European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 04, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday August 4, 1994 . The stars and stripes Page 7 . County endorses a gun in every Home from the associated press Reserve . Every House in Catro county should contain a gun to provide Protection and counter threats against the right to Bear arms the county s commissioners said tuesday. In a nonbinding Resolution the three Man Catro county commission stated unanimously that a gun. And ammunition should stand at the ready in each Home in the Western new Mexico county of 2,560  county manager Jim Blanc acknowledged that the Resolution does t actually require anything but puts commissioners on records saying they believe it should be mandatory. That s what the Catron county commission believes ought to be done he said. If you just Flat said i Don t believe in having a gun nobody was going to do anything to  he said most Heads of households in the sparsely populated area along the Arizona line probably already own guns. 23 accused of cargo thefts  Twenty three people we recharged tuesday with stealing millions of dollars Worth of cargo shipped through John f. Kennedy International Airport everything from video games to Dom Perignon Champagne. These arrests. Send a Clear message to other involved in air cargo theft you Are being watched and your wings will be clipped police commissioner William Bratton said tuesday. Queens District attorney Richard Brown said the charges were the result of a two year investigation by City and state authorities. Officials said the bus shut Down at least three Crews of burglars and two Large scale fencing operations. Flea Marke Sale pays off Norfolk a. Mildred Foxwell thought shews picking up some spending Money by Selling one of her husband s books for $3 at a Flea Market. _ no such Luck. It Foxwell was t aware that her frugal husband had _ stuffed hundreds of dollars Between the old hardcover s Brittle pages. The Cash from retirement checks the repairs of Lawn mowers and the sales of Knickknacks at Flea markets totalled More than $600. But 80-year-Oldphilip Foxwell said it could have been As much As $1,000 he just can t recall. He was saving up to pay the Bills feed the family african finches and buy a new Carburettor for the Riding Mower. But on sunday Mildred Foxwell 71, took the Book from atop his Dresser and sold it. She even recalls what she told the buyer you re going to be Rich from  its title How to make Money. Lawmakers invite Pope Washington the House of representatives made an informal overture to Pope John Paul ii on tuesday inviting him to come bythe .  he visits the United states in october. Jeff Biggs spokesman for House speaker Thomas Foley d-wash., said aides told the . Catholic conference of Bishops that if the pontiff wanted to have some sort of presence in the Capitol that can be  Biggs said the Bishops staff replied that the pop had alight schedule but they re going to get Back to  the Pope is to arrive at Baltimore Washington International Airport from the new York area on sunday Ock 23, and spend about Loli ours in Baltimore before departing for Rome girl brother killed Las vegas a girl and her brother hanged themselves with a rope Strung Over a tree Branch in what police said was apparently an Accident. Sgt. Joe Ford said it appeared that the children a12-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy had been standing on chairs playing with the rope monday night when the chairs somehow tipped Over. Their names weren t released. " it appears it was just two tragic accidental deaths Forti said. ,. Missouri democrats pick Black for Senate race by Ann Levin the associated . Rep. Alan wheat became the first Black person nominated to statewide office in Missouri on tuesday winning the democratic contest for the seat of retiring sen. Jonn Danforth. Former gov. John Ashcroft easily captured the go nomination. Wheat a six term congressman fended off a Stron Challenge from Jackson county executive Marsha Mur Phy for the democratic nomination. The Republica Danforth is retiring after serving three terms in the seat once held by Harry Truman to devote full time to the episcopal Church. With 100 percent of precincts reporting wheat had214,592 votes or 41 percent to Murphy s 200,825 votes or 38 percent. On the gop Side Ashcroft a former two term governor swamped his four rivals with 83percent of the vote. In Detroit democratic rep. John Conyers chair Man of the House government operations committee and the most senior Black congressman turned Back his first serious primary Challenge in 30  92 percent of precincts reporting Conyers had 36,416 votes or 51, percent lawyer Melvin hollow had 20,373 votes or 29 percent and former City ombudsman Marie Farrell Donaldson had 14,421 votes or 20 percent. Conyers who has lost two campaigns for mayor of Detroit was criticized by both his opponent for missing nearly one third of House votes last year. In Michigan s primary to fill the seat of retiring demo cratic sen Donald Riegle Spencer Abraham an aide to former vice president Dan Quayle Defeated Ronn Romney for the gop nomination. With 85 percent of precincts reporting Abraham had 260,013 votes or 53 per cent to Romney s 233,505, or 47 percent. Romney a former radio talk show Host is divorce from the son of George Romney the onetime Michigan governor and 1968 presidential candidate. Riegle decided not to seek a fourth six year  the democratic Side state sen. Lana Pollack and rep. Bob Carr led a Field of six for the Senate Nomi  for governor were on the ballot in Michigan where gop gov. John Engler is seeking a second term in the fall and Kansas where democratic gov. Joan Finney is stepping Down after one term. In Kansas six term rep. Jim Slattery won the demo cratic gubernatorial nomination and will face Kansas Secretary of state Bill Graves in the fall. In Michigan former rep. Howard Wolpe Defeated three rival democrats for the right to Chal Lenge Engler who had no primary opposition. In Missouri Ashcroft predicted that voters will Nave some Tough ques. Tons on crime for wheat. _ people will want to ask him about All his vote against the death penalty and against longer lock wheat  for repeat offenders he said in an interview tuesday. Wheat said his Cam Paigr would scrutinize Ashcroft record. It s a question of whether we look backward or whether we look ahead he said. Asked How he Felt about being the first Black person to win a statewide nomination wheat said i think that the people of Missouri should feel the sense of achievement. They can put behind them the words of some Pur Clits and some critics that it was not possible in Missouri v the Senate seats Are among nine up for election this year in which incumbents Are not running republicans Hope to win at least Sevet of those seats to help the Gam control of the Senate which democrats now hold by a 56-44 majority. In all1, 34 Senate seats Are on bal lots this year. L " r Michael Fay gets in scuffle yith dad Kettering Ohio a Michael Fay the teen Ager who was lashed with a Cane in Singapore was feel ing the pressures of Fame when he scuffled with his father his Stepmother said tuesday. Police reported tues Day that they were called to the Fay Home july 22 after Michael Fay and his father George got into an argument when Michael came Home late after drinking. Neither was injured in the scuffle and no charges were filed. The elder Fay was among his son s staunch est defenders when Singa pore authorities sentenced Michael to caning Fay for vandalizing  younger Fay who maintained his innocence had been living in Singapore with his Mother. Michael was lashed four times with a rat Ancane May 5. _ it s a difficult transition. Michael s been through Avery Tough time in Singapore Jan Fay Michael s step Mother said tuesday. His parents Are divorced. An there s been a lot of publicity he s had to Deal  Michael Fay was at Home tuesday but his Stepmother refused a request to interview him. George Fay did not return messages left at his office. Jan Fay who called police said the 19-Jear-old Michael had had a Beer or two with friends july 22 but was not intoxicated when he returned Home. The Lega drinking age in Ohio is 21. George Fay told police that Michael was visibly intoxicated when he returned Home about 12 30 , Fay said he told his son that he was grounded for being 3u minutes late and being drunk. _ George Fay told police that his son threw Down his cigarettes said let s go and charged at him. Michael Fay acknowledged to police that he had been late and had been drinking he said his father struck him first and Tore his shirt. Mike has a lot of things to work through Jan Fay said. He s 19. He wants to be Independent but he s. Not he s Here in our House. And we be imposed Rule son him i Hope people can understand that Michael Fay told police that he had some cuts on his Elbow that opened during the scuffle but. He declined offers of medical Juton tips. _ Jmichael Fay spent the night at a Friend s House Jar Fay said he returned Home the next Day and everything has been Fine since. The family is preparing to go on vacation together she said sri also said Michael has passed his High school equivalency exam landed a temporary Job As a sates clerk and Hopes to enrol in a broadcasting school. Boy 10, nailed in stick up not grand Junction Colo. A while the prosecutor and Public defender argued Over whether he tried to hold up a convenience store the defendant worked on his colouring Book. His key defense witness fell asleep. The defendant a 10-year-old, was on trial tuesday for criminal aggravated robbery As a delinquent. Authorities say he tried to stick up a  store withal gun. To " " his sidekick in the alleged robbery was his 9-year-Oldbrother, who could t be charged under Colorado Law _ because of his age. Instead he became the defense Skey witness. _ _ the 9-year-old said the two walked into the store with an unloaded by gun. While his brother was waving the gun Back and Forth the 9-year-old said he approached the Cash Register and told the clerk open the Cash Register. Give me your Money  " the popular expression not usually is meant to convey the opposite of what is said a first and Public defender Cindy Cyphers argued that the boys did t really mean to Rob the store. The jury agreed acquitting the boy after six hours of deliberation. 7