European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 04, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                , tuesday january 4, 1994 rites planned for Soldier killed in walk on tracks by the stars and stripes Darmstadt Germany a memorial services scheduled wednesday for a 20-year-old Soldier killed while walking on Railroad tracks new year morning. Pfc. Gordon d. Davis jr., of cob 440th sign Alan was hit by a train shortly after 7 . Saturday according to the Darmstadt military Community Public affairs office. The incident occurred on a main German railway line West of the army Lincoln Village housing area and the Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene. Davis a native of Hope mich., is survived by his parents Gordon and Becky Davis. The service is scheduled for 4 . Wednesday atthe military Community Chapel at Cambrai Fritsch. Cavern in Darmstadt. Circus Calls off shows Mannheim Germany the great circus Orasia originally scheduled for daily shows in Mannheim through sunday has cancelled the rest of its performances. The show s North korean acrobats withdrew from the program because they received a More lucrative offer from a japanese company. So stardust productions b.v., a dutch company pulled up its tent stakes said Willem de Waard who managed the performers for the company. We had to Stop because they were the Mai numbers de Waard said adding that the last performance was held sunday. The company Hopes to return to the area late next Spring with another circus troupe he said. Customers who bought tickets for the cancelled performances from commercial ticket outlets can get their Money refunded there he said. Germans to Honor soldiers Trier Germany fifteen . Soldiers will Beho nored guests at the Rheinland Pfalz new year s . The soldiers were invited for their role i combating flooding in the Western German state which suffered millions of dollars in damage during the last weeks of december. Rudolf Scharping minister president of the state will be Host of the annual event. Germany Spain sales set Darmstadt Germany the defender utilization and marketing offices in Europe Are holding the following sales demo Kaiserslautern Germany is holding Cash and carry sales every tuesday through  hours Are tuesdays thursdays and fridays from 8 . To 9 30 . Loading ends at 11 . On wednesdays hours Are from 11 . To noon. Loading ends at 2 . The sales held on tuesdays wednesdays and fridays Are reserved for id card holders. Thursdays sales Are open to the general Public including non id card holders. On the first monday of every month an additional Sale for the general Public will be Hel from 8 . To 9 30 . Call Wiltrud Albus at Dan 483-8692 or civilian0631-40307 for information. Demo Rota Spain will hold a Cash and carry Sale Friday from 11 . To 2 . In building 186 a naval station Rota. The first hour of the Sale will be reserved for id card holders and then the Sale is open to the Public including local nationals working at naval station Rota and also Spanish military members. Items must be paid for in Cash . Personnel must use dollars but Spanish personnel can use pesetas. All merchandise must be removed by 2 .on the Day of the Sale. Property for the Sale includes dressers tables and  Ellen Johnson or Fernando Franco at Dan 727-1360 or civilian 34 -56-821357 for information. Demo Hanau Germany is holding a local auction Jan. 20 beginning at 9 . In building 636 at Gross nauheim Cavern in Hanau. Registration begins at 8 . On the Day of the auction which is open to the Public. Property for auction includes vehicles tools trailers and office machines. Items May be inspected Jan. 14,18 and 19 from 8 . To 3 . Call evelyn1 Stoddard at 06181-55614 for information. The stars and stripes Page 3 is do Mot Ancon members of the Media crowd in on so dim from Vilseck Germany As the troops gear for patrol duty in Macedonia. Vilseck soldiers say hello to Media then by Dave  Bureau Wurzburg Germany a contingent of Europe based soldiers was to leave this morning for Bor Der patrol duties in the former Yugoslavia. About 300 soldiers from the 1st in 6th inf regt based in Vilseck will patrol a 15-mile stretch Between Macedonia and Serbia. They will take Over the Mission from the 6th in 502nd inf regt on monday. The soldiers Mission As . Peacekeepers i to help prevent the civil strife in Bosnia and Herzegovina from spreading. The Vilseck contingent is expected to stay in Macedonia for 179 Days. Soldiers from the Berlin brigade who have been i Macedonia since jury will be honoured in  at 6 . Thursday next to Mcnair Barracks in Berlin. In preparation for today s departure from Rhein main a the Vilseck soldiers underwent extensive training in peacekeeping responsibilities. Exposure to . Media was a key facet of that train ing soldiers met both mock reporters during the train ing session and real reporters covering the session. The lesson took place near Wiir Burg As photographers and journalists from army times lbs television the 3rd inf div the . Army Europe and the stirs and stripes along with military escorts and non deploying soldiers in civilian clothes swooped in to get a close  journalists interviewed videotaped and photo graphed the battalion s leaders gathered data with Anele to writing operating procedures on How Best to Deal with Trie Media said 1st it. Nick Crosby operations cell commander. That is one of the main tasks we re trying to accomplish with this exercise he said. Public affairs officers from v corps and the 3rd inf dived classes for officers and noncommissioned officers be fore departure. Public affairs cos deploying with the battalion conducted their own training sessions. I can t say we be been teaching them anything said 5gt. Kathleen t. Ollander a Public affairs no. It s More like giving them  soldiers were told to discuss subjects they know but to avoid speculation and false information and avoid the Media altogether if they Felt uncomfortable she said. Soldiers of All ranks were videotaped and their performances critiqued. We Are trying to teach these Guys How to react tothe press coming and asking about the Mission said spec. Bill Biles who played the role of a to journalist As part of the training. Biles said he tried to squeeze incorrect response from the soldiers to teach them what they can say and what they can t say one service member said such Media interest is part of the Job. I do not like the attention but i guess it is some thing that we Are going to have to get used to  Anderson said. Al guess it is part of the modern Day world. Everybody wants to know what s going on. We have to Deal with  sgt. Roy Haynes termed the Media encounter a new experience after delivering his first news conference in the  squad Leader who did some news reporting in High school said Media coverage boosts troops morale an helps Foster Public support for their Mission. All the soldiers want to get on to and say i it s Good for everybody he  battalion commander it. Col. Carter Faham said he urged his troops to elaborate about their tasks such As discussing their likes dislikes and concerns when talking to the Media. It is a two Way Street he said we Benefit because we have the Opportunity to let people know what we arc doing. And that lets our families and Friend know what we Are doing. It lets the american Public know what they Are getting for their tax dollars King birthday Observance planned Heidelberg Germany is a senior administrator in the . Forces school system and a Ger Man Bishop Are to be featured speakers Jan. 14 at an annual Martin Luther King or. Birthday Observance in Heidelberg. The american speaker is Arlyn g. Sweeney the department of defense dependents schools Deputy director in Germany. She also has worked As Deputy director in the system s Pacific Region and for seven years As education division chief at the system s head quarters. Wolfgang Huber the other speaker was elected recently As protestant Bishop of Brandenburg. Huber former Heidelberg University theology professor has been an outspoken proponent of disarmament. The event will begin at 7 . At the alte Aula Hall at Universita tsp Latz in downtown Heidelberg. Admission is free. The program also includes gospel and Spiri Tual music by the greater new zip Fri Baptist choir. A reception also free will follow at 9 30 . At the German american Institute featuring music by Harriet Lewis and the pops Wilson orchestra