European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tace Fife lips vol. 50, no. 339 350 thursday March 19,1992 d 8693 faulty Usa eur Job grades reportedly wasted millions by David Tarrant and Joseph Owen Staft writers widespread overgrazing of civilian jobs in the . Army Europe since at least 1984 has led to overpayment that a based on one estimate a May exceed $100. Million according to present and former civilian and military officials in Europe and a government report. Overgrazing occurs when the official rating and pay scale of a government civilian Job exceeds what regulatory Stan Dards normally permit for the position. Information from Usa eur surveys from 1985-87 As Well As a 1984 department of army Survey showed that an estimated 14 percent of Usa eur civilian positions were misclassified and most were graded too High according to a May 1991 department of defense inspector general report. The 15-Page inspector general report concluded there were still a indications of significant overgrazing of civilian positions in . Army Europe a and recommended that a during the restructuring of Usa eur civilian positions to support a reduced Force in Europe a responsible army officials should a assure that All civilian positions Are classified in accordance with established  the Usa eur Public affairs office said tuesday that a recently completed army wide audit indicates that the problem of Over graded jobs in the command has diminished and that local and command civilian personnel offices Are work ing to identify and Correct jobs that remain Over graded. However the inspector general report indicated that that there was still significant overgrazing of jobs within the command. A when asked to give a current assessment of the extent of Over grading of civilian positions within Usa eur program officials estimated that approximately 14-17 percent of All positions Are currently overgrazed thus resulting in an see grades on Page 4 germans thank departing Vii corps a amps Dave Dudlo lord mayor Manfred Rommel accepts a sculpture from la Gen. Michael f. Spigelmire. By Joseph Owen Stuttgart Bureau Stuttgart Germany a swing Low Sweet Chariot Corning for to carry me Home a echoed the sounds of the a a cinch a own . Army band and chorus Europe. Performing wednesday afternoon at Stuttgart a downtown Staat theater before . And German defense and government officials the group commemorated the departure of Vii corps. Most of its units have already cased their colors and boarded their supersonic trans Atlantic chariots or become part of v corps. For the few Vii corps soldiers who remain German officials staged a five hour string of Farewell events a speeches anthems parades martial music and a torchlight Tattoo. The outdoor events took place in the courtyard of the 18th-Century Neurn Schloss new Castle whose window panes rattled with each discharge of the 17-gun Salute for . Army Europe commander Gen. Crostic e. Saint the ceremony a reviewing officer. It was the last Vii corps ceremony in Germany. Quot As you return to your Home never forget that the foundation for a safer world has been Laid by you and your predecessors in the corps a . Ambassador to Germany Robert m. Kimmitt told the audience Erwin Teufel minister president of the state of Baden Wurtemberg recalled that . Secretary of state James v. Byrnes speaking in the same room in see germans on Page 2 victories help boost Bush Clinton toward two Man race in november Paul Tsongas looks rueful As he congratulates Bill Clinton on his wins in Illinois and Michigan. Chicago a Bill Clinton and George Bush shifted their sights to the fall Campaign wednesday after the Arkansas governor took command of the democratic race and the president All but snuffed out Patrick Buchanan a Challenge. With big primary victories in Illinois and Michigan on tuesday Clinton put distance Between himself and democratic rivals Paul Tsongas and Jerry Brown but they vowed to continue fighting. Tsongas and Brown hoped to Blunt Clinton a momentum next tuesday in Connecticut and turn the race around when new York votes april 7. Buchanan said a Only celestial intervention can Block Bush a renomination. The challenger told a news conference upon his return to the Washington area wednesday that he will stay in the race but with a less combative tone. A i done to think there will be any More ads that Deal with or. Bush a record of the last three years Quot he said. Democratic party chairman Ronald Brown said on lbs that it was a much too Early to declare the race Over for his party a nomination. But if Clinton won in new York the chairman said it would be time to think about a rallying around our eventual  his Republican counterpart tried to quiet the acrimony generated by the Buchanan Challenge to the incumbent president. A a we be never looked at Pat Buchanan As the enemy a said Rich Bond whom Buchanan wanted fired. A Pat seems to be standing Down Quot he told Abc. In this race for the delegates who will choose the nominees at the conventions next summer the totals gave Bush and Clinton formidable leads. The latest associated press count put Bush within 400 of the number needed. Clinton has amassed 44 percent of what it takes to capture the democratic nomination. Bush captured All 151 at stake tuesday and his total now is 711. Buchanan has 46. In the democratic race Clinton a total climbed to 944.25, while Tsongas had 432.25 and Brown 130.25. Buchanan aides said he planned to scale Back his teetering Campaign to a one state protest in California. A geography and time were not on our Side a Buchanan conceded. Buchanan a sister and Campaign Man see victories on Page 2 primary results Imti heft a he Tara Raturi in primary in Liliola 6h Lwy a is. Republican  Bush 7g% Planck Burn Man 22%  c hoi Tun. 1% Democrat Bill Chinlun 62% Lom Harkin. 2% Paul Tsongas 26% Bob Kon y. 1% Jorry brow i. 15% Lyndon Larou Dio 0�?~% . 4% Lairy a Jan. 0 7o Michigan Hart Art returns in lha presidential primary in Michigan it on tuesday. N Republican Georgii Buh 67%    1.11 in 26% us Moi . 5%  Dojki 3% i v 1 la la Clinton 49% Forn Halkirt. 1%  Bruni 27% Bob Kerry 1% Paul  18% Lyndon Unicorn Mitton. 5% Laro dui. 0% o if an i a