European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 21, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 2u. A a a the stars and stripes saturday july 21,1990 Washington apr . Policy is still helping the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia despite changes by the Bush administration this week witnesses told a Senate committee Friday. _. Senators of both parties and private witnesses said continued . Financial Aid to a rebel coalition that includes the Khmer Rouge and a continued . Economic embargo against Cambodia lend indirect support to the feared rebel group. Sen. Frank Murkowski a Alaska a member of the intelligence committee said Bush a withdrawal of recognition for the rebel coalition is insufficient he called of Bush to help forge a non communist rebel coalition to oppose the Khmer Rouge and the current cambodian government. Quot Are we supporting a coalition we Hope will win a asked sen Bob Kerrey d-neb., who made a trip to. Year. A i think the answer is lil no a because a rebel Victory would almost certainly install the Khmer Rouge a the faction with the Cambodia earlier this year. A i think the answer is like strongest military Force he said. Former Secretary of state Edmund Muskie who travelled to Cambodia last year As chairman of the Liberal Center for National policy said he believed the Bush administration will make further policy changes because Quot the administration finally understands that the . Government could have on its record if not on its conscience the death of a . Intelligence reports show a pattern of military activity by the Khmer Rouge much like the moves that led them to Power 15 years ago say sources familiar with the reports the information including indications of military cooperation and shared Supply lines Between the Khmer Rouge and the .-backed non communist rebels was contained in briefings the Cia and defense intelligence Agency gave to congressional and executive Branch officials the sources said. The Khmer Rouge presided Over a massive agrarian Reform Experiment in Cambodia during its 3 a year Rule that resulted in the deaths of More than 1 million countrymen from execution starvation and disease. Fearing a comeback by the communist guerrillas the administration announced wednesday it was withdrawing support for a United nations seat for the three party resistance that includes the Khmer Rouge the forces of Prince Norodom Sihanouk and the faction of former cambodian prime minister son Sarin. Secretary of state James a. Baker Iii also said the United states would open talks with Vietnam which installed the current cambodian regime. News updates Ben Bella a plans for Algiers Algeria a Mer president Ahmed Ben Bella who led Algeria to Independence and founded a socialist state before being deposed jailed and exiled will come Home in september a spokesman said thursday. The charismatic Leader s plans to end his exile in Geneva Switzerland comes As islamic fundamentalists extend their strict moral code across the North african charged St. Charlesmo. Apr authorities have charged Rock a Roll great Chuck Berry with child abuse and Possession of marijuana based on evidence seized in a raid on his Home last month. Three charges of child abuse allege that Berry 63, made films of nude youths under age 17 for sexual gratification. A fourth chaise alleged Possession of More than 35 Grams of marijuana. William Hannah St. Charles county prosecutor announced the charges thursday. His office said he comment further. In a raid last Berry a estate near Wentz vice about 40 Miles West of St. Louis authorities said they turned up several plastic bags of marijuana some hashish two .22-caliber rifles and a Shotgun plus $122,000 and various pornographic videotapes slides and books.2 mias identified Washington apr the remains of two . Army soldiers killed in an aircraft crash in Southern Laos during the Vietnam War have been identified the Pentagon announced. The remains found during a joint .-laotian excavation Effort last january will be sent from Hickam fab in Hawaii on thursday with a full military honors ceremony the Pentagon said. The remains will be flown to Travis fab calif., for the final journey Home. The Pentagon identified the remains As those of Keith a. Brandt an army Captain from Bellingham wash., and Alan b. Boatman an army first lieutenant of Norfolk a. Brandt was 30 years old at the time of the fatal crash on March 18, 1971 Boatman was 24.correction a recent article incorrectly stated that it. Gen. Donald w. Jones was accompanying nine members of the defense advisory committee on women in the services during their 12-Day visit to Europe. Brig. Gen John f. Cronin of the Marine corps reserves is accompanying the panel. Alcohol ruled out in bus Accident that killed 2 . Teens in England Oxford England apr police on Friday ruled out alcohol As a Factor in a bus Accident that killed two american students and injured dozens of others. The yellow double Decker bus was carrying summer school students and staff to an arts festival when it overturned thursday As it turned off a Highway near Wheatley six Miles East of Oxford said thames Valley police chief inspector John Wheeler. No other vehicle was involved in the incident in which 59 people were injured most of them american teenagers Wheeler said a police Friday said the bus Driver who was slightly Hurt was detained thursday but released on bail after a breath test showed no signs of alcohol. A alcohol Wasny to the cause. It was a negative test a said a police spokesman on condition of anonymity. One witness said the Accident scene was filled with Quot utter chaos and May Quot there were girls and boys trapped in the coach and others strewn up the Bank a said ambulance superintendent Robin Finlayson. Quot they were crying bawling and bloody. Many had crush police identified the two dead students As autumn Dubose 18, of Wilbum a and Lawrence Levine 16, of Chap Paqua . Police said Friday they also were interviewing passengers. Four of the 59 people injured were seriously Hurt said police chief inspector Laurie fray. Authorities said the 61 people on the bus included 47 americans five britons two japanese and one each from Canada France the Netherlands Austria Italy and Mexico. The nationality of one student was not known. Most of the americans were gifted students on a four week summer school course at Oxford University a Magdalen College organized by the Oxford advanced studies program in new York said american coordinator Paul Beres Ford Hill their Ages ranged from 16 to 20. David Watson of the bus and coach Council speaking on behalf of the bus owner Bee line said the bus overturned on its right Side As it turned left off the Highway for the arts festival. He said Sharma who has worked for the company for 14 years appeared to have made a wide turn. A a spokesman at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford said most of the 35 people admitted had Back and neck injuries Quot of varying a few suffered head injuries and others friction bums and cuts but a very few were in critical condition said the spokesman speaking on condition he not be identified. The 24 less seriously injured were taken to Wycombe general Hospital in nearby High Wycombe. 94th air defense Soldier sentenced to 11 years in prison for crime spree by Peggy Davidson Kaiserslautern Bureau Kaiserslautern West Germany a a 94th air defense arty Soldier has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for crimes that include larceny desertion forgery and use of marijuana. Pvt. 2 Frederick e. Mitchell a 21-year-old communications specialist pleaded guilty to two charges of larceny two charges of robbery being absent without leave two charges of desertion two charges of forgery making a false official statement resisting apprehension and wrongful use of a controlled substance. In addition to the jail term Mitchell was also Given a dishonourable discharge and ordered to forfeit All pay and allowances at his general court martial held tuesday in Kaiserslautern. According to court documents Mitchells crime spree began on june 16, 1989, when he used a stolen Check to buy an $8,615 Diamond ring at the cafes store in Vogel Weh. He returned on june 31 and bought a personal computer hard drive and Printer valued at $3,494, again using a stolen Check. When the stolen checks did not Clear the Bank account the Exchange at new time for ceremony Worms West Germany a the time of the 5th signal come change of command ceremony scheduled for aug. 2 has been changed. The event will now be held at 10 . At Takkunen Barracks a command spokeswoman said Friday. Tempted to collect the Money from the Soldier from whom the checks were stolen. A criminal investigation come inquiry then began. On oct. 6, Mitchell left his unit without leave for four Days the records show. On nov. 8, he deserted and moved in with his German Girlfriend in Karlsruhe. While there Mitchell and two friends committed two robberies netting a total of nearly $4,000. Mitchell was apprehended in Karlsruhe in december but escaped from his military escort and disappeared in Kaiserslautern he eluded capture until april 10, when he was arrested at the Home of a Girlfriend in Hohenecker a Kaiserslautern suburb. Mitchell from Portsmouth va., has been m the army three years. He will serve his prison sentence at fort Leavenworth Kan. Army names 3rd inf div crash victim Wurzburg West Germany a amps a the army has released the name of a 3rd inf div Soldier who died monday night when the car he was driving collided with a truck. The Soldier was identified As sgt. 1st class Edward Kieman Iii 35, of he co 10th engr in Kieman was pronounced dead at the scene after he apparently lost control of his car and hit the truck near Wurzburg capt Steven Shively said. The Soldier was travelling on Highway b-22 Between Wiir Burg and Kitzinger when the Accident occurred. The Driver and passenger of the truck were treated and released at a Wurzburg Hospital. Kieman was a food service supervisor. He is survived by two sons Edward in 13, and Gregory 11, and a daughter Tara 16, All of Mansfield mass. He is also survived by his parents Edward and Lorraine of Jamaica Plain mass. A memorial service has been scheduled for 4 . Monday at the Larson Barracks Chapel in Kitzinger. The Accident is being investigated by West German and american authorities
