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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Friday, January 25, 1991

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    European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 25, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 a a a the stars and stripes Friday january 25,19915 War in the Gulf j a a  a a a a  &Quot�  a amps Ken George sgt. Lloyd d. Ellison tries to scrub off a slogan saying a no War that was Spray painted on Bis car in Bischofsheim. Vandalism of americans cars leaves residents feeling leery by Gary Pomeroy staff writer sgt. Lloyd d. Ellison at first thought it was funny when he saw his Carat 6 . Wednesday during the night someone had Spray painted White anti War slogans on his Blue 1978 Ford Granada. A refuse War a said one of the messages. A a but once i got to thinking about it i thought they could be found a different Way to show their disagreement with the War in the Gulf Quot said Ellison a military police desk sergeant at Coleman Cavern in Gellhausen. W thirty other american owned cars in three government leased housing areas in the Hanau area were similarly vandalized about 3 . Wednesday about 20 of the painted cars were in Bischofsheim where Ellison lives. The others were in Hanau and Bruch Del. Hanau military officials think the vandalism was planned because. German american police patrols had passed through All three areas shortly before the Inci germans Back . In Ellison perceived the incident As mostly anti War but dents. A it had to be anti american in a sense because it was All Usa eur plated vehicles a he said. A a it a upset a lot. Of the wives who live there. Especially those whose husbands Are in saudi. So Many cars at one time. It could have been a  the Springfield mo., native said residents Are a a Little More paranoid and leery than before a no additional vandalism has been reported since the incidents and there Are no leads in determining who was responsible a Hanau military Community spokeswoman up said thursday. Hanau military officials have placed 24-hour military surveillance teams at All off Post government housing areas Joanna Kramer said joint German american police patrols will also be increased she said. Meanwhile Ellison does no to know if hell ask his insurance company to pay for a new paint Job a i can try to scrape the paint off a he said. Tub Ingen Germany a amps a German citizens As a whole completely support . Involvement in the persian Gulf a poll shows. The Wickert Institute poll shows that 70 percent of germans said the United states and its allies Are doing the right thing in battling Iraq. Thirty percent disagreed. The results Are a Stark contrast to the views of thousands of anti War germans who recently have taken to the streets under the Banner of a no blood for Oil a the institutes findings were based on a poll conducted from saturday through wednesday the 19 questions were aimed at a representative Cross Section of 1,890 German citizens older than 18. The poll also found that 82 percent of those surveyed were opposed to peace demonstrations that Are aimed against americans in particular. The majority of those questioned a 61 percent a believed however that people should have the right to demonstrate against the War. Though the respondents support the Gulf action they Are not eager to see German soldiers directly involved. Eighty three percent said that there should be no involvement. If Turkey a fellow nato member were drawn into the conflict those views change. Of those polled 81 percent said Germany should offer military support under such circumstances. Other poll questions and the answers received Are a do you figure on a Short or Long War seventy seven percent said a Long War. German opinion on the Gulf War Here is a breakdown of the results of the Wickert Institute poll asking German citizens if they believe that the United states and its allies Are doing the right thing in conducting the War. Against Iraq. A amps Wes Booher a Are you satisfied with the War coverage from the Gulf a satisfied Quot is the answer 67 percent gave. But 64 percent of those polled did not believe the Public is being truthfully informed about All that is happening. A now that important targets have been hit would a temporary cease fire be in order forty five percent answered yes and 55 percent said no. A Are you fearful sixty percent said yes. Military Roundup prospective blood donors asked to stand by for now by the stars and stripes military medical authorities in Europe Are saying thanks but no thanks for now to prospective mood donors. There a enough blood in storage to last for a while said officials at . Air forces Europe and the army a 7th medical come. However would be donors Are asked to notify local medical facilities that they re willing to give when More is needed. A your physicians Tell me that the Best storage receptacle for blood is a human body Quot said Bill Swisher spokesman for 7th medical come. A since we have enough no that s where wed like to keep the oversupply until we need  Joanne Jones of the american red Cross euro can Headquarters reminded blood donors that her Agency does not collect blood in. Europe. Instead military hospitals and clinics handle  base extends hours of curfew facilities Munich Germany a the Munich military Community s 9 . Curfew has been changed to 10 ., and facility hours have been expanded Community officials announced. The curfew ends at 6 . Daily and applies to All residents of military housing dormitories and Barracks previously All facilities closed at 6 . The main Exchange is now open to 7 . Tuesday through saturday and 6 . Sunday. Its closed on monday. Burger King and the Gas station Are now open until 8 . Security remains tight however with traffic to Mcgraw Cavern restricted to government vehicles. Entry to the housing area is controlled by military and German police. Frankfurt army clinics move to new locations Frankfurt a Germany a the Frankfurt army regional medical Center has moved two clinics a Hospital statement said thursday. The paediatrics clinic is now located in the same building As the youth health Center behind Frankfurt High school on the Abrams Complex. The hours arc 7 30 . To 4 30 . Monday through Friday and from 8 30 . To 5 . On saturday. For an appointment Call civilian 069-151-6204 or 6195 or ets 320-6204 or 6195. Civilian and military sick Call and the adult health clinic have been moved to the dental clinic building on Edwards Cavern. The hours Are 7 30 . To 4 30 . Monday through Friday. For an appointment Call 069-1541-6319 or ets 328-6319. The emergency room remains in the main Hospital. A a a iraqi Gas attack hoax alarms Darmstadt citizens Darmstadt Germany a amps bogus fliers warning that a Lipstadt was a potential target for an iraqi chemical weapons attack threw City residents into panic thursday morning. A stay Calm but done to leave your Home a said the fliers which carried a false City government Letterhead and were stuffed into mailboxes. Darmstadt police said citizens took the warning seriously. As of 1 . Thursday the mayors office had received 143 Calls from frightened residents wanting to know what to do a police spokesman said. Panic Calls also were received at local police stations. The one Page letter said information about the impending attack supposedly was supplied by the country s Federal intelligence Agency. A in order to prevent panic the information is not being disseminated by the mass Media a the fake letter said. Citizens were told that the City would Supply Gas masks and equipment to Gas proof their Homes. Police said they done to know who printed and distributed the fliers. A there is no ground for panic a said a spokesman for the local criminal police. A the fliers Are a disgusting joke aimed at causing Public   
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