European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 1, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 8 a the stars and stripes monday july 1, 1991pioneers the Washington Post Moscow a the soviet communist party has begun investigations of two leading politicians who helped president Mikhail s. Gorbachev launch the a a perestroika economic Reform program and Are now helping organize a breakaway democratic party. Eduard Shevardnadze the former foreign minister and Alexander Yakovlev a leading Kremlin adviser known As the architect of perestroika have infuriated party leaders with their support of a new social democratic party to Challenge the communist party. The communists disciplinary control commission was to question Shevardnadze on monday television reports said. Yakovlev told two leading newspapers saturday that he too is under investigation. Party rules aimed at achieving a democratic centralism a outlaw All other factions. The commission which led party purges for decades can still censure and recommend expulsion of party members. The party which is dominated by orthodox communists who feel threatened by the growing support for private property and Western style democratic institutions is on the verge of disintegration As a ruling institution. After seven decades As the unchallenged Monolith controlling the country the party has in recent months been splintering into various factions. A there Are blatant attempts to discredit Alexander Yakovlev me and other supporters of forming a new party a Shevardnadze told the inter fax news Agency Friday. Yakovlev said he was tired of the a ongoing organized persecution against him in conservative papers and 1. Defied the control commission to act against him. A let them try it a he said in a statement. Yakovlev even a Chi steel he might soon quit the party. The official news Agency  reported that the party also is investigating internal factions such As communists for democracy led by the russian republics vice president Alexander Rutski. At the last session of the Central committee in april even Gorbachev the party a general Secretary was forced to Battle for his position. He admitted that the party had really become a three or four  a at the next Central committee plenum in late july the most Reform minded members May walk out and a fairly Sharp break with the party by its reformist leaders is possible a the daily Komsomol Skaya pravda said quoting party sources. In a try to Stem new defections the communist party this week published a new draft charter repudiating the need to a create a socialist utopia.�?�. Marching Homes amps Gus Schuehler members of the Pir Masens Community in Germany lined the towns streets on saturday to Welcome Home crisply saluting veterans of the persian Gulf War. Also joining in the Parade were members of Pir Masens Fasching clubs the German bund Estehr and the . Army sold guard Fife amp drum corps from Washington . Six youths earn Eagle scout awards by the stars and stripes the following boy scouts have joined the ranks of the Eagle scouts the highest award in boy scouting. To earn the award a boy scout must fulfil requirements in leadership service and outdoor skills. This includes earning at least 21 Merit  completing a Community service project. The new Eagle scouts and their projects Are a Thomas Nummy -18. The son of master sgt. Thomas and Michele Nummy Thomas graduated from Pitburg High school Germany this year. As student Liaison member of the committee for the Eifel area support program for parents and families of exceptional children he headed programs for exceptional family members and their siblings up to 18 years of age. His duties included distributing publicity fliers organizing such activities As tutoring and career a counselling finding people to Lead activities for the different age groups and preparing and cleaning the meeting area. Thomas is a member of troop 461 at Pitburg a and has been involved in scouting for 10 years. A Erik Jessie 18. The son of Robert and Anka Jessie Erik is studying at a German technical school in Ludwigshafen. He installed a Cement Block Border around the Ramstein a family support centers parking lot. Erik is a member of troop 232 at Ramstein and has been involved in scouting for 10 years. A John . Blair 13. The son of it. Col. John and Lennie Blair Johnny completed the eighth Grade at Garmisch elementary school this year he coordinated an earthquake Relief project for Baguio City Philippines. The food and medical supplies he collected served almost 1,000 families and reconstruction workers Over a two week period. Johnny is a member of troop 50 in Garmisch and has been involved in scouting for seven years. A Brian w. Gerhart 19. The son of James and Dorothy Gerhart Brian is a part time student at the University of Maryland in Heidelberg Germany and works at the sports shop at the Heidelberg main Exchange. With the Aid of several scouts and adults he organized the cleanup of a Pine Orchard in Tompkins Woods on the outskirts of Schwet Zingen. The area is frequented by German and american hikers bikers picnickers and campers. It was damaged by severe windstorms in Early 1990. The cleanup Crew prepared damaged Forest material for removal by local forestry authorities and removed a damaged Fence that had become an eyesore. Brian is a member of troop 29 in Heidelberg and has been involved in scouting for 10 years. A William p. Braman 18. The son of col. Eric and Nancy Braman William graduated from Brussels High school Belgium this year. He refurbished a room and hallway at All saints episcopal Church in Waterloo. William is a member of troop 457 and has been involved in scouting for 10 years. A Flint freed 15. The son of Robert and Wilma freed Flint just completed his Sophomore year at Bonn High school in Bonn Germany. Following severe windstorms that uprooted Many Trees in the Bonn area in Early 1990, loggers left branches twigs and other debris that hampered new growth. Flint organized volunteers from his troop to Clear the area and help Plant new Trees. A member of ambassadors troop 56, Flint has been involved in scouting for five years. Chinese waste food after All _ Beijing apr for everyone who was told to clean his or her plate because of the starving children in China an official newspaper has offered. An interesting statistic a chinese waste enough food to feed 100 million people for a year. On saturday the official China daily newspaper listed the statistic in an article on flagrant food waste at schools restaurants and hotels. Surplus sales the defense re utilization and marketing office has announced upcoming retail sales and an auction in Germany. A retail sales will be held on july 9 and 18 in the Central furnishings marketing office warehouse at the heliport in Katterbach Ansbach West of Niernberg. Items for Sale include military household furniture such As sofas easy chairs tables chairs closets Coffee tables and end tables. The Sale runs from 10 . To 1 . And is open to id card holders Only. All purchases must be made in Cash . A dollars Only and must be removed prior to 3 . On the Day of the Sale. A the Public is invited to a local auction at Johnson Barracks building 946, in Firth on july 11. Registration begins at 8 ., and the auction starts at 9 . Musical instruments sketching kits books electric potters wheels tableware equipment and bicycles Are among the items up for bid. Items can be viewed july 8-10 from 8 . Until noon and from 1 . To 3 . And during bidder registration on july 11. All purchases must be removed by 3 . On july 22. Payment must be made in Cash. Dollars and Marks will be accepted. A military household furniture will be for Sale on july 12 and 26 from 9 . To 1 . At the Central furnishings management office warehouse building 28, at William o. Darby Cavern in Firth. The sales Are open to id card holders Only. All sales Are final and must be paid for in . Dollars. Purchases must be removed prior to 3 . On the Day of the Sale. A the Central furnishings management office warehouse on hofe Strasse in Bamberg is holding a Sale of military household furniture on july 16. The Sale runs from 10 . To 1 . And is open to id card holders Only. All purchases must be removed by 3 . On july 16. Payment must be made m Cash . Dollars Only. A on 23, the Central furnishings management office on ohm Strasse in the Langsfeld Section of Wurzburg is holding a retail Sale of military household furniture from 10 . To 1 . The Sale is open to id card holders Only. All purchases must be removed prior to 3 . On july 23. Payment must be made in Cash . Dollars Only