European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 12, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 the stars and stripes sunday Juna 12, 1994russia s future in nato doubted by Effie Battien staff writer Kaiserslautern Germany americans should not be too Quick to Welcome Russia into the nato Alliance a political adviser to the . Air forces in Europe said saturday. A partnership with nato docs not and cannot be interpreted As promising the development of Western style democracy a said Lynn Marvin Hansen a negotiator in .-european affairs for More than 30 years. Hansen made his remarks a in the spirit of academic investigation a and not necessarily a in Harmony with . Policy a he told the Troy state University european regions graduating class at the vog Cloch officers and civilians club in Hansen a View the partnership for peace program is a stepping Stone toward nato membership. But the partner countries must demonstrate that they Are moving toward a Western definition of democracy Hansen said there is a great uncertainty Over whether Russia could become a True partner in the nato Alliance Hansen was sceptical about what he called Quot the russian Experiment with Western  a the phenomenon of russian rationalism is real Quot he said. A i know of no one who believes president Boris Yeltsin would be  after world War ii the Western allies made he Correct decision to include Russia As an Active participant in postwar Europe Hansen said. T he russians because of their military Victory expected to play a Strong role in shaping new Europe today the Western Powers quest for consensus at the negotiating table would mean in essence handing the russians a veto on a Silver Platter Arisen cautioned. A of course we have refused to Accord to Russia the right to veto a nato decision a he said. But he said there Are at least two More realities about a russian entry into nato that should be considered a americans ability to influence developments in a country As Large and diverse As Russia and with such a different history is limited. A partnership requires a solid foundation of shared ideas and values a in his Case european peace Security and stability. No responsible business person would make a business agreement or partnership without Confidence in the predictability of the partner. Still it is important to Deal fairly with the former soviet Union Hansen told the graduates Many of whom had their studies interrupted by the 1991 persian Gulf War and peacekeeping missions Hansen a concern about Moscow has a nothing to do with communism. It has to do with Russia. It is difficult to pin a Label on it a he told the stars and stripes. Russian imperialism is too simplistic an explanation he said. A to invite a country to become partner that is not democratic but has a different tradition different culture different history is a risky  Trebek to have answers for overseas contenders by the stars and stripes jeopardy Host Alex Trebek kicks off his sixth Uso tour to Europe and the Middle East on thursday to visit american troops and audition contestants for the popular television game show. Trebek a member of the Uso world Board of governors will visit . Bases in Germany Italy Kuwait saudi Arabia and Bahrain according to a Uso statement. His stops in Germany will be at Ramstein a and Heidelberg on thursday. He also will visit Rhein main a that evening for a Brief handshake session before departing for Italy. Trebek and he jeopardy staff will test applicants and give service members an Opportunity to play a preliminary version of the show. The game show Host also will sign autographs and hold question and answer sessions at each Stop. All id card holders Are Welcome to attend the handshake and autograph sessions. Tour organizers Hope to find at least four military personnel to appear on jeopardy on an earlier Uso tour Trebek and his staff discovered army capt. Kevin Frear who went on to win $47,200 on the show. The second highest rated show in television syndication jeopardy is entering its 11th season this fall. It has won 13 emmy awards including one for outstanding game show in 1994. The tour will Stop at the following locations. For More information Contact the Uso office nearest the tour stops. A Germany thursday a contestant searches at Ramstein a at 11 . And in Heidelberg at 3 ., and a handshake session at Rhein main a from 8  To 8 30  A Italy june 18 a contestant searches at 9 . And 2  At Nas Simonella Sicily. A Kuwait june 21 a handshake session at 8 . In the capital Kuwait. A Bahrain june 22 a handshake session at 8 30 . A Bahrain june 23 a contestant search at 8 30 . A saudi Arabia june 25 a handshake session at noon in Dhahran. A saudi Arabia june 26 a contestant search at noon in Riyadh. According to a news release from the 26th area support group in Heidelberg a random drawing of 125 service members will be used to select those who want to audition in that Community. Each applicant must submit a 3-by-5 card that contains the persons Complete name rank work and Home phone num bars fax number and electronic mail address if available. The cards can be submitted to the Patrick Henry Village Library Between 10 . To 6  Sunday or to the Patton recreation Center building 104, by close of business monday. The drawing will take place monday evening. Selected contestants will be notified tuesday. The audition in Heidelberg will be at the Heidelberg civic Center building 109, at Patton Barracks. No other contestant information was submitted from the other communities. Tiano man7 Billy Joel set to Rock at soldiers Field Nurnberg Germany a amps a the Gates at soldiers Field Are to open at 10 . Today for id card holders wanting a front Row seat to see superstar Billy Joel perform this afternoon. Quot there Are no tickets. Your ticket is our id card a said sue Brown of the so which is sponsoring the free concert. The 4  Show is outside so concert goers should bring blankets to sit on said Gary p. Sowders chief of the 100th area support groups marketing division. Neither Glass products nor alcoholic beverages will be allowed into the stadium Sowders said noting that Security personnel will inspect hand carried items As audience members enter the stadium. Here Are directions to soldiers Field near the soccer stadium in Nimberg. A from Heidelberg take autobahn 6. Get off at the Langwasser exit then follow the signs to station. A from Frankfurt take autobahn 3, then get on autobahn 6 toward Amberg Niernberg. Fake the Langwasser exit. Follow signs to station. A from Vilsick Amburg take autobahn 6, get off at the Langwasser exit. Follow signs to Sfa Dion. A from  Regensburg take autobahn 3 to autobahn 6. Get off at the Langwasser exit. Follows signs to Sfa Dion. Joel first hit the Public Eye in a big Way in the Early 1970s with piano Man. Under wraps a amps Jon Connor Natasha Carrier is snug As a Bug under her rain splattered shelter during a Brief afternoon Shower Friday in Baum older Germany. The 16-month-old Tot and her Par be z Sriarun a sgt ? of a 2nd in 29th Field arty 1st annd div in Baum older were attending Baum older Days festivities at Quot Smith Barracks. The event which runs through today offers food various Booths and entertain mint. Wiesbaden unit changes hands Wiesbaden a Germany a amps Brig. Gen. Larry j. Lust assumed command of the 3rd corps support come in a ceremony Friday at the bases Airfield. Lust replaced Brig. Gen. Charles Cannon jr., who had commanded the unit since june 1992. Lusts most recent assignments include Deputy commander of the joint tas Force Somalia and . Forces Somalia and commander of the . Logistics support come Somalia. Lust 46, from Moran kan., is married to the former Cathrine Schmidt of Lola Kan