European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 21, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                1942-1992vol. 51, no. 34 350 it is difficult in a military setting where there is no privacy. To introduce a group of individuals proud Brave Loyal Good americans but who favor a homosexual lifestyle and put them in with heterosexuals who would prefer not to have someone of the same sex find them attractive a Gen. Colin l Powell 50 years of service thursday May 21, 1992 d 8693 a Schroeder proposes Law to reverse ban on Gays in military by Ray Rowden and Chuck Vinch Washington Bureau Washington a rep. Patricia Schroeder d-colo., introduced a Bill tuesday that would prohibit discrimination in the military on the basis of sexual orientation. Schroeder boasting More than 20 co sponsors in the House refers to the proposed legislation As the military Freedom act of 1992. Although admitting there is Little Chance of passing the Bill this year she said the sponsors would focus on education this year and passage next year. A according to recent polls 81 percent of americans support legislation of this kind and its time Washington began to catch up a she said. The Pentagon a policy a that homosexuality is incompatible with military service a was recently endorsed by both Secretary of defense Dick Cheney and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen. Colin l. Powell. In april Schroeder wrote to Powell comparing the current military a stance on homosexuals with its stance on racial separation 50 years ago. Powell fired Back with a May 8 letter that said in Pari a was an african american fully conversant with Histo see ban on Page 2thai King urges leaders to end fighting a Man accused of starting fires and blaming students is dragged Down a Bangkok Street wednesday by pro democracy demonstrators seeking the ouster of Thailand a prime minister. The Many a Fate was not  in influence Case May be delayed Bangkok Thailand apr the nations revered King met wednesday night with prime minister Suchinda Kra Prayoon and jailed opposition Leader Chamlong Simuang to try to end a bloody uprising against military dominance of the government. National television showed the two kneeling before King hum Biol Adulya Dej at the Royal Palace As he told them they must resolve the crisis which has left at least 40 people dead and 600 wounded. A i would like both of you to talk face to face not to confront each other because this is our country. Try to solve this problem a said the King whose Post is largely ceremonial but who wields Strong influence As Thailand s unifying Symbol. Suchinda released Chamlong from prison for 1 tic talks. The opposition Leader had been jailed earlier in the week for participating in the protests. Much of the rest of the conversation was indistinct. Television later showed Chamlong and Suchinda sitting next to each other and saying they would work together to resolve the crisis through constitutional Reform. The Kings comments were his first in Public since the violence erupted sunday night during a protest against the appointment of Suchinda a non elected military Leader As prime minister. There have been widespread rumours that the King was working behind the scenes to find a solution to the conflict. Protesters defied a nighttime curfew and roamed through the capital smashing Street lights setting fires and taunting pursuing soldiers. Sporadic shooting was heard and glowing tracer bullets arced Over the City. Earlier in the Day thousands of protesters stormed Down Randam Norn Avenue marching with raised fists and setting fires near the capitals democracy Monument. Suchinda tile former military chief who Jed a coup see thai on Page 2 by Meridith Winder . Bureau the last minute release of a document wednesday May delay a final ruling in a Case of command influence in a court martial at Raf Ben Waters England according to a military judge a Twenty minutes before the order was going to be issued the government finally complied with the request that it produce a copy of the report of inquiry a col. J. Jeremiah Mahoney said. Mahoney is chief judge for the air forces 6lh judicial circuit. The inquire in question was conducted by 3rd air Force Security police authorities into the confinement of staff sgt. Michael a. Tilghman. Tilghman was convicted of a variety of crimes in a general court martial held March 11 through 14 at Raf Ben Waters. After Tilghman was convicted the trial judge col. Michael Mcshane ordered him released from confinement until sentencing. However col. George e. Long the 81st combat support group commander at Ben Waters ordered Tilghman re confined. On May 6, Mahoney presided Over a hearing at Raf Lakenheath England to determine whether Long wilfully flouted the Law in re confining Tilghman. But 3rd air Force officials failed to provide information to the court or defense lawyers that would help explain the incident. In an interim written ruling released May 7, Mahoney gave 3rd air Force officials until wednesday to provide additional information about the incident. On wednesday a 3rd air Force spokeswoman released a statement summarizing the information provided to Mahoney. It said that maj. Gen. Charles d. Link 3rd air Force commander a concluded there see ruling on Page 2 inside today Hie pied Piper town Lisbon and the Algarme a stars and stripes Magazine