European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 10, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                J Page 28 a a the stars and stripes tuesday july 10,1990 Beirut Lebanon apr plans to free a Western hostage Are Likely to proceed despite israeli air raids in Lebanon a source close to the leadership of the iranian backed shiite moslem group Hezbollah said monday. Most of the 16 Western hostages in Lebanon arc held by underground factions believed to be supported by the Hezbollah or party of god. Hezbollah Bassl were the targets of air strikes in Southern Lebanon on monday and sunday. Quot let us Pray the israeli attacks will not scuttle efforts to free one of the hos tages a said the source speaking on condition of anonymity. Quot the hostage holders Are definitely restless but i personally believe Iran a pressure will probably override the Impact of the attacks a he said. Iran a official news Agency had reported saturday that one of the Western hostages in Lebanon most Likely a european would soon be freed. On sunday israeli jets hit a Hezbollah base three Miles North of israelis self declared Security zone. On monday police said four phantom f-4 fighter bombers rocketed Hezbollah bases two Miles North of sundays targets. A source close to the command of the syrian troops in Beirut said if the release does occur it is unlikely to be before the Middle of the week. The syrians were instrumental in working out the releases in april of two american hostages. Frank Reed and Robert pot Hill a we Haven to been contacted yet about arrangements of the release. It usually takes two to three Days after such cont att to have the hostage out a the source said sunday. Syria is Lebanon a main Power broker. U has 40,000 troops in the country controlling 70 percen t of its territory. On sunday a source close to Hezbollah said Iran had decided to use its influence with the kidnappers to free one of the hostages and a scenario for the release was being worked out. The hostages include six americans and 10 europeans. Earlier a source close to the syrian army command said that if any hostage is released it will probably be Brian Keenan a Belfast Man who was travelling on an Irish passport when abducted. The Irish red Cross flew the first Western Relief plane into Tehran after the june 21 earthquake in Northern Iran that killed about 40,000 people. Asylum seekers hands showing Victory signs Are thrust through the Gates of Tirana a West German embassy. A refugee from Page 1 Prague monday evening from Tirana aboard an aircraft normally used by president Vaclav Havel the state news Agency ctr. Reported. The czechoslovak Diplomat said Only one or two Asylum so ekers wanted to Roma inn Czechoslovakia and the rest wanted to go to the United states or Australia. Other missions said that although the albanians would travel through their countries they did not yet know where they would Settle. The French foreign ministry in Paris said the formalities of obtaining passports for the 550 refugees at its embassy in Tirana were moving along rapidly and a we Hope they will be finished by the end of the  the Asylum seekers some dodging police bullets began taking Refuge on june 28. Albanian authorities pledged saturday that they would receive travel papers and be accompanied out by diplomatic personnel. But referring to the decree that guaranteed the Asylum seekers would not be punished the albanian state Ata _ a May accused dip quickly enough to seek documents for the refugees. News Agency on sunday i Jio Mats of not moving a this is a stand with premeditation and certain Aims to artificially create tensions and problems a the statement said. In Bonn a foreign ministry spokesman said monday that any of the 3,000 albanians crowding his country a embassy in Tirana who wish to travel to West Germany will be allowed to do so. But the official would not say whether the albanians would be allowed to Settle in West Germany. News briefs actor Howard Duff Dies at his Home in California Santa Barbara Calif. Apr character actor Howard Duff who played Tough detective Sam Spade on radio in the 1940s and sheriff Titus Semple on tvs a Flamingo Road in the 1980s, has died. He was 76. Duff died sunday night at his Home said Judy Duff his wife of 17 years. She said authorities believe her husband suffered a heart attack. Duff had taken part in a telethon saturday night to raise Money for victims of last months devastating Santa Barbara fire which left h under eds homeless. He was a regular on such hit television series of the 1950s and �?T60s As a emr. Adams and eve a a a Dante and a felony squad and appeared in Many movies including a Kramer is. Kramer show and Quot the wedding.�?�. In recent years he was a guest on such shows As a the Golden girls a a Midnight caller and a a knot a  woman holds hostages in North Miami Bank North Miami a. Apr a woman claiming to be armed with a bomb and gun held several hostages in a Bank lobby monday while Duff a a the late police surrounded the building. The woman entered an a cab Coro dram North Miami about 12 15 ., handed in corp. Branch. _ _ _ _. A Teller a note then ordered people from the Bank said police dispatcher Michelle Stoll. Deputy chief Larry Juriga said police contacted the woman by Telephone about 3  And began negotiations. He said police could not confirm the woman a identity or what was written on the note. Stoll was not sure How Many people left the Bank or How Many remained inside. The dispatcher said that As far As she knew nothing had been seen of the alleged gun or bomb. Stoll said she did not believe the incident was a robbery  from Page 1 the world cup soccer final had Strong political overtones for the nation which is about to unite with East Germany. East germans also took part in the celebrations and the violence. In East Berlin Neo nazi skinheads rampaged on the City a main Square attacked passers by and smashed the windows of a bar frequented by homosexuals. Three people were seriously injured. The skinheads reportedly chased vietnamese living and working in the country. Twelve people were arrested police said. Despite the violence Many soccer fans who poured into the streets were elated Over the Victory and they proclaimed that it is the year of the germans. According to some germans there Are Many reasons to celebrate a unification is just around the Corner and is Likely to be completed before Christmas a West Germany pumped billions of Marks into East Germany for this months currency Union and the mighty Mark remains just As Strong As Ever. A Chancellor Helmut Kohl is playing an increasingly important role in guiding european affairs and world events. A German language instruction is on the increase in the United slates. A German sports officials recently announced that they will soon have a single olympic team after years of separation. A Berlin is a top contender for the summer olympic games in the year 2000.soviets from Page 1 As they assembled on the Campus of Rice University for three Days of talks. A Fife and drum corps bedecked in White wigs and revolutionary War costumes added to the colourful opening. The 16th annual gathering of the worlds largest Industrial democracies was the first economic Summit of the Post cold War Era. With the Cooling of East West tensions Summit countries Are grappling with different strategies to extend a welcoming hand to East Europe and the soviet Union. In Moscow senior soviet officials rejected Bush a reasons for resisting help Lor the soviet Union. The president has expressed concerns Over soviet military spending its subsidies for Cuba and the Lack of reforms in Moscow a govern ment controlled Economy. A to dictate conditions to such a country As the soviet Union a great Power is embarrassing Quot said Gorbachev stall member Georgy Shak Nazarov. On a More conciliatory note foreign minister Eduard a. Shevardnadze said a we understand if no one wants to take a risk. The . Isnit speaking in Tavor of development of economic cooperation if Reform does no to proceed As we  White House chief of staff John Sununu said the Western leaders lined up a about half on one Side and half on the other Over How to provide financial assistance to the soviet Union. He said Bush recognized that other countries a May have a slightly Dill Ere it Agenda that would drive their actions