European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 b the stars and stripes tuesday May 19, 1992 at a glance democratic presidential hopeful Bill Clinton is seeking to convince voters that the democratic party not an Independent candidate is Best suited to change America. See Story on Page 4.libyans, lawyer meet two libyans accused of bombing pan am flight 103 met in Tripoli with a leading Washington criminal defense attorney a sign that Libya is taking Steps that could bring the pair to trial in the United states. A Page 4bush promotes family life president Bush urged University of notre Dame graduates sunday to rebuild american society through Strong families. A Page 5some guardsmen leave . About 3,000 National guardsmen pulled out of los Angeles leaving a Force of under 1,000 in Case of emergency. A Page 7flipping their wigs some barristers in London have become wigged out Over one of the nation s colourful anachronisms the hairpieces worn by judges and barristers. A Page 9real estate bottoming out experts say its Tough to imagine How commercial real estate can sink any lower following the demise of the giant Olympia amp York developments Ltd. A Page 17 Index Abby Ann Landers. 20 comics. 18-20 commentary. 13 crossword. 20 faces a no places. 10 letters. 12 Money matters. 17 sports. 21-28 to listings. 27 weather. 11 riots from Page 1 tensely for a Quarter hour and vehicles burned outside. Doctors said three Young men died. Two witnesses said soldiers started shooting when protesters crashed two commandeered buses into the barbed wire barricade. The troops initially fired into the air but then started shooting at protesters who had been screaming taunts the witnesses said. The soldiers retreated from the barricade after the shooting and angry mobs of protesters demanding the resignation of pro military prime minister Suchinda Kra Prayoon burned vehicles and set fire to buildings housing the governments department of Public relations and the tax office. Chamlong Simuang an influential opposition Leader was arrested earlier monday. Government controlled television said troops were seeking six other organizers of the recent protests against Suchinda the former  chief who led a coup last year. Troops supported by armoured vehicles intervened Early monday after tens of thousands of protesters chased police from an area of the City near the government Center. Soldiers charged into demonstrators and opened fire several times throughout the Day trying vainly to Clear inc streets. Reporters witnessed the arrests of at least 500 people. About 10,000 rioters cheered late monday As two air Force vehicles burned on Raj Damneun Avenue. The demonstrators said Suchinda must step Down because he was not elected to parliament. His appointment unleashed simmering resentment in the growing Middle class Over decades of political meddling by the military. Protesters clambered onto five buses late monday to make speeches and wave flags and photographs of Thailand a revered King and Queen who play Only a ceremonial role. A Suchinda out Suchinda out a the demonstrators chanted banging plastic water bottles on the pavement. A we will fight Onward without Retreat a said Wutthichai Nak Wai who was waving a thai Flag. A a we re not afraid of death because it will Benefit the  the fighting erupted sunday night when police blocked protesters from marching on Suchinda a office after a peaceful rally in Sanam Luang a big Field near the government offices. Shortly after the clashes erupted sunday Suchinda declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding provinces giving the government Broad Powers to search and arrest  from Page 1 credibility problems. But he denied that the system lacks integrity or clout. A i think its working because of the sheer number of complaints that Are coming into the system a he said. Former civilian  inspector Don Thompson recalled the reaction of one Superior to a new complaint a the would pick it up and the first thing he would say is a How can this get us in trouble a not a what did you find a or a what a wrong Here a a Thompson said. Michael Tufarielo a former Navy chief Petty officer said he was forced into a psychiatric evaluation and passed Over for promotion after he reported allegations of payroll fraud at the naval air station in Dallas in 1983 and �?T84. Tufariello said the Navy inspector general a office in new Orleans told him a that too Many people in the upper Echelon were involved in this thing and if it came out it would put mud on their  tufariello said an investigation launched from Washington found his allegations had Merit. Quot once things got hot and the investigation started All of them a from a rear Admiral on Down a put their papers in to retire a he said. Sen. John Glenn a Ohio a retired Marine colonel who is chairman of the Senate governmental affairs committee said of the inspection system a a in a not saying everybody does a perfectly glorified Job a but the system has been Good for the military. A in general in a very supportive of them a he  from Page 1 Case especially considering that he could have answered the charges 20 years ago Luippold said. Also German Law re tires adjudication of cases such As Schwamm Berger she said. A the Federal Republic of Germany is a country of Laws in which a murderer Isnit supposed to evade the punishment he has earned a Luippold said. Several spectators including a Voung Man dressed in clothing that resembled a nazi party uniform of the 1930s, shouted a Freedom for Schwammberge a when the two hour court session ended and stormed out of the packed courtroom. Schwammberge 80, appeared in court wearing a suit and tie instead of the informal jacket he had worn on previous occasions. He remained characteristically passive throughout mondays proceedings. When Luippold asked him whether he wanted to express any final concerns Schwammberge responded a with what a he made no other statement except to acknowledge his Appeal rights. A few dozen right Wing protesters outside the courthouse in downtown Stuttgart seemed eager to speak for the defendant however. They waved red flags emblazoned with yellow eagles passed out fliers calling for German Justice officials to release Schwammberge and hoisted Home made banners bearing slogans such As a no More judicial murders of defenceless old  they also debated the verdict and traded shouted insults with several people who challenged them. American lawyer Martin Mendelsohn said he thinks the Schwammberge trial May prompt More trials of suspected War criminals. A what this shows is that when nations cooperate there is an orderly process by which criminals can be brought to trial and to Justice a Mendelsohn said. He represents the Simon Wiesenthal foundation which first located Schwammberge two decades ago. A i think this was a significant Victory for the stale and i think other things could come out of it. Good things a he said referring to the possibility of other prosecutions. Prosecutor Kurt Schrimm disagreed. The Schwammberge investigation yielded no data the government could use to prosecute other War criminals because All the other offenders involved in the incidents Are dead or already convicted he said. Schrimm said he differed with the court on some minor Points but generally was Happy with the decision. Schwammberge has a week to Appeal his conviction. He probably will do so said his court appointed lawyer Dieter Konig. But Schwammberge has not revealed his intentions Konig said. In the meantime other charges still Are pending against him for War crimes in the polish town of Mielec Schrimm said. The German government will not try the Case until the Argentine government gives its consent however. The terms under which Argentina extradited Schwammberge authorized Germany to try him Only for the crimes in Roz Wadow and Przemysla Schrimm said. Schweinfurt officer killed in car Accident Wurzburg Germany a amps the executive officer of the 5th in 41st Field arty 3rd inf div in Schweinfurt was killed Early saturday in an automobile Accident near Wurzburg a 3rd inf div spokesman said monday two memorial services Are scheduled today for Muj. Or Nisi a a text Ritter ii 35, said capt. He hard. The first will be at 1 . At Marne Garden on Leighton Barracks in Wurzburg. The second will be at 4 30 . At the Ledward Barracks Chapel in Schweinfurt. German and american police Are investigating the crash. Ritter a private vehicle was travelling West when it collided head on with a German mail truck on Highway b-8. Ritter was pronounced dead at the scene. The 13-year  Veteran is survived by his wife Diane and three children. Wertheim Bobingen to hold demo sales the defense re utilization and marketing office has announced the following upcoming sales in Germany. A Wertheim. Sofas tables chairs dressers and other furniture items will he sold today in the 4th in 27th Field arty motor Pool at Peden Barracks in Wert Heim Germany. The Sale is open to id card holders Only from 10 to 11 ., and to the Public from 11  Until i . All purchases must be paid for in Cash dollars and removed by 2 30 n m the Day of the Sale. A Bobingen. Washers dryers refrigerators and ranges will he for Sale in building a. Wednesday at the Bobingen maintenance facility. L\0d family hous ing and Barracks furniture can be put chased in building 2833. The Sale is open to id card holders Only from 8 to 10 ., and to the Public from 10  Until 1 . Purchases must be paid for in Cash. Dollars and Marks will be accepted. All purchases must be removed by the end of the Sale