European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 2, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday october 2, 1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page 3 East German prime minister Lothar de Maiziere turns to shake hands with West German Chancellor Helmut  s Christian democrats merge with e. German cd Hamburg West Germany up a Chancellor Helmut Kohl and his Christian democrats absorbed the smaller East German sister party monday to form the most powerful political grouping m United Germany. The party Congress brought together 750 West German and 250 East German delegates just two Days before unification. It was a personal Triumph for Kohl a being carefully timed to coincide with the eighth anniversary of his election As Chancellor on oct. 1,1982. A this is a party on its Way to Victory a Kohl told the cheering delegates who were adopting a 16-Point Christian democratic Union manifesto for the first All German elections dec. 2. A a vision has become reality a vision which at our past 37 congresses seemed to be far in the future a he said. Pending the elections the enlarged cd together with its free Democrat coalition partner will have a Large majority in the new single parliament a 354 out of a total 663 seats. The West German cd began the Day monday with its own annual Congress but concluded after just 75 minutes so As to get on with the joint merger session with the East German party. Kohl 60, was the Only candidate for chairmanship of the United cd. East German prime minister Lothar de Maiziere was nominated As Deputy party Leader. The cd executive presidium was enlarged from seven to 10 members to accommodate new members from the East. Mondays Christian Democrat merger meant the Eastern party became part of the Western party in the same Way that the German democratic Republic will join West Germany wednesday in a single Federal Republic of Germany. West German Christian democrats broke with the East German cd in 1948 on grounds it was collaborating with the communists. Kohl in his main address monday said there had been a Many tragic and bitter times a but Western Christian democrats had enjoyed Freedom a and should not make judgments or  Rush is on to put United Germany on a new map by United press International As germans prepare to celebrate the reunification of their divided fatherland map makers Are scrambling to meet an unprecedented demand for maps that reflect the changes in european geography. The non profit National geographic society believes it is first out of the Gate with a new map of a United Germany and new atlases reflecting the historic reunification scheduled to take place wednesday. Spokeswoman Barbara hand said National geographic is Rushing to print 11,000 of the new maps to meet a a tremendous interest. In having this  the new map retails for $7.95 and will be available wednesday. One of the first copies will be presented to the German embassy in Washington on thursday and expected on hand for the presentation Are the ambassador and West Berlin mayor Walter Momper. A a it a the first time Germany has been a United nation in a Long time a the spokeswoman said explaining Why staff cartographers rushed to put out the new map. A a we re  the decision to publish the maps was made in Early summer before the reunification was a certainty. National geographic was taking a Chance and the Chance paid off hand said noting the rapid Rush toward reunification did create some problems for the company she said. National geographic had printed 240,000 maps for new atlases reflecting a unified Germany but protectively showing Bonn and Berlin As capitals. However on sept.21 the West German embassy phoned to say the parliaments of both Germany had decided on Berlin As the future capital bringing publication to a screeching halt. The decision was made two Days later to reprint the Germany pages to reflect Berlin As the capital. The decision carried a Price tag of $100,000, hand said. Some 2,000 editions were bound before word of the change and hand predicted they could become collectors items. Travel Industry giants Are also Rushing to put out atlases and travel guides reflecting the historic changes. Rand Mcnally a Skokie  firm that Bills itself As the nations largest commercial map maker is Rushing to put out a new Atlas showing one Germany. The new publication is expected out very soon said spokesman Conroy  allies praised for their part in Unity by de Reavis staff writer Berlin a West Berlin mayor Walter Momper on monday praised the Western allies for their role in the unification of the two Germany. Without the a protecting Powers a East Germany and West Germany a would have never seen the Day of Unity a Momper said at a news conference. A for that we Are grateful to the u.s.a., France and great Britain a said Momper who appeared in berlins Kongre Shalle with East Berlin mayor Tino Schwier i a. Although berlins status As an occupied City ends at Midnight tuesday the allies Are Welcome to remain in the City As Long As soviet forces have a presence in what is now East Germany Momper said. A we also want to maintain the cultural elements that the four Powers have Given the City. Their presence has made Berlin More International and european than any other City in Germany a he said. A we reflect on the Days and months of the Berlin blockade the threat from outside the irritations and harassment on the transit roads and the building of the Wall a but now we can be a Normal City once More. We can travel into the surrounding Countryside and live normally with our  Momper said a Celebration on tuesday with the Al hed commanders will Mark the end of the longest military occupation in Modem times. A but this occupation was not an occupation in a real sense. Indeed berliners regarded it a As Early As the time of the Airlift in 1948 a As a Protection and ultimately As a  a amps Dave Didlo an Organ grinder at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin contributes to the carnival like unification atmosphere. Schwier Zina noted that the once divided City faces grave problems after reunification. And he urged that Berlin become the seat of the nations government. Berlin already has been made the capital but a debate is raging Over whether the seat of government should be in Berlin or Bonn the capital of West Germany. The former Choice would help the City address its grave financial problems Schwier Zina said. A Oberlin has to overcome great practical problems of transition a tens of thousands of buildings stand empty because they Are uninhabitable a he said. A the museum Sinsel a cultural Monument of International importance must be restored and so must countless Public  elsewhere workers set up floodlights outside the Reich Stag and camera Crews from around the world filmed the carnival like scene at the Brandenburg Gate in the final countdown to German unification. Organ Grinders played Young women hastily planted new Flowers and the Sellers of soviet bloc military Memorabilia could hardly keep up with the demand from thousands of visitors. Still not All was cheerful. Many predict clashes Between leftist and rightist radicals. A a in a afraid that a something we will have to count on a said West Berlin policeman Manfred Seelig. The mass circulation Bild newspaper said that 10,000 leftist radicals were expected to rampage in Berlin on tuesday night and into wednesday to disrupt the Unity fest. West Berlin police spokesman Jorg Gallas said he thinks the predicted number was a exaggerated a but said authorities were prepared for trouble. Contributing to this report the associated press in Berlin