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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 6, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The sol amp ambs filpes vol. 50. No. 237 Friday. December 6,1991 authorized unofficial publication for the . Armed forces 35 d 8693 a it s great to be Back by Gary Pomeroy staff writer Wiesbaden Germany a Peggy say peered into the distance and too nearly motionless on the Bottom step of the stairway Entrance of the air Force Hospital at Wiesbaden Early thursday. The object of her unblinking intensity �"�-60helicopl a _ dually became visible in the inky predawn sky. The helicopter carried her brother Terry Anderson the final freed american hostage. Amid great confusion the 44-ear-old associated press correspondent captors within the past 24 hours ending 2,455 his release also brought to a successful end a personal crusade launched by say who was relentless in her International efforts to keep the plight of the Western hostages Fresn in the Mil would listen. Minds of All who in the More than 6vi years since he was an army uh-60 helicopter that Grad gee re ated stories on pages 8.9 a Iii. A Nakla Ltd 4k a in a ii of it a. I pc and been released by his islamic jihad Cap Days of Captivity in Lebanon. Was taken hostage in Beirut Andersons sister met with world leaders diplomats terrorists and spies in his behalf. As the chopper gently set Down on the helipad the 50-year-old smiled slightly and dug her hands deeply into the pock see Back on Page 2 888 Michel Abrams Terry Anderson his sister Peggy Sty and his daughter Salome soak up the Cele from left Joseph Cicippio Terry Anderson and Alana Steen erupt into laughter As bration at the air Force Hospital in Wiesbaden on thursday. They enjoy their newly gained Freedom after years of Captivity. Bush picks re election team appoints Skinner chief of staff Washington apr president Bush on thursday named transportation Secretary Samuel k. Skinner to replace John h. Sununu As White House chief of staff and unveiled the High command for a re election Campaign that looks tougher than it did a few months ago. In Skinner Bush picked a longtime political supporter and a former Federal prosecutor to replace the abrasive Sununu who resigned tuesday after months of controversy. Quot l so niger for his re election Campaign Bush named Commerce Secretary Robert a. Mosbacher As general chairman pollster Robert Teeter As Campaign chairman charged with plotting strategy and businessman Fred Malek As Campaign manager responsible for the nuts and bolts operation. Bush did not name Cabinet replacements for Skinner or Mosbacher. Bush a poll ratings have fallen sharply in recent months As the Economy has weakened a including thursdays report of a Sharp Rise in jobless claims a and he Nas been buffeted by criticism from republicans As Well As democrats for appearing indecisive on Domestic issues. In addition former Kun flux klan official David Duke announced plans on wednesday to run in Republican primaries against Bush and conservative commentator Patrick Buchanan also is expected to announce plans for a Campaign to deny the president nomination to a second term. Bush said a Sam Skinner takes Over As a firm right hand at a time when the nation s Economy represents a difficult  he said the Economy is a sluggish at Best. Yes people Are out of work and we need to get this county Back on its  Bush said Skinner also would coordinate activities Between the White House and re election Campaign  
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