European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 15, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse 1942-1992 50 years of service vol. 51, no. 212 500 sunday november 15,1992 Battle looms Over Gay ban a a Shi to Gen. Coin Powell top officers voice objections by John h. Cushman or. The new York times Washington a president elect Clinton a commitment last week to lift the ban on homosexuals in the military has drawn strenuous objections from Gen. Colin l. Powell the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military officers. Moreover their Public and private responses to Clinton s statements suggest that a major confrontation is brewing Between Clinton and the military leadership one that could sour the new commander in chiefs relationship with his top officers. As a result Clinton a advisers Are saying that he plans to consult extensively with the military commanders before he acts. In a Clear signal that the military leadership intends to resist the change Powell gave Little Quarter to Clinton last week after the president elect said he would carry out his Campaign Promise to permit homosexuals to serve in the military. A this is a judgment that will have to be made by political leaders a Powell told reporters thursday in Argentina where he was travelling. A the military leaders in the armed forces of the United states a the joint chiefs of staff and the senior commanders a continue see Battle on Page 2 missile targets . But it s no crisis Seattle apr a russian missile was to be launched today toward Washington state Home of some of the nations strategic nuclear submarine and bomber bases. And local officials could hardly be happier. The Post cold War payload includes peace messages a toy a space dog a wedding rings religious icons and pleas for desperately needed business investment in Russia. Military and civilian authorities in both countries approved the we Klong flight which is to end with a splashdown nov. 22 in the Pacific about 150 Miles off Washington. The flight dubbed space flight Europe America 500, commemorates the International year of space and the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus arrival in the Western hemisphere. In Honor of the launch Seattle a office of International relations has helped arrange receptions Art shows Folk song and dance performances and a rare Public tour of a russian Navy ship the marshal Krylov. The Krylov an oceanographic research vessel designed for tracking and recovery of space capsules plans to Pluck the capsule from the water and bring it to Seattle. Among the russian visitors on hand will be the ships 450 Crew members and 330 russian dignitaries reporters and others arriving by air. Promoter Bob Walsh who helped bring the olympic style Goodwill games athletic Competition to Seattle in 1990, is touting the festivities As a the worlds biggest thanksgiving so far there a been no outcry that the 5,152-Pound capsule % might go haywire and crash near the Trident nuclear submarine base at Bangor or Fairchild fab near Spokane. A a you be got a better Chance of Blue ice Landing on your ceiling a said mayoral aide Mark Murray referring to Frozen water from airline toilets that sometimes plummets to Earth. Although nearly All soviet space capsules touched Down on land most were within 10 Miles of their targets said John Pike space policy project director for the federation of american scientists in Washington . A a they be been doing this for 30 years. I think they be got it pretty Well Down by now a Pike said. A russian couple who plan to be married at Seattle a St. Spiridon Cathedral have their wedding rings in the capsule. Other contents include russian orthodox Church icons for St. Spiridon digs Well the space dog a stuffed toy based on a British cartoon character peace messages from the Dalai Lama and russian president Boris a Yeltsin and samples of russian products. The Mission was conceived to promote use of technology once reserved for soviet military forces said Alexei shul nov president of the league of defense industries of new Champ Riddick Bowe displays the world heavyweight championship Belt after defeating evander holy Leid on Friday night by unanimous decision in a grueling 12-round Battle in Las vegas Bowe landed punishing left jabs throughout the fight along with rights to the head. It was Holyfield a first loss in 29 pro bouts. See sports a act gets wealth of information in Germany by de Reavis staff writer Frankfurt Germany a a panel of a act officials wrapped up five Days of hearings in Germany on Friday Ano is returning to the United states to produce a report on the effectiveness of the equal Opportunity system for minorities in the military. A we have amassed a wealth of information said panellist Dennis Hayes general counsel for the National association for the advancement of coloured people. A your purpose was to collect firsthand information on the status of african americans in the military and civilian employees As that status relates to any form of racial discrimination being practice against the information gathered included not Only personal observations and experiences Hayes said but also statistics such As advancement opportunities in the military possible discrimination resulting from the draw Down of . Forces the administration of discipline in the military a overseas schools and minority teacher recruitment. The five member panel visited five military installations travelled More than 800 Miles and interviewed More than 250 people. A the statistical information is important a Hayes said a to show trends and if organizations have affirmative action plans with timetables. We have obtained and been promised those statistics also from an and stars and Hayes said it is too Early to make an assessment of what has been Learned. Two panel members were scheduled to be in Italy today and monday for informal meetings. See a act on Page 2
