European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 9, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The  vol. 53, no. 22 500 in in by Kevin Dougherty Kaiserslautern Bureau . Military attorneys in Europe Are reviewing How a recent ruling by the German supreme court that essentially legalizes Possession of cannabis for personal use would apply to civilian employees and family members affiliated with the military. Although last months ruling does not change How the military punishes Active duty service Mem ers for using the drugs it could affect disciplinary Steps taken against . And non-. Civilians in Germany who work for or Are affiliated with the defense department officials said. For Servie members a using any amount is a violation of the uniform code of military Justice and that will not change a said Navy cmdr. Ron Morse a . European come spokesman. But How the court ruling will affect civilians is being researched by army and air Force Legal officials spokesmen for both services said a we just done to know a Morse said. The courts decision overturned German Federal Laws Banning Possession of marijuana and hashish in Small quantities for personal use the april 28 ruling effectively legalizes import procurement and consumption of the drugs by individuals. However the court upheld narcotics Laws that forbid mass trafficking. Justices sided with health authorities in equating cannabis with alcohol. They said alcohol though deemed acceptable by modern society a can equal or even exceed cannabis As an addictive health hazard., the court urged Germany a 16 states to work in unison to combat drug trafficking while not encroaching on a persons consumption of cannabis a in Small quantities and for the exclusive occasional use.�?�. But even occasional use of marijuana and hashish flies in the face of military doctrine. A the military Community does no to condone the use of illegal see drug on Page 2inside today the fed May move to boost the dismal Dollar overseas a see Page 14 monday May 9,1994 haitian boat to get . R d 8693 a Washington of shifting a policy that has led to criticism that he is insensitive to the plight of refugees president Clinton said sunday the United states will begin offshore screening of haitian boat people seeking political Asylum. V \ a i done to believe the policy we have now is sustainable Given the level of political violence in Haiti Clinton said at a news conference in the White House Rose Garden. A a a a. Clinton also named Bill Gray the head of the United negro College fund and a former congressman from Pennsylvania As an adviser on Haiti. Clinton said Gray who formerly chaired the House budget committee will act As special adviser to the president and Secretary of state Warren Christo Pher. Clinton called Gray a Man of a vision and determination of real strength and real  Gray replaces Lawrence Pezzullo who was forced from office last month because of differences Over the direction of the faltering Haiti policy. Pezzullo alienated exiled haitian president Jean Ber Trand Art s tide and some in the state de see hearing on Page 2 Well wishers Greet presidential front runner Ernesto a to Row p6rez Ballad arcs right after he voted sunday in Panama City. A up Panama City apr a Salsa Singer a millionaire businessman and the widow of a former president were among the candidates vying for president sunday As panamanians voted for the first time since a . Military invasion. Turnout appeared to be heavy As thousands of voters lined up under Cloudy skies at scores of voting stations around the capital. There were no Early reports of violence or other problems. A this is the first time we have Ever elected a president democratically a said Jose Balboa 24, who waited to vote at a local school. The polls there opened 15 minutes late while election workers taped together cardboard ballot boxes. The last elections held in May 1989, were a annulled by military strongman Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega when it became apparent his Hari picked candidate would lose to Guillermo Endara. Endara and his vice presidential candidates were beaten up by Street thugs controlled by Noriega. Panama was ruled by the military for see vote on Page 2american teen Ager a cheerful after caning Singapore says a see Page 9smooth operator forklift Drivers show off their Best moves a see pages 1617