European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 30, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse 3est available copy sunday september 30, 1990 the stars and stripes glanders hers n so 11 ii \ ii 1 ii ind. Dear Ann Landers when it happened again at the smithsonian air and space museum no less i knew i had to write to you. This prestigious museum houses the work of some of the world s finest minds. The building itself represents state of the Art architectural planning yet whenever there is a special event a Long line of women a Many with children a must wait to get into the ladies room. The menus room no waiting line. Why does this problem seem to occur everywhere it a especially obvious in Heaters during intermission. No Only is it unfair to women but to men also since no must wait for their wives and Quot i c1 i Ili rough the lines. I Here have been times a Teti the need be cat that i have been tempted to go into the Quot it in. What do you think about this solution a ? a . Of Lafaye i a arils i Don t recommend it. Some weeks ago a Houston woman had the same idea while attending a conceit. Nature called. The line in front of the ladies room was awesome so she decided to use the menus room where there was no line at All. The woman was promptly arrested for violating a City ordinance prohibiting members of one sex from using toilets reserved for the other. The Fine for this offence is $200. The woman a Legal Secretary also was evicted from the concert for which she had purchased a $25 ticket. I done to know what the Law is in Lafayette but i risk it. Dear Ann Landers please print the following open letter in your column. I am at the end of my rope and hanging on for dear life dear friends and relatives yes my husband is overweight. Thanks for calling it to my attention and joking about How Well i feed him. It makes me feel terrific to know that you think its my fault that he is eating himself to death. My husband is an adult. He earns own Money. He a Check Book and credit card. After i prepare breakfast of Black Coffee Cereal with skim milk and a piece of fruit he stops on Way to work and buys a Box of donuts and a Milkshake. For lunch i pack a can of tuna in water and a Container of chopped fruits or vegetables. He supplements it with a bag cd a a a a Candy bars. For dinner i fix broiled fish or skinless Chicken a Large salad and steamed vegetables. After he eats he likes to take a walk a to an ice Cream shop that specializes in mile High sundaes and banana splits. Thanks to a 24-hour convenience store nearby this Bozo can go out at 3 . And buy cake cookies and ice Cream bars. Since in a a sound Sleeper i done to know about these binges until i see the empty Cartons in the trash the next morning. Short of handcuffing myself to arms so i can police him around the clock there is no Way i can Monitor everything that goes into my husbands Mouth. He was mothers son and allowed to eat junk a lot longer than he been my husband. If you want to criticize someone for permitting him to pig out on junk food bring it up the next time you see her. Sign me a wife who Given up in san Diego dear wife Here a your letter with thanks from a silent suffering sisterhood. Creators Syndicate jag of potato chips and a couple of Pago 11 letters of wife says military treated poorly the cold War is Over or so they say. How convenient for our elected officials in Washington. Once again they have an excuse to treat the military As second Dass citizens. Yes i said second class citizens in the United states it is no longer acceptable to treat any race or ethnic group As second class. Admittedly it is still done but when brought to Public attention there is an outcry of rage. How sad that the Public does no to believe the military deserves the same respect As the Blacks indians asians and w Hites. Repeatedly the Senate and the House of represent i Tives have Given themselves substantial raises while denying die military a do Etui wage. Surprise folks. Ian Many in Lihty also have to support two due to military moves. Is it acceptable to a. A that Many military families Are on food Stamps because their pay is so Low ? As an american that Shames me As a military wife it saddens me. Now the government that in the past asked military members to risk their lives to defend Freedom and the almighty Dollar is doing it again. Yes United states military personnel have been sent to defend saudi Arabia. These Are the same people who recently have been told they Are excess baggage and arc needed and More. They have had their Job Security taken away their sacrifices demeaned and have been clearly told they Aie no better than second class. These arc your sons daughters Brothers Sisters friends and neighbors. These Are the people who ensure your right to be fice. I am the daughter of a a cocian who risked life for country in two wars. Now 1 am the wife of an f-15 Crew chief stationed in up my husband soon be sent to help or fetid a a i i a. Lie w ill i it i v Kii it i Otcel pm i it a in i t. Y. It but i or j. Anti i icat a a Fri a i111. I a 1&Quot i e to i . A o. I Are free to motes to a v a it. Of. To m a a. U a ,. The Imit air men Anil women the n or a a it a Are Tuhcic Tor you. Nuppo�?T1 them Ami of a a i it spec they deserve. A Dixon lit Hurt West can Nam a vap Mart explains Nintendo pricing question How can Mainz Kastel sell its Nintendo games for $50 to $70 and the same games at the Hahn Exchange sell for $35? a master sgt. Tom Foulk Hahn a West Germany editors note a in Eter f. Isaacs director personnel and Community activities Wiesbaden military Community replies i would like to take this Opportunity to thank you for your recent comments regarding our pricing of Nintendo games. The following information should help to clarify the Hows and whys of our pricing on these products. In july 1989, we began to receive numerous requests for Nintendo. Customers informed us that cafes was out of Stock of Nintendo products. We began investigating the least expensive and fastest method to make this product available to our customers. We contacted Nintendo of America inc., and were informed that they would be unable to Supply any new dealers due to the unprecedented demand for Nintendo products. Although distributor pricing is usually higher than direct manufacturer prices we made Contact with a distributor and made immediate Purchase to ensure the product was available to our customers who did see additional letters in wish to wait for the Exchange to get them in Slock. We make every attempt to fill our customers needs at the Best possible Price in this ease it a Choice of higher prices or no product and customer demand dictated we make the items available. You will find most Nintendo game cartridges in Stock at the video audio photo Mart As we carry out pm titles 40 of them Are priced below $4�. If at any time in the future you should Hove questions regarding our pricing please do hesitate to Contact Willie Williams chief retail operations l i Ision k i s 334-2468 or civilian 06134-203116. A Praise far nebraskans on behalf of every nebraskan i Salute the natives of our state and All men and women in uniform for their prompt and professional response to the crisis in the persian Gulf area. You represent the very Best in american society As you protect and preserve our peace. And you Are fulfilling this great responsibility with distinction. To your families and loved ones we extend our sincere thanks. The sacrifices that they must make in order for you to be Able to do your Job arc Many and we truly appreciate them. Nebraska and All of America is very proud of you. We support you and we stand ready to help you in every Way we can. 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