European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 the stars and stripes monday january 3,1994 Rabin warns Arafat on peace Deal Jerusalem a israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin on sunday threatened to scrap a reported Compromise on key details of the Mideast peace Accord unless Plo chief Yasser Arafat drops objections to it. Rabin told Cabinet ministers sunday he was in no hurry to begin a round of talks set for today. He said is Rael is prepared to wait for the Leader of the Palestine liberation organization to accept a Compromise reportedly worked out Between negotiators last week in Cairo Egypt. Those in Tunis at the Plo Headquarters in Tuni Sia should sweat a bit Israel radio quoted Rabin As telling the Cabinet. The Tough Rabin line followed Arafat s rejection of what israeli officials saw As an agreement to overcome key obstacles to implementing the israeli Plo Accord on palestinian autonomy Arafat s objections were delivered in two faxes sent to Rabin s office Friday with a list of proposed changes. What s the Point of reaching agreements Rabin asked in an interview on israeli army radio. Nabil Shaath the Plo chief negotiator denied a Compromise had been reached. In an interview with Srael army radio Shaath said both sides still disagreed on the size of the autonomous Jericho area to be vacated by Israel and on control Over Border Crossings for palestinians. Whereas the israeli Side is always very sensitive Giuseppe a Lunelli jumps from a Bridge into the tiber River in Rome for a traditional new year s Day swim. Celebrations usher in 1994 ,. I ". By the associated press hundreds of thousands of French greeted 1994 by spraying Champagne along the champs Elysses and . And vietnamese jazz players celebrated with a Jam session in Hanoi. But the new year s jubilation also left plenty of  Italy a Man was blown apart when fireworks stuffed in his pockets exploded a Mother was shot inthe Chest As she opened a window and two men were hit by gunfire during Street  least 690 people throughout Italy late Friday and Early saturday were injured by exploding rockets fire crackers or guns fired in jubilation. A gunman in Belgium complaining about loud music opened fire in a dance Hall killing a Youn woman and wounding two men. American and vietnamese jazz musicians greeted the new year with an old fashioned Jam session in Hanoi. In Paris hundreds of thousands of revellers half million according to radio and newspaper estimates flocked to a Champagne drenched Celebration on the champs Elyse is Avenue. In London police said 90,000 part goers disregarded warnings to stay away from Trafalgar Square where last year 100,000 gathered and 42 people were  three minor injuries were reported by police who barred alcohol and fireworks from the  the United states human Polar bears greeted 1994 with heart revving dips in icy surf saturday but millions of less adventurous people parked themselves on sofas and curbs to watch strutting mummers dazzling Rose bowl floats and countless games. The 105th tournament of roses Parade in Pasadena Calif., had capt. James t. Kirk of Star trek waving from atop a horse stunt people leaping from Floral air planes and a space station flailing High above the pave William Shatner of Star trek Fame Waves to the crowd As he leads the tournament of roses Parade saturday through the streets of Pasadena Calif. Ment. It s really wonderful said Parade grand marshal William Shatner or capt. Kirk to Star trek fans. Rhode Island was a virtual hotbed of people braving frostbite by going swimming in freezing  Island sound was the Arena for the Polar Bear plunge and the 6th annual new year s Day pie plunge sent people running across Narragansett Beach and into the Ocean. About 30,000 members of Philadelphia neighbourhood social clubs took their Golden slippers to the streets and celebrated the new year in the 94th annual mummers Parade of sequins feathers and marching  Parade started with the comic clubs poking fun at president Clinton and other Public figures. About any Symbol of sovereignty Shaath said we Are also very sensitive about the attempt to continue israeli control of palestinians in the occupied  during the interview Shaath received a fax from foreign minister Shimon Peres saying Israel was pre pared to resume talks in the egyptian resort of Taba but no Date was mentioned. Rabin said any new talks would be held on the basis of the agreements reached in Cairo. Environment minister Yossi Sarid a member of the negotiating team said Israel was now waiting for clarifications from Arafat. Frankly i can t understand his path of thinking and negotiations Sarid said. Army Cooks to compete in culinary skills contest by the stars and stripes Heidelberg Germany army Cooks fro mall Over Europe will show Oft their most delectable works Jan. 20 and 21 in the 1994 . Army Europe culinary arts Competition. The Heidelberg based 26th area support group is sponsoring the annual Competition which takes place Jan. 8-21 in Karlsruhe and  to be tested include Field cooking decorative food items and preparation of a four course meal. Judging is scheduled for Jan. 20. The chefs entries will be on Public display from 5 to 9 . On Jan. 20 and 9 . To noon on Jan. 21 atthe Fidelita club in Karlsruhe. . Army Europe plans to Send eight of the winners to represent the command in March in the All army culinary Competition at fort Lee a. Class registration opens Heidelberg Germany registration for University of Maryland classes for term 3 begins today at most education centers in Europe and will continue through Jan. 14. Classes will begin at most University of Maryland locations in Europe on Jan.18. Term 3 continues through March 11. Active duty military members defense department civilians and family members Are eligible to enrol in Maryland s overseas programs. The University s undergraduate program offers certificates associate degrees and Bachelor degrees. More information is available from the Maryland Field representative at local education centers or the University of Maryland Headquarters in Heidelberg at 370-6762, or civilian 06221-57-7157. College Aid talks slated Augsburg Germany the financial Ai officer from the University of Maryland Augsburg Campus will visit several department of defense dependents schools this month to explain the Federal financial Aid process. Parents and students interested in attending a financial Aid presentation should Contact the school s guidance Counselor office for Complete details. The financial Aid officer will visit the following High schools Ansbach High school on wednesday 6 30 . Nurnberg High school on thursday 6 30 . Karlsruhe High school on Jan. 10,5 30 .Bitburg High school on Jan. 11,3 30 . And bad sibling High school on Jan. 25,2  Field study courses set Heidelberg Germany students can ear three credits before term 3 begins by taking a Field study course with the University of Maryland school officials said. Terra 3 begins at most University of Maryland locations in Europe on Jan. 18. Field study courses Are held Between academic terms so students have the Opportunity to travel to locations throughout Europe and the Middle East. Students study the history Art and literature of historical Sites while earning credit toward their degrees. This month students can study one of the most Well known artists of the 20th Century by registering for the course Picasso in  can also Register for Northern Renaissance Art and visit museums in Brussels Belgium Paris and Bruges Ghent and Antwerp i Belgium. Students can Register through tuesday for these courses for More information Contact Thefield study office in Heidelberg at 06221-57-6762