European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 24, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse The vol. 52, no. 97 50 saturday Juv 24,1993 d 8693 a major survives conf Denee vote Over maastricht John major smiles As be leaves his London residence on 10 Downing St. And Heads to the House of commons for Friday s Confidence vote. London a prime minister John major Wona vote of Confidence and parliamentary backing for a treaty on european Unity. Friday defeating rebels in his party with the threat of an immediate National election. Major won the Confidence motion 339-299 Intlehouse of commons. In a related vote lawmakers rejected 339-301 an at tempt by the labor party to Force the government to Back a charter of worker s rights As part of the maastricht treaty on closer economic and political Union. The votes cleared the Way for Britain s formal ratification of the pact which needs the endorsement of All 12 european Community members. Britain is the last holdout. Cafes customers for Rise in deferred proud of its Imperial past and jealous of its Securi Tyas an Island nation Britain has Long been the most reluctant partner in the dec. Arguments about Britain place in Europe have divided both main parties and. Contributed to the downfall of Margaret Thatcher major s predecessor. Major called the no Confidence vote after conserva Tive party dissidents voted with opposition parties thursday night to thwart ratification. But rebels came into line As expected Friday because no Confidence vote would have led to major s Resig nation and forced a National election that Likely would see major on Page 2 buying More paying later by Kevin Robinso business writer when cafes dramatically increased its deferred payment plan limits during june the amount of credit purchases tits european outlets jumped 157 percent cafes officials latest raise in credit limits for what cafes customers commonly Callapp is not specifically tied to the current draw Down of . Forces in Europe according to army and air Force Exchange service spokeswoman Barbara is another initiative to provide a better service to the she believe it will stimulate business As and what a Boon for More cafes customers use deferred payments it May help the organization adjust to a Market of customers that has been Cut in half. However Ches Ter Harris manager of the Mannheim Germany Post Exchange said he expect the customer to Benefit As Well. The new App program makes Man aging credit easy Harris said it will save time and Money critical factors i today s fast paced environment part of the simplicity involves expand ing App from overseas to include sol Diers airmen and their family member sin the states according to a statement sent to the stars and stripes by fax machine from Exchange service Headquarters in Europe. Military civilians stationed overseas Are authorized to use Post and base exchanges and changes also make it possible for a customer to continue paving on a deferred payment balance despite rotating to a new assignment of separating from see credit on Page 2 Post a change in Garmany allow won the react in Jun from $ 1.300 to $5,000 depending on disposable " most expanded credit purchases have been f
