European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 a a the stars and stripes saturday july 14, 1990 acc seeking 24-hour ban on indecency by the Washington Post Washington a the Federal communications commission thursday said it would enforce a 24-hour ban on the broadcasting of a a indecent programs by the nations radio and television stations in a move it said was designed to protect children. Although the ruling does not affect Cable it covers programming of All local radio and to stations and the three major networks which collectively attract nearly 70 percent of to viewership on any Given night. Before thursdays ruling the ban on indecent material applied Only to programming aired Between 6 . And 8 . If it withstands a final ruling by an appeals court and an anticipated Challenge by broadcasters the ban would enable the Agency to Levy fines against broadcasters who air material considered indecent under a definition adopted by the supreme court in 1978. The action comes amid a series of recent Battles involving government efforts to regulate or ban controversial mate rial including the ongoing fight Over funding by the National endowment for the arts and the Banning in Florida of a record by the rap group 2 live Crew. The ruling defines indecency As a language or material that in context depicts or describes in terms patently offensive As measured by contemporary Community standards for the broadcast medium sexual or excretory activities or  material deemed a a obscene by a similar test is banned from the air at Alt times. Urinalysis tests to be done 3 times yearly in Usa eur. A.1__ i a t. _ _ i in f name 4nlt r by Rosemary Sawyer staff writer drug testing of . Army Europe soldiers no longer depends on the Luck of the  a new command policy Usa eur soldiers must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use three times a year. And some soldiers such As those enrolled in rehabilitative programs could be tested even More frequently. Usa eur commander Gen. Crosbie e. Saint directed the increase a based on his belief that increased testing is a deterrent to illegal drug use Quot said capt. Dee Jepson a command spokesman. Officials could not say Friday whether the move was linked to an increase in illegal drug use among soldiers he said. Statistics from the Usa eur Provost marshals office for the first two quarters of fiscal years 1989 and 1990 show drug related offences climbing at a slower rate for soldiers than for non soldiers. Non army personnel suspected of Possession of illegal drugs increased 67 percent while the percentage of Soldier suspects increased just 9.4 percent. An even More dramatic variance was reported in drug Sale and distribution cases the. Number of non army personnel was up 88 per Cut while the percentage of Soldier suspects Rose just 3 percent. Prior to saints decision there was no conman wide testing Standard although several military communities required testing twice yearly. Soldiers in sensitive jobs called personnel reliability positions had to submit to More regular testing. A under random selection it was not unusual for one Soldier to be tested More than once a year while other soldiers were tested every other year a Jepson said. In the Nord deutschland military Community during the first seven months of fiscal year 1990, for example there was no testing at the american forces network affiliate. But soldiers with the 69th trans in were tested an average of 1.98 times. The command allocated $ 1,25 million for additional chemicals for the tests. Officials were not aware of any communities having to hire additional workers to handle the increase Jepson said. Army regulations require that All noncommissioned officers and above who test positive must be discharged. Junior enlisted soldiers can remain in the service if commanded conclude there is potential for rehabilitation and continued successful service. The tests screen urine for cocaine opiates amphetamines and Melham Phe amines Ltd pc barbiturates and tetrahydrocannabinol or the a substance found in marijuana. Senate oks Bill guaranteeing full civil rights for disabled equipment breakdown caused banking errors Frankfurt West Germany a amps a a breakdown of merchants National Bank equipment led to incorrect charges on the july statements of some customers. A july 2 transmission line failure created a one Day delay in the recording of some deposits said merchants spokeswoman Yvonne Wise. This May have resulted in a $ 15 charge for insufficient funds appearing would Likely be a White House signing on july statements. Ceremony next week. The errors were noted arid customers the vote followed Washington apr the Senate gave final congressional approval Friday to legislation guaranteeing a full Range of civil rights for disabled americans the measure now goes to president Bush who is expected to sign it next week. The Senate passed the Bill 91-6 a Day after the House approved it 37728, culminating two years of legislative efforts. The measure guarantees the nations estimated 43 million disabled people Access to jobs transportation Telephone service and stores restaurants shopping malls and other Public accommodations. At the White House presidential spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said the administration welcomed the final congressional passage of the measure. A we congratulate the Congress for joining us in this landmark legislation Quot Fitzwater said he said there should look for an automatic correction on their next statement she said. A Only a Small number of customers were affected in 24 branches in Germany Quot she said. In the Firth Branch one of the largest army communities in Europe 12 people were affected. Corrections a Brief debate that included a speech in sign language by sen. Tom Harkin a Iowa the chief Senate sponsor of the Bill. Harkin paid his silent tribute to his deaf brother. Harkin later explained a i wanted to say to my brother Frank that today was my proudest Day in 16 years in  business transportation systems and local governments will Bear most of the costs of the Bill. Supporters say businesses will ultimately Benefit by the increased participation of disabled people in the Economy and the Federal government will pay less for welfare and special support. The Bill phases in its requirements and exempts businesses with fewer than 15 employees from its hiring requirements. Small businesses would have More time than larger ones to make their premises accessible to disabled customers but no change would be required that would cause a financial hardship to companies. Transportation requirements including making All new buses accessible to people with wheelchairs would occur Over years. The Cost to Supply relay services for hearing and speech impaired Telephone users would be spread out among All Telephone users adding Little to average phone Bills supporters said. The Bill does not list disabilities that Are covered saying rather that anyone is disabled who has a mental or physical impairment that limits a person a a in some major life  it also includes anyone perceived As being disabled such As someone with a disfiguring scar. The Bill specifically excludes however Active drug users and people with mental disorders such As pyromania or kleptomania that could Lead to criminal behaviour. Although the Bill protects people who Sutler from aids a a Large numbers of them homosexuals it does not protect homosexuals per so. Businesses that repeatedly violate t h e p u by t c a com m of at i on s provisions could be fined $50,000 for the first finding of violation and $100,000 for the second. The Justice department could also seek compensation but not punitive damages for victims of discrimination. Chief master sergeant of of named Paris apr in a Story in fridays editions about a Agmen cards issued to aliens living in the United states the associated press erroneously reported that the documents henceforth will be made in France. Thomson Csc a major French Cutet a i facture of military equipment has feb amp Erv Tiou cited by the . Immigration and it rate. M service to provide the tech Wright who is on Proa for producing a new Gen conviction a works in the tithe cards themselves will room clerk which puts him of in Arlington Texas Day Quot Dimartino said. At least 55 women have reported feeling a the so called Dartmann a Needle darts since june 26. A majority of the attacks took place in the Penn station and times Square areas Many at lunchtime. Eighteen darts were recovered and tests showed none was tainted. None of the women suffered serious physical injury. A. ,1.n?.tofi a a Sjef forces Europe. Ramstein a West Ger Pfingston has worked extensively in the Fonh of Pfingston will be Many Roy a. Boudreaux with the air aircraft maintenance career Field i come the Luth Chiet master sergeant of University Maxwell fab in Montrom a a a i Harv air the air Force on aug. 1, officials said Ery Ala. And Michael i Gregorio with thursday. The air Force systems come Andrews Pfingston is currently serving As the a a in Camp Springs my. Senior enlisted adviser for Pacific air forces at Hickam fab in Honolulu. Other nominees for the position included three other chief master sergeants Willie a. Currie with . Air Pfingston will replace chief master the strategic air come the military Airlift come and the tactical air come. In his new position Pfingston will act As personal adviser to the chief of Sta i Ana the Secretary of the air Force in mat sergeant of the air Force James c. Bin tech concerning the enlisted Force Nicker who has held that position for Pfingston a native of Torrance calif., four years.  is reuning. A cd has wife is Taw two sum. During his 28 years in the air Force Mark and Brad. Retired chief warrant officer Dies Heidelberg West Germany a a retired chief warrant officer whose 32-year military career included two Tours in Vietnam has died of cancer. Coeli the d. Crowe died wednesday in Dep Hospital m Heidelberg. He was Lia Meni Las. J summer. Usa eur Headquarters. Before that live Volunteer with boy scout troop 1 i , officer at the Heidelberg. A funeral will be held at 4 pm monday at the Chapel cemetery on Fried no . Army criminal investigation Laboratory in Frankfurt. In Vietnam Crowe worked m military police and criminal investigation units. Crowed a awards include the legion of., u u and meritorious service Meiji a to current Congress Gorbachev a  Leaf duster a Aba Strasse in Rettig Heim. A Memona Sejm ice is set for 1 . Friday in the Mam Twain Village Chapel in Heidelberg. He is survived by his wife Valene and children Matthew 13, and sarm o