European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 31, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 the stars and stripes Friday August 31,1990 air Force members assigned to a base in saudi Arabia huddle around a shortwave radio to hear Bush s special speech delivered from the Oval office on  salutes Gulf troops in radio talk Washington apr president Bush in a Pep talk intended for . Forces in the persian Gulf but heard by few of them promised wednesday that american combat troops would a do what it takes to deter iraqi aggression. Bush offered the nations thanks for their service amid scorching temperatures and other hardships. A you re now in the Middle of one of the toughest military missions in Modem memory a he said. A Well As Tough As it is know this thanks to you nobody a feeling the heat More than the government in  speaking from the Oval office Bush said a your troops around the world Are providing the kind of strength and Security that makes this Mission possible and with the support of friends and family and the admiration of this great nation you re proving that you la do what it takes at any hour anywhere to contain aggression and keep freedoms Light  the message was beamed live Over armed forces radio but was not heard by most american military personnel in the Gulf Region because the radio network does not have a transmitter in saudi Arabia. The White House said it was heard on ships in the area. In Dhahran Navy capt. Mike Sherman said Tran scripts and tape recordings of the speech will be distributed to each unit stationed in saudi Arabia a pro Cess which including delivery time will take a week. Bush encouraged the troops to a stand Strong despite Many hardships. He told them a you stand on the front line against aggression and International  a we have never sought conflict nor do we Hope to Chart a course for other nations but at the hands of injustice in the face of aggression ours is a once reluctant fist now clutched resolutely a he said. J a it is your presence your skills your talents your judgment that bring americans principles to life and give them strength and meaning a Bush said. Alaska defeats gambling Issue oklahoman pare governors Field by the associated press Alaska voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposition to legalize Casino gambling and oklahoman narrowed the Field of candidates for governor from 10 to four. Voters in alaskans tuesday election also gave former Anchorage mayor Tony Knowles the democratic nomination for governor. State sen. Arliss Sturgulewski was ahead in the gop race despite an unexpectedly Strong showing by his two rivals. In other voting sen. Ted Stevens a Alaska won his party a nomination for a fourth term. With 95 percent of the vote in he had 70 percent to 30 percent for Bob Bird a High school teacher and antiabortion activist. Stevens will face businessman Michael Beasley the democratic nominee. In Oklahoma s democratic primary elections �?T90 sen. David Boren steamrolled to Victory in his bid for a third term with 428,921 votes to 55,561 for his nearest opponent. Boren will face Republican Stephen Jones a lawyer who ran unopposed. The Casino measure in Alaska which would have allowed Blackjack and other forms of gambling lost 65 percent to 35 percent. Supporters had said gambling would generate Revenue. Opponents including gov. Steve Cowper argued that it would result in an increase in crime create few jobs Cost too much to regulate and undermine the states image As a wholesome wilderness Paradise. In the Oklahoma governors race restaurateur Vince Orza a political newcomer will face former . Attorney Bill Price in the sept. 18 Runoff for the Republican nomination. They were the top vote getters in a five Way race but neither got the More than the 50 percent needed to avoid a Runoff. A i feel great a said Orza. A my expectations were that we had a Chance to win if we played hard and we played  in the five Way democratic race for governor Wes Watkins a seven term congressman was Likely to Square off against businessman David Walters in a Runoff. With 97 percent of the vote in Watkins was in first place in a close Battle with Walters and House speaker Steve Lewis. In Alaska Knowles got 56 percent of the vote to it. Gov. Stephen Mcalpine a 43 percent. With 57 percent of the vote in Philly controller refuses to sign loan documents Philadelphia apr the City of Philadelphia has delayed for at least two weeks a Sale of $400 million in Short term notes after the City controller said he would refuse to sign the loan documents. Without the Sale or adjusted spending glans Philadelphia will be1 out of Money y the end of september according to Sturgulewski was ahead with 37 percent of the Republican vote. Businessman Jim Campbell trailed with 31 percent and state sen. Rick Halford had 30 percent firefighters get lines around Utah Blaze Midway Utah apr firefighters completed containment lines wednesday around a 2,970-acre Forest tire that killed two people and destroyed 19 Homes. Firefighters attacked the Blaze Early in the morning putting finishing touches on fire lines and digging up and dousing hot spots. They were aided by bulldozers and water bearing helicopters. Aerial Tankes were on standby to drop fire retardant if needed. Andy Gray Bureau of land manage ment fire information officer said Many of the 680 firefighters would begin demobilization. A a we re not out of the Woods yet but its looking pretty Good a he said. The fire exploded in tinder dry Oak Brush and Pine Trees 30 Miles East of Salt Lake City on sunday propelled by 60 Mph winds. The fire is believed to have been started by embers blown Over the fire lines after a smaller Blaze believed ignited by an illegal campfire. The bigger Blaze caused millions of dollars in damage and killed two Long time Wasatch county employees working As firefighters. Nineteen Homes and Cabins valued at about $1 million burned. Officials ordered More than 300 other Homes evacuated. Power to the area will Likely remain off for another week although Utah Power amp Light co. Had More than 250 workers on hand to restore service. Data released last week. The Philadelphia inquirer quoting sources in the financial Community said tuesday that the note Sale would not occur before the week of sept. 10. Controller Jonathan a. Saidel cannot permanently Block the Bond Sale by Wilh holding his signature but his refusal could make investors less willing to buy the  us air a major regional airline wrote to the City objecting to a provision in the loan documents that allows the City to dip into funds meant for Airport improvements. The City a aviation capital fund contains Money from Federal and state Grants and from Long term Bonds. It is targeted to finance a major expansion at the Airport including a Domestic terminal to be leased to us air. Philadelphia has run deficits in the last three years and had projected a shortfall of $206 million for the current fiscal year. Mayor w. Wilson Goode said last week he would seek $150 million in emergency taxes ask for More state Aid and consider Selling veterans stadium and other Cay properties to avoid a financial collapse. I t t v a c c h to to v s i Cut n be u a lit