European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 16, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 a a a the stars and stripes tuesday october 16,1990 stateside actress accidentally shot with loaded gun in film los Angeles apr an actor using a loaded gun in a film being made by College students in a cemetery accidentally shot another member of the cast police said. The victim a 28-year-old actress was shot in the Chest with a Large Caliper handgun at Valhalla memorial Park Burbank police it. Gordon Bowers said. She was flown by helicopter to a Hospital and was listed in stable condition Bowers said. Her name was not released. The woman was shot on camera sgt. De Skarvan said. A incredible As it May seem. They used a loaded gun a he said. A they did no to know it was loaded or they had  the actor was questioned but the shooting appeared to be accidental and there were no arrests Bowers  charged after son Dies in automobile crash Santa Clarita Calif. Apr prosecutors have taken the rare step of charging a Motorist with manslaughter in the death of his 6-year-old son in a car crash because the boy Wasny to wearing a seat Belt. A the Point is to be made to All parents that it is your responsibility that your child is seat belted in a no matter How much they fight kick scream a said Pamela Davis Springer Deputy District attorney. Walter g. Sylvia jr., 49, of Acton was driving his son Michael to school aug. 8 when he lost control of the car on a winding Road authorities said. The car flipped twice and the boy was thrown out. He died an hour later. Authorities said that Sylvia was going too fast and that a seat Belt would have saved the boys life. Sylvia faces arraignment thursday. He could get up to a year in jail if convicted. He was released on his own recognizance. Sylvia told officers that about 25 minutes into the trip Michael unbuckled his seat Belt to push Back his seat and cover himself with a Blanket. At that moment Sylvia said he lost control of his car. Stolen army weapons amount to millions newspaper reports Harrisburg a. Apr the army has hushed up the theft of military guns explosives and even antitank rockets that have been found in the hands of criminals around the county a newspaper reported sunday since 1984, stolen military weapons Worth tens of millions of dollars have been used in 349 bombings that have killed 13 people injured 165 and caused $1.6 million in damage the sunday Patriot news reported. The Harrisburg newspaper cited government documents obtained under the Freedom of information act and interviews with officials. Military guns grenades mines plastic explosives and rockets have been sold to drug dealers hate groups motorcycle gangs hit men and mercenaries the newspaper reported. Other weapons have been stopped by customs service agents As they were being smuggled out of the country. Anti tank rockets a capable of piercing Armor and blowing up tanks buildings police cruisers helicopters and boats a have been discovered in Philadelphia new York City and the Detroit suburbs the paper said. Some were in the hands of drug dealers. In some cases the thieves Are soldiers the newspaper reported. The stolen goods can be sold on the International Black Market and wind up in the hands of terrorists abroad. The Pentagon a latest report to Congress on theft of government property does no to mention weapons and explosives despite instances across the country of such thefts the Patriot news reported. Army officials agreed Only last month to abide by a 1987 Law that mandates they report thefts of weaponry to the . Bureau of alcohol tobacco and firearms within 72 hours the paper said. A this has been a Long term problem with the military a said Dick Helmer a Deputy associate director for National Security and International affairs at the Gener Al accounting office the investigative Arm of Congress a we Are very fortunate there has not been a major catastrophe or a lot of  among the munitions reportedly recovered have been More than 85 rockets 400 grenades a dozen land mines anti aircraft shells howitzer rounds Cluster bombs 25-Pound fragmentation bombs 200 pounds of plastic explosives 45 pounds of military int and 18,000 bullets. The army does no to say the recovered items Are stolen. Reports say they come from a unexplained origins a although Many have serial numbers that can be traced to any of a variety of bases the paper said. The newspaper said it obtained documents that showed a the Pentagon does no to know How Many weapons or explosives have been stolen or what the losses Cost the taxpayer. A in the 1980s, government agents recovered More than 5 tons of stolen military int and c4 plastic explosives. A Quarter Pound of c4, which costs the army $1.20, is enough to blow up an Airliner. A customs agents confiscated $433 million in weapons and explosives that were to be illegally shipped overseas from 1981 through March of this year. A Security is Loose at Many bases especially where reservists train. Officials Are often unable to Tell if explosives used in training were actually detonated or pocketed for Sale on the Black Market. A accounting and Supply systems Are in such disarray that the Pentagon often does no to know if something disappears from inventory unless it somehow is found later. Profits Are Good on the Black Market. A grenade costs the army $7.43 but Sells on the Black Market for $50, experts told the paper. Anti tank Law rockets sell for More than $1,000 each on the  s 100th birthday honoured in ceremonies Gettysburg a. Apr Dwight d. Eisenhower born 100 years ago sunday was remembered in a birthday Celebration As the consummate american who set the Standard in patriotism. About 1,500 people including former president Ford paid tribute to the world War ii commander and 34th president of the United states in ceremonies at Gettysburg College near where he retired after his second term ended in 1961. Eisenhower a grandson David took part in an hour Long program with his wife Julie Nixon Eisenhower who brought greetings from her father former president Nixon. A the came from the heart of America and he touched the hearts of the world a wrote Nixon Eisenhower a vice president. A was America and the world face a future Bright with Hope the example of Ike a lifetime of leadership will continue to exercise a Beneficent influence on future generations a Ford said on a Campus Lawn near a statue of Eisenhower. A we Are blessed with the heritage of Dwight d.  the birthday Celebration ended a five Day symposium on his presidency at Gettysburg College where he served As a trustee. Scholars and administrators met to discuss Eisenhower a Impact on leaders that followed him. In a letter read at the ceremony former president Carter said Eisenhower was Brilliant in War but should be celebrated for his accomplishments for peace. A for him Nati Nal defense was More than the manufacturing of weapons a Carter wrote. Ford David Eisenhower and Bob Hope posed in front of a red White and Blue birthday cake whose Center was shaped like an old a i like Ike Button from Eisenhower a campaigns. Hope after a series of jokes poking fun at Eisenhower a military Demeanour in All walks of life such As comedian Bob Hope left and former president Ford unveil e memorial tribute to president Eisenhower in Gettysburg a. His ordering Golf putts to a fall in a summed up the mood of the crowd. A americans not Only liked Ike. They loved him a Hope said. One of the themes from Eisenhower a Farewell speech on Jan. 17,1961, was continuing dialogue with the soviet Union on disarmament and peace. His ideas weren to fulfilled in his lifetime. A it is most fitting a remarked Ford a that the Centennial of Ike a birth Falls during this particular year for 1990 has seen the realization of Ike a most cherished dreams and the fruition of his finest work. A How much we All wish that Ike could have witnessed the events of the past year human achievement of peace Justice and Freedom in Europe for which he Laid the foundation in world War ii and during his presidency a Ford said. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie bought a farm in Gettysburg in 1951, using it As a Retreat during his presidency and retiring there after he left office. It was their first place to Call their own. Eisenhower lived there until shortly before his death. Mrs. Eisenhower died in 1979. In Abilene kan., an estimated 30,000 people swelled the Prairie town of 6,600 for a Centennial tribute. Hundreds of world War ii veterans arrived on the same Type of trains that carried them off to War a half Century ago. Though he was born in Denison Texas Eisenhower spent most of his childhood in Abilene and called it Home. He died in March 1969 at Walter Reed army Hospital in Bethesda my. Gen. Colin Powell chairman of the joint chiefs of staff represented president Bush at the ceremony in Abilene. Powell said Eisenhower advocated a Strong military and would have approved the huge military buildup in the Middle East aimed at rolling Back iraqis invasion of Kuwait. Columbine ii Eisenhower a personal plane while he was president circled the crowd at the outset of the ceremony which ended with Powell laying a Wreath at Eisenhower a Tomb while four air Force fighter planes flew overhead