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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Sunday, May 29, 1994

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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 29, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Cat a glance Alexander Solzhenitsyn comforts his wife Natalia As they walk on the Beach in Vladivostok Russia on saturday. The famed author in his first news conference since re turning to his Homeland said Russia is still far from a democracy. See Story on Page 12.citadel told to prepare the Citadel was told to make plans to admit its first woman Cadet in Case the judge hearing her sexual discrimination lawsuit rules against the military College. A. A a a. A a page7bugs to be removed Dunkin donuts asked its franchises to remove hidden microphones used to keep employees on their toes. A Page 8on the defensive chairman Alan Greenspan defended the Federal Reserve s moves to increase interest rates. A Page 20 e Index Abby Ann Landers. A 16 classifieds. 24 -28 commentary. A a a 15 faces it places. A a 16  a a a 26 Leuers. A a a 14 Money matters. A a20 Mutual. 20< �?�23 sp0n$29 �?�36 weather. A a a 17 lift from Page 1 Gium the Netherlands and Denmark were present to educate and entertain. Many patrons obviously were air show veterans and they came Well armed carrying umbrellas blankets folding chairs lunch boxes ice chests and camera bags. _ David Blades and Brian Downs both from Manchester have been going to air shows for More than 20 years. A i like this one Quot Blades said. A i go to 3uite a few. They re changing some with in reductions in hardware. But there arc still a lot of things of  a there is a splendid american Contri from Page 1 House director of administration his Job. A second participant Alfonso Kaldori jr., is being transferred from his Post As head of the White House military office. Clinton aides acknowledged the existence of the second helicopter Only after witnesses at the Holly Hills country club near the presidential Retreat at Camp David md., reported seeing two helicopters. Gearan said the Cost of using the two helicopters which could be More than $10,000, would be defrayed by senior White House staffers. A this is a gesture of Friendship to a colleague Gearan said. A this is an unfortunate event and it has ended watkins1 White House  but another official speaking on condition of anonymity said the aides were Chipping in because Watkins refused to pay the full amount himself. Gearan said that senior White House officials who had agreed to Chip in their own Money included chief of staff Thomas a a Mack Mclarty Deputy staff chief Phil Lader White House counsel Lloyd Cutler economic adviser Robert Rubin and senior aides David Gergen George Stephano Pujos Eli Segal Paf Griffin Carol Rasco Christine Varney and Gearan. Watkins has declined to return phone Calls. But in a letter of resignation released by the White House on Friday the longtime Arkansas Friend of Clinton s defended his use of the helicopter to visit both Camp David and the Golf course. A my sole motivation was determining How you could utilize Camp David More frequently and enjoy the same Opportunity for exercise and relaxation in Maryland that you sometimes get in Washington a Watkins wrote i firmly believe that my actions were in fulfilment of the responsibilities of my position.�?�. The costs of running the Marine helicopters is $2,380 an hour apiece Gearan  from Page 1 americans buried at the Lorraine american cemetery near St Avold for the special a time to remember memorial Day ceremony slated for today at 11 . In addition to. The flags the scouts placed Flowers at the cemetery. Carol Kornhoff the. Giri scout event director was there to make sure every Flag was in precise position standing at attention like a Row of cadets at graduation. A each has to be right a Kornhoff said As she pointed eastward to another Flag that was slightly cocked to one Side noticeable even to the casual observer. She leaned Over and straightened it. Cemetery workers began placing the flags at the headstones Friday saving a few Hundred for the girls. A we started about 7 30 this morning a Kornhoff said  took about four hours to Complete the task. A the girls find this preparing the graveyard meaningful a Kornhoff said. The girls agreed. A a it san Honor that we could do something for those in world War ii a said 11-year-Ojd Rebekah from Junior troop 991 at Simbach a. A and had  a it Means that we should respect the peo pie who fought for our Freedom in world War ii and Honor them and do a service to the Community a said Elizabeth Carter 12, also from troop 991. A for some people being at the cemetery is really emotional for them said Kristie Abel 14, of senior troop 36 from Pitburg a. A but for me its patriotic because we can do something for the people who died for the  Holly also from Pitburg agreed that its a patriotic duty. A we can help the people that helped us during the War Quot the 15-year-old said. The wreaths came from veterans and military organizations throughout Europe according to Dick Jones cemetery director. Family members also ordered Floral arrangements to be placed on Graves of their loved ones. For 343 Michael Abrams Jana in Pitt left places an american and a French Flag on a grave at the Lorraine american cemetery As Gena Barnabic who punched the holes for the flags watches. Hillary Loisell far right follows up by checking the Angle of the  a a is amps Ken George medics of the 557th ambulance co from Wiesbaden Germany treat an elderly Man saturday at the . Military cemetery. From Page 1 Beach for the 50th anniversary of the world War ii landings in Normandy. A being Here on the ground where All those people died you really feel it a Sheehan said saturday morning As he stood in front of his ambulance outside the 212th Mobile  surgical Hospital which is temporarily deployed from Wiesbaden Germany. Sheehan is assigned to the 557th ambulance co also out of Wiesbaden. Having spent 10 Days at Normandy Sheehan said memorial Day will now a come More from the heart instead of being a four Day weekend. Its something More to think about when you go out and see All those memorials and monuments and the graveyard that really hits hard a the tent Hospital is behind the nor a Andy american cemetery where 9,386 world War ii casualties Are buried. Staffed by roughly 75 people when it offi Button Here a Downs said. A the new c-17 transport plane Over there and the . Navy and marines have aircraft Here As Well. That a Good to  Richard Banton a resident of Chester estimates he has attended 30 to 40 air shows. A i think the b-52 always looks Good Quot Banton said. A i m really Happy the weather a holding  aircraft on display include the . F-15e strike Eagle Kc-135r Strat Tanker c-141 Star lifter cargo plane b-17g flying fortress bomber f-16a fighting Falcon a Royal air Force harrier or. My 7 night attack aircraft and a French air Force Mirage 2000 fighter. A dc-3 aircraft that flew saturday has a remarkable history. This particular dc-3 was manufactured in october 1938. It was the first military aircraft of its Type to be built and was used by Gen. Henry a a Hap Arnold who commanded the . Army air forces As his personal command Post aircraft during world War la. The aircraft which was flown to England this month from Oakland calif., is on its was t0 non Nandy France to participate in special a Day anniversary ceremonies. Despite the overcast skies and Chilly air the air fete aircraft provided their spectacular displays of Aerial artistry for nearly six hours while hundreds of food and souvenir vendors catered to hungry and enthusiastic spectators. Food sales people had their hands full keeping up with customer demands. There was a substantial lunch time line at the Mon Betta burgers Booth run by scially opens for business today the 212tl mashes Hospital tents Are set up on Windy Bluff above the Eastern Edge o Omaha Beach. Medics began arriving at the historic Beach May 18, and their main Job i to treat the More than 2,300 Active Dut american service members who will help stage the ceremonies june 5 and 6. A 0�?T said lit. Col. C. William Fox the Mash will be the main medical facility of the thousands of veterans and visitors sex to attend the ceremonies which Wil include Parachute jumps and Cliff scaling. U a we can take care of and resuscitate any body who gets in trouble and then immediately Transfer them to a French Hospital,1 said Fox commander of the 212th. /.  All it Here for the vets a 2nd it Michael Elliott 24, said of the . Militar presence at Normandy. A a i really wanted this Mission a Elliott j platoon Leader with the 557th ambulance co., said of the 50th anniversary commemoration. A a it a great to be out with the Veter ans we re being a part of history and a to of these Guys wont be Here for the 100th a the 100th trans so. A we have sold around 5,000 Wambui ers said sgt. Steven Duncan a Memic of the 100th trans so. A we Haven to so that Many hot dogs but the polish a sages have been Selling pretty Good a today is the last Day of air fete s the parking lots open at 7 30 ., a the exhibition area opens at 8 30  the Kc-135r Strat Tanker is schedule act a of air show at 11 .&Quot vehicle admission fees which include Kari too and francs Tor All occupants Are car 14 Antis hour a $21 motorcycle a pounds about $12 or Tribue up to people35 pounds about $54 and ref Hishi Rinir a 115 pounds about $178.  pedestrian admission prices Are adult n a re $4.65 children 8-15 sd50 Pound $1.55. Children under 8 Are a Moffiet free us 1 Jary and defense department id card a the ads up to Date information is available on a 24-Hra&Gtr air p. Wine by calling 0638 54310skenh kingdom the country code is 44. Drop the q in the prefix  
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