European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 11, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 a the stars and stripes Friday october 11, 1991 at a glance my for Many life would be a grind without that daily cop of Coffee. See pages 14 and 15 for stories about the a last socially accepted vice in  disposal delayed the Federal government agreed to delay its plan to ship nuclear waste to an underground storage facility near Carlsbad n.m., while the state challenges the plan in court. A Page 4u.s. Drops Appeal the . Solicitor general has decided to drop plans to Appeal the $3.8 million award it was ordered to pay a Marine dying of aids. A Page 5stealth defended Gen. Merrill a. Mcpeak the air Force chief of staff said the b-2 stealth bomber probably could be spotted by soviet air defences but could not be tracked Long enough to get shot Down. A Page 6check-cashing probe six House ethics committee members will form a subcommittee to investigate the chamber s Bank and their colleagues who abused the facility. A Page 7israel dismisses criticism israeli leaders rejected . Complaints about recent reconnaissance flights Over Iraq saying the country would take any Steps it considered necessary to defend itself. A Page 9recession rebound seen the world Economy will rebound modestly next year As the United states recovers from recession the International monetary fund has predicted. A Page 17hill Index . .v.cv.    Abby Ann Landers. . W is an. 19 action line. Comics. 19-21 commentary. .13 crossword. 19 faces n1 places. 18 letters. .12 Money matters. 17 sports. 22-28 to listings. 27 weather. 11 from Page 1 the allegations is. Hill has made Are True what extent they Are True if True and whether or not there Are any other instances that ring of this  the procedure for the unusual hearing will diner from Normal committee practice in which each of the 14 members take turns questioning witnesses. Biden and two democrats including Leahy will be the Lead questioners for the majority. Sen. Strom Thurmond r-s.c., and two republicans will handle most of the questions for the gop Side. The committee Hopes this will allow a More focused inquiry and follow up questions. It expects to conclude the nearing in time for the full Senate to vote tuesday on Thomas. Bush renewed his support for Thomas when the two met at the White House on wednesday. A i told him in a staying right in there with him a Bush said after the meeting which came a Day after the administration was forced to Retreat from a Senate vote because of the uproar Over the harassment allegations. Hill arrived at Washington National Airport late wednesday night. She brushed off questions from reporters was escorted through the terminal by a Phalanx of police and then was whisked away in a waiting car. Biden said at least two other witnesses would be called. He declined to identify them or discuss the order of appearances. But Biden said he spoke to both Hill and Thomas and told them that any potential corroborating witnesses would e allowed to testify or provide statements. Subpoenas went out to witnesses wednesday evening. Biden said Hill would be subpoenaed even though she agreed to appear. He spoke to her personally and advised her to obtain a lawyer and a to seek sup Eort a S.C. As from another woman who and been through a sexual harassment Case the chairman said. A spokesman for republicans on the judiciary committee said Hill can expect Tough prosecutor Al questioning about her allegations. A we done to want to attack her credibility we want to attack her Story a said Stan Cannon a spokesman for sen. Alan k. Simpson a Wyo. A a we re going to have to be very very firm with her but treat her with utmost  he said Thomas can also expect some very personal questions. A i think the gloves Are off on both sides a he said. Hopes for salvaging the conservative Federal appeals court judges nomination could be wrecked if anyone else Steps Forward with credible new allegations of sex German from Page 1 i piously and politically persecuted a Sussmuth said. The German Constitution guarantees Asylum to those fleeing political persecution but the vast majority of applicants Are rejected As economic migrants. Nearly 170,000 people applied for Asylum in Germany Between january and september this year. During the same period authorities rejected More than 90,000 applications. The four parties agreed during their meeting at the chancellery that the screening process should be seeded up so that applicants can be expelled within six weeks of seeking Asylum. Crew chief sentenced in Rifle smuggling Case by the stars and stripes Raf Alconbury England an a-10 Crew chief who noticed an airman trying to smuggle an aj�-47 from saudi Arabia to England aboard an a-10 but did no to report it was Given two months confinement following a special court martial tuesday according to a base spokeswoman. Staff sgt. Clive Williams with the 10th aircraft generation so was also ordered to forfeit $500 a month for two months and Given a written reprimand by a military judge. He will serve his confinement at Raf Lakenheath. Williams pleaded guilty to one count of wilful dereliction of Dufy said base spokeswoman tech. Sgt. Linda Mitchell. During the investigation of senior airman Ronald p. Cannon jr., who was convicted of secretly shipping the ak-47 Rifle out of saudi Arabia it was Learned that Williams knew about cannons actions. According to trial records Williams admitted that he saw Cannon closing a panel beneath an a-10 and noticed the ak-47. Williams then ordered Cannon to remove the Rifle from the plane and get rid of it records indicate but did not stay to see if Cannon removed it and did not report the incident. The 14-year air Force Veteran was accused of negligence because he failed to remove or cause the removal of the Rifle from the a-10. For his role in shipping the Rifle Cannon was found guilty of dealing in captured or abandoned property larceny of military property failure to obey a lawful regulation and damaging military property. He was Given a bad conduct discharge and three years confinement at his general court martial held sept. 20. Williams a 33-year-old Georgetown Guyana native has been stationed at Alconbury since May 1990. The maximum sentence he could have received was a bad conduct discharge six months confinement forfeit of two thirds pay for six months and reduction to airman Basic. A harassment by him Cannon acknowledged. Biden who a Day earlier had mentioned that new assertions had been made about Thomas told reporters late wednesday that they relate Only to Hills allegations and do not involve any other incident. A thus far to the Best of my knowledge. A a. There is nothing we Are aware of that would relate to any additional allegations against judge Thomas Quot Biden said. In his first Public appearance since the disclosures that delayed his confirmation vote Thomas arrived at the White House with his wife Virginia on wednesday afternoon. He met with the president for 10 minutes leaving the Oval office at one Point for a walk around the grounds. Thomas said a a yup when asked if he was going to stick with the confirmation process. Asked whether he would be Able to refute Hills accusations Thomas said Only a just testify  Senate democratic Leader George j. Mitchell of Maine meanwhile launched a renewed defense of the Senate a handling of the Issue and of the judiciary committee which has faced criticism that it gave Short shrift to the allegations until Public disclosure forced the panel to scrutinize them. Mitchell said the Senate a hands were tied because Hill had initially insisted on keeping her allegations confidential. Pm plans recall of 570,000 cars Detroit up general motors corp. Announced wednesday that it is recalling about 570,000 cars to Correct two safety related defects. The double recall involves about 320,000 1987-1988-Model Chevrolet Cor Sicas and Beretta and another 250,000 1984-1991-Model Chevrolet corvettes. Pm said the Corsica and Beretta have improperly positioned or damaged secondary Hood latches that could permit the Hood to open fully at Highway speeds thus obscuring vision. Chevrolet dealers will replace the entire Hood Latch Assembly and install a newly designed Latch system at no charge. Owners of cars involved in both recalls have been notified by mail. Mar official Dies of natural causes Rhein main a Germany a Robert l. Mccutcheon 61, the chief of the base morale welfare and recreation division died wednesday at his Home in Passenheim. A statement from the base said he died in his sleep of natural causes. Mccutcheon retired from the air Force in 1969 As a senior master sergeant. He began working at Rhein main As manager of the officers and no club Complex in 1984. He became chief of the mar division in 1987. He is survived by his wife Emmi Mccutcheon. The West Baden ind., native will be buried at 10 30 . Tuesday in Passenheim. A memorial service will be held at 10 30 . Wednesday at the base Chapel. Career transition expert to visit bases Washington a a lecturer and author on career transition for those who plan to leave the service and enter the civilian work Force will visit military installations in Germany Italy and England. Doug Carter a retired air Force colonel wrote the Book marketing yourself for a second career. In 1990, he spoke at 100 stateside military installations. Carter director of the retired officers associations officer placement service has aided service members in civilian Job searches for 10 years. Carters lectures will begin at 9 . And end at 11 30 . At each location. His schedule is oct. 28, Jayhawk theater Kelly Barracks Stuttgart Germany oct. 29, Monteith Barracks theater Nimberg Germany oct. 30, officers club Patrick Henry Village Heidelberg Germany nov. 1, base theater Aviano a Italy nov. 4, officers club Pitburg a Ger a Many a nov. 5, base theater Ramstein a Germany nov. 6, Community activity Center Rhein main a Germany nov. 8, no club Raf upper hey Ford England nov. 12, officers club Raf Lakens Heath England