European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 25, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 the stars and stripes saturday August 25,1990. 1 crisis in the Guh joint session on Washington apr the chairman of the House foreign affairs com Mittic said thursday that president Bush should explain his intentions in the persian Gulf to a joint session of Congress when lawmakers return in two weeks. Rep Dante Fascell d-fla., said a Host of issues need to be addressed As the United states moves beyond the initial emergency. Among them he said is How the enormous military undertaking will be financed and How the world Community will pay its fair share of the costs a should it become necessary for the United states alone or collectively to initiate military action in defense of our citizens and interests it is essential that the Congress be fully involved in View of its constitutional responsibilities and that the american people fully understand the reasons Why its government believes such a grave action has become necessary a Fascell said in a statement released by his office. A Iraq is holding thousands of our citizens hostage. This is an intolerable situation. It is by no Means Clear however that military action is the most effective Way to Deal with the  Fascell said he was not criticizing the presidents actions so far but added that a the Lime has come to deepen and broaden the National dialogue on Steps yet to be  Congress returns from its summer recess sept. 5. Rep. Bill Lowery r-calif., said thursday that he plans to introduce legislation to update the soldiers and sailors Relief act so members of the military reserves who Are called into Active service during the persian Gulf crisis Arentt evicted from their Homes for not paying rent while serving. Good wishes from Home a military wife wants troops in saudi the country so people like the two girls Arabia to know that the folks Back Home Here can write messages showing their care. Jane Sotelo from Williams fab support. The banners will be sent to . Ariz., w ill Send banners to stores across troops in the Gulf. _ caring citizens giving their stamp of approval to . Troops in Gulf Washington a amps a the defense department Rine corps personnel on the ground in saudi Arabia. A there is a provision that prevents a  a family from being evicted from their rental Home or apartment while he or she is serving Quot Lowery said. A but it Only applies if the rent is less than $150 and Only for three  he said he wanted to bring the Law in line with today a Economy. He said he has asked the defense department for suggestions on other changes that would moderni2cthe Law. Lowery also said army Secretary Michael . Stone has asked the House appropriations subcommittee on military construction to approve $30 million in emergency military funds to build a tent City in saudi Arabia. Lowery who is the ranking Republican on the subcommittee said action will come As soon As possible. Stone said he had approved the project a to provide Basic shelter and sustainment facilities for the health safety and Soldier support of personnel participating in operation desert  Federal Law gives the army Secretary authority to take such emergency Steps but it requires congressional approval within 21 Days. Meanwhile rep. Bruce Morrison d-conn., said that events in the persian Gulf have illustrated the need to approve a Bill he introduced last year to establish a permanent world court for the prosecution of internationally recognized crimes. He said iraqi president Saddam Hussein a detainment of foreigners in Kuwait and Iraq is criminal. A when 1 introduced . 3355 last year no one anticipated the situation we now face in Iraq a Morrison said. Quot but that is precisely Why we need the kind o International criminal court that my Bill Calls for a to see to it that the Rule of International Law has  Washington a amp no the defense department has set up a postal Udola service member program that enables americans to write to soldiers sailors airmen and. Marines in the persian Gulf the Pentagon has received thousands of Calls and letters from people asking How they can express their support and appreciation to service members participating in operation desert shield said maj. Kathy Wood a defense department spokeswoman. A the response from the Public has been amazing Quot Wood said Twu Post office hoses have been set aside Lor the program one for sailors and marines aboard ships in the Region and another for army air Force and Marine corps personnel on the ground in saudi Arabia. Those entitled to use the Apo system in Europe do not have to pay postage to Send mail to either Post office Box. An army postal official in Europe said that writing the letters maps in the envelope Corner where a stamp is usually placed will validate letters sent through army or air Force Post offices in Europe. To reach personnel aboard ships write any serv Iee member. Operation desert shield Fpo new York 098.66-0006. For troops on the ground write any service Mem or. Operation desert shield Apo new York 098480006. Only letters weighing less than \ 2 ounces will be forwarded. O on lord \ t u ffiflu5 it f a Ain i 1 St of units in Europe leave for desert >0 bv4u from staff and wire reports , West Germany a a spokeswoman the 7th medical come confirmed Friday that fun in biased medical staff and equipment have been played to the Middle Fust As part of the . Mili a buildup m the Region. A Pentagon spokesman said the medical personnel re the first . Forces to leave Europe for saudi Ahia. In Heidelberg. Barbara Slifer said the com my has sent Black Hawk Utility helicopters and a Dietai Crews to saudi Arabia. She said the first group departed tuesday but provided no other details Slifer said the deployment would not reduce Quot Mission coverage Quot in the european theater but she would not elaborate. The air Force is also deploying pm 30 Hercules transport aircraft from the 435th lae Airlift Wing at Rhein main a to support operation desert shield. Pentagon officials said. A the defense department provided no details on die number of military personnel deployed from the european theater in keeping Widi us practice since the buildup began aug. 8. H i. Amp teed off at Iraq americans ans is seem to find the humor to a h3 situation and that a bringing in sales at manager Luivie junes store in Kemu bunk port Maine. The attraction 1> the stores i shirts which display a message that is play on words from the film title a