European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 19, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12 a a a the stars and stripes Friday october 19,1990 faces n places Bank offers credit from wire reports the letter from Chevy Chase Federal savings Bank in Washington ., offered a Gold card with a $6,000 credit limit travel insurance and Access to Cash. It was addressed to a fellow named Luther. Martin Luther. A at Chevy Chase we recognize and respect your expectations a said the letter addressed to the Leader of the reformation whose expectations have been limited since his death nearly 4v4 centuries ago. The letter signed by Bank vice president Dennis Goroncy was mailed to Luther place memorial Church in Washington and told Luther that this card would make him part of a a unique and distinguished  the Rev. John Steinbruck pastor of the Church wrote Back to the Bank this week that Luther was a out of town at the moment resolving some credit problems in Rome with the Vatican Banko spirit inc. Luther was excommunicated from the roman Catholic Church after he challenged the churches practice of Selling indulgences or pardons from sin. A but i do know what would be his stand on your proposal a Steinbruck wrote. A since we Are already offered unlimited free credit Grace a at no interest a 24-hour customer service a with no visa required and eternal life insurance tossed in for the sheer love of us we enjoy As a preferred a status As we will Ever  Idle chitchat the actor and author Peter Ustinov was knighted at Buckingham Palace but found the Honor did not entitle him to a Long Chat with the Queen. A she said a i near you re still As Busy As Ever a which i thought was very Nice a sir Peter recalled. A i said a yes in be just been to Australia and new zealand a and by that time the next Man was on a he  successes two playful baby cougars seized from new York Yankees outfielder Mel Hall Are thriving at the West Hartford conn., zoo and Are a hit with staff and visiting children officials said. A they Are growing fast a said George t. Donnelly spokesman for the science museum of Connecticut. A a it a like having a Kitten at Home but translate that to them. They play with a tire instead of a  it is illegal to keep cougars in Connecticut and the Lei Quot were taken from lowing an Anonymous tip state wildlife officials said. Animals named Tyler and Tawny by museum staff i Halls Home in fair eld in july Fol therapeutic ups and Downs for enthusiasts roller coasters Are a magic remedy for life a ups and Downs. A you can to be distracted on a roller coaster a explained Liucija Ambrosini a 44-year-old Chicago teacher As she waited in line for another coaster ride at six flags magic Mountain in Valencia Calif. Ambrosini was among 200 members of the american coaster enthusiasts club who Rode the Parks a big four coasters during a weekend White Knuckles Bash in Southern California. The 2,000-member groups tall in the Saddle King a 6-year-old horse in Yealmpton  land measures up to his Billing As the tallest horse in the world. King As measured by veterinarian Nigel Taylor stands 6 feet 6 inches one half Inch taller than the previous record Holder. Annual convention also included a visit to the 65-year-old giant dipper in san Diego. What s so unmentionable Patricia Cunningham flesh grand marshal of sundays festival Parade in Piqua Ohio said underwear has been Good to her family and the Community. She is the widow of Alfred flesh whose father Leo founded the Atlas underwear co. Flesh 83, considers it a duty to her Community and the family name to take part in the Parade. A where else would you put underwear but on flesh a she said. Fudge with your fill up after tanking up with super unleaded customers at Braun a sender station in Pinckneyville 111., can Ell up their stomachs with amaretto chocolate Peanut centuries later butter or banana split fudge. Sandwiched Between the spark plugs and the soft drink dispenser at Don Braun a station is an assortment of homemade fudges. Braun who jokes that he samples almost As much As he Sells offers Ordinary chocolate fudge to the less adventurous patrons of his station in Southern Illinois about 50 Miles Southeast of St.  dog food sometimes its a dog eat car world said an Addrain. Or in Tulsa county okla. Bob Bryant said his 1979 Toyota received $166 in damage when two pit bulls chewed through the rubber portion of his front bumper and gnawed at the paint after he had appraised property in North Tulsa. A was i drove from the property the two adult dogs ran along beside and in front or my car a he said. A i knew they were biting at my tires because i could feel them bumping the Side of my  he said the dogs gave up the Chase after a  household a Royal lifestyle Isnit cheap. So say accountants at Buckingham Palace. The group says it will Cost the equivalent of $106 million this year to keep Queen Elizabeth and her family in the style to which they have become accustomed. According to the budget set for the Royal family by the government washing the Royal dirty clothes will Cost about $119,700 this year while $24,700 is earmarked for newspapers and $404,700 for four annual Garden parties. Other expenses include $34 million to keep the Royal train rolling for the past six years and $59 million on two years of Upkeep on the . Pianist plays on american pianist Kevin Kenner was among 15 participants who reached the third stage of the 12th Fred Eric Chopin piano Competition in Warsaw Poland. The final stage was to be held thursday. Kenner 27, is the Only one to reach the third stage from the 12 american pianists who entered the International Competition. Among the other 14 musicians to Advance Are seven from Japan two from France two from the soviet Union and one from Austria Italy and  sauce red out Casey the two time world Frisbee catching Champion is getting too old to be jumping after flying disks. The 7-year-old Irish setter Labrador retriever who has performed at football halftime shows and appeared in the Disney movie a flight of the navigator a As retired from Competition said the dogs owner Jeff Gabel. Gabel and Casey placed fourth in the 16th annual Ashley whippet invitational tournament on saturday in Washington  They won the tournament in 1987 and 1988 and finished second last year. A we can to compete at that level anymore a Gabel said. A the did Well but the others were younger and were doing different tricks than in our heyday. Dear Abby a Reader recently wrote to request your Seal of approval for her decision to keep her Young sons on a Leash when she takes them shopping. You offered your full support and i must take exception to her Choice and your defense. I have no doubt that her intentions were Good but i suggest that you consult with some of your psychologist experts to determine if there Isnit Good reason to believe that the psychological damage to her sons spirit will serve to keep them a a restrained throughout their entire lives leaving them unable to make the kind of Independent decisions they will need to assert themselves and develop leadership qualities when they get older. I base my suspicion on the fact that i was a a tethered As a child. I am now a 43-year-old Man who is still searching to learn what i will be when i grow up. I am not ignorant. I maintained a b average for two years in College then i dropped out. Not finishing things was commonplace in my life. I am now in therapy trying to learn what is at the Root of my self defeating behaviour. I dear Abby think it was because i was a a harnessed and not allowed the Freedom to investigate and satisfy my own curiosity. I Hope this does no to sound like i am trying to blame my Mother for All my problems. If she did contribute to my failures in a sure it Wasny to intentional. Her motivation was the same As a a Loving Momy so concern for her child a safety and for her own peace of mind. Abby there must be some other Way to keep children out of the paths of cars and close at hand that is not As Likely to inflict Long term damage to the child a psyche. Charles in Odessa Texas dear Charles i consulted or. Judd Marmor past president of the american psychiatric association. He said a the writer is wrong to assume that the fact that he was tethered As a child is an adequate explanation in itself for his subsequent self defeating behaviour As a grownup. A one cannot take an isolated fact like that out of context if the tethering is done under realistic circumstances . Restraining a hyperactive child from suddenly breaking away and running into the Street it is simply an indication of the mothers appropriate concern and caution. A on the other hand if it is a part of a total controlling attitude that does not allow a child any sense of Freedom at All then its a reflection of a very unhealthy Mother child relationship that May be injurious to the child a personality development a it is the total relationship that counts not the isolated incident taken out of  dear Abby you had a letter in your column some time ago from a Palm Springs mom whose son chose to stay with his dog instead of visiting his Mother. Such a son might reconsider his priorities if he realizes that the manner in which he treats his Mother today is exactly what his own children will learn about How to treat dear old dad someday. This ancient korean tale probably says it Best an aged woman lived with her son and his family. At each meal a worthless chipped bowl was used for the elderly woman a food. One Day the old woman died. Her son observing that he no longer needed the bowl announced that he would finally throw away the piece of junk. A father a cried the Many a own Young child a you can to throw away grandmas bowl. I must keep it for when you Are  from Elk Grove Village ill