European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 18, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                33 nations it s Nijm Egen time again and 800 gis join the March wednesday july 18, 1990 the stars and stripes a Page 3 by Chuck Roberts staff writer Nijm Egen Netherlands a the fact that Fame is fleeting does no to mean a thing to spec. Larry James an army medic tending to tired soldiers at the 74th International four Days marches after about 100 previous requests it was old hat to James when a Young dutch boy in oosterhout asked him for his autograph on the first leg of the annual 100-mile Nijm Egen trek. Like Many children the youngster was carrying around a Sheet of paper asking for signatures from soldiers from around the world including about 800 troops from the . Army in Europe. Among those marching for the first time this year Are soldiers from South Korea East Germany and Poland. Signing autographs is a different experience but James said the adventure of spending four Days with people from 33 countries is what he will always remember. A a it a a memory of a lifetime a he said. A a it a  James also will remember thousands of dutch people cheering As teams of american soldiers wound their Way along a route that included More than 30,000 marchers. Children stood alongside the Roadway with their arms outstretched looking for a a High five hand slap or a souvenir a preferably a souvenir such As military stripes or insignia. Unlike the soldiers who barter similar items outside their tents when not marching the children give Only a smile and a thank you in return. Fleeting Fame aside pain also plays a part in the grueling March begun by the dutch As a Way for people to remain healthy. While rubbing Ben Gay into his feet during a rest break tuesday spec. Anthony Joseph of the 566th postal co in it Irmburg West Germany said the March is physically challenging and demanding on the legs and mind a a and especially on the feet. But staff sgt. Chris Mitchem said he did no to have time for the pain. He remained standing while most of his teammates were on the ground during their 15-minute break. A you train so much and become bored with the training but Here you done to feel a bit tired. This is great. I love it a said the 66th military intelligence brigade Soldier from Munich West Germany also from Munich was Brigitte Brecht who is marching with one of the German military teams. A Veteran of five marches the German woman walks an extra 10 Kilometres at the end of the March each Day. The a marvelous songs that the soldiers sing make the going easier a she said. Even soldiers from the Netherlands and Sweden were singing american military cadence Calls. Some of the cadences did no to contain the words of saints but that is what the soldiers were treated like by spectators along the Road As Well As fellow soldiers when they marched into the Beer tent at Camp Heumen Soord at the end of the Day. As each team marched in it was met by a huge round of applause and a rousing chorus of a when the saints go marching  marching tunes also helped Jim Russell a British Lance Corporal. He said he had a fantastic Day despite aching feet. But he did no to know if he would be Back next year. A to Tell you on Friday when its Over a he said. Quota amps Lynda Dave Don pfc. Nathan Short of the 2nd in 82nd Field arty in Friedberg West Germany a one of 30,000 joining the Nijm Egen trek a relaxes tuesday after the first Day of the Long walk. Women headline group s tour of Europe by Dave Diehl staff writer nine members of the defense advisory committee on women in the services visited Iceland on tuesday the first Stop on a 12-Day fact finding Mission to military bases in five european countries the group is meeting with military women on issues and problems relating to them. The team headed by Meredith Neizer also will talk to unit commanders. 1 the committee is made up of 35 civilian women prominent in american business and Industry. They serve three year terms and advise the defense department on the role of women in the military. On the first Stop at Kef Lavik Iceland Little time seemed to have been allotted for women to actually meet with the committee. A there were a lot of women who just did no to get the time to say what they wanted a said senior chief Cecilia Mobley who is on temporary duty with the Iceland defense Force at Kef Lavik a they Felt rushed a said Mobley an aircrew member deployed with a Squadron of p-3 Orion submarine Hunting aircraft from patrol so 49 at Nas Jacksonville Fla. The teams six hour Stop at the base included meetings with women and commanders briefings x and Tours of facilities according to it. Cmdr. So k Wilson the defense Force Public affairs officer. Wilson said that he did t know Why the team did not spend More time at Kef Lavik and that officials there did their Best with the group s schedule. A their schedule was set ii Here to allow As much Access to women As possible Quot he said. A i think for the size of this base and the amount of women stationed overseas. If they Are going to get an accurate indication of women Issue they need to spend a Little More time than they did today a said it. Jennifer Carroll Johnson a maintenance officer with patrol so 49 and one of the escorts for the teams Kef Lavik visit. Still she said a a it a not going to be a waste if they go Back and take at least one Issue and do something about  Mobley said issues of interest to the team included the Lack of around the clock military Day care for children women a uniforms and the availability of obstetric and gynaecological care for military women. Travelling with the team is an 11-person support group including the Deputy assistant Secretary of defense for military manpower and personnel policy army it. Gen. Donald w. Jones. The committee will visit holy Loch Scotland on wednesday Raf Mildenhall England thursday Rhein main a West Germany Friday Berlin saturday Nurnberg West Germany sunday and monday bases in Northern Italy including Aviano a and Vicenza july 24-26 and Lajes Field azores july 27. The District of Columbia air National guard is flying the group Between stops a Kef Lavik spokesman  in imports of cars and Oil worsens deficit Washington apr the . Trade deficit climbed to $7,73 billion in May reflecting a big jump in imports of Oil and foreign cars the government said tuesday. The Commerce department said the May Trade deficit was 5.8 percent higher than a revised april imbalance of $7.31 billion. In May imports climbed 2.9 percent to $40.52 billion offsetting a 2.3 percent Rise in . Exports which totalled $32.79 billion in May. The Trade deficit is the difference Between imports and exports. The big surge in Oil accounted for almost half of the increase in imports in May with imports of cars and other manufactured goods accounting for the rest of the gain. This increase overshadowed a healthy Advance in . Exports which posted their second Best showing on record. The Bush administration is counting on strength in exports to offset a sluggish Domestic Economy and keep the country out of a recession this year. Through the first five months of this year the . Trade deficit has been running at an annual rate of $97,68 billion surprising Many analysts who had been forecasting that this years deficit would be Little changed from the $109,4 billion imbalance recorded in 1989. The Bush administration is confidently predicting that americans Trade performance will continue to improve throughout the year. However Many private analysis worry that americans growing dependence on foreign Oil will Cut into the Export gains being made by . Businesses