European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 4, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 2 a the stars and stripes wednesday november 4, 1992  a glance Veteran Spike Ellis is one of those who attended the 50th anniversary of a major Battle that took place in North Africa during world War ii. For Many the Battle is just a Page in history books but for others it remains a grim reality. See stories and photos on pages 1416. Producer Roach Dies a Roach the movie producer who launched the careers of Harold Lloyd Laurel and Hardy and other classic comedians died monday. A Pago 4 Cia suspected fraud the Cia told the agriculture department but not the Justice department in january 1990 that the Rome managers of an italian Bank had taken part in a multimillion Dollar fraudulent loan scheme involving Iraq a copy of the letter shows. A Page 5 Bank studies move merchants National Bank has made no decisions to close its German Headquarters in Frankfurt and move the operation to England a Bank official says. A Page 18 Index Abby Ann Landers 19 comics .19-21 commentary.13 crossword.19 faces a places.22 letters.12 Money matters 17-18 sports.23-28 to listings .27 weather 11 a clarification a an article monday on the advisory Council on dependents education should have said that although some of the councils recommendations could eventually result in congressional action proposals typically Are made to the military overseas schools director on items within the directors control. Also the article said the Council met privately saturday to discuss its findings. The semiannual meetings Are not private but discussion is limited to panel  from Page 1 Clinton told a morning rally in Denver As Early voters went to the polls. Bush ended his Campaign in Houston where he went jogging and gave a thumbs up sign when asked about his chances. He and his wife Barbara took about a minute to punch out their choices on a paper ballot at their polling place then he dropped his into the Box and said he was a very very pleased that the Long Battle was Over. Bush predicted he would win and extend the Republican grip on the White House to 16 years. He had no room for error in his electoral strategy which counted on wins in new Jersey Ohio Georgia and several other states where polls showed Clinton ahead or competitive., a i Learned that you fight when your Back is up against the Wall a Bush said harking Back to his Days in Texas Oil Fields. It seemed Likely the Winner would have less than half of the National vote. The last time that happened was in 1968, when George c. Wallace split the vote with the Republican Richard m. Nixon and Democrat Hubert h. Humphrey. Nixon won. Perot hoped for the most improbable change of All a for an Independent to win the White House with a self financed multimillion Dollar to Campaign. The billionaire businessman spent the final Days of his Campaign with pointed criticisms of Bush and Clinton. Vice president Dan Quayle was Home in Indiana to  his presidential aspirations bound to be affected by the Days outcome. The same could be said for Clinton a running mate sen. A1 Gore of Tennessee. Perot a running mate retired vice . James b. Stockdale was voting at Home in California. Lines at polling places suggested predictions of nigh voter turnout would ring True. Washington Secretary of state Ralph Munro called it a the election of a generation and predicted turnout of 80 percent in a state with competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests. But harsh weather was a Factor in some areas Snow and rain hit Midwest and Prairie states. With their hard fought Campaign Over the candidates turned things Over to the voters after a last round of speeches and ads. A think o John Kennedy a unrestrained Faith in the future of America a Clinton told a crowd waiting in Denver at the end of an eight state 4,100-mile election eve Marathon. A last hand grasped Clinton headed Home to vote. Bush a Odds were Long Perot a were even longer. Yet the Folksy Dallas businessman declared a a we la landslide this thing if the people vote their  the presidential race Drew the headlines but there was much More at stake. All 435 House seats were on the ballot with 91 new faces assured even before the balloting began because of races with no incumbent. When the persian Gulf War ended republicans dreamed of Bush coattails Ana a Senate majority. Now the gop hoped to keep democrats from padding their 57-43 margin. A dozen governorships were up for election. In 14 states voters considered term limit initiatives All considered Likely to pass. Less certain were the fates of other ballot initiatives from Oregon a anti Gay rights measure to californians proposal to legalize assisted suicide to the District of Columbia s proposal for a death penalty. By the time the last lever was pulled a polls in Alaska did not close until 1 . Today est a the curtain was drawn on a cantankerous Campaign year that took turn after confounding turn. Patrick Buchanan stung Bush in new Hampshire running ads reminding voters of Bush a broken a read my lips no new taxes Promise. Buchanan s 37 percent there was his Peak but the first sign of How a punishing recession had eroded Bush a postwar glow. Clinton a position As the democratic favorite was solidified when the new Hampshire filing deadline passed with new York gov. Mario m. Cuomo a plane idling in Albany. Clinton later withstood allegations of infidelity and questions about How he avoided military service during the Vietnam War. At times of trouble Clinton turned to television to make his Case first on news shows and later on talk shows from Phil Donahue to Larry King to Arsenio Hall saxophone and All. For Perot to campaigning was the Norm. Bush at first resisted then As he fell behind relented. Texas Secretary of state John Hannah said of the to Campaign a that has inspired a lot of  economic indicators show sluggishness Washington apr the government said tuesday that its chief economic forecasting gauge fell 0.3 percent in september suggesting the president elected tuesday will find economic sluggishness continuing through much of next year. It was the third 0.3 percent decline in four months a and the second in a Row a in the Commerce departments Index of leading economic indicators. The Index is designed to forecast economic activity six to nine months away. Six of the 11 indicators fell in september while five Rose. Many analysts said they think the Economy is growing at less than 2 percent annually although the Gross Domestic product increased at a 2.7 percent rate in the third Quarter a a number some said overstated its strength. But even at 2.7 percent the growth rate would be less than half that of most recoveries following other recessions since world War ii. Analysts said that Many of the structural imbalances that have been a drag on the Economy for four years remain and that the fourth Quarter rate will be significantly lower. A my guess is that Well be Well under 2 percent in the fourth Quarter a said Lawrence h. Meyer head of a St. Louis economic forecasting firm. He said a 2.5 percent growth rate is the Best that the new president can Hope for during the first six months of next  from Page 1 have discretion to set goals to make the Best use of women while ensuring that positions open to both sexes arc filled by the Best qualified people regardless of gender. Although it was adopted that recommendation got Only eight votes reflecting the nearly equal division among the members on now much bigger a role women should have in combat. A equal Opportunity is not the primary goal of the military. Defending the country is Quot said Elaine Donnelly a panel member. The commission also endorsed apply ing different physical strength endurance and cardiovascular standards for men and women in Basic training at the service academies and in Reserve officers training corps programs. But the panel said there should be no gender differences in the physical requirements to qualify for specific jobs a particularly those related to combat a after finishing Basic training. Commission on military women hits stalemate on child care issues by Ray Rowden Washington Bureau Washington the commission on the assignment of women in the armed forces ended its first voting Day monday in a deadlock Over policies dealing with the military a single parents and military couples with children. On tuesday the panel was scheduled to tackle questions on whether women should be allowed to Fly aircraft in combat serve on combat ships and join infantrymen on the front lines. The group created in March with the task of presenting the president with guidance by nov. 15, adjourned the first of two scheduled Days of voting after 9vi hours of debate and deliberation. Com Mission members rejected 10 options on defense department policy for the thorny Issue of sending a military couple with children to War before agreeing to take up the Issue again a with a 30-minute time limit a on tuesday. Debate Over the family issues was heated. Army capt. Mary m. Finch whose husband is also in the army argued that child care is m individual responsibility. A we know we re in a rough and dangerous business a said Finch a West Point graduate who formerly commanded a 1st army Piv helicopter detachment at Katterbach Germany. Stressing the importance of a readiness a Ronald d. Ray a former Penta gon readiness and training chief for the National guard and army Reserve said single parents and couples with both members in the service should be reminded that a you done to have a right to serve its a privilege a criticizing those who a see the military As a social service safety net a Elaine Donnelly a former member of the defense advisory committee on women in the services asked whether the tightening defense budgets could continue to support child care costs. Air Force Reserve master sgt. Sarah White suggested that single parents and military couples might be trying to a have it both ways a with the government sup