aircraft flew Over the air base at the Start of the ceremony which was held in a hangar. A number of dignitaries including Usa eur commander Gen. Crostic Saint and Rheinland Pfalz Interior minister Rudi Geil attended. Toy firm agrees to put warnings on Little people new York apr Fisher Price has agreed to place warnings on packages that its Little people figures present a choking Hazard to children the state attorney general said monday. The toys sold separately and As part of various fish or Price play sets have been linked to the choking is of at least five children nationwide and have deaths left one child severely brain damaged attorney general Robert Abrams said. The company also agreed to pay the state a $25,000 penalty Abrams said. The East Aurora based toy company agreed to place labels on All packages containing Little people beginning next month and print warnings directly on packages by next year. Fisher Price spokeswoman Carol Blackley said the company a packages already Bear a warning that the product is not intended for children who still put objects in their Mouths. She said the new labels will warn Consumers about the choking Hazard. The toy manufacturer a division of the Chicago based Quaker Oats company says it has sold 670 million Little people toys. The figures hollow and often less than one Inch in diameter Are marketed for children Ages 2 to 6. The toys meet Federal safety guidelines. Abrams said the company a present packaging does not adequately disclose the potential Hazard in violation of new Yorkus general business Law prohibiting deceptive Trade practices. Abrams had asked the consumer product safety commission in 1987 to change Federal regulations governing the size of toys that can be Sola to children under age 3, but his request was denied. Active duty trims continue Washington a amps a the defense department continued to trim its Active duty Rolls in May slimming Down by 6,275 person corps dropped 797 troops bring of 194,587. Nel according to figures released by the Pentagon monday. The army had the most losses 2,981 people leaving it at a total of 742,782. The Navy also had a sizable personnel loss of 1,644, leaving the seagoing service at 579,038. Air Force strength dropped to 540,218 with the loss of 853 personnel while the Marine con my that service Down to a total total Active duty military strength As of May 31 was 2,056,625, a difference of almost 54,000 troops compared to the same time last year. The figures do not include about 74,200 full time troops who Are paid from sources other than Active duty military personnel appropriations. That group is funded from spending accounts for the Reserve components and corps of Engineer civil functions the Pentagon said. S. Korea to move . Base Seoul South Korea apr South Korea and the United states signed a memorandum tuesday to move the . Military command in Korea out of Seoul and to a new location by 1996. A the agreement is an important Milestone and demonstrates the excellent coordinating and consultation process of our two countries a said Gen. Louis c. Menetrey commander of . Forces in South Korea. He and South korean defense minister Lee Sang Hoon signed the memorandum concluding More than a year of negotiations. The agreement Calls for South Korea to pay the entire Cost of the move including the Purchase of land and construction of base facilities while the United states bears Only maintenance costs. The total Cost of the move was not yet known but Menetrey said construction of base facilities alone would Cost at least $ 1 billion. The site also has not been settled but some South korean newspapers quoting informed government sources said Yongtaek 50 Miles South of Seoul is a top candidate. News updates chinese journalists Taipei Taiwan apr the government announced monday that chinese journalists will be allowed to visit Taiwan for the first time in four decades. Rules approved by the cabinets Mainland affairs committee also permit visits by chinese scholars artists athletes and entertainers for up to two months government spokesman Shaw you Ming said. But chinese who belong to the communist party will have to renounce their membership in a written statement before they can come to Taiwan he said. The new regulations go into effect july 1, the spokesman said. Although the nationalist chinese government of Taiwan is the archival of the chinese communists hostility Between the two sides has eased in recent years. The nationalist government fled to the Island of Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil War to communist forces on the chinese Mainland. King Olav released Oslo Norway apr Norway a 86-year-old King Olav v has been released from the National Hospital where he had been recovering from a stroke. Olav will continue his convalescence at the Royal farm near Oslo. He was Able to walk a few Steps and resumed meetings with his staff according to news reports. The King suffered a stroke june 2 while in the Hospital for treatment of a mild infection of the pericardium the Sac around the heart. Memorial service held a amps Lynda Davidson Gen. John Galvin left hands the command Flag to Gen. Michael Dugan outgoing Safe commander As incoming commander Gen. Robert Oaks Waits to receive the Flag. For civilian Engineer Worms West Germany a amps a memorial service was held tuesday at Takkunen Barracks Chapel for an army civilian who investigators believe committed suicide Friday at the Abc club. Iona j. Hunt 31, died of massive head injuries caused by a single 9mm gunshot to the head. Hunt was an electrical Engineer with the army information systems engineering come Europe. She was a native of Pineville la., and is survived by her Mother Mildred Cager of Memphis Tenn. Memorial service set for go killed in crash Augsburg West Germany a amps i a a memorial service for pfc. Michael of r. Mosley will be held at 7 30 , thursday at the flak Cavern Chapel. Mosley 20, died in an automobile a j cadent june 17 near Camp Darby Italy j where he was stationed. Mosley was assigned to Del 3, co a 204th military intelligence in which is headquartered in Augsburg. He is survived by his Mother Mary e. Mcmillan of Tempe Ariz. Washington a state primary elections will be held in Florida on sept 4 and in Delaware on sept. 8.winners of the primaries will Ryn id the nov. 6 general election. J service members government employ. Yes and their family members who arts residents of these states should Contact their unit voting officers for details 00 How to Register. F a completed Federal postcard Applice i Tion should be mailed Early to ensure timely receipt of a ballot officials said