European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 18, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ltd Page 12 the stars and stripes thursday april 18, 1991 the st&r5,an european edition circulation 185.000 col Gene e. Townsend. Usan commander publisher Bernard a. Zovistoski a. Editor. It. Col. Gayle w. Fla Usa Deputy commander Marie Kohl Nocki production manager Bill Walker european editor Deane b. Mcdermott circulation manager switchboard 06155-6010, ets 348-5741 or 5823. Telex 419-332. Business Tel fax 06155-601376. News Tel fax 06155-601416 mailing address Apo 09211-4211 or Post Fach 11 14 37, 0-6100 Darmstadt 11,  06155-601 plus Extension or ets 348-8 plus Extension. News ext. 237, 255, 282. 226, 326. Sports ext. 225,269, 263, 332,321,221. Features ext. 230, 245,341. Letters to editor ext. 208. Education Jimi Jones ext. 226. Business Randy Mcclain ext. 326. 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They arrived to deter aggression while their Rich leaders fled in their jets to safety. Common citizens of this non democratic country were left to defend themselves and their Homeland. George Bush went boating americans died in deployment related accidents. Business around the world declined dramatically. Millions of refugees representing hundreds of nationalities were driven into Camps. Many died of childbirth complications disease thirst hunger and murder while wealthy Young kuwaiti men danced the nights away in various discos. George Bush went jogging other countries have pleaded for help in being liberated from oppressors a the Baltic the chinese South african Blacks romanians and palestinians. To name a few. . Leaders chose Only Kuwait it was the most impressive liberation since the end of world War ii and the troops Are coming Home to the highest esteem and Praise. George Bush secured his re election. Wealthy businessmen Are making millions of dollars by rebuilding Kuwait. . Oil companies report record profits. Defense contractors Are already taking orders for huge Middle East deals and arms sales. The environment is suffering from its greatest disaster of All time. Millions of people Are being tortured and slaughtered in Iraq. Like the kuwaitis last August these fellow human beings Are begging and pleading to be rescued. And George Bush has gone fishing a Pamela Russell shape Begu Imode of Friendship the Gulf War has been an emotional roller coaster. I realized very quickly that needed a Quot spouses code of conduct.�?�. During those first insecure Days of my husbands absence 1 discovered that if i extended my hand there were others reaching out. As we wait for the Safe return of our loved ones we continue to respond to our code of Friendship. We pull and tug on those weak moments and now each Day they Are seemingly fewer. We have survived Quot our fears and have forged Strong values and loyalties. Now i understand Why the military created the Quot code of conduct Quot these Are not just words. They instill strength within. They push you Forward when fear and despair loom. They give you reassurance in your family and friends. Greatest of All they give you Hope and Security that you Are not alone. A Kathie Folkersen Derheim German give the process time this letter is to the author of a recognition of Black sacrifices sought and other letters like it. I must agree that Blacks along with Many others minorities have suffered great indignities since their arrival in the new world and it is not right. I am also a great believer in the . Constitution and All of the amendments that have followed. I done to think minorities should cry racism every time things done to go perfect. Slavery and repression of ethnic minorities have been practice since biblical times and in just a Little Over 100 years this great country has begun to change things. Changes like these done to happen overnight. I believe that Blacks were wronged in the past and even though i have not committed these wrongs i feel i am being made to pay for them because of the Adverse effects the affirmative action plan has on employment of White males. Recently some members of Congress have suggested reversing some civil rights legislation including affirmative action. If everyone would just let things take their course maybe All would turn out Well. These types of letters and beliefs Only Foster More hostilities toward minorities. All i ask is to give it a break. In my eyes and in the eyes of Many of my friends including Black friends letters like the one i mentioned Are racist in themselves. Try practising what you preach and lighten up. A staff sgt. Lawrence d. Thomas Raf Mildenhall England Justice for quibble i being a professional Soldier am outraged by the unjust treatment that a fellow Soldier has received. In your March 9 paper pvt. Quibble was shown locked up. Why was this private locked up without any kind of hearing or court martial. My question to you sir does no to this private have any rights and Why is this civilian allowed to protest on Post is that authorized i Challenge you to set this Soldier free what crime did he commit is he a criminal or a True Blue american fighting Soldier who was upset because he could not be Over Here with us freeing Kuwait All w e w ant is Justice a Staft sgt. Harold Meyers a sgt. Raymond a Meyers operation desert storm sour on czech shopping some months ago an article in the stars and stripes told of a Usa eur Soldier who had purchased some expensive chandeliers in Prague Czechoslovakia and was required to Pav a Verv Large tax to bring his chandeliers Back. My wife and i discussed the article with a Friend who told us How Good the prices were in Czechoslovakia and that the situation that happened to the Soldier was unusual and does not happen if you take a commercial tour. So my wife and i decided we would take a Lour to shop and sightseer. We departed on March 15 and proceeded to shop and Purchase a Cood number of items one of which was a set of chinaware. We packed All the items m the cargo department of the bus and the tour proceeded Back to Germany. When we arrived at the czech Bor letters to the editor Der the Border guards searched the bus and found two sets of chinaware one of which was mine and several chandeliers. The gaol explained that any Crystal or porcelain items that Cost More that 500 Koruna about $20 were to be taxed at a rate of 300 percent. This meant that the owners of the merchandise unloaded from the bus had to pay anywhere from $285 to $1,000 in taxes. Only one person had that Type of Money and the rest of us were Given the Choice of a having to pay or letting it  we said we would leave it but were going to break it up into Small pieces. We started to break up the items but we were stopped by the Border guards. V the whole Point of this editorial is to reiterate what May happen when you go shopping in Prague. If i had another Opportunity to go shopping there i would sure give it a second thought because a the prices May not be so cheap or Quot the items May not be yours to  i done to understand How Czechoslovakia which is a new free Republic expects to compete in the european and world markets if it is going to charge its customers a 300 percent tax on non essential items. A Alan d. Bode Heidelberg Germany old pictures sought the . Army was stationed in Dachau Germany from 1945 until 1972. The bavarian Alert police took Over the base after 1972. I am working on a chronicle about the Eastman Barracks for the 20th anniversary of the bavarian Alert police in Dachau. I am looking for photos of the buildings and their interiors streets and vehicles taken after 1945. People included in the pictures do not detract from the value of the pictures. Does anyone have old super 8 films if you can assist me in this search please Contact r. Papenfuss Fri slings Tasse 32, d 8060 Dachau West Germany Telephone 08131-71163. A Reinhard Papenfuss Dachau Germany pen pals i am 16 and enjoy listening to music and writing. A snowline Snyth Roadside District Ewarton . St came me Jamaica West looses t am 31 and my Hobt xes Are War Tang. Having friends am co Tang. A a Wynona or Ruth Roadside dust not. Wanon . St came me. Jamaica West irises t am 33 and my oct gets Are writing and correspond warm trends. A so Psia Smith Roadside dust not wanon . St Camerie. Jamatha West  editor s note a i letters from readers expressing their viewpoints or opinions Are published daily in this space. All letters must be signed. We Reserve the right to edit letters for clarity length and taste. Preference is Given to Shorter letters so that More can be published in a timely manner. Letters should be addressed to letters to the editor the stars and stripes. 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