European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 28, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday april 28, 1992the stars and Stripe the a and Lpes Tiik w ill i k hoi is. A \ s 11 in n april 24, 1992 i am delighted to Send greetings to All those who Are gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the european edition of the stars and stripes newspaper. Special congratulations to its staff members past and present for their outstanding work. Since 1942, stars and stripes has performed an invaluable service for the Many american military men and women who have been stationed at posts abroad. In peacetime and in time of conflict stars and stripes has been and continues to be a reliable and trusted source of news and information. For both the seasoned Veteran and the Young recruit it has become a familiar Quot Hometown Quot newspaper reporting on events in the United states and around the world. Stars and stripes not Only helps to keep our military personnel Well informed but also assists in boosting morale. Most recently stars and stripes was sent to the front lines of operation desert storm where it provided a Welcome source of information and diversion for thousands of our troops during Many tense and often lonely moments. I Salute the dedicated editors and staff of this Fine newspaper As they celebrate five decades of service to those who so faithfully serve our country. Barbara joins me in sending Best wishes for a memorable event and for continuing Success. The Secretary of Altense Washington. The dist hic t or i 1 1 Umbria to Tiik staff of Tiik stars ends Tiki is my warm congratulations on the Solh anniversary of the european Odilion of the slur and stripes he Quot Hometown newspaper Quot for , military personnel serving in Europe. Nothing belter represents the values of our free nation than the commitment to truth represented by Sian and sri the. First published in Lamdon during the second world War Stan and stripes has compiled an admirable record of service to the men and women of the i United stalls armed forces. By bringing accurate up to Date news about the world to americans serving far from Home it has made a valuable contribution to a proud and professional Force. I Hank you for your hard Woik and dedication. I look Forward to years of continued Good Reading in the pages of Stan and a rips. A / Page 13