European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Everything is Back to Normal in the . John Windrow Ere it is troops a letter from the b b Home front. I-1 i know that those of you in the de Al scr arc St a a it the rest. Of you in nato land Are worried about dodging bomb hurling terrorists but human kindness being what it is you re probably concerned about us Back in the . And wondering what we re up to. Mostly we sit around worrying and wondering about All of Here is a Brief rundown of some recent news events that you might have missed. Most of this stuff got buried by the War coverage a the feds decided to spend $70,000 to Hook up Gas monitoring gear to a Herd of cows out in Washington state to see if cow belches contribute to the greenhouse effect. Some people thought this might not be the Wisest Way to spend the taxpayers Money and raised a fuss but since $70,000 keep Congress in Beer Money for More than a few Days most of us laughed it off. Somehow the idea of new York and less an Giles being flooded by melting icebergs caused by belching cows out in the provinces seems like gods Justice to me but in a a reactionary at heart. Quot a a a a a a a. Quot a speaking of Gas a Manhattan fashion design or named Andre Van pier presented a new line of War clothes. The ensembles which arc Canious Flage garments lined in Gold silk and worn with. A High Eccl pumps include a Gas mask Provo a Lively Slung Over one shoulder. Maybe they use. Them for purses. When you Grunt types get Back hold onto your old uniforms some of these duds Are priced at $4,000. If they catch on with the disco set in Thea dapple a the Price May go up. A in St. Paul minn., directly across the rive from my present Home they held the world a Mous Winter carnival. Wolf its world famous in certain parts of the world As part of the tradition Rich festivities some Guys called the Vul eans ran around in Bright red outfits with Black greasepaint on their faces. They zoomed by like scud missiles kissing ladies and leaving Black smudges on their faces. It is considered As a Mark of very High social standing in St. Paul to be allowed to do this which tells you something about St. Paul. This year a Guy who owns a bar called Sweeney a had a Bunch of ladies running around in red outfits with greasepaint on their faces smudging people As a promotion for his Gin Mill. They Call themselves the Vulcan Lutcs St. Paul is Abuzz because the Vul eans Are threatening to sue the Vul can cites. Seems rather mean spirited to me. And if i get smudged i Hope its by a Vul Canutte. A Way out West in Colorado Springs Colt a 26-year-old Man named Charles Daugherty do Cidad to enter a local High school As a girl. Evi Dontly a master of disguise he met with great Success making the cheerleader team and getting asked out by a few football players. Of course it ended up in court. Everything in. America ends up in court. Cd arcs who now goes by the name Shannon Ireland told the judge he wanted to go on to College and become a psychiatrist. The judge Pul him on probation. The press Ever Alert for matters of Public interest reports that Charles Shannon May have a promising career As a Model. Who knows he May be a Starlet on mtg someday. A a on the fitness front the people who like to stay in a frenzy Over the state of their health Are fired up about fillings in their Teeth. Someone announced a study that said old Silver fillings arc full of Mercury which can seep into unsuspecting Peoples brains and do All sorts of. Ghastly things. Maybe that a what a wrong with Saddam. In a sure any Day now a a alone gunman the press loves Lone gunmen will shoot everybody in Southern California and Tell the cops his Teeth made him do it. A by the Way if your mail is late it s because r an american legion Post in Iowa sent you Alt a ton that a 2,000 pounds of Kool Aid to show How much they love. You. That info comes fro Robert Turner head of the american legion. I Hope you Guys have plenty of water to mix it with. So stay out of harms Way and done to worry about us Back Home. Everything is Normal in the Good old . John Windrow is a former stars and stripes editor now Vingin Minnesota. A a a. A a a a a a a contents Gen. Ulysses s. Grant is among hundreds of Ordinary and extraordinary Pep a depicted in lathe c i we a re miniseries. Page 11. Observations. 3 when the car disappears no does self esteem a saudi Momian seen through Friend s eyes from the cover 4-5 camels almost got a Home on the Range Home front. 6 desert storm enters the world of toys trends7 cd packaging and the ban Wagon it How did Winter s Heay snows affect you books. 8-9 Philip Roth is memorial to his father paperback books enjoying sales Boom Odds amp ends. 10 its a woman s world when it comes to housework miss manners and Horoscope to plus. La a civil War Tim scenes is All they said it would be television listings. 12-14 Loc Al Cable and satellite schedules to briefs 15 who Hoo a recent to ratings Battle Schwarzkopf fast track. 16 Cree summer of a a different world a Hollywood shoptalk. 15 Vanilla ice is making a film this weeks films. 18-19 a likable comedy a a King Ralph Complete cafes circuit listing classified ads. 20-23last laugh. 24 Dave Barry cartoons from around the world what Are toy makers pushing this year find out on Page 6 a new Book on Mikhail Gorbachev takes j.j�0 a soviet Leader from a different Angle. Page 8. Sunday is a weekly supplement of the stars and stripes editors John Taylor Sarah Bottorff Art director Sharon Kilday production Lisa Williams i. Michelle Bucher editorial assistance Louis Pierce. A Marian Hamilton
