European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 24, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday september 24, 1991 the stars and stripes a Page 3man delivers crushing blow to yugoslav draft Belgrade Yugoslavia apr army reservist Vladimir Zivkovic started his own personal War against bloodshed in Croatia in the Federal capital monday when he smashed two cars while driving his armoured vehicle to the parliament building. Eyewitnesses quoted the Soldier As saying he jumped into his armoured personnel Carrier and drove All night from Sid on the croatian Border 60 Miles away to protest the fighting. The witnesses who requested anonymity also quoted the Soldier As saying that he was protesting a Lack of food for the reservists. Zivkovic damaged two cars on his Way to parliament but no one was injured in the incident the Tan Jug news Agency reported. After parking his armed vehicle outside the parliament building in Central Belgrade Zivkovic surrendered to military authorities. Last week the Federal army began a massive buildup at Sid located on the Border with Croatia and began the push to control the few remaining strongholds in Eastern Croatia. Many reservists have been called up but there has been a growing resistance to the draft and Call up of reserves. There have been several demonstrations. Hostages freed by kurd say they want to go Home in Ciurlik Turkey apr five westerners who were recently released after being held captive by kurdish rebels for three weeks Are anxious to go Home a . Official said monday. A they want to be with their families As soon As possible a said . Army maj. Michael Mckinney a spokesman for the turkish-. Air base at in Ciurlik where the five had been flown after their release late Friday. He said they might be flown out later monday but declined to comment further on travel arrangements. Three americans Ronald Wyatt from Nashville tenn., Marvin Wilson from Garland Texas and Richard m. Rives of Matthews . Briton Gareth Thomas and australian Allen Roberts were set free near the Eastern turkish City of Bingol by separatist kurdish rebels. The americans and the australian were searching for Noah Sark in Eastern Turkey where the Bible says it landed after the deluge. Noah Sark research foundation based in Sydney Australia said Thomas was not involved in the search but was taken by the kidnappers from a separate bus. The five were abducted on aug. 30 at a Roadblock. The outlawed kurdish labor party pkg which has been fighting for an Independent state in Southeastern Turkey since 1984, claimed responsibility for the abduction. The pkg spokesmen said foreigners visiting Eastern Turkey needed a a passes issued by rebel offices in Europe. . Air Force it. Col. Gerry guess another in Ciurlik spokesman said the five men were still tired after their ordeal and did not want to meet journalists. He said All were in Good health except for a some minor bruises or scratches from continuously walking around in the open for three a spokesman for the Ark foundation quoted Roberts family As saying he had a minor ankle injury and was Likely to continue the project next year. Wyatt is also a Veteran Ark searcher who in 198s, claimed his team found remains of the Ark buried in a Hill 14 Miles South of mount Ararat near the turkish soviet Border. A boat shaped Rock formation located there has attracted numerous searchers including the late . Astronaut James stationed in Bamberg killed in one car Accident Furth Germany a a Soldier from one of Bamberg a deactivating units was killed in a one car Accident sept. 16, according to a 1st army div spokesman. The Accident occurred on autobahn 73 near Baiers Dorf and the Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene at 9 02 p.m., maj. Ken Fugett said. The soldiers name is being withheld until his family has been notified. The Soldier was assigned to the 7th in 6th inf regt due to deactivate oct. 15. No other details could be released at this time Fuget said. German and american authorities Are investigating the cause of the Accident. 57 Germany based soldiers honoured for work during War Vilseck Germany a doing his Job after Vears of training proved to be a a blast in More ways than one for army spec. Marc Toomy earlier this year. Toomy was among the Germany based soldiers assigned to explosive ordnance disposal units that deployed to the Middle East last december. Those soldiers a who destroyed More than 60 warheads 33 silkworm styx missiles and launch equipment a were honoured Friday by it. Gen. William s. Flynn who presented 28 with army commendation medals and 23 with Bronze stars at ceremonies in Vilseck. Flynn is commander of the 21st theater army area come headquartered in Kaiserslautern Germany. The explosive ordnance disposal units that deployed from Germany during the persian Gulf crisis Ana were under the control of the Vilseck based 512th Ord det were the 3rd, 43rd, 47th, 146th and 856th. In addition to the weapons destruction Toomy a unit the Stuttgart based 856th explosive Ord disposal det set up a demolition Range and Safe holding area for tons of ordnance in Kuwait City. The explosives could then be disposed of without endangering local residents. Pfc. Von Wiederrich of the 72nd explosive Ord disposal det in Bremerhaven Germany was also in Kuwait City. A at first i was scared a Wiederrich said a but i also had an adrenaline Rush. It was another unit the 3rd explosive Ord disposal det cleared Safwan Airfield in Iraq of potentially dangerous ordnance so that Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf . Central come commander could hold peace talks nearby with the iraqi military. Organizer of 62-mile marches invites . Troops to join american service members Are invited to test themselves in two 62-mile a psychological marches along the beaches of Western Denmark from oct. 25-27. Helge Meyer a former Soldier in the danish army has organized the three Day walk in which participants carry fully loaded Rucksacks and Are not allowed to eat talk or smoke except during Short Breaks. People who successfully Complete the first March will return to the Start to do it again said Meyer who is particularly interested in getting previous marchers who completed other 62-mile walks to take part in this one. Marchers Are asked to bring a Gas mask along with the other items needed to fulfil the March requirements. Also they should bring a tent since any sleeping will be outdoors. For More information on what to bring and How to participate Call Rhein main a Germany at ets 330-7321/7322/6311. Meyer can be reached at his Home in Fahr Dorf in Northern Germany at civilian 0462137540. All entrants should be signed up before oct. 20. Republic protecting Lenin monuments from vandals Moscow a the Kadzhi Kristan parliament on monday declared a state of emergency until the end of the year to curb a wave of vandalism of monuments to Vladimir Lenin the founder of the soviet state the Tass news Agency reported. The outbreaks of vandalism followed a decree last week by president Sadreddin Asl nov suspending the communist party and the nationalization of its property. Following the decree suspending the party Tass said that the statue of Lenin in the capital of Dushanbe was toppled on or Ders of mayor Maksud Ikra mov. Other monuments to Lenin were vandalized in other cities and regions across the country. During the morning session of parliament deputies demanded the resignation of Asl nov the repeal of the suspension decree prosecution of the mayor and restoration of the monuments. A in the afternoon it was reported that Sadreddin Asl nov had submitted his resignation which was accepted by a majority in the parliament a Tass said. New on cola War front Pepsi cola taking a new tack in its drive for refreshment supremacy is changing its familiar red White and Blue logo. The can at right shows the design that will soon appear on Pepsi and diet Pepsi cans and bottles. Out is the swirl logo and horizontal bar on the old design left. The company says the new design a looks More
