European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 15, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Vol. 52, no. 211 50c monday november 15,1993 to this litmus test7 in Somalia . Troops gearing to open blocked Supply route 99 9 writer Mogadishu Somalia within the next two weeks american combat forces Are expected to open somalian roadblocks on a major Convoy route on the Northwest Side of Mogadishu officials said sunday. . Soldiers will play a More visible role in opening Mogadishu Supply routes within the next week or two perhaps army col. Steve Rausch said sunday. The move would Mark a change in . Military visibility in the City which has been largely Low key since the disastrous oct. 3 raid by army rangers that left 18 americans dead. The . Patrols would focus on a key symbolic High Way called 21 october Road that crosses the Northwest Side of Somalia s capital said an official in Mogadishu who asked not to be identified. The Road site of an ambush against . Military police Over the summer is the most direct route for con Voys travelling North from Mogadishu. Somalis Loyal to Bench warmer Sis Kwi George five year old Domonique Martin has Only one goal i mind catching some x a albeit soggy during the . Air forces in Europe football playoffs at rain Rhein Maln a Germany on sunday. Domonique s Mother Carla is a Rhein main cheerleader and her father Marcus is a defensive linebacker for the Rhein main rockets. See Page 38 for More information and photos on the showdown. Mogadishu strongman Mohamed Farrah aided routinely Block the Highway with vehicles bonfires and rubbish and . Officials have issued an ultimatum for aided to open the Road. The litmus test is going to be 21 october. That is Akey area of concern said the official who asked not to be identified. "21 october is clearly a Symbol. There s alot of symbolism Here. And we understand the sym the Highway is named for the Date in 1969 ,. See test on Page 2 backers warn of catastrophe if Naftal fails Washington a Naftal supporters warned sunday of dire consequences for the president and the nation if Congress rejects the free Trad agreement with Canada and Mexico this week. Vice president Al Gore said a defeat for the North american free Trade agreement would be really catastrophic for president Clinton s foreign policy Agenda. Sen. Bill Bradley d-n.j., said a loss on Naftal endangers this advocates on both sides of the Trade Issue appear Don the sunday news programs to make emotional pitches before the scheduled House vote , appearing on lbs face the nation said Clin ton is to attend an asian Pacific Trade Summit i Seattle the Day after the vote and a defeat would be a terrible thing to do to the president to do to the he said trading partners around the world arc wait ing to see whether or not we have the courage of our convictions whether we Are willing to walk the walk total the on the other Side House majority whip David , d-mich., said Naftal was in the worst inter ests of working people in the three nations and would result in lower wages for american workers and loss of 500,000 jobs to contended Naftal would perpetrate none socratic practices in Mexico we Are Locking in the see Naftal on Page 2 puerto Picans weighing future in statehood ballot san Juan puerto Rico a puerto Picans got their first Chance Sun Day in 26 years to vote their preference for their political future continued . Commonwealth status Independence or an attempt to become the Slot status has been debated Here almost since the Caribbean Island was ceded to the United states after the inside today Spanish american War in 1898, ending four centuries of Spanish colonialism. About 70 percent of the 2.3 million registered voters in the biggest outlying . Territory were expected to cast their bal lots. Polls opened at 8 . 7 . Est and were to close seven hours later. First results were expected sunday night. Pollsters predicted a neck and neck race Between statehood and common wealth status with Independence gaining no More than 6 percent of the vote. I m voting for statehood Security guard Ismael Martinez said sunday out Side a grocery store in suburban Guaynabo. He said statehood offers More Security for puerto Picans to retain their .citizenship and More benefits for Island residents. Former Commonwealth Leader Victoriam Fioz expressed Confidence in a Commonwealth Victory which would thwart statehood momentum and maintain the current status for years. Commonwealth supporters argue the present status is the Best of two worlds allowing puerto Picans to have . Citizenship while maintaining a degree of see ballot on Page 2 sexual abuse �00 Page 6 germans remember War victims at dedication of Berlin memorial see Page 3 Call for arms Britain s bobbies May Start carrying weapons see Page 25
