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the Tropic TimesVol. II, No. 35 Quarry Heights, Republic of Panama Sept. 29, 1989

Woerner to receive honors

Change ofcommand ceremony tomorrowQUARRY HEIGHTS (U S across the full spectrum of economic,

SOUTHCOM PAO) - Tomorrow, political and military activities. After

Gen. Fred F. Woerner, the the brutal repression of the

Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Panamanian opposition on May 10,Southern Command, relinquishes his 1989, he directed the orderlycommand and receives the nation's movement of U.S. military personnel

highest honors for his more than 34 and their dependents from Panama

years of distinguished service to the City to U.S. military bases as well asUnited States. the subsequent early departure of

thousands of other U.S. personnelAt the change of command from Panama to CONUS.

ceremony, beginning at 9:30 a.m. On Woerner also recognized the keyFort Clayton, Woerner will pass the and essential role that the securityreins of command to Gen. Maxwell assistance program should occupy inThurman, formerly commander of small wars, in general, and Latinthe U.S. Army's Training and America in particular. In this respect,Doctrine Center. he continually championed before

Officials at the ceremony will Congress and other groups, the needinclude Gen. Robert T. Herres, v ice for increased levels of assistance forchairman of the Joint Chiefs of Latin America as well as theStaff. Herres will present Woerner importance of breaking excessivewith the Defense Distinguished Congressional earmarking of theseService Medal, the nation's highest critical funds. To supplementpeacetime award. security assistance, Woerner also

Also attending the ceremony will significantly increased deployments

be Gen. Carl E. Vuono, chief of GeneralFred Woerner, commander i chief U.S. Southern Command for training, subject matter expert

s taff, U.S. Army, who will present Woerner recognized that only the an untiring campaign to promote exchanges, a humanitarian

Woe r n e r with the Army's utmost efficiency and unity of effort U.S. security interests in the region, assistance program, and JCS

Distinguished Service Medal. by the forces under his command to counter communist disin- directed exercises. The result of his

Mrs. Gennie Woerner will also could successfully meet the dynamic, formation and to correct perceptions efforts was greatly enhanced militaryreceive honors for her many years of multifaceted challenges of the region. about Latin America and U.S. to military programs.service to the nation. He formulated and vigorously strategic interests therein. He A nationally recognized expert on

As the military authority on Latin pursued a three-prong strategy to appeared before Congressional Latin America and a brilliantAmerica, Woerner's dynamic preserve and enhance U.S. security subcommittees, councils of strategist of uncommon acumen,leadership and brilliant articulation interests in Latin America and focus international relations, and other Woerner significantly improvedof the role of the military in an the efforts of the Command: prestigious audiences, speaking out military to military relations withemerging democracy was in- establish firm military-to-military Latin American issues, Latin American allies. He also verystrumental in the accomplishment of contacts to promote professional, onphain theric isfer ably articulated the importance ofU.S. national goals in the Southern apolitical military establishments; emphasizing the strategic basis for the region to U.S. strategic interestsHemisphere. maintain a visible U.S. military U.S. interests, urging solutions and and developed a comprehensiveHeishee.presence in the region to bolster patience.H is widely respected as an

activist, articulate and influential strategy to further those interests.Woerner assumed command of the friendly governments and deter voice in Latin American affairs. His accomplishments in the region

Southern Command on June 7, 1987, adventurism by others; and establish verank him as one of the mostsupervising and expanding the a proactive information campaign to In Panama, Woerner continually distinguished soldier-statesmen inproactive U.S. presence in the 17 neutralize communist propaganda stressed the importance of a the service of his country. The causenations of Latin America, in addition efforts and provide an accurate c o m p r e h e n s i v e i n t e r - a g e n c y of democracy in the region has beento intensive support for U.S. efforts picture of the situation in the region. approved plan which would put immeasurably improved by hisin El Salvador and Honduras. During his tenure, Woerner waged pressure on the Noriega regime efforts.

Thurman to head Southern CommandQuarry Heights (USSOUTHCOM Middle East with other l1th Thurman was next assigned to Chief of Staff for Personnel, U.S.

PAO) - Gen. Maxwell R. Thurman Airborne elements during the 1958 Washington as the Army's strategic Army.becomes the Commander in Chief of Lebanon crisis. programmer, the Director of He was promoted to his presentthe U.S. Southern Command He served twice in Vietnam, first as Program Analysis and Evaluation. rank of general and appointed as thetomorrow. He will be responsible for a corps intelligence advisor and later This was followed by duty as the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Armyall U.S. military activities in Latin as commander, 2d Battalion, 35th Army's chief recruiter as on June 23, 1983. As Vice Chief ofAmerica, with exception of Mexico Field Artillery during the Tet Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Staff, Thurman served on the Jointand the Caribbean, and for Offensive. In the U.S., Thurman Command, Fort Sheridan, Ill. In Chiefs of Staff in the absence of theimplementing U.S. national security commanded the 93d Airborne August, 1981, Thurman waspolicy and strategy in this region. Division Artillery and, from 1979-81 promoted to the rank of lieutenant Chief of Staff and chaired the firstDivsin rtlley nd fom 97-81, general and became the Deputy Joint Requirements Management

Thurman was born in High Point was Commander, U.S. Army board in the JCS. He served as theN.C., on Feb. 18, 1931. He received Recruiting Command. Vice Chief of Staff until June, 1987,his degree in Chemical Engineering Other assignments leading to his when he assumed command of thefrom North Carolina State selection as Commander in Chief, U.S. Army Training and DoctrineUniversity at Raleigh in 1953 and U.S. Southern Command, included Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia.was commissioned through the duty as Hawk missile instructor, - His military awards include theROTC. Thurman's military Field Artillery School staff officer, Defense Distinguished Serviceeducation includes the Ordnance and tactical officer/ instructor at the Medal, Army Distinguished ServiceBasicCourse, the Artillery Basic and U.S. Military Academy. In 1970 he Medal, the Legion of Merit (withAdvanced Courses, the Army was the Chief of Army Program Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze StarCommand and General Staff Development in the Office of the Medal with V Device (with oak leafCollege, and the Army War College. Chief of Staff and, in 1975, was cluster), Meritorious Service Medal

He has held a variety of command Deputy Assistant Commandant for (with Oak Leaf Cluster), four Airand staff positions both overseas and Combat and Training Development, Medals, Army Commendationin the United States. In Europe, with Field Artillery School. He later Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) andthe 11th Airborne Division and the became the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Joint Service Achievement24th Infantry Division, he Resource Management, U.S. Army Medal. He is a Master Parachutistcommanded light artillery and rocket Training and Doctrine Command and holds the Army General Staffunits and served as an intelligence acting as Comptroller and and Joint Chiefs of Staffofficer. His unit deployed to the Manpower Director. Gen. Maxwell R. Thurman identification badges.

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General Woernerbids farewellto SOUTHCOM

FARE WELL GIFT - The commander of U.S. Army South, Brig. Gen.Marc Cisneros (left), makes an amusing point during his presentation of afarewellgift to the retiring commander in chief, U.S. Southern Command,Gen. Fred F. Woerner, at a dinner hosted by USARSO Friday. (U.S.Army photo by Teresa Holmes, TA SC)

TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND: I witnessed and depended on the exceptional

qualities of the service members, the civilians, and

When I arrived in Panama and assumed the the families under my command. The attitudes I saw

responsibilities as Commander in Chief in June 1987, all around me completely invalidated any doubts of

I knew I was joining a command well-known for the inter-service rivalries or self-servingcaliber of its people and the effectiveness of its indulgences. To the outstanding military andmission execution. I also knew that our allies civilian personnel serving in the Army, Air Force,

within the U.S. Southern Command's areas of Navy, Marines Corps, and your families, I say thank

responsibility were being challenged on many you -- thank you for your role in the successful

fronts. Budding democracies were being put to the outcome of our missions.

test; insurgencies threatened their progress, and The U.S. Southern Command will continue to defendthe economies of almost all nations were severely the Panama Canal and the southern flank of thestrained. United States and advance national interests in

Our country fortified its resolve of supporting the Latin America. And although the mission remains the

achievement of peace through democratic and economic same, the tasks have become more clearly defined as

stability, and this was often and unmistakably drug lords threaten the stability of friendly

reiterated in the programs developed, often nations, and abusive dictators continue trying toalongside our allies, by you, the SOUTHCOM soldiers, frustrate the region's progress toward democracy.

airmen, sailors, marines, and civilians. Your new Commander in Chief, General Maxwell

Deployments for training and exercises in virtually Thurman, has challenging tasks ahead -- missionsDeveyecountry in Southern Command's area of which I know will be successfully accomplishedeveryounty in utherngCrmand br a us thanks to the human excellence he will encounterresponsibility made us stronger and brought us within the U.S. Southern Command. He is a finecloser to our allies. Nation-building in Honduras, sitdir the U.S. Serve y mu an i ae fi.Costa Rica, and Ecuador continued to test national soldier who will serve you and this nation well.guardsmen, reservists and active duty personnel in You have left an indelible mark on me, for I haveunfamiliar settings. The conditions may not have You have tan iett le mar o e, for hatbeen the best, but your commitment has served to seen your true settle. n leave here assured thatfurther U.S. interests in a critical region, where the future of this command is bright, for its peoplebuilding a road or vaccinating a child constituted a are incomparable. I salute you.brick in the path to democracy and social justice. Gennie and I are grateful for your friendship, your

courage and your selfless dedication. God blessHere in Panama, the place thousands of service each of you.members, spouses and children call home, a strugglefor self-determination continues to command theworld's attention. During these difficult times, youhave shined the brightest. AA-.

Fred F. WoernerGeneral, USACommander in Chief

USA RSO hosts dinner for commander-in-chiefby Cpl. J. Alan Warner welcomed the 172 guests and bid Command's development, humanita- and all the different units I've been

farewell to the CINC. rian aid and major Central and South assigned to, I wouldn't change aFORT CLAYTON (USARSO "This is our way of saying good- American exercises. The tape ended moment," he said. "My career has

PAO) - The United States Army bye to Gen. Woerner from the with a salute of gunfire to Woerner. brought me fulfillment and ISthU.S. outhefarnweComdnd Army," Cisneros said. "We Ciappreciate the chance to serve thisSouth hosted a farewell dinner aor preCi atos aie d e Cisneros also presented Woerner great country.c ommander-in- chief Gen. Fred F. appreciate what you have done for with a caricature depicting WoernerW oernern hiif, Gen ie this command. You have been a great jumping off the top of the USARSO "As I look at the Army I'm aboutWoere at the o Aador Officers friend and will be greatly missed. We "banana boat" for his final parachute to leave, it is the best one I've seen in

Club. wish you Godspeed." ride as key USSOUTHCOM and my 34 years," Woerner added.Woerner will retire from the Army Woerner was then presented with a component officers watch. The night ended with ballroom

Saturday after more than 34 years of videotape from the Training Support Woerner thanked Cisneros and the dancing. Woerner will take home

active duty. Center, Fort Clayton, which dinner guests for the farewell dinner. many souvenirs, but the most

After music provided by the 79th highlighted the two tours Woerner "As I reflect on my 34 plus years and important souvenir will be the

Army Band, Brig. Gen. Marc has served in Panama. It included all the sergeants, lieutenants and memory of his time here and friends

Cisneros, USARSO commander, major milestones in the Southern generals and every rank in between, made.

Commander-in-Chief . Gen. Fred F. Woemer Assistant NCOIC . ..SFC Richard A. Czizik This authorized unofficial command information publication

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USAF Reserves fly aid to Hugo victimsby Spec. Fred Baker colony just off the coast of Antigua. islands here and the crew didn't know to unload part of the cargo in

153d PA Detachment Hugo devastated the small island, whether they would be able to land Antigua and fly over Montserrat tovirtually destroying everything and once they arrived. survey its small landing strip.

ANTIGUA, Leeward Islands leaving about 12,000 people Once fueled in Panama, the crew Although the runway had been(USSOUTHCOM TSE)- Lessthan homeless. Schools, hospitals, the took off in hopes of being able to cleared for emergency provisions to24 hours after Hurricane Hugo left police department and government refuel in Puerto Rico. Luckily the be flown in, landing the large aircraftthis small chain of islands on the headquarters all suffered serious airstrip in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto on the strip made for smaller planeseastern edge of the Caribbean Sea damage, and the colony appealed for Rico, had been cleared for landing. could result in damaging the runwaybattered and beaten, a U.S. Air Force drinking water, tents and medicine. Earlier that day 80 percent of it had or crashing the Hercules into theReserve unit from Colorado was on- For the Air Force reservists, flying been covered with gravel and debris ocean at the end of the strip.hand to initiate relief efforts. those provisions was no routine scattered by Hugo. But a few fly-bys convinced the

The Reserve crew of the 731st humanitarian mission. They were Officials there hadn't been able to pilot and crew that they could makeTactical Airlift Squadron, Peterson active in their two-week annual communicate with the Leeward the landing, and minutes later localsAFB, Colo., and its C-130 Hercules, training at Howard AFB, Panama, Islands either. Again not knowing were unloading the cargo. Gratefulflew in the first disaster relief when called to fly the mission. No what to expect, the Colorado crew islanders had immediately rushed tosupplies, to Montserrat, a British contact had been made with the took off into the darkness, flying over the airstrip upon word that supplies

islands that would usually be lit like were coming in. Some watched whileChristmas trees, but were darkened many unloaded and soon the-by severe power outages. provisions were being distributed

Upon reaching Antigua airspace throughout the island.though, the pilots found the airport The British also had a C-130 hereoperational and received approval to at the airport full of blankets and Redland. Having flown for eight hours Cross supplies to go to Montserrat,they were anxious to find a place to but were waiting for approval tosleep for the night before unloading make the landing. The morning afterthe equipment in the morning. the Colorado crew had flown itsFinding a motel with power and supplies to the island, the Britishwater was almost impossible - most received approval and began flying inhad been wiped out by Hugo - but a their goods. Local charter planes alsomotel was finally found and the crew helped ferry in supplies.settled in for the night. The Reserve crew and plane were

The next morning another kink called back the next day to Panamawas thrown into their mission. The to continue training. While the crewmaterials were to be ferried from the was disappointed they couldn't stayairport in Antigua by boat to to lend the British a hand with the

- Montserrat, but the hurricane had supplies, being the first crew in wasalso damaged its pier, leaving it an unforgettable experience,inaccessible for unloading the much- according to the pilot.needed supplies. "Just banking over those cliffs and

After meeting with Paul Bell, pulling that C-130 in safe over theLocalsfrom the islandof Montserrat unloaddisaster reh'efprovisionsflown in damage assessor from the Agency for ocean onto the island, and knowingfrom Antigua by a Colorado A ir Force Reserve unit. Members of the 731st International Development's we were the first crew there wasTactical Airlift Squadron, Peterson AFB, initiated the relief efforts to the Regional Office for Latin America, enough for us," said McKeel. "Its aisland, devastated by Hurricane Hugo. the pilot, Maj. Russ McKeel, decided feeling that can't be taken away."

Gen. Larry G. Welch visits here

Discusses issuesfacing military, families in RPby Sgt. Kirk Boyd Welch made it clear that it is the and the rights provided to us in the presence here is illegal, and we are

Air Force preference to have families treaty. Be assured we will take trying to work solutions through the

HOWARD AFB (24 COMPW together during assignments. He whatever steps necessary to fulfill our Organization of American States."

PA) - Gen. Larry G. Welch, Air would like to see families come to rights," Welch said. The general wanted all Air Force

Force chief of staff, was at Howard Panama. However, because of the "The main Air Force mission here members in the region to know he

last week on an official visit, political situation this issue is being is to train, exercise and be the fore- understands there is frustration. "I

While at Howard, Welch spoke reviewed, front to other Central and South think it is important that the United

with SCN and the Commander's "We have no intention of removing American democratic countries in States maintains its position in

News about the current issues facing families, and as the situation will the region. We need to interface in Panama. There is always a price for

U.S. military and dependents in permit, we will continue to try to get operations, logistics and training freedom, and it has to be paid here

Panama. more families together in Panama," with these countries to ensure also.

One of the big questions on many he said. democracy throughout the region," "Your job here is important, and

people's minds is whether families The next obvious question is the he said. there are people in high places

will be able to come to Panama. tour length. Some rumors have risen As far as the political situation is working the family and quality of life

Welch answered that this is under saying the Air Force will go to a concerned, Welch said, "Noriega's issues for you," Welch concluded.constant review by the Joint Chiefs. 12/24 month tour. "There is no plan

"There were about 100 families for the tour length in Panama to be

allowed to come to Panama in recent changed," said Welch. The 15-monthmonths," he said. "These families short tour is allowing fewer families

were those who were already en route to come to Panama, but I feel peoplewhen the restrictions on travel were get married to stay together andput into effect." that's what we are working toward."

The housing crunch has reallyaffected the daily living and qualityof life issues in Panama. Welch saidthere are projects underway to housepeople in more permanent settings,instead of being stuck in HarvestBare/Eagle and open bays.

"llThe 530th Air Division hasc

instruction projects going that willprovide room for PCS and TDY

Sick and tired of being sick and members. The first phase of thesetired? Try Alcoholics Anonymous. projects will be completed by the firstIt works? Meetings are Monday, of the year, with more to come inTuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 1990." Welch went on to say thatSaturday at 8 p.m. in building - Panama would continue to receive PROMOTION - In one of his last official actions, the commander in60, Coroza. In adion, ere priority on housing matters. . chief, U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Fred F. Woerner, joins TSgt. ClideThursday at 11:45 a.m., a questions in Panama, Welch was Hunter's wife, A ngela, in pinning on Hunter's E-6 stripes. Hunter receivedwomen's meeting on Sunday at 11 asked about the United States the stripes under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotiona.m. and an open meeting, also on asserting its treaty rights. "We program. Also pictured are the couple's daughters, Mashilla (left) andSunday at 7 p.m. strongly support fulfilling the treaty Merisha. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Mike Tramble)

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Sept. 29, 1989

Many Hispanics become topflight officersby Lt. Col. Shaun M. Darragh Luis Raul Esteves graduated from Following the war, he became Guadalcanal resulted in del ValleFORT CLAYTON (USARSO the U.S. Military Academy in the aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. being named Commander of Marine

PAO) - The United States Military class that included Eisenhower, Pendleton and saw a series of Forces on Guadalcanal, Tulagi,Academy's Register of Graduates Bradley, and many other future i m po r tan t assignments in Russell, and Florida Islands duringdoes not record the first Hispanic- generals. However, he returned to Washington prior to being ordered May to July 1943. Following a shortAmerican graduate. Perhaps because Puerto Rico to become the back to Haiti for a tour with the stint back in the continental U.S., hethe rosters for the majority of 19th commanding officer of the Officer Haitian Gendarmerie. was again sent to the Pacific tocentury classes are not included in Training Command where he played After graduation from the USMC command the IlIrd Marine

the register. an important role in the training and Command and General Staff Course Amphibious Force Artillery andIn the early days of this century, organization of what was to become he was assigned to the school as an took part in the invasion of Guam.

however, Hispanic names began to the Puerto Rico National Guard. instructor. But his language abilities This led to his highest wartimeappear among other American Esteves attained the rank of major and knowledge of Latin America command, that of the 1st Marine

nationalities. However, search for during the First World War, but twice led to his being sent on Division, during the battle ofthe first Hispanic-American resigned from the regular army as a temporary duty to Nicaragua to Okinawa.

graduate is further complicated captain in 1919. But his military assist the U.S. Electoral Mission, Following the Second World War,because several Latin American career was not over. then trying to sort out the tangled del Valle returned to the Unitednations sent cadets. In 1939, Esteves was named as the politics of the period. States to serve as the Inspector

Strangely enough, the most adjutant general of the Puerto Rico After further sea duty which General, and later as the Director ofprolific military academy family National Guard. He went on to play included the Cuban Revolution of Personnel of the United Stateswere the descendants of Eloy Alfaro a crucial part in gaining acceptance 1933, del Valle was assigned to Rome Marine Corps. He retired from theof Ecuador, who eventually settled in of Puerto Rican troops within the as an assistant naval attache. Instead Marines in January 1948 as aPanama. The Alfaros provided no Army during World War II. In 1948 of a plush assignment, however, his Lieutenant General and opted toless than seven military cadets. he was promoted to major general, a real duties lay in assessing the spend his last years in the United

The first named Hispanic- position and rank he held until his capabilities of the Italian Army in States.American graduate of West Point retirement in 1957. Ethiopia. If Esteves and del Valle weren't thewas Arthur Robert Calvo, who had Pedro A. del Valle graduated from In Ethiopia he was cited forbeen born in El Salvador but the U.S. Naval Academy in 1915, but heroism by the Italian government first Hispanic-Americans toadmitted to the USMA from Costa opted to win his spurs on foreign and his reports led to his being graduate from the service academies,Rica. Following his graduation in battlefields as an officer in the U.S. selected to attend the Army War they certainly set an example for1907, he became a naturalized Marine Corps. He was quickly College and earmarked for high level others to follow. Some, like Adm.American citizen and went on to caught up in the so-called Banana planning responsibilities within the Hiram Rivero of Puerto Rico, wouldbecome an engineer in New York. Wars, and saw service in Haiti in Headquarters, Marine Corps. attain high rank while others, like

He was followed by Jose Martin 1915 and the Dominican Republic in In March, 1941, with war Col. Louis G. Mendez Jr., ofCalvo in 1910, who was likewise 1916. imminent, he was named to Colorado, would make their mark inadmitted as a foreign cadet from During World War I, he command the lIth Marines, an combat.

Costa Rica. However, Calvo enlisted commanded the Marine Detachment artillery regiment destined to provide Mendez, who commanded the 3rdin the U.S. Army engineers and aboard the USS Texas and was with Marine fire support in. the Battalion of the 508th Parachuteeventually obtained a captain's the British Grand Fleet when the GuadalcanalCampaignaspartofthe Infantry Regiment within the 82ndcommission. Like his predecessor, Ge r man H i g h S e as Fleet 1st Marine Division. Airborne Division during Worldhowever, he later turned to a civil surrendered. His conduct during the battles of War II, is best remembered for his

engineering career in civilian life. instructions to Troop Carrier

It wasn't until 1915, however, that Command pilots just before takingthe service academies provided two 0M off for the airborne invasion ofHispanic-Americans who were M Holland. "Put us down in Holland,"determined to make their mark in the he told the pilots, "or put us down inmilitary sphere. Both were admitted Hell. Just make sure that you put us

to their respective academies in 1911, all down together." Mendez went onboth graduated in 1915, but the to win the Distinguished Service

course of their careers could not have Cross, and was a 1940 graduate ofbeen more different. West Point.

The Provost Marshal's CornerHello again crime fans and driving on post she had consented Another guy who thought that The NCO, who has certainly

welcome back to another week's to blood or breath alcohol testing. he could outrun Rover was found heard of the UCMJ, will now get aworth of wonderful crime, But she stoically refused to in the Corozal impound yard detailed view of its workings frombrought to you by those great acknowledge that anyone was playing midnight auto supply with the inside.folks at LEA and various unlucky asking her anything. She also government vehicles. For his An investigation of phone callsmiscreants. Those of you who refused medical treatment for the trouble he got a bitten left knee made on official lines to the U.S.have been wishing that you were minor scrapes on her face. and six months in the same resort has resulted in six GIs beingin Beverly Hills so you could Since that's the way she wanted as his compatriot of the preceding arrested for the theft ofwatch the Zsa Zsa Gabor show it, that's the way she got it. She story. He also lost a set of tools government phone service. Theneed no longer feel deprived. Our was released to her sponsor which he probably didn't buy in audit is still underway, but thevery own local talent has tried to without a Band-Aid or her driving the first place. present bill exceeds $1,661. It'srecreate it for you here. privileges. The importance of wearing seat a real good bet that they'll be

Of course there were a few A man on Fort Clayton picked belts was brought home to a driver charged in more than one way forchanges. Instead of a Rolls- up a new 10-speed bike cheap last who was in the PX parking lot on this one.Royce, it was a blue Cadillac week. In fact he got the bike at a Sunday. He was sitting in there, In the future crimes de-convertible that was being driven five-finger discount by shopping not moving, when someone ran part men t, we regretfullyin an erratic manner and the in the very early morning. into him. Because he was wearing announce that our very ablelocation was the new gate at However, he stopped to admire his seatbelt, of course he wasn't secretary will soon be stolen byClayton. When the MP pulled the his new toy just inside the jungle hurt. But the guy who ran into him another office. Because the othercar over, the female driver was and an MP spotted him. wasn't wearing a seatbelt and office will pay better than we can,emitting alcoholic fumes and not Since he couldn't steal very suffered a fairly bad head trauma we won't post a reward for herfeeling cooperative, well, he tried his hand at being a and had to be admitted to Gorgas return. We can't mention the

When asked for her ID cards, track star and took off without the for observation. initials of her name, but her name

she became belligerent. When she loot. He thought that he could Perhaps his injury would have is Angela and we'll miss her verywas pulled from the car, she easily outrun an overdressed MP been less severe if he had been in a much.

became violent. She hit one MP in the jungle. And maybe he can, car at the time he ran into the We have been invited toon the head with her shoe and but he can't outrun a guard dog. stopped car. But he wasn't. He participate in a privately fundedkicked another one in the groin. Fido went after him and nailed was on foot and running to get out marine life survey at Pinas Bay forThat's when they put the him to the ground in short order of the rain. the next nine days. While bobbinghandcuffs on her, using the with bites to his left arm and right An NCO who was born 100 around there in a small boat,minimum necessary force, of leg. years too late decided to enforce trailing our sensors, we will becourse. Then the MP was able to some old-fashioned iron-fisted unable to bring you this column.

At the station, she kicked a determine that even though he discipline on a soldier in his However, by popular demand, thefemale MP in the leg and spat in had a stolen bike, he didn't have company. Instead of using his Pacific Provost Marshal will gether face. That's when they put the post privileges. So they bound stripes (while he still has them) he another chance to fill in for us.leg irons on her. Then, thinking him and booked him and treated used his fists and beat the soldier Don't hesitate to call his officethat they at last had her attention, his wounds before sending him to into the hospital. The loser was and let him know how much thethey read her rights aloud. the court downtown where he was treated for an open fracture of the public is looking forward to his

They also read her the Implied sentenced to six months in the lower left jaw and admitted to personal contribution.Consent rule which szys that by slammer Gorgas. And that's all folks!

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Hispanics make civil, military contributionsby Lt. Col. Shaun M. Darragh the school of the Regiment. in the wartime Army was rapid, captain. Extraordinary courage

In Valero's case, however, his life particularly in an Army as hard during the second Siege of Zaragoza

FORT CLAYTON (USARSO as a garrison lieutenant was cut short pressed as Spain's, and by the time he earned him a battlefield brevet to

PAO) - Hispanic heritage month is by Napoleon's invasion. Promotion turned 16 Antonio Valero was a colonel and with the end of the war itseemed as if Antonio Valero was

H ap itvl t f g f ge destined for greater things.both the civil and military H istory of f s a i warriors Ini detiaey noraed ahnsscndicontributions that Hispanics have Initially named as second i

made to the development of the from 1,50 years ago to present crmnofa expedition heUnited States, but in some cases year ago toin pr s nt cm ad an eped oitn whcUniethe r greatest otrib s .MLa Plata river region (modernsome of their greatest contributions by Maj. Juan Salinas New York State Militia had Argentina and Uruguay), he was

The Commonwealth of Puerto The history of the Hispanic significant numbers of "Yankee" instead attached to the staff of Lt.

Rico offers a prime example in its warriors goes back 1,500 years to the Hispanics. Gen. Juan O'Donoju for the

greatest military hero, Gen. Antonio nomadic warrior tribes of Europe. Boxer Rebellion - USMC reconquest of Mexico.Vaest detr er , Ge. Ati The Celtic, Vizigoth and even the France Silva earned the Medal ofValero de Bernabe. While the island, HonorNeither Valero nor O'Donju wereas could be expected, produced great Hun are part of the Iberian peninsula The Sp absolute monarchists, however, and

soldiers such as Demetrio O'Daly de cultures that spawned the military least 10 Hispanics served with Teddy when the King returned to suspendla Puente, a field marshal in the men of the nation of Spai. Roosevelt's Rough Riders. One, the Spanish Constitution and

service of Spain and Lt. Gen. Pedro They waged a 500 year war to G A j d reimpose absolute monarchy, theyDel Valle, who commanded the 1st expel the occupying Moors from eorge rm ijo, serve as resigned their commissions to offer

Marine Division in the battle of their country and then set sail to Congressmanr war. their swords to the Mexicans.

Okinawa, it also produced sons who explore, conquer and colonize the World War I - Thousands of The Mexican Army, with Spanishtheisais soeres vrsa.igtn garrisons still holding key ports and

fought for the liberation of the New World. For 200 years these the Axis Powers.grissstlhodgkyprsadAmericas under flags which were not soldiers made their presence known World War II - Half a million terrain, was in the process oftheir own. throughout the world as transforming from regional

JuanRisRivea o Mayguez repesetatie of the super power of Hispanics saw combat, including the tasomn rmrgoaJuan Rius Rivera of Mayaguez, representatives 65th Infantry Regiment composed insurgent armies to a national army.

rose to become a brigadier general in its time. Today some of their almost entirely of Puerto Ricans.nations werethe War for Cuban Independence ancestors serve in the military of the Pvt. Jose P. Martinez was the first gladly y accepted. Initiallyand the poet Francisco Gonzalez super power of the nuclear age. Hispanic Medal of Honor recipient. commissioned as a colonel in 1821,Marin died fighting in Cuba under The American Revolution -- Hispanics received more Medals of Valero served as a staff officerthe command of the Dominican Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Honor per capital than any other drafting regulations for the MexicanGeneral, Maximo Gomez. By sheer Louisiana, provided forces that identifiable ethnic group in this war. Congress which would govern the

variety of campaigns fought and defeated the British along the Pilot Aces: Cmdr. Eugene Valencia new army. Promoted to brigadier

posts held, however, Valero eclipses Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico with 23, Maj. Michael Brezas with 12 general in May 1822, he served a briefthem all. to secure the southern flank and thus and Capt. Richard Candelaria with stint as the chief of staff and then

Antonio Valero de Bernabe was help win independence. became implicated in Freemasonborn in Fajardo, Puerto Rico Oct. six. bcm mlctdi reao

born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico Oct. The Civil War - As many as The Korean Conflict - The 65th plot to overthrow Augustine26, 1790. It is not known what effect 10,000 Hispanics fought in military Infantry Regiment, an all Hispanic Iturbide, who had proclaimedthe English General, Sir Ralph units of both Union and Confederate unit, earned a Presidential Unit himself the Emperor of the MexicanAbercromby's attack upon the island Armies. Loretta Janet Velasquez Citation, a Meritorious Unit Empire.in 1797 had upon the young Valero fought for the South at the battles of Commendation, two Korean Unit His brother Masons succeeded inor what part if any his family played Bull Run, Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Citations and more than 200 forcing Iturbide from office in Marchduring the campaign, but he chose to She also served as a confederate spy. individual awards Ace: Col. Manuel 1823, but not before Valero hadmake a career for himself in the California provided a battalion of Fernandez with 16. departed the country for GrandSpanish Army. Hispanic cavalry commanded by Vietnam - Thirteen Hispanics were Colombia. It is likely he would have

As was the custom during the Maj. Vallejo; Texas had 12 awarded Medals of Honor. Lt. left Mexico in any event, for the newperiod, he was sent to Spain as a boy companies of cavalry in its First Everett Alvarez, Jr., was the first army laws greatly reduced theto enroll in the military academy and Regiment. New Mexico organized American pilot POW. number of general officers byon Nov. 30, 1804 was commissioned Gen. Montoya's Socorro County adjusting the ranks downwards andas a second lieutenant. Boy Militia,Lt.Col.Chaves' New Mexico QUESTION: Who was and what is as a staff officer he had nolieutenant's were the custom then Militia, and Col. Pino's Second Admiral David G. Farragut famous geographical base of support uponand they matured to manhood within Regiment of volunteers. The 55th for? which to build a career.

question of the weekWhat does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? by Maria Len-Rios

1st Lt. Alvin Garza SFC Luis CamacnoDeputy Chief of Staff Operations Capt. Luis Hernandez HHC, 193rd Infantry (Light)and Plans JTF-Panama Fort Clayton

Spec. Carlos De La Rosa Fort Clayton "I have a lot of pride in the history "It means preserving my PuertoHHC, 193rd Infantry (Light) "Being born of Mexican American of the Spanish people and their Rican heritage, language andFort Clayton descent, I am most proud of my influence in the forming of America. customs. Serving in the U.S. Army

"It means the preservation of the people for beingvery considerate and I am proud of our contributions to defending democracy supportsculture, history and traditions that I concerned for those whom we the growth and development of the democracy in Puerto Rico and that is

have grown up with." associate with." United States." important to me."

October activities celebrating Hispanic HeritageFORT CLAYTON (USARSO country will be acknowledged each work which will depict each country Center. Viewing is in conjunction

PAO) - The following activities week with food and entertainment to that is being saluted every Friday with their operating hours.have been planned in celebration of salute that particular country. during the luncheons. The art workNational Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 6 HISPANIC LUNCHEON will be displayed throught the club. Oct. 8the theme for which is "500 Years of "Los H isp anic fiesta/ con-

Hispanic Heritage 1492-1992.The Entertainment provided by Oct 7-8 cert in the park. Festivities include a

Continuing Adventure." Weekly Consules. Art exhibit: USARSO PAO and chili cook-off, activities for children,luncheons will be held at the Fort Oct. 13 CARIBBEAN LUNCH- PCC/ EEO office bring you a display bands, DJ's, food tasting. BYOP -Clayton NCO Club beginning at EON - Schools within the DODDS of artistic expression from paintings bring your own picnic.Clayton park11:30 a.m. each Friday. A different system will be participating with art to ceramics in the Valent Recreation noon-6 p.m.

6 Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989

U.S. calls for RP air safety meetingQUARRY HEIGHTS (US- Perry also noted that, although aircraft. attempts to impede U.S. forces

SOUTHCOM PAO) - In the obligated by the Panama Canal Those officials note that treaty rights, clearly reflect a

interest of aviation safety, the U.S. Treaty to address the aviation issue investigations of each such protest concerted effort by the PDF to

Southern Command element of the within the Joint Committee, the U.S. have revealed that at least 98 percent exercise unilateral approval or

bi-national Joint Committee Forces would not object to the of the incidents protested by Panama disapproval authority of U.S. forces

proposed to Panama a formal Joint presence of a representative of the have not been in violation of any operations -which is contrary to the

Committee meeting in October to International Civil Aviation ICAO, Panamanian Flight treaty.

establish a bi-lateral ad hoc aviation Organization (ICAO) in an observer Information Pamphlet, or other Such actions and allegations also

subcommittee as the forum for status at both the Joint Committee international flight standards. demonstrate the PDF's preference to

addressing issues related to U.S. and subcommittee meetings. They also noted the numerous politicize such issues in international

military aviation operations in In the same letter, Perry again Panamanian complaints of alleged forums rather than resorting to the

Panama. requested a response from his air space and related violations by treaty-mandated bodies for resolving

U.S. Co-Chairman Lt. Col. Panamanian counterpart to the U.S. forces' aircraft, as well as disputes.

Robert Perry, in his September 17 "score of unanswered U.S. Forces'letter to his Panama Defense Forces requests for cooperation on aviation P acounterpart, proposed that such a issues," the latest ones being in July, nam a detains persons,meeting be convened October 19 at August, and September.Fort Amador in "an effort to Accrigt .Suhr sl-e s publicity companyadvance thisr Canal defense an According to U.S. Southernafvaetis. Command officials of the Joint

He proposed that an ad hoc Committee and of the Combined PANAMA CITY, Panama show an arrest order but said they

aviation subo mmitt ee be Board (the other treaty-mandated (Reuter) - Panamanian police were closing the agency by orders

established at that meeting and and military bi-national body), about 20 Wednesday closed a publicity from authorities.

that it be tasked to develop aviation letters over the last 12 months have agency that had promoted the Some 300,000 leaflets designedta ir-ety codel ain been sent to their counterparts opposition's civil disobedience by the agency encouragingand air-safety control and seeking to resolve aviation safety campaign and arrested its Panamanians to join thecoordination arrangements based on issues or protesting PDF aviation- director, an opposition leader campaign "not one cent more"the dPa om ents. related treaty violations, including said. have been circulated in the city, he

Perry stated the proposed interfering with the U.S. Forces' The military police closed said.

Pubcom sttedotbeomposedof freedom of movement in the Cosmos Publicity and arrested The campaign calls onsubcommittee would be cmn ton Republic of Panama. eight people including the Panamanians not to pay light,local U.S. and Panamanian aviation director, Valerio Arauz, telephone or water bills and totechnical experts. He noted that the In the same period of time, the Guillermo Cochez of the boycott pro-governmentpreparation of draft arrangements U.S. element ofthe Combined Board Christian Democratic Party told newspapers and state-run lotteriesdeveloped by each side would received from its PDF counterpart Reuters. to try to oust military strongmanfacilitate progress at the Joint about 40 letters alleging over 150 air Cochez said the police did not Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega.Committee meeting. space violations by U.S. forces I____

SOUTHCOM diplomat to retire Tuesdayby Sgt. Lara M. Riscol commander in chief of U.S. SOUTHCOM. wife, Ines, was presented with a

Southern Command for the past two Fluent in Spanish and Italian, he' Certificate of Appreciation. The

QUARRY HEIGHTS (US years. Youle retires Tuesday. accompanied the CINC on virtually approval of the John Jacob Rogers

SOUTHCOM TSE) - He gets paid The politico-military analyst, who all his visits to the 17 countries in Certificate, a State Department

for giving advice. But sometimes he has served more than 24 years in the SOUTHCOM's area of respon- award for Youle, was also

pays for the advice he gives. State Department, acted as a bridge sibility, as well as frequent trips to announced.

At one point in his career as a between SOUTHCOM and key Washington. Having advised Woerner for two

Foreign Service Officer, he was figures in Washington D.C. and U.S. "During this assignment, I years, Youle will take his expertise to

kidnapped and beaten by embassies throughout the acquired great respect for all Lima, Peru, where he previously

government-linked forces in hemisphere. branches of the U.S. military and its served as Deputy Chief of Mission of

Uruguay who disagreed with U.S. A graduate from Columbia personnel of all ranks," he said. "I the Embassy. There he will assume

Embassy policies on human rights. University with a master's in learned a great deal regarding the vice-presidency of the Southern

Now he no longer has full use of his International Affairs and one in integrity, discipline and courage - Peru Copper Corporation - the

voice -- a result of broken neck Latin American Affairs, Youle's job intellectual as well as physical - from largest private employer in the

vertabrae, aggravated by the stress has been to brief the CINC on Gen. Woerner and other members of country.experienced during a lengthy political and economicdevelopments the command."

diplomatic career. in the region. Having served in six Youle added that he was sorry to

John J. Youle, in his first different countries in Latin America, see the CINC retire when he did. "Itassignment to a military command, Youle drew on his extensive contacts has been a challenge as a political

has served as political advisor to the to increase the information flow to advisor to tell Gen. Woernersomething he didn't already know,"

RP economy to be worse he said. "Gen. Woerner has beenright in every analysis, every policyrecommendation, regarding Panama

over the past 2 1/2 years.e/ e/Fortunately, the command hasn't

NEW YORK (Reuter) -- after the Noriega-backed permitted itselfto be captured by theVenezuelanPresidentCarlos Andres government annulled May 7 Panama problem, according to

Perez said this week the crisis in elections following reports of a Youle. Despite no increased

Panama could worsen at the end of sweeping opposition victory. resources, it has significantly

1989 if the United States does not In an interview with Reuters, increased its security assistance

a p p o i n t a P an a m an i a n as Perez was highly critical of the programs and military-to-militaryadministrator of the Panama Canal. Panamanian government that took contacts in South and Central

Perez, a strong critic of the power Sept. 1,when the victors ofthe America. With Youle's aid,

government supported by May elections were to have been SOUTHCOM has laid the

Panamanian military leader Manuel inaugurated. groundwork to battle the "War on

Noriega, said Washington's failure to "The present government of Drugs" through training, intelligence John J. Youle

appoint a canal administrator would Panama does not enjoy any sign of sharing, and providing equipment

be a failure to comply with the legitimacy, much less any sign of and doctrine.

Panama Canal Treaty legality," he said. "It constitutes a Youle wrote, or participated in the O your"Thisisthemostwickedthingthat problem of democratic de- writing of, a number of policy O n o

could happen for the political future stabilization for Latin America." documents. They included a

of Latin America, for the future of The Panama CanalTreaty, with transition paper recommending hon e to ademocracy in Latin America," Perez which the United States agreed to policy approaches for the Bush

said. hand the canal over to Panama by administration, a human rights child. Be"For this reason, we believe that the end of the century, calls for initiative, a Panama election

the process of democratizing Washington to approve a campaign strategy, a post-elections fosterPanama is indispensable to save us Panamanian appointed admin- options plan, a vulnerabilities study, afrom this dangerous collapse," he istrator to the Panama Canal. and portions of the CINC's

said. But Washington had not had congressional testimony. rent.Perez's government has lead relations with Panama since the new His contributions to SOUTH-

multilateral efforts to bring government took power. Officials COM were recognized at an award's Cal -6 18democracy to Panama. It called the have said that as such it will be ceremony here Sept. 25. He received allfirst meeting of the Organization of impossible for the United States to the Secretary of Defense Medal for

American States (OAS) on Panama act on any Panamanian proposal. Meritorious Civilian Service, and his

Tropic Times gSept. 29, 1989 /

hemisphere

Cartel spreads across Latin A mericaWASHINGTON (Reuter) - Colombian cocaine war have jungle laboratories and supervise the consumed in the United States.

Colombia's drug cartels are prompted a flurry of pre-emptive production process from beginning Most of the cocaine routed

spreading out across Latin America, actions in Latin America including to end. through Guatemala is carried

prompting fears that the region's tighter border controls and moves for Statistics confirm the trend. The overland through Mexico and across

drug problem could become a tougher anti-drug laws. DEA says Bolivian authorities seized its 1,952-mile border with the United

thousand times worse. "We face the danger that with the eight cocaine laboratories in 1987 States.

Latin American and international offensive in Colombia, the and 24 in 1988, a 300 percent U.S. officials believe that vast

drug experts said Colombian drug commercialization of the drug could increase. In the same period, seizures cocaine stockpiles in Mexico have

barons were branching out into other move to other countries in the region. of paste laboratories rose by only 17 insured uninterrupted supplies to the

Latin American countries even The problem could become a percent. U.S. market despite the reduction of

before Colombian President Virgilio thousand times worse," Bolivian In Peru, the increased Colombian direct exports from Colombia.

Barco ordered a crackdown on President Jaime Paz Zamora said in presence in the refining process has The price of cocaine in Miami,

cocaine traffickers last month. an interview in La Paz. been reflected by the arrest of traditionally supplied by air and sea

The trend gained momentum after Similar expressions of concern Colombian nationals in raids on from Colombia and the Caribbean,

authorities arrested more than 10,000 have come from the president of laboratories. President Alan Garcia rose sharply after the Colombian

suspects, seized properties worth Ecuador, Rodrigo Borja, who said says paste production is already crackdown. Cocaine prices remained

hundreds of millions of dollars, recently cocaine - proc e s sing controlled by Colombians. stable in regions supplied from

confiscated scores of aircraft and laboratories were springing up there. In Brazil, Colombians are believed Mexico.

destroyed record amounts of And Venezuelan President Carlos to have become involved with the Mexico produces no cocaine of its

cocaine, experts said. Andres Perez told Reuters: "There cultivation and processing of epadu, own but has long been the biggest

According to U.S. estimates, are obvious signs there is a a local variety of the coca bush. It single supplier of heroin for the

cocaine exports from Colombia to penetration of drug trafficking (from flourishes under the dense canopy of American market. Anti-narcotics

the United States have been cut by as Colombia) in the country." the Amazon jungle which provides officials say Colombian cocaine

much as 50 percent. For decades, the multi-billion- ideal cover against aerial detection. runners have teamed up with leading

"Things will never be quite the dollar trade in cocaine followed a The latest country to be drawn into Mexican heroin traffickers to move

same again in Colombia," said Frank pattern: Peru and Bolivia, the world's the supply network is Guatemala, huge amounts of drugs across the

Shults, chiefspokesman for the Drug biggest growers of coca leaf, according to Western diplomats border.

Enforcement Administration. produced coca paste which was there. They estimate that up to 200 Last November, the chance

President Bush has pledged full smuggled to Colombia to be refined Colombians working for the Cali and discovery of a cocaine cache in the

support for the Colombian into pure cocaine and shipped to the Medellin organizations are now Mexican border state of Chihuahua

crackdown and Washington airlifted United States. operating in the country. pointed to the enormous size of the

$65 million worth of military Insiders say the pattern has been The two organizations, named stockpiles.

hardware to Colombia last month to eroding over the past two years as after the Colombian cities where they Soldiers on patrol in a remote area

help the fight. Colombians moved into the are based, are believed to account for stumbled across 4.8 tons of cocaine

The possible repercussions of the traditional source countries to set up more than two thirds of the cocaine hidden in a cave.

Ortega, Chamorro chasing NicaraguanpresidencyMANAGUA, Nicaragua (UPI) - rival of the president's - proposed programs. on the rear.

President Daniel Ortega accepted the Ortega's presidential candidacy for Ortega's government called Sandinista Front chief spokesman

Sandinista Front's expected the February 1990 elections. national elections for Feb. 25, 1990, Dionisio Marenco said his party's

nomination to run for re-election and Ortega, Nicaragua's president as part of a Central American peace polls and research showed Ortega

said Nicaragua's election campaign since 1984, accepted the nomination accord in which Nicaragua agreed to was the most popular candidate for

would be "another battle against in a speech to a crowd of about 2,500 democratic reforms in exchange for a president.

Yankee imperialism." people outside the convention hall. regional plan to end the U.S.- Diplomats expected Ortega to be

The ruling Sandinista Front of "The days of our 10 years of financed Contra war. nominated because of his leadership

National Liberation planned revolution have been better than the Ortega, 43, was elected to a six- within the National Directorate, the

Monday to register Ortega formally past . but they have been full of year term in 1984 in elections highest Sandinista group that makes

as its presidential candidate and Vice sacrifices," Ortega said. "The boycotted by some opposition all important decisions in the party

President Sergio Ramirez as his political platform which we parties, who accused the Sandinista and the government.

running mate. Candidates for approved today guarantees that as government of fraud. "He is sort of a first among

national deputies and municipal long as the (Sandinista Front) is in The Sandinista candidate will run equals," a European diplomat said.

councils also were to be registered. power, everything will be better." against Violeta Chamorro, the "There is no one to challenge himOrtega accused the Bush candidate of the United National at the moment."

Ortega called Sunday's party administration, which has been Opposition - a coalition of 14 anti- A Latin American diplomat calledconvention "an example of popular looking for ways to channel $9 Sandinista political parties. Besides Ortega "the obvious choice" becausedemocracy," but his nomination was million to anti - S an din is t a the Sandinista Front and the UNO, he played a leading role inconsidered a foregone conclusion by candidates, of interfering in as the coalition is known, eight other Nicaragua's successful diplomaticparty officials, diplomats and other Nicaragua's election. parties have named candidates for initiatives to end the 8-year-old warobservers. The convention was called The election will be "another battle the election. against Contra rebels.so leading party activists and against Yankee imperialism," he At the convention, Ortega and "He was largely responsible for thesympathizers could approve the said. other party activists wore red-and- Central American peace process,candidates beforehand. The convent i o n d e legates black bandannas around their necks, promising elections and democratic

About 1,500 cheering Sandinista approved the Sandinista electoral and many wore T-shirts inscribed reforms in exchange until he got a

activists waved red-and-black platform, titled "Everything Will Be "Daniel Presidente" on the front and promise to dismantle the Contras,"

bandannas and chanted "Daniel! Better," which promises sweeping "Vote FSLN" -- the Spanish the diplomat said. "They had to

Daniel!" as Interior Minister Tomas improvements in the economy, acronym for the Sandinista Front - choose him."

Borge - frequently rumored to be a health, education and public works

Chilean wants colony investigatedMADRID, Spain (Reuter) - wing candidate Hernan Buchi, a

Leading opposition candidate for the former Finance Minister who served

Chilean Presidency Patricio Aylwin under the military government of

called last week for a thorough Gen. Augusto Pinochet.

investigation into alleged human West Germany has accused Chile

rights abuses at a shadowy colony of of obstructing an inquiry after the

German immigrants. Chilean Supreme Court earlier this

Aylwin, favored to win the election month dismissed charges of serious

in December, told a news conference: crimes at Colonia Dignidad (Dignity

"Under a democratic government Colony) where 300 people of mainly

and in a state governed by the rule of German descent live behind barbed-

law, what happens on land occupied wire fences.by the so-called Colonia Dignidad Aylwin said it was necessary to

must be seriously investigated." "ensure that human rights are

Aylwin, 70, was winding up a tour respected and that all Chilean laws

of West European capitals, taking in are upheld there." The West German

Bonn, Brussels, Paris and Rome, to government believes people are being

drum up support for his campaign. held against their will inside the WARM WELCOME - Opposition candidatefor theNcaraguan presidency

He is leading a broad coalition of compound, set in the Andean Violeta Chamorro acknowledges a warm welcome from a rally of 2,MtH

parties, including Socialists and foothills about 250 miles south of Nicaraguan exiles in Miami, Fla. It was her first U.S. visit since she was

Christian Democrats, against right- Santiago. nominated by an opposition coalition. (AP Laserphoto)

8 Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989

Riding bulls is easierif you're a little crazy

Story and photo by generally considered even crazier.

Spec. Paul L. Sweeney In colored shirts and suspendersloud enough to shake the rafters, the

FORT CLAYTON (USARSO clowns bounced around in front of 6

PAO) - Holding a North American the bulls like crazed pogo sticks.

bull riding rodeo in Panama isn't the They played matador with scarves,

easiest thing in the world and when used the bull's horns for hat racks

your bucking bulls have been sold for and did anything else they could

hamburger meat it can be downright think of to keep the bull's attention

difficult. off a fallen rider while he made his

But for cowboys, few situations are escape.

impossible. After scattering like "At first I clowned for thebuckshot from a 12-gauge shotgun, challenge, but now I do it for the fun.members of the Central American As long as I remember to neverRodeo Cowboy Association scoured underestimate even the smallest bulllocal ranches for replacement bulls. it's going to stay fun," said John

"We had to go so far back in the McIntyre.sticks, some of the bulls had Costa "The riders and the clowns aren'tRican passports," said Russ Pope, the only ones in the rodeo, they'reCA RCA's president. just the stars of the show,"Pope 'aid.

With the bulls in place, the rodeo "If it weren't for the others in the clubstarted and first out of the chute was who handle stock, keep time, and do

first time rider Marla Getty. "I've a million other things we wouldn'talways wanted to ride a bull because have a show or nearly as much fun."it looked like fun," Getty said, as she

pounded dust from her jeans. "After When the only thing holding a man

all, you only have to stay on for eight on top of 1,500 pounds of twisting

seconds and the worst you can do is rage is his fist, 12 feet of rope and a lot

fall and get run over. of determination, and you hear

"It was fun, now Ijust have to try it "airborne" leave his lips as he finally

again so I can figure out why," she gets thrown off you know he's having t

added. Getty is now known to the fun. And fun is what a rodeo is all

local children as "La norteamericana about.

es loca" or "The crazy American For more information about the

woman." Central American Rodeo Cowboy

And while it takes a special kind of Association, call Russ Pope at 286-

insanity to climb on top of a bull, the 4829, or Mike Wormington at It really isfun. Hang on!clowns who protect a fallen rider are 287-5151.

Munitions supply NCO takes his job seriouslyby PFC Megra D. Johnson done to the people and the performs tasks from inspection of "This is the best job I ever had,"

FORT ESPINAR (USARSO surrounding area. rounds to insuring the load on said Kpokou. "It's never the same.

PAO) - Ammunition Supply Point The soldiers must wear head and vehicles is in accordance with Every day is different."

Number Two provides the Atlantic eye protection when they're driving a regulations. Stock control is handled Ivy trusts his soldiers and civilian

community with munitions for forklift. They must also wear safety by Saul Vargas. He is responsible for workers. He believes there is no way

operations and training. boots when handling magazines accounting for ammunition. he could work in this field with them

Sgt. Milton Ivy, noncommissioned loaded with ammunition. Signs are The ammunition specialists, if he did not trust them because of the

officer in charge, realizes the posted throughout the area to Kpokou and Pvt. 2 Rodney danger involved. "We have a one to

responsibility he holds. The job safeguard against minor incidents McIntyre are responsible for the one relationship that precludes all

requires being accountable for that could become major accidents. issuing and receiving of all problems. They know what is

everything in the ASP. Ivy takes the "Ivy is a noncommissioned officer ammunition. They assist in expected of them; they do it and do it

initiative and treats each day as a who really cares about his men. He's inspections and boat operations well.

challenge. "That's not hard. There's easy to work with and if there is an when ammunition is shipped from The soldiers agree that meeting

no hard part because I do it all." over abundance of work he jumps in the United States to Panama. The people is one of the most interesting

Ivy must also be responsible for the and helps us out," said PFC James staff has had to put in extra hours aspects of their job. "We see civilians

other soldiers and civilians that work Kpokou, ammunition specialist. since the arrival of the augmentees. and officers that some people will

in the ASP. Safety measures and Robert Zeugner does quality Their workload has gone up from never get to meet," said McIntyre.

precautions are always taken to assurance specialist (ammunition one or two issues of ammunition to "You never know what or who to

ensure the least amount of damage is surveillance) at the ASP. He five per week. expect next."

4-6th Infantry arrive here to relieve sister battalionby Sgt. Steve Finley assist the United States Southern scheduled to zero weapons, conduct According to Steiger, the Regulars

CAMP GATOR (FORT POLK Command to protect U.S. lives and live fire exercises and continue to trained for three months in

PAO) - About 700 soldiers from property in accordance with train for their mission. preparation for their mission in

4-6th Infantry, 5th Infantry Division President Bush's mandate following "We'll have the same mission as 1st Panama. Soldiers of the 4-6th

(Mechanized) arrived in Panama last Panama's elections May 7. Battalion, 61st Infantry had, and that underwent Military Operations on

week in relief of their sister battalion, Since their arrival, soldiers of Task is to protect American lives and Urbanized Terrain training at Fort

the 1-61st Infantry, which deployed Force Regular inprocessed, signed reassert our treaty rights," said Lt. Hood, Texas; sniper training; and

here in May. f o r eq u i p me n t and began Col. William A. Steiger, commander combat lifesaver training. Other

Soldiers of the 4-6th, better known acclimatizing to the jungle heat and of the 4-6th Infantry. "I think the training included airmobile training

as the Regulars, are in Panama to humidity. The Regulars are also battalion is ready for this mission." and squad-level mechanized gunnerytraining.

National Fire Prevention Week theme ;trimpaCamp Roadrunner, which was

teaches children fire safety tips, hazards ren ater.The battalions asopersanlatr.pThe atalion alsoha

by Debra Zepka deaths among young children who kids' minds about fire prevention. personnel at Empire Range and

die in residential fires. Also, children The NAVSTASPANCANAL Fire Cocoli.

U . S. NAVAL STATION playing with fire is the sixth leading Prevention Inspector has kitchen "We did extensive training before

PANAMA CANAL (NAVSTA cause of civilian fire deaths. magnets, cartoon book covers, coming down here and feel we are

PAO) - National Fire Prevention This year, activities for Fire stickers, pencils and coloring books fully prepared for the mission," said

Week is Oct. 8-14. Prevention Week focus on keeping available for children, all promoting Sgt. Maj. Rudolph H. Ford, sergeant

This year's theme is "Big Fires Start matches, lighters and other heat good fire safety tips. major for 4-6th Infantry. "The

Small: Keep matches and lighters in sources out of childrens' reach. U.S To get a fire safety packet for your morale is very high and the soldiers

the right hands." Children playing Naval Station Panama Canal is child, or for fire prevention are eager to get on with the business

with fire is the leading cause of fire working hard to "light the fire" in information, call at 283-3350. that we came down here for."

Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989 9

youth activities

Hispanic Heritage Month(Left) In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ana Real, hostnation teacher at Balboa Elementary School and her students in grades onethrough six recently organized a museum of objects from many Hispaniccountries. Classes visited the museum and viewed such items as: Hispaniccrafts, costumes, games, dolls and foods contributed by Real and thestudents. Shown here are students in Sandra Roscoe's third grade classvisiting the museum. (Below) Tina Buholtz, Erika Reyes, Katie McAleerand Beth Moore are some of the Los Rios Elementary School kids who gotinto the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month recently. The children celebratedand learned about their host nation by dressing up in native costumes, eatingtypicalfoods and dancing to a strolling Mariachi band. Parents and othercommunity members attended. (Photos courtesy of DoDDS)

Babysitter training education, crime prevention, fire Center activitiesA Babysitter Training Course for safety and detection and prevention The Fort Clayton Youth Center

teenagers 13-18 years of age has been of child abuse. -wl aeaYuhBwigpryachil abue. ' "' ~will have a Youth Bowling party at 6scheduled by the Fort Clayton Child Now is the time to register! The p.m. today. Youths interestedDevelopment Services. training will be conducted after in participating should call 287-6451.

The course is designed to prepare school Oct. 17, 18, 19 and 21 fromteenagers for accepting the 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Fort Claytonthere will be a bean

responsibilities of being a sitter and Youth Center, building 155. Z bag encounter and scooter relay.includes nine hours classroom Teenagers successfully completing C Youths are invited tojoin in at 3 p.m.training and some one hour the training will receive certificatesobservation in the Child and with parent approval, are eligible Swim meet Cooking lessons will be givenDevelopment Center. for placement on the CDS Babysitter The Fort Espinar Swimming Pool Wednesday at 3 p.m., arts and crafts

Topics include: job responsibili- Referral List. 'For further will host a Youth Swim Meet Oct. 12. Thursday afternoon, and a pool

ties, developmental stages of information or to make reservations Youths ages 6-17 years are invited to tourney will be held Oct. 7 and 8.children, basic first aid, nutrition call Mrs. Beverley at 287-6719. participate. Call 289-4002. Call the center to sign up.

leisureClassical concert set CRD trips Friday -- Isla Grande Beach, 6 a.m. Contadora cruise

Register now for a snorkeling and to 5 p.m. The U.S. Naval Station PanamaWilma Monlouis, a Balboa diving trip to Isla Mamey resort. Oct. 7 --portobelo and La Angosta Canal MWR will sponsor a weekend

High School music teacher, will The CRD Outdoor Recreation Beach, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. cruise to Contadora Oct. 7-9:be the first woman to conduct the Branch is sponsoring an overnight Oct. 8 -El Valle shopping, 6:30 a.m. Spend a weekend at the CaesarPanama National Symphony trip Oct. 21-22, and a three-day trip to 2 p.m. Park Hotel in Contadora.Orchestra. to the San Blas Island Oct. 7-9. All tours depart from the Howard Departure time is 7 a.m. Oct. 7

Monlouis will perform as guest In addition, take a boat ride up AFB theater, and advance from the naval station (Pier One) andconductor Friday at the National river and then hike up to the old reservations are required. For more return time is approximately 5 p.m.Theater. Indian Village site and tour with a info call 284-6161. Oct. 9.

The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. guide. A day trip is planned for Oct. 'Dial Sun for fun' For details call 283-5307.28.

Moonlight cruise Reservations for all the outings Sundial Recreation Center will Charter fishingA moonlight cruise is scheduled can be made at building 154, Fort have a variety of tours, to include U.S. Naval Station Panama

for Saturday. The cruise on the Clayton (287-3363). photography outings. Canal, MWR once again offers"Fantasia del Mar," is sponsored by Go shopping at the Pacific charter fishing services on board thethe U.S. Naval Station . Panama Valent outings community exchange Oct. 7, enjoy Black Stallion and Vargas. For more

Rio Mar Beach Oct. 8, or the El Valle .Canal. Reservations are now being market Oct. 15. If you enjoy taking information, call 283-5307.For more details call 283-5301. accepted for tours to Isla Mamey pictures, the Gatun Locks and Fort Costa Rica tour

Fishing tourney Oct.0and a Contadora Boat trip San Lorenzo will be visited Sunday. The Loft Theatre is sponsoring a

If you like to fish, there are two Valent Recreation Center will These are some of the many areas Thanksgiving dinner tour of Sancompetitive opportunities in store. conduct these trips as well as the scheduled for the first half of the Jose, Costa Rica.

The CRD Outdoor Branch will monthly visit to El Valle Oct. 15. month; there are more in store. The trip is scheduled for Nov. 22-sponsor the quarterly Bass Fishing Also scheduled is a partial canal Reserve your space by calling 26 and will include a stop at the Irazutournament Saturday. transit Oct. 19. Stop by the center or 289-3889. Volcano, the ox cart facilities and

A "Four Man Fishing, Tourney" call 287-6500. Travel service Ojo de Agua.will be held Oct. 9. There will be an Tours U.S. Naval Station Panama Canal The tour package includes doubleaward fortheteamcatchingthe most The Zodiac Recreation Center will MWR now has a Tour & Travel occupancy hotel accommodations,

sh. offer the following tours: service. Located at building65, hours airfare and a turkey dinner.The tournaments will be held at Monday --San Carlos Beach. 7 a.m.- are: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5

the Aquativity Center in Fort 4 p.m. p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. For Space is limited to 45 passengers.

Espinar. Stop by building 154 or the Wednesday -- Free zone, 8 a.m. to 3 more information on tours and trips, For more information call Andy Limcenter to register in advance. p.m. call 283-5307. at 289-4302 4377 3889.

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things to do1i Bailes Internacionales" as well as a OWC bazaar BKS). Two different features are

group of local Puerto Rican dancers The Howard AFB/ Albrook AFS shown each night, one at 7 p.m. andcommencDig at 8:30 p.m b Officers' Wives Club will sponsor a another at 9 p.m. For more

A f Latin Disco Fiesta hdle tr Christmas bazaar from 10 am. to 3 information, please call 283-5307.

Art Exhibit finale. The disco is scheduled to run Crsmsbza rm1 ~.tfrom 10:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Food p.m. Oct. 7. Sailing classes

An art exhibit will be held in the and refreshments will be available It will be held at the Albrook AFSValent Recreation Center, Oct. thr hout the evening Officers Open Mess. The U.S. Naval Station Panama7-8. USARSO PAO and the EEO rough g. People interested in reserving Canal is sponsoring Basic, Crew and

Office of the Panama Canal b. -- tables should call 286-3721/4890 by Skipper sailing classes. Register nowCommission are seeking members of ,cuua diig Friday. at building 65, the MWR main officeHispanic heritage who would like to Scuba diving lessons are available or call 283-5307!display their paintings, woodwork, through the Fort Clayton Scuba Swimming poolceramics, photographs or poetry. Center. Two-week classes will begin

Aciv dtymiiar o fmiy Monday and Oct. 16. The U.S. Naval Station Panama

members should call 287-3007/3058 The class meets Monday through Canal, Farfan swimming pools nowif interested. Panama Canal Friday from 6-9 p.m., and includes Arts/crafts open. Hours are, Monday throughCommission employees should open water dives on weekends. The Howard AFB Arts and Crafts Friday, 6 - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 8call the EEO Office (252-7907). Register at building 154, Fort Center is offering the following p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and

Clayton. For more info call classesandspecialevents: holidays, it will be open from 11 a.m.Spanish class 287-3363. Sept. 30 --Decal application from to 6 p.m. For more information, call

The Fort Clayton Education 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information call 283-

Center is offering Spanish classes Haunted house Saturday - Decal application, 5307 or 284-4252.

beginning Tuesday which run Valent Recreation Center is 10:30-11:30 a.m.through Dec. 7. The classes are as getting ready for the Haunted House Sunday - gold application, 10:30--follows: event. Lots of help is needed to 11:30 a.m. 11111

Spanish Headstart-Tuesdays and prepare props, do makeup and Tuesday -- Halloween sale.Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. portray characters Oct. 29-31. 25 percent discount on all greenware Desk making

Intermediate Spanish (Level I)- Persons interested in participating on shelves.Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 should call 287-4201/6500. Wednesday -- Ceramic painting Develop your creative skills. Thep.m. -class for beginners in Spanish from 6- Fort Davis Arts & Crafts Center is

intermediate Spanish (Level Aqua aerobics 8 p.m. featuring a class on techniques toMondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 Aqua Aerobics classes will be Thursday -- Ceramic painting class Desk Making.p.m. starting Monday and Oct. 30. There for beginners in English, 6-8 p.m. Class will be offered Thursday and

Sign up at the Education Center, are morning and evening sessions. Friday -- Pre-registration day for Oct.26 from 6-8 p.m. Another coursebuilding 128. For more information Choose between 9-10 a.m. the ceramic painting class in is "Doll House Making," withcall 287-5412/5702. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Spanish/English for Nov. 8 and 9. sessions Mondays beginning

Music lessons r ondays, Wednesdays and All activities are in building 711. Monday until Oct. 30. at 6 p.m.M sclsosThursdays. Fo oeifo 11l 284-6361.Piano and guitar lessons will be Register at the CRD Outdoor For more mo ca -3. You can also learn "Stain Glass

taught at Valent Reccreation Center. Recreation Branch in building 154 "45- te" ko t Design" Thursday and Oct. 26,Piano instruction will feature (287-3'363). minu workou "Ceramic Design on the Use of Coversessions Monday, Tuesday, or The Zodiac Recreation Center Coats and Design Coats" ThursdayWednesday, for 30 minutes between Christmas bazaar offers a "45-minute" workout at and "Techniques of Painting with6-8 p.m. Class starts Monday. Community crafts people are 11:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Stains" Oct. 19. Call 289-5104.

Guitar sessions will be available invited to participate in the Friday at the center. All active dutyTuesday or Thursday. The 30-minute upcoming Christmas Bazaar at and retired military, Department of Crafts saleclass is available between 6-8 p.m, Valent Recreation Center. Defense civilians and dependents are The North American crafts salestarting Tuesday. Reserve your table by calling 287- eligible to participate. For more will be held at Sundial Recreation

Stop by the center or call287-4201. 4201/(500. The bazaar will take information, call 284-6161/6109. Center Oct. 14. Persons interested inplace Oct. 14 beginning at 11 a.m. selling their crafts should contact the

Latin cuisine director at 289-3889.Valent Recreation Center will Diving seminar OR SHERM -T

celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Twins Oceans Pro Shop will host a Automotive classeswith a special Latin Nouvelle Cuisine scuba seminar Oct. 11. Dr. Joe The Fort Davis Arts and Craftsdemonstration. Join in Wednesday Pulcini will speak on the subject Augmentee events Center offers and Oil Changing classand discover delicious foods. The "Diving Injuries, Diving Medicine The Ocean Breeze Center at Fort Saturday.program begins at 6 p.m. and Diving Safety Rules." The Sherman is conducting weekly events The class will be from 1-3 p.m.

sessions will be held from 6-7 p.m. at for the augmentees. For more information call 289-Valent courses building 155, Fort Clayton. For Join in Sundays for a pool tourney 5104.A Beginner's Computer class will information call 287-3059. at 1 p.m., Wednesday for dominoes Cookin

start Oct. 9 at Valent Recreation at I p.m., and ping pong is featuredCenter. Sessions are held at 6 p.ND Friday. Join in Saturday at 1 p.m. Sundial Recreation CenterMonday through Friday for two for a game of Spades. reminds you of its Bread Pastry class.weeks. Advanced instruction will be In addition, join in for movies at Class meets Tuesday and Thursdayavailable in November. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and at 7:30 p.m. Call 289-3889.

In addition, the center will start Aerobics program Saturday. Also offered is English. GroupBeginners' Spanish, Cake An aerobics class is being offered . meets twice weekly in the evening.Decorating, Monday and Karate at the Pacific Theatre Arts Centre. Windsurfing Advance registration is required.lessons Tuesday. Raylene Hort has been conducting Do you windsurf? If so, then sign

All classes require advance the low-impact aerobics program up for a regatta to be held at Fort Color analysisregistration. Stop by or call three days a week. Sherman Oct. 7. Space limited to 16 A Color Analysis class will be287-4201. competitors. Call 289-6104. offered at the Ocean Breeze

Sign up for the new sessions Recreation Center. Women areAerobics starting Monday. Stop by building Rental center events invited to participate Wednesday andAerobics class continues at Valent 2060, Curundu. For details call 286- The Fort Sherman Rental Center Oct. 11.

Recreation Center. Morning 3152. has surf sailers. For those who need Call 289-6282 for full details.aerobics will start Oct. 9 and willmeet Mondays, Wednesdays and Dance, music classes some experience, the rental center Swimming frenzyFridays at 9 a.m. The Pacific Theatre Arts Centre has the Fort Sherman Lagoon in

Friaftern classmeets o Te sta blea, pia en e front, where you can improve your The Fort Davis pool is sponsoringAn afternoon class meets from will start ballet/tap, piano and voice ability. Call 289-6104 a "Midnight Madness" night Oct. 7.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Choose at your lessons Monday. Enjoy swimming from 10 p.m.convenience and get started on a until 2 a.mfitness program. Call 287-4201. Registration is still open. Stop by S, _____i_ _______

building 2060, Curundu or call 286- ii *tiiI 11Folkloric night 352.

Catholic Community is sponsoring I Free moviesa "Noche Folkiorica Hispanoamers- The U.S. Naval Station Panama Hcana" Saturday, at the Valent Canal, Morale, Welfare and AispaX iCommunity Recreation Center. Recreation Center is offering free Reserve Oct. 7 on your calendar.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. Arts/crafts movies for all hands and dependents. Cocoli Community Center willwith a handicrafts exhibition, The movies will be played at Crews' have a special Hispanic celebrationfollowed by a fashion show at 7:15 The Albrook AFS Arts and Crafts Lounge, Bldg 88 NAVS TA- from II a.m. to 2 p.m.p.m. featuring traditional dresses Center offers a free pouring class PANCANAL. (Rodman) and There will be typical foods,from 20 different countries. (Spanish) today from 3-6 p.m. in MCSFCo classroom, Bldg 3005 dancers, crafts and a variety of

Folk dances by "Agrupacion de building 806. Call 286-4787 for info. NAVSTAPANCANAL, (MAR- entertainment.

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Gen. Woerner, who holds parachutist badges from many Latin A merican countries, prepares for his last Prior to the May 7 elections in Panama, Gen. Woerner joinmilitary jump. He recently completed his 140th and final jump with the 1/508th A irborne. briefing.

General Woerner to end 34-year careerQ U A RRY HE IG H TS ( US and two tours in Vietnam in 1962- assigned to Fort Le avenworth, His command encompassed twelve

SOU TH COM P AO)-A great 1963 and 1970) and duties associated Kan. from 1980 to 1982, first as western states.soldier-statesman and combat with Latin America. He has study director of the Echelons.commander, Gen. Fred F. Woerner, commanded infantry units at Above Corps Study Group at the .His awards and decorationsc ommander-in-chief, United States platoon, company, and battalion U.S. Army Combined Arms Center Medld tLesingMri ith twoiSouthern Command, Saturday, levels and for six years at the brigade and then as deputy commander of Oea, Legf ClesMrnet withrelinquishes command and retires level. He has served on staffs at every the Combined Arms Training on Oak Leaf Cluster, erietoriusafter * more than 34 years of echelon up through the Army Developments Activity. Seve Medal, Aistr, MealrArmydistinguished service .General Staff at the Pentagon. He is eea ore evda h CoenMdaion Medal, Naona

A nationally recognized expert on Ranger and Parachute qualified, commnding Wenera sofe the 3r Deen atrice Medal, ithonakLatin America, Gen. Woerner He studied on sabbatical leave in Infmandigae anma (the L efCs erc rmed Fihoresaassumed command of the U.S. Colombia in 1965 (where he spenta InAry component Pafata, U.S. Exeditinrea, Arme rviocesSouthern Command on June 7, 1989. year of study and travel throughout Sotrn Commnd)t fom Ahe rU.l Rxibona(wit neral fiyevie

As CINCSOUTH, Gen. Woerner the northern countries of South 1S982to M C ach) 986m andi Vibbtn Crs( fGatywith mrlfv)was responsible for all U.S. military America) and served the following concurretl o manded 19 th U.S Golar Vietnam Seoalrvic Medalactivities in Latin America (except three years in Guatemala as a civic Armocurty Assiane Aenc (wit foutr Broeta Sars),e MElMexico and the Caribbean) and for action officer assigned to the U.S. Latin Aeria, Asbo nc ncwth atFrlyo, Slaor o zeda ftrs)i,Eimplementing U.S. national security Military Group. He then attended Patnm Aeitatan Forawn GutalaCrosso Miialfry Merit,policy and strategy in the region. the Uruguayan Military Institute of Pmosto. the raigmtted n oersawr Firstealansso nmaiany Dei-

A native of Philadelphia, he Superior Studies in Montevideo in (Pma fom area vymn comba unt tntshe d9r istCas PServi Mdls-entered the Army after graduating 1969. In 1970, he returned to toalight frmantray unia itte Veine uisen Sa r ofi Caraboboafrom the U.S. Military Academy at Vietnam as Assistant G-3, equppe igto cnarry out supt r entez re tr of ay rfabiitarWest Point in 1955 and earned a Headquarters XXIV Corps and then funcionsdand cvactyiont porm Mrietin (Grd Officer MGrae)Master of Arts degree in Latin as commander of the 1st Battalion uionsp ort ofi U.S.o Southrn Cmrt Inarma n Bafde, Graste),American History from the 6th Infantry in the 23rd (Americal) Com nspt missios. ( Therigd CPacut adgeyRandger abeUniversity of Arizona in 1965. His Infantry Division. In 1971, he joined Cwmaseeinated .Sin. Army Southd Armyc enealistf Badge,rTbArmy schooling has included the the Department of the Army staff at ina eembnae 19.) Hem st EaoriaGen Pr ach tist B a dge,-Basic and Advanced Infantry thePentagon.Aftergraduationfrom promoedtomaor generalH in asl Honudran Parachutist Badge,Officers Courses; studying Spanish the U.S. Army War College in 1973 1984,te to ueant general in Aprly Panamanan Parachutist Badge,at the U.S. Army Language Institute, he remained as director of Latin 1986, ato etn general n6 1987. Gatemanan Parachutist Badge,Monterey, Calif.; the U.S. Army American Studies. 9,adtognr nJne, 87 GuemanPahtst Bg,Command and General Staff College Following assignments as As commanding general of the Paraguayan Parachutist Badge andat Fort Leavenworth, Kan. in c commander of the 3rd Basic Sixth U.S. Army at the Presidio of Uruguayan General Staff Badge.1963; and the U.S. Army War Combat Training Brigade at Fort San Francisco, Calif., from March General Woerner is married to theCollege at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., in Leonard Wood, Missouri and Chief 1986 to June 1987, General Woerner former Gennie Ehrhorn who was1973. of Staff of the 24th Infantry Division was responsible for ensuring born in Cochabamba, Bolivia and >

His career has been divided (Mechanized) at Fort Stewart, Ga., readiness for mobilization of more moved to the United States in 1950.between infantry assignments (in the he was promoted to brigadier than 100,000 Army National They have four sons: Fred III, Chip, During Nimrccontinental United States, Hawaii, g eneral in November 1979. He was Guardsmen and Army Reservists. Rob, and Michael. Roadrunner.

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On behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Southern Command Gen. Woerner thanks singer Lee Greenwoodforentertaining the troops during a USO tour to Panama.

former President of the United States, GeraldR. Fordfor a

At Howard AFB, Gen. Woerner says farewell to former U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Arthur Davis.Ambassador Davis was recalled to the United States by President George Bush, following electionfraud by the Noriega regime.

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Dancer, Gen. Woerner visits afield commander at Camp On a recent visit to Chile, Gen. Woerner reviews soldiers of the Chilean military. A nationally recoginzed expert onLatin America, Gen. Woerner is credited for improving military-to-military relations with Latin American allies.

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club calendarHoward NCO Club - Mon.-Sat., Howard NCO Club - Variety disco in Bamboo Inn - Lunch specials, 115:30-9 p.m., a la carte dining; Sun., Ballroom: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat.dining 5:30-8:30; Mon., a la carte Sun.-Mon.-Tues.-& Wed. 7- Albrook O'Club-Mon.-Fri.fromIIdining, Membership night last Mon. midnight; Casual Cove Discos: Fri. a.m.-l p.m.of each month. & Sat., rock & roll 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Clayton Guest House - Tues.-Fri.,Naval Station OClub - Fri. & Wed., Naval Station Officers' Club - Fri. & salsa 7-midnight; 8-midnight: Mon. lunch specials from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.p.m., social hour; Mon. & Sun., Sat., prime rib; Sun., a la carte & Tues., variety; Wed. & Thurs., Clayton NCO Club - Mon. - Fri.

appreiatio night. utdining; Mon., seafood night; Tues., western. lunch specials from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

NavalciationgAnchorage Club - turkey croissant; Wed., pork chop; Naval Station O'Club - Fri., DJ 5- Davis Community Club - Tues.-Fri.,Fri.& tes., chore 4 b p. Thurs., Porterhouse steak. midnight; Mon. - Sun., live lunch specials from 11:30 a.m.-lFrS Tues., social hour, 4-6 p.m. Naval Station Anchorage Club - Fri. entertainment. p.m.; closed Mon.Sat., grill sandwich bar, 8-10 p.m., & Sat., prime rib; Sun., grill Naval Station Anchorage Club -Fri., Sherman Community Club - Once a

naval Station PO Club - Mon.- sandwich bar 4-9 p.m.; Mon. & DJ 6 p.m.-l a.m.; Sat., DJ, 8- month lunch specials 11 a.m.-l p.m.. Thurs., chicken in the basket; Tues., midnight; Tues. movie night 7:30

Thurs., 3:30-11:30 p.m.; Fri., 3:30 spaghetti night; Wed., Mongolian p.m.p.m.-l a.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-l 1 p.m.; stir fried night. Naval Station CPO Club - Fri., DJ, 7Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Naval Station CPO Club - Mon.-Sat. p.m.-l a.m. Sun., movie day 1-6 p.m.

hour, 5-6 p.m. , a la carte dining 6-9:30 p.m. Bayview Room & Waterfront Inn - Howard NCO Club -Mon.-Fri., 6-9Ft. Amador O'Club - Available for Quarry Heights - Tues., steak night, Mon., 7 p.m., pepperoni pizza, game a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., sit downspecial events on Wed., Fri., & Sat. 7-9 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., night; Wed., 6-10 p.m. hors d'oevres, breakfast.disco, 8-12 p.m. membership appreciation discount; ladies night, DJ; Thurs., pounder Naval Station Anchorage Club -Bayview Room & Waterfront Inn - Fri., Chateaubriand; Sat., seafood burger w/french fries, games night. Mon.-Fri. 6:30-11:00 a.m.Fri., happy hour, 4-6 p.m. feast; Reservations recommended. Bamboo Inn - Fri., live band starting Quarry Heights O'Club - Mon. &STRAC Club - Open Mon.-Thurs., Amador O'Club - Thurs. 6-9 p.m., at 7 p.m. Fri., 6:30-8:30 a.m.; Sat., 8-10 a.m.4:30-10 p.m.; Fri., 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Mongolian BBQ; closed holidays Albrook O'Club -Fri., DJ, 9:30 p.m.-4:30- Fr.m sand Mon. I a.m.; Sat., disco 9:30-1:30 a.m.;

snacks, 4:30-6 p.m.; Fri. with DJ.- Bayview Room & Waterfront Inn - Sun., German Rosch during brunchSnack, 4:3-6lu m' Fri., tacos, 5-8 p.m.; Sat., lobster Clayton NCO Club - Fri. & Sat.,

Clayton NCO Club - Fri., 4:30-8 thermidor, variety music. C&W in the Corral from 7 p.m;p.m., social hour, free snacks. Albrook O'Club - Fri., closes 1:30 Mon., closed. Howard NCO Club - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,Ft. Sherman Cadre Lounge - Sat., p.m., military function; Sat., 6-9 Corner Post Lounge - Sun., variety 3rd Sun. of month only.open 5-10 p.m. Enjoy the new variety p.m., prime rib & seafood; Sun., music, oldies but goodies, 6-9 p.m. Howard O'Club - 10 a.m.-l p.m.,disco program. dining room closed; Mon. Ft. Sherman Community Club -Fri., Aug. 20.Ft. Sherman Community Club - Mongolian BBQ; Tues., dining room entertainment until 8 p.m.; Atlantic Naval Station O'Club - 10:30 a.m.-Mon., Tues., Wed., club closed, closed, burgers in the bar 5:30-8:30 blue & gold Boy Scouts awards 1:30 p.m.

p.m.; 6-8:30 p.m: Wed., Mexican ceremony until 10 p.m.available for special functions. night; Thur., 2 for 1 steak night. Davis Community Club - Fri., disco; Amador O'Club - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.hous 430 to 6 p.m.; Wd., Sr. Clayton NCO Club - Casa Maria, Sat., land & sea special, Caoba Cafe Albrook O'Club - 10 a.m.-l p.m.

NCO/ officers' long s pe 5-1 Mexican food specials Mon.-Wed. 5- until 9:30 a.m. Clayton NCO Club -10 a.m.-l p.m.

p.m.; Thurs., 4:30 p.m.-midnight. 9 p.m., Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Tues. - Sat., Sherman Community Club -I a.m.-

Davis Mountain Top Pub -Available dinng, 5-9 p.m. 2 p.m., once a month.for kiddie parties. Call 289-3506. Red Door - Open every day. Davis Community Club -10 a.m.-]Espinar Community Club - Sherman Community Club - Tues.- p.m.Available for special functions and Sun., pizza garden is open 4-10 p.m.

parties only. Call 289-5160. La Vista dining room is open Fri., Howard O' Club - Mon.-Fri. 11:00Quarry Heights -Membership Open chateaubriand for 2 5:30-9:30 p.m.; a.m.-l p.m.House -Fri., Aug. 1, entertainment, Sat., seafood special, 6-9 p.m. Sat., Howard NCO Club - Mon.-Fri.,

door prizes, hors d'oeurves, 5-7:30 open for fast food 5:30-10 p.m. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.p.m., $5. for non-members, members Davis Community Club - Fri., Naval Station O'Club - Mon.-Sat. 11 Howard O'Club - Wed. at 6 p.m.

free; available for special events and international dining in the Caoba a.m.-1:30 p.m. Howard NCO Club - Sun. at 2 p.m.;functions. Call 282-4380. Cafe, Mexican night; Thurs., Naval Station Anchorage Club - every Wed. at 6 p.m.

Mongolian BBQ, disco follows BBQ. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., grill Albrook O'Club - Tues. at 6 p.m.Davis Mountain Top Pub - Thurs. sandwich bar, 8 a.m.-l0 p.m., Sun., Naval Station Anchorage Club -

1%fiSun. ,pizza &chicken delivery 5-9:30 1-10:30 p.m. Thurs. at 7 p.m.Mie >2 pm" Naval Station CPO Club - Tues.- Naval Station CPO Club - Tues. at 5

Howard O'Club 6-9 p.m: Fri, Sun., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. p.m.prime rib/seafood Sat prime rib & Quarry Heights - Mon.-Fri. lunch Clayton NCO Club -Sun., 4 p.m.;shrimp; Sun. & Mon., closed; 6-8:30 specials from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tues., 5:30 p.m.p.m: Tues., 2 for I steak night; Wed., Howard 0' Club - Fri., Disco, Amador O'Club - Mon.- Fri. from Davis Community Club - Sun., 3Mexican night; Thurs., Cajun night. 8-midnight. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. lunch specials. p.m.; Wed., 7 p.m.

CDS offers varied programs to suit community's needsUSARSO Child Development care is available for parents requiring week is available for children 2 1/2 closing and summer vacations.

Services provides quality care for child care services 5 to 11 hours per years old. The FCC Program provides in-children ages six weeks to 12 in both day on a regularly scheduled basis. The School Age program meets at hope child care services by an FCCAtlantic and Pacific communities. Part-day Preschool programs are building 156, Fort Clayton and is certified adult family member

Services offered include hourly, provided on a two, three and five day designed for children 6-12 years old, occupying government quarters.part-day, full-day, school age and basis for three and four year olds and providing before and after school For further information call 287-family child care programs. CDS a special Part-day Preschool care to include care on holidays, 6812/5657 (Pacific) and 289-announces a change in their fee program that meets three times a teacher in-service days, school 4085/4511 (Atlantic).structure effective Monday.

Hourly fees will be as follows: E-1 CIto E4 willbe0 , CDS observes Hispanic Heritage Monthbe $1.25 per hour and E-6 and USARSO Child Development Development Center located in OnOct. 12,thechildrenenrolledinabove/civilians will be $1.40 per Services invites children and parents building 8351. the full-day toddler and preschool

to participate in activities and events Other activities planned at the programs will perform a skit for theirThe fee for meals and snacks will scheduled to celebrate Hispanic CDC include a "Panamanian Food parents from 10:45-11:15 a.m.

be eliminated. Fees for the school age Heritage Month. Tasting Party" Wednesday and theprogram will be $60 per month for In the Atlantic community, the children making a tropical fruit salad Following the performance, aafter school care and $75 per month part-day Program invites parents to for their snack Oct. 11.special Panamanian luncheon isfor before and after school care. join their children in a puppet show In the Pacific community, during scheduled from 11:30-12:30 p.m. (a

To address the needs of parents in Spanish. In addition, there will be the CDC's Hispanic Recreation Day, Menu includes chicken with gravy,enrolling children in one or more a special presentation of songs sung a morning full of activities is rice with chick peas, fried plantains,programs, a one-time annual in Spanish by the children enrolled in scheduled for Oct. I1 from 9-11:15 re vtable sas, and pinappleregistration fee of $10 per family will the program. a.m., at building 39, Fort Clayton. fresh vegetable salad and pieapplebe in effect beginning Monday. This The presentation begins today Age-appropriate activities are juice.fee entitles access to all CDS from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at building scheduled for all programs and Space for the luncheon is limited;programs. 8350, Margarita. As a special include songs and games presented in call for reservations (287-5657) by

Hourly care is provided for parents highlight Carmen Anderson, Ms. Spanish. Children will also enjoy a Oct. 10.requiring short term child care on an Latin America, will attend and is also pinata event with candy and party Information for Atlantic programsintermittent basis and "Full-day" scheduled to visit the Child favors, is available at 289-4511.

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noticesVehicle registratioart, science experiences, songs, finger Naybrh y

Vehicle registration grosi mtr actiis, developmn tal Navy birthdayVehicle registration for U.S. Army plays and many others. U.S. Naval Station Panama Canal

and Department of Defense Army Transportation will be provided will celebrate the 214th birthday of

personnel (bilingual I.D. card for children residing on Fort the United States Navy Oct. 14. Thisholders) only, will begin Monday, at Clayton, however spaces are limited. year's Navy Ball will be held at thethe 534th MP Motorpool, Fort For further information call FortAmadorOfficers'Club,starting

Clayton. 287-6812/5657 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. For AIn order to obtain the 1990 decal' tickets or information, call

the following information must be Red Cross moves283-6315/5348provided: valid I.D. card; 1989 The Atlantic American Red Cross

Panamanian registration; Panama- office has moved to building 214 on New hoursnian drivers license and proof of Fort Espinar. The office is on the The new hours of operation for theinsurance. third floor. Howard Main Exchange and the

The following procedure will be Vision screening Howard and Curundu Serviceutilized during the registration The Optometry Clinic at Howard Stations are:process: AFB will conduct eye tests at Diablo Howard Main Exchange: Jewish services

Personnel with last names Elementary School Monday, Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. AllJewishpersonnelareinvitedto

beginning with; A-H: Monday to Thursday and Oct. 12 and 17. Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. participate in high Holyday services

Oct. 20; I-P: Oct. 23-Nov. 10; Q-V: For more info call 284-6149. Howard Service Station: Monday- (Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur), at

Nov. 13-24, W-Z: Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8 Corozal Chapel tonight at 6:30 p.m.;

Registration hours are from 8 to a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;11:45 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. Curundu Service Station: Oct. 8 at 6:15 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 9:30

Personnel effected must register Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. a.m.their vehicles within the prescribed Saturday, Sunday 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Rabbi Marvin Fass from Israel

time and category. For more informa- will officiate. For details call

tion call 287-4960. Military pay Chaplain Hagler at 284-3948/3107

Computer users meet The Military Pay section of the or Dr. Topletz'at 287-3939.

Compter sersmeeta i U.S. Army Finance Office, Fort -A special meeting of the Small U.C.Army inace Office, For Wives group

Computer Users Group, open to all Clayton, will be closed Thursday for The next Cocoli Wives Group

Department of Defense personnel, Yanissa C. Perez the office will operate as usual. meeting will be Thursday at thewill take place at 2 p.m. Oct. II in SSgt. Genaro and Myriam Cocoli Baptist Church on Bruja1978th Communications Groups Perez announce the birth of FCC certification Road. Group will meet from 9:30Training Room, building 717 at their daughter, Yanissa. Born Persons interested in certification a.m.-noon.Howard Air Force Base. June 27, she weighed 7 lbs. 71 as Family Child Care Providers are Get acquainted with your

This meeting will discuss the ozs., and was 20/ 2 inches. invited to attend the Child Care neighbors. Child care is provided.Columbus Day Virus/Timebomb classes being held Monday-Friday at For info call 285-6518.and cover issues brought back from Special event cl ing helyonthe Small Computer Users The U.S. Naval Station Panama building 39, Fort Clayton. CDC hoursConference, held recently in Canal is sponsoring a combined actvicswill in ludechild guidane , The Fort Clayton Child

Montgomery, Ala. Hispani Heritage and Navy/ Marine CPR and more. Call 287-3301 to Development Center opens at 5:30For more info call 284-4614. Appreciation Day Friday. reserve your space. a.m. Monday through Friday. This

The festivities will begin at 1 p.m. accommodates persons participating

School meetings with the celebration of a Spanish Monitors to ride buses in PT activities.Mass at the chapel. . Bus monitors will begin riding CDC is located in building 39, Fort

SAC-Diablo After the mass and opening school buses on selected routes to Clayton. For information call

A School Advisory Committee remarks, the festivities begin. There oversee the safety, welfare and 287-6812.

meeting will be held in thie Diablo will be traditional Hispanic dance behavior of passengers. They will Quarterly awardsElementary School, Room 222, Oct. lessons and pinata games for the also serve as lunchroom monitors Nominations for the quarterly10. All parents are welcome. children. where needed. flight, weapons and ground safety

A live band will provide Facility monitors will watch awrsfrJlthogSeem rPTO-Howard AFBentertainment. Bring a covered dish shorudnntf i sawah awards for July through September

PTOHoward AFB rschoolgrounds and facilities around are due to the 24th Composite WingA Howard AFB Elementary the clock in an effort to deter theft Safety Office by Monday.

School PTO meeting will be held Luncheon and vandalism; oversee safety and See A FR 900-66, H A FBOct. 10. It's a general membership A Quarry Heights Officer's Wives behavior of children on school- Supplement I for nominationmeeting. Club luncheon will be held Oct. 11 at grounds and assist children at procedures.

Babysitting will be available for the Quarry Heights Officer's Club. crosswalks. For more info call 284-4005.

pre-school age children. Call 284- The ways and means table will be Christmas cantata3919. ready by 10:30 a.m. Rehearsals for Handel's Financial aid

Col. Ronald T. Sconyers from the "Messiah," will continue Saturday Applications for financialPTO-Balboa USSOUTHCOM Public Affairs from 9-11 a.m. at the First Baptist assistance from the Quarry Heights

The Balboa Elementary School Office will be the guest speaker. Church in Balboa. Officer's Wives Club WelfareParent-Teacher Oranization will For reservations call 282-3431 or Anyone interested in singing in the Committee may be obtained bymeet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the 232-5360. Permanent reservations cantata is welcome to participate. writing QHOWC, c/o Welfareschool's music room to elect officers are in effect. Performance times will be Chairperson, Box 1106, APO Miamifor the school year. O announced during the rehearsals. 34003.

Alt Balboa Elementary School operating ours For more information call Capt. The deadline for applications is

parents and teachers are invited to The following are the new Animal Ellen Williams at 286-6373 weekdays Oct. 31.attend. Hospital and Quarantine Section, after 7 p.m.

Volunteer class Corozal, hours of operation, Community center AAFES reduces pricesThe Army Community Services effective Monday. Local AAFES movie theaters

Atlantic will hold special classes on Sick-call/Walk-ins, Monday- Community Center will have new are reducing their admissionhow to credit volunteer hours Oct. 17 Friday, 8:30-11 a.m. hours of operation. The facility will prices.

at 9:30 a.m. . Appointments, 285-5866, open Monday through Thursday Beginning Oct. 7 admission

The Army Community Services Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday from 9 prices will be $1.50 for adults and

Atlantic will hold special classes on and Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m. a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays from $1 for children.

how to credit volunteer hours Oct. 17from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Surgical Appointment, 285-5866, noon-8 p.m. Recipes

For more info call Mandy Cruz Monday-Friday, 7:15-7:30 a.m. For more info call 287-3010. Te Hper

Rivera at 289-4091. (patient drop off) .Commissary holiday Wives Club is complain a bilingualVaccination Clinic, Monday, C m isr oia ie lbi opln iiga

3-day child care Wednesday, and Friday, 12:30-3:30 All commissary stores will be cookbook. All members need to3-a chitlcareo Wedne , a. Closed Oct. 9, Columbus Day. submit their recipes by Oct. 31.The Fort Clayton Child pwmk-in only vaccinations and Corozal and Fort Espinar Receipes should be submitted in

Development Center, building 39, s (walkinh only, vertf accommissaries will also be closed Oct. English and Spanish if possible.offering a three-day program for healthrmat, Ms Contact: QHOWC Recipes, Box

children 2 1/2 years of age. Pharmacy, Mondays, Tuesdays Gonaar nsrc r R845, A 3x

The program begins Tuesday and Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7:15 am.: Guitar instructor 1845, APO 34003.

will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 4 p.m., Thursday 7:15-11 a.m. The Pacific Theatre Arts Centre is Howard Craft BazaarThursdays from 9.11 a.m. The Part- Administration, 285-5867, looking for a guitar instructor. 1The toward Elementary School

day program for 2 1/2 year olds will Monday-Friday, (information, Interested persons should bring a Parens Teacher Organiiation will he

provide activities to enhance a child's payment of bills, etc.), 7:15 a.m.-4 resume and letter of recom- sponsoring a Craft Bazaar Nov. 18.

growth and development. p.m. mendation to building 2060. People interested in renting a space

Daily experiences will include Clinic closed, Thursday, I1 a.m. Curundu. For any information call for the event should call the school atlanguage development, fine and After Duty Emergency 282-5111 86-3152. 284-3124.

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all about autos I

Minivans dominate 1990 model lineupby JAN A. ZVERINA efficiently designed for carrying Cutlass Supreme for 1990, in before being joined by a host of new

UPI Auto Writer people. addition to the coupe and new sedan. four-door sport utility trucks from

DETROIT (UPI) - Some of the Also new from GM are the long Also new is a redesigned import carmakers like Toyota and

biggest news to come out of Detroit awaited four-door versions of its Toronado, more than a foot longer Mitsubishi.for 1990 has to do with trucks, not mid-sized, front-drive coupes than the 1986-89 versions. It is the Ford plans to offer driver's side air

cars. introduced for 1988 - the Buick last of GM's three luxury coupes to bags on the Mustang, Taurus, Sable,

Industry leader General Motors Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme enter the restretching machine after Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and

Corp. has launched a triple-pronged and Pontiac Grand Prix. the carmaker missed the market with Lincoln Mark VII. Its Lincoln Town

assault on Chrysler Corp. with a trio The three sedans, to carry the same its pram-sized Toronado, Buick Car and Continental sedans will have

of plastic-bodied minivans, which names as the two-door models, are Riviera and Cadillac Eldorado. air bags for both the driver and frontthe federal government considers expected to outsell the coupe models Buick enters 1990 with a passenger.trucks, although as passenger by a wide margin and help bolster convertible version of its $28,000 Chrysler Corp. is beginning the

vehicles they have steadily been GM's sagging market share. Reatta two-seater, expected to be new decade by moving up the pricereplacing cars. Chevrolet, which first introduced priced in the low $30,000 range. ladder and more firmly into the

GM's first front-drive passenger its sedan version under its new For 1990, GM will equip several luxury car market. However,vans ever, sold under the Chevrolet Lumina vehicle family in mid-1989 as car lines with driver's side air bags as Chrysler is the only U.S. carmaker toLumina, Pontiac Transport and an early 1990 model, will offer a standard equipment, including the make driver's side air bags standardOldsmobile Silhouette names, are coupe version of that car. Buick Reatta and Riviera, all across its entire line of U.S. builtintended to weaken Chrysler's A convertible version of its Beretta Cadillac models, the Oldsmobile models, including its subcompactstronghold of the minivan market coupe is also new, as is the Storm, a Toronado, Chevrolet Camaro and models.held since 1984. Japanese sports coupe sold through Corvette, Pontiac Firebird, and the Early next year the Imperial name

All three GM versions share the its Geo small car line. Geo Metro convertible and Storm. will be resurrected, affixed to asame body shell, which has a But the big news at Chevrolet is the Ford Motor Co. will open the lengthened version of Chrysler'smassive, sloped windshield and Corvette ZR-1, heralded as the most 1990s with the first significantly new front-drive New Yorker sedansliding door on the passenger side. powerful and sophisticated sports Lincoln Town Car in a decade. The introduced for 1988. Coming this fallIndustry pundits say GM is now in car on the planet. At $58,995, it is luxury sedan keeps its 5.0 liter V8 is yet another Fifth Avenue sedan,the look-alike van business, after also the most expensive U.S. engine and rear drive, but features a also based on the New Yorker

being chastised for building look- production car ever built, but all more rounded body style. platform.alike cars during the late 1980s. 3,000 models for 1990 are already Ford claims avast improvement in These models knock the New

But GM insists future models will sold. steering and handling with the new Yorker down a notch or two in anbe more distinctly styled from each About a year late because of version, without sacrificing any of effort to broaden its appeal to whatother. production problems, the ZR-I is the comfort or interior room Chrysler calls "value-oriented

For 1990, all versions share a 3.1 powered by a 32-valve, 5.7 liter V8 associated with the Town Car. The buyers."liter V6 engine coupled with a 3- producing about 375 horsepower, price is also up, to more than Set for a January introduction is aspeed automatic - essentially the jointly developed by GM and its $27,000. more luxurious version of the mid-

same drive train used in GM's partner Lotus. Ford hopes to stoke cooling sales sized Dodge Spirit and Plymouthintermediate cars. A 4-speed One the pricey end of the market, of its Probe sports coupe with the Acclaim introduced in 1989. It willautomatic with overdrive is planned Cadillac will be the first U.S. addition of a 3.0 liter V6 engine, wear the well worn LeBaron name.for 1991. nameplate to introduce traction which replaces the 2.2 liter four on Two other nameplates have been

Base prices range from $13,995 for control on its Allante roadster, the LX version. dredged up for duty in 1990, thethe Lumina to $18,225 for the whose price was cut to $50,900 to Also from Ford is an all-wheel- Town & Country and Monaco.

Transport SE, meaning fully loaded spur sales. drive version of its Aerostar minivan. The Town & Country name, whichversions will easily hit $20,000. Similar to anti-skid brakes which In spring 1990, Ford plans to once adorned the wood-bodied

Chrysler, which will not redesign reduce wheel lock during hard replace its popular Escort with an all Chrysler convertibles of the 1940sits Caravan and Voyager minivans braking, traction control eliminates new model billed as a 1991 model and but last appeared on gussied-upuntil the 1991 model year, seems wheel spin on slippery roads or engineered by its Japanese partner compact wagons, graces a luxuryunconcerned about its new during strong acceleration. Mazda. Its Mercury Tracer version of the carmaker's long-

competition, saying its models have GM's Oldsmobile division will subcompact, already a Mazda wheelbase minivan introduced inmore interior room and are more offer a convertible version of its design, will also be substantially 1987.

changed, with both cars costing Ford A fully equipped leather interior$1.5 billion in new tooling and and wood-like planking on its sidesfacilities. distinguish the Town & Country

Also in early 1990, Ford plans to from lesser Dodge and Plymouthintroduce a new line of sport utility minivans, as well as a price tag wellvehicles called the Explorer, to into the $20,000 range.replace its current Bronco II line. The Monaco name is glued toMost probably billed as a 1991 Dodge versions of the Eagle Premiermodel, a four-door version will be sedan inherited by Chrysler in thepart of that line to counter similar acquisition of American Motors inmodels also planned for a spring 1987.release by GM's Chevrolet and GMC Diamond-Star Motors, the jointdivisions. venture between Chrysler and

Those three models are aimed at Mitsubishi, has added an all-wheel-Chrysler's Jeep Cherokee, which has drive version of its snappy sportshad this niche virtually to itself coupe under the Eagle Talon name.

Fuel injection: tune-up may not be the answerby United Press International conducted for Chevron Corp. by the their cars started running poorly. buildup of carbon deposits."

market research firm R.H. Bruskin Chevron said using gasoline with In the past several years, gasoline

Many drivers will turn to a tune up Associates, showed that most drivers higher levels of octane can take care companies have introduced higher-

when their car's engine starts making cited a tune up as the solution to of knocks and pings, and quality grade gasolines designed to eliminate

those annoying little noises, like minor engine problems, Chevron additives designed to eliminate many performance problems.

knocks and pings, or begins to sta, said. deposits can eliminate other Even so, Kiskis said tune ups,knocs ad pigsor egmsto tal, - robemshigher octane and clean oil often do

but such problems can be remedied Of the 1,000 people contacted problems. hdyh ota e real obten -in a much less expensive way, a between June 23 and June 25 for the Chevron blamed many of the not address the real problem -

survey says. survey, 806 who own or lease a car driving problems, such as stalling, on deposits. Gasolines that contain

The random telephone survey, completed the interviews, today's sensitive fuel-injected deposit-control additives, orengines, which can develop problems separate bottled additives that can be

About half of the drivers said they in just a few thousand miles because poured in the tank by themselves,had experienced one or more of carbon deposits. could be the quickest way to smoothperformance problems with their "They (engines) are designed to driving, he said.cars; 33 percent said their cars have better fuel economy and The survey also found that youngstumbled or hesitated; 25 percent produce fewer emissions," said Ron people are most likely to buysaid their cars stalled; and 27 percent Kiskis, manager of the fuels division expensive grades of gasoline withsaid they heard knocks and pings. for Chevron Research Co. additives: 39 percent of drivers

Of those surveyed, 56 percent said "But compared with engines using between 18 and 35 said they

they would get a tune up, 36 percent traditional carburetors, the new frequently or occasionally chose

said would they start using a gasoline port-injected engines are less able to gasolines with additives or boughtwith higher octane, and 26 percent tolerate anything which impedes the bottled additives, compared with 30

said they would change the oil when flow of fuel, like a microscopic percent of the older drivers surveyed.

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Two airmen gain'Top Wheels'honorsHOWARD AFB (24 COMPW/ competition was recently held with Transportation Squadron, earning forklift is used by many different

PA) - The base "Top Wheels" Amn. David H. Plagge, 24th first-place honors in the general organizations and was showing itsSTlsP/M A s vie "purpose category. age. By cleaning, polishing, painting

NA V TA h M P /i M sf v SSgt. Alvin R. Hale, 24th Supply and replacing worn and damagedSquadron,receivedtophonorsinthe parts, Coronet significantly

photo by PH3 Karen Banks remain unaccounted for from the special purpose category. improved its appearance andVietnam War. The Transportation Squadron has extended the useful life of the vehicle.

U.S. NAVAL STATION The ceremony, which took place a reputation of maintaining "Top Wheels" competitions arePANAMA CANAL (NAVSTA at the NAVSTA chapel, included a some of the sharpest-looking vehicles held monthly and the winners receivePAO) - On Sept.15, the U.S. Naval musical tribute, silent rememberance, on Howard. But this time, SrA. certificates of recognition from Col.Station Panama Canal conducted a a 21-gun salute and was concluded James Brunson and Sgt. Jack Lansford E. Trapp Jr., 24thPOW -MIA Rememberance Day with the playing of taps. Navy Coronet took those standards to new Composite Wing commander. Theyservice in honor of American personnel also participated in ajoint heights when their entries in the also receive coupons and discountsprisoners of war and those missing in service retreat ceremony at Howard "Top Wheels" competition placed from the Army and Air Forceaction. Air Force Base. Let us remember our first in both the general and special Exchange Service.

More than 2,000 Americans, of prisoners of war and missing in vehicle categories. The real winner in the "Topwhich 457 are from the U.S. Navy, action lest we forget! Brunson took a van, which was Wheels" competition is the Air

used to shuttle distinguished visitors Force. By keeping vehicles in tip-topand transformed it into a "chariot of shape and by improving operatorthe gods." It is now in the finest care, the Air Force extends thecondition it has ever been in. vehicle fleet's life expectancy. About

Coronet, known as the "miracle 208 vehicles in Panama's Air Forceworker," breathed new life into an fleet compete each month out ofold forklift. On a daily basis, this more than 600.

SSgt. AlvinR. Hale of the24thSupplySquadron took irst place in the specialpurpose category during the "Top Wheels" competition held last month atHowardAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo)

NAF position vacancies Howard flightline drivers needCO R O Z AL (USA R SO response to position vacancy special authority cards, radios

CPO/NAF) - Those eligible to announcements listed onby AC Michael Louis Amato tion and a day/night orientation. "Ifapply for NAF positions include Promotion Bulletin & Vacancy ARD aFB (24th CmMtW you don' n ho ornit'sfamily members of active duty Listings. HOWARD AFB (24th COMPW you don't know who your unit's

military and DOD Civilians Applicants for all positions /PA) - Having the only major Air vehicle control officer is, you can call

assigned to Panama, off-duty must submit a completed DA Force flight line south of the Rio the airfield management office at

military and the local civilian Form 3433 to apply for each Grande can make for busy schedules 284-4651 or someone in vehicle

population. Family members position vacancy for which they at Howard and the everyday hustle operations at the 24th Transporta-must present the bilingual ID card wish to be considered. and bustle can sometimes lead to tion Squadron at 284-4645," Gill

issued by U.S. Forces, off-duty Reinstatement eligibles should serious problems. said.

military must obtain a letter of attach a copy of their last DA A growing problem here is some "The most dangerous problem,permission from individual unit Form 3434, Notification of members of various services and however, is people driving across thecommanders with concurrence Personnel Action, to be eligible to agencies that use the runway simply active runway and not observing thefrom the Staff Judge Advocate, compete for In Service don't know how to operate vehicles yellow hold lines that are painted onPanamanian citizens must present announcements. Only reinstate- properly on the flight line. the roadway to alert a driver of an

their cedula and local civilians ment eligibles and current Can you imagine what would off-limits area," he continued. "If

who are not Panamanian must employees of the Department of happen if you accidently drove your you are driving or are a passenger in a

present documents reflecting the Army Nonappropriated Fund vehicle across an active runway as an vehicle that is riding over a solid and

authorization to reside in the Instrumentalities may compete A-7 prepared to land? Quite a mess. intermittent yellow line on the flightRepublic of Panama such as a for In Service announcements. According to Maj. Dennis Gill, line, you are heading in the wrongWork Permit or Temporary chief of Airfield Management at Base direction. And this can be veryVisitor's Permit. Applications for any vacancy Operations here, the increase of dangerous." Gill stressed that two-

NAF positions are filled by the must be turned in to CPO/NAF, incidents on the Howard flight line is way communications with the

following methods, in accordance Building 560, Corozal. For more due mainly to two particular reasons: control tower are imperative whenwith AR 215-3: information on Promotion people aren't getting the training and driving across an active runway for

1. Promotion from among Bulletin and Vacancy Listings, certification required to drive on the the safety of the driver and anycurrent Department of the Army call 285-5749/5203 or visit flight line, and people are driving aircraft that may be landing at the

NAF employees; CPO/NAF Division. CPO/NAF across the active runway without time.

2. Reemployment of a NAF is closed to the public on two-way communications with Members of the 24th Securityemployee from the NAF priority Wednesdays. technicians in the Howard control Police Squadron posted at the flightlist resulting from a Reduc- Applications received under an tower. line gates will also check for

tion-in-Force; announcement for an existing If you or anyone in your work area competency cards. If you don't have

3. Reinstatement of a NAF vacancy must be received by 4 has a legitimate reason to operate a one, you will not be permitted on the

employee whose separation was p.m. on the closing date listed for vehicle on the flight line and you are flight line.

not for cause; the vacancy. not already authorized to do so, Information regarding all of the

4. Reemployment of former NM-0188-09, Recreation contact your unit's vehicle control rules and regulations of flight line

NAF employees; Specialist, $11.43 per hour, officer. That person can help arrange driving at Howard can be found in

5. Appointment from among Permanent Fulltime, DCA, CFA, for you to get a competency card (AF Howard AFB Regulation 55-2. The

applicants who submit DA Form CRD, Outdoor Recreation Form 483) which authorizes you to Air Force directives on flight line

3433, Application for Nonappro- Branch, Fort Clayton. (I vacancy) drive on the flight line. To earn a driving can be found in AF

printed Fund Employment, in This announcement closes Oct. 6. competency card, you must pass a Regulations 77-2 (Army Fieldwritten and color/vision examina- Manual 21-305), 77-4 and 77-3 10

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Sept. 29, 1989 19

U.S., Bolivian forces perform civic actionsby Spec. Keith Busby Fuerzas Unidas '89-Bolivia is an supplies months in advance to make easy for a few days. Some soldiers

BASE CAMP SANTA LUCIA, effort by the U.S. and Bolivian sure the supplies arrive on time. stayed in La Paz a couple of days, butBolivia (13th PAD) - In a country governments to upgrade Potosi "You have to explain (to the others didn't get a chance towithout efficient transportation, airfield and perform civic action supply people at Fort Kobbe, acclimatize. The cooks startedlogistics become a problem. In an p r oj e c t s, s u c h as build in g Panama) that they're thoroughly working as soon as they got here."exercise separated from the main schoolhouses and providing medical (needed supplies) or it won't be "When we first got here, we had tosupply point by 2,200 miles, large care. right," said Spec. Leonard E. Sosa, of start right away," said SFC Reinaldoproblems emerge that must be Soldiers participating in the the 536th Engineer Battalion. "There H. Francis, dining facility manager.overcome to ensure the mission's exercise are experiencing what are lots of communications "It was tough; you'd walk from onesuccess. happens when they have to order problems. If it doesn't come in, you end of the mess hall to the other and,

just call and reorder. by the time you got there, you'd be so"When we got here," Sosa tired that you'd have to sit down."

continued, "we had a 30-day supply, The 15th Engineer Company's sixbut we started ordering too late - cooks are short-handed because theytwo months in advance. We needed don't have to operate a dining facilityto start three or four months in in Panama, according to Francis.advance. We were rushed and most "Normally, we support the unitV of the stuff didn't come in. when they go on a field training

"We had to local purchase a lot of exercise or Army Training andstuff we needed, like construction Evaluation Program," Francis said.

materials, heaters and transformers. "I have two shift leaders, two firstWe ordered 128 heaters and 48 cooks, a food service sergeanttransformers from La Paz, but they (myself) and a clerk," he said.

only had 24 transformers. Here, you Serving from 250 to 300 U.S. andcan't really buy in bulk. You buy Bolivian soldiers per meal can be awhatever they have. That's the nightmare for the staff. According to

problem with local purchase, they Francis, the cooks served andon't have enough or it's the wrong additional 100 soldiers in the 90type. minutes allotted for each meal when

"Resupply - that's what hurts us Illinois National Guardsmen arrived

the most," Sosa said. "Once every for their Medical Readiness Trainingweek, a plane lands in La Paz. Then it Exercise.comes to base camp by truck, which Cooks at Santa Lucia start the day

-.-- / takes it about 12 to 24 hours." Along at 3 a.m., preparing a combination of

with the supply section, the dining A- and T-rations for breakfast. When

facility is also taking hits in getting soldiers start through the line at 5:30

re-supplied. a.m., they get Meals, Ready to Eat

"Right now, we've got 50,000 sets (MREs) to take to the worksite for

of eating utensils on order," said Sgt. By 8 a.m. the cooks and five KPsWillie L. Bridges, shift leader of the - two U.S. and three Bolivian -dining facility. "We're having to clean up after breakfast and preparebreak down the sets we have to make to cook dinner. Because food takesthem last." longer to cook at high altitudes, half

The cooks talked about some of the day was taken up preparing B-the base camp drawbacks. They rations for dinner.included the altitude, wind, dust and Bridges said he appreciated thecold mornings. "If you don't feel cooperation of the Bolivian Army. "Igood at work, it's harder to keep up get along with them well," he said.an appearance," he said. "We strive "They support me with extra troopshard to keep morale up." to get the mission accomplished."

"They gave us a perfect briefing in Despite the difficulties inPanama," said Sgt. Roberto 0. supplying the camp, the soldiers were

Spec. Yancey Caldwell (left) andSpec. PaulBurns, 15th Eng. Co., 536th Eng. Morelos, dining facility shift leader. well-fed and their cabins well-heated.Bn., Fort Kobbe, do brake repairs on a roadgrader. (U.S. Army photo "They talked about the effects of high Because they wouldn't admit defeat,

by Sgt. Jon Connor) altitude and how we should take it they worked until the job was done.

Mechanics keep Fuerzas Unidas 89-Bolivia movingby Sgt. Jon Connor sea level in Panama. This means the

BASE CAMP SANTA LUCIA, engines have considerably less air toBolivia (13th PAD) - You can call take in and function properly.them unsung heroes or call them The maintenance section's 10 U.S.

what you want, but without them the and five Bolivian mechanics made

U.S. Army in Bolivia would the best of the situation by adjustingprobably come to a standstill. diesel engine timing and fuel systems

They're the soldiers whose hands to increase engine efficiency.are dirty from grease and calloused However, even with the tinkering,from use and occasionally, they get a fuel consumption was 30-40 percent

pat on the back for a job well done. above normal.

But these soldiers are doing what Another natural problem the

they want, which is being mechanics. engineers faced was dust. "It's a greatDuring Fuerzas Unidas 89- bother," said SSgt. Shannon Henry,

Bolivia, mechanics from the 15th noncommissioned officer in chargeEngineer Company, 536th Engineer of the maintenance section. "This

Battalion, Fort Kobbe, worked in dust is terrible." In fact, the dust is so

conditions very different from terrible that air filters had to be

Panama. The 90-day exercise was a cleaned daily with a compressor.

joint effort between the U.S. and Removing large boulders also took

Bolivian governments. The exercise its toll on the equipment. The extrawas intended to increase tourism in wear and tear cost the engineers a lot

the area by extending the runway at of nuts and bolts, resulting in thePotosi Airfield to allow commercial maintenance section doing "a lot ofjet aircraft to land and take off. welding."

Thirty-one pieces of heavy While U.S. mechanics wereequipment were used for the exercise initially concerned about theto remove a section of mountain that Bolivians' skills, any misconceptions qblocked the runway's landing and were erased by the Bolivians' desireapproach zone. to learn.Several natural problems hampered "These mechanics are highlymaintenance efforts. qualified. They know what they're Spec. James Lemon, 15th Eng. Co., 536th Eng. Rn., Fort Kobbe,

First, the oxygen content at 13,500 doing," said Sgt. Steve Kimsey, a installs a fuel injector for a dump truck whose housing cracked. (U.S. Armyfeet is 40 percent less than what it is at heavy equipment operator. photo by Sgt. Jon Connor)

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sports

Howard purchases battery-powered body-fat analyzerby AIC Michael Louis Amato recommendations, a weight-gain local body fat. By recording this they stand in reference to overall

chart, body fat loss chart, value and comparing it to subsequent body health," Sanders said. "With

HOWARD AFB (24th COMPW recommendations for fitness weekly measurements, direct the information we can provide, aPA) - The Sports and Fitness activities and the calories expended knowledge of improvement can be person can start an exercise and diet

Center staff here has added a new based on a person's weight. determined, Sanders said. program that will help get that

dimension to their goal of helping "We attach a small, circular pad to Before the testing is started, a person in the best shape possible."

keep the members of Howard in top a person's prominent arm and send a qualified Sports and Fitness Center Staff members can test people atphysical condition. laser light beam through the fatty staff member will correlate age, the Howard Sports and Fitness

The staff purchased a battery- tissues," Sanders said. "By placing weight, body frame (small, medium Center every Monday throughpoweredbody fa analyzr that the light wand at this location, the fat wegtboyfae(mledu CnervryM dythuh

powered body fat analyzer that td ath tsotaod or large), sex and weekly activity Friday from 7 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1calculates a person's overall fitness percentage of the total body is level. Then the calculator will print p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. The fee forcondition with the use of a laser directly displayed on the device's out a personalized fitness analysis. the testing is $5."light wand." digital screen."

According to Jim Sanders, athletic The light wand can be moved to "This device is great for those who For more information on the bodydirector of the Howard Sports and any part of the body which can are just starting a health and fitness fat analyzer or any activity at theFitness Center, "this device is very provide a relative measure of the plan and want to know just where center, call 284-3451simple to use and its benefits arewide-ranging. In just a few painlessminutes, the device will print outvital health information such as thebody fat percentage, the lean fatpercentage and the analysis of aperson's risk for heart disease,stroke, diabetes and other disablingdiseases, and grade you fromexcellent to poor."

The device, about the size of aportable calculator, will alsocompute weight and exercise change

Turkey Bowl tryoutsAs CRD prepares for the

annual Turkey Bowl event,participants and coaches are beingsought. Tryouts for Biathlons,Relay Races, a 10k Run and FlagFootball will be held as follows:

Biathions

The female biathlon willinclude a 300-meter swim and a2.6 mile run.

The male biathlon will include a500-meter swim and a 3.5 mile Lt. Col. Kay Leming, Morale, Welfare and Recreation chief is about to have her overall body fitness evaluate yrun. Both events will be held Howard Sports and Fitness Center staff member, Gary Geiger. (U.S. Air Force photo)Wednesday, Oct. 11, and 13 atFort Clayton swimming pool, 6 SPORTS SHORTSam.

Friday will be the day for Bowling Registration is now underway at Coaches neededbiathlon tryouts at Fort Davis Unit level bowling registration building 154, Fort Clayton. Forswimming pool, 6 a.m. continues at the CRD office located additional details call 287-5618/- Can you coach swimming,

4050. running, relay, flag football or track?Two-Mile Relay in the Margarita complex. Sign-ups - CRD Sports is seeking coaches for

Two Mile Relay (Male and are open until Oct. 10. Active duty Fun run the annual Turkey Bowl events.Female) will be held Tuesday , personnel are eligible to participate. The Fifth Annual Fun Run will be Persons interested in helpingThursday and Oct. 12 at Curundu - Additional info is available at held Oct. 14 at Ocean Breeze should bring a resume to buildingJr. High School track, 6 am. It 289-4002. Recreation Center. There will be 154, Fort Clayton. For informationwill also be held Wednesday at the tohe o h inr al2745/68Cristobal High School track, 6 Basketball trophies for the winners, call 287-4050/5618.

a~m. Now is the time to register. Call Shimmey eventsam. Sign-ups for unit level basketball 289-6282.One-Mile Relay will start Monday and continue Attention sports enthusiasts!

The One-Mile Relay for through Oct. 31 at the Atlantic CRD Table tennis There's a "3 on 3" basketball tourneyfemales will be held Wednesday at Sports Office. Table tennis enthusiasts are invited Saturday at Shimmey Beach. Thethe Cristobal High School track, Stop by the Margarita complex to enter the tournament being held single elimination event is open to the6:30 a.m. It will also be held (Room 15). Oct. 9. Youths and adults are eligible first 16 teams signing up. CallFriday, Oct. 12 and 17 at the to participate. 289-4002.Curundu Jr. High School, 6:30 League bowling Call Reeder Physical Fitness Shimmey Beach will also host aa.m. The Curundu Bowling Center is Center for information (287-3861). badminton doubles tourney Oct. 7

10k Run forming leagues. League bowlers are Sign up early. Space is limited. and 8.

The 10k run will be held Oct. 7, invited to join adult, youth, mixed14, and 21 at the Reeder Physical and men and women leagues. Hoop tourney Sports On SCN-TVFitness Center, Fort Clayton, 6 Scratch and handicapped are Attention basketball players 13a.m. The event will also be held at available both morning and evening. years and above. Reeder Physical Saturdaythe Fronius Physical Fitness Checkwiththefacilitymanager.Call Fitness Center, Fort Clayton is 1 a.m. College Football:Center, Fort Davis, 6 a.m. 286-3916. accepting registration for "3 on 3" Pittsburgh vs. W. Virginia (3hrs)

Flag Football and "Super Throw" tournaments, 2:30 p.m. NFL Week in Review

The Flag Football tryout will be Tennis lessons Oct. 7-9. 30 m.F)Oct. 7, 14 and 21 at Jarman Field, The CRD Sports Branch will start There are three categories: 13-15 Auburn vs. Tennessee (3hrs)Fort Clayton,8 a.m. tennis lessons in October. There will years, 16-29 years, and 30 years and Audn vs College Football

Participants needing transpor- be two different schedules: morning over. Space is limited to the first 16 3hrs)tation to attend tryouts should lessons at the Fort Amador Court, at teams signing up in each category, soSundayreport to Reeder or Fronius 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday;Fitness Center at 5:30 a.m. In the evening lessons at the Fort Amador 11:30 a.m. NBC Sports "NFL

event of inclement weather, the Court at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday Volleyball tourney Today." (30 min)Flag Football tryout will meet at and Saturday. A "Co-ed Volleyball Tournament" Noon NBC Sports "NFLthe Fitness Center. All classes are one hour. will be held at Fronius Physical Football." Miami Dolphins vs.

For more information call Mrs. Students mayjoin group lessons of Fitness Center as part of the Hispanic Houston Oilers. (3hrs)Foster at 287-4050 or Mr. Appin two or three participants, group Month Celebration. 3 p.m. NBC Sports "NFLat 287-5618, or stop by building lessons of four and more students, or The single elimination event will be Football." San Diego Chargers154, Fort Clayton. private sessions. Fee will vary open to 16 three-person teams. vs. Phoenix Cardinals. (3hrs)

accordingly. Register soon. Call 289-3108.

Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989

Atlantic team dominates Sevens TournamentThe sport of rugby is making a points in the second half. Greg Robby Freeman kicking his fifth undefeated champion of the

strong comeback in Panama as Griffin scored two trys with one kick after goal for the divers. tournament, but finished dead last in

evident by the last Sevens being a sixty meter break away run. In the fifth game the Air Force singing during the traditional social

Tournament. Anyone happening by Dave Oly Olson also scored a try and proved to be no competition for the gathering after the tournament. They

Fort Clayton's new community Robby Freeman converted on all Atlantic team which coasted to 21-0 failed to respond when called upon to

soccer field on Saturday witnessed three kicks after goal. The final score victory. sing a song.

the best rugby play seen in Panama. was 18-7 in favor of the Dive Det. In the last game the 5/87th The tournament was superblyThe USARSO Rugby team hosted The Dive Det. had to play the third Infantry got its only taste of victory supported by the community andits second annual Rugby Sevens game against the tournament by defeating the Dive Det 12-6. Scott especially Mr. Appin and Mr.Tournament Saturday. favored Atlantic Composite team. Williams a first time player of rugby Williams, CRD who provided and(Sevens Rugby is played the same as The Atlantic team completely scored the 5/87th first try and Jim marked the field. SFC Jimenz, 41stnormal rugby except each team only controlled the first half scoring 15 Whitt scored the second goal with ASG, prepared a culinary feast afterhas seven players instead of fifteen unanswered points. Bruce Yost Jim Byrd making both kicks after the tournament fit for a king. Theplayers. The size of the field does not amazed the fans with a perfect drop goal. Again Griffin and Freeman did SOUTHCOM RFU thanks you.change so Sevens Rugby is more kick from outside of the 22 meter line the scoring for the divers.open and faster moving than normal for 3 points and added 2 points on the FINAL STANDINGS The next scheduled rugby play inRugby). kick after goal. Yost exhibited his 1ST Place -Atlantic Panama is Columbus Day weekend

F i v e t e am s e n t e r e d t h e kicking skills again by booting the 2ND Place - Air Force at Fort Davis. The Atlantic team is

tournament; 7th Dive Detachment, ball 50 yards past the defenders and 3rd Place - 7TH Dive Det sponsoring its first tournament and it

Atlantic Composite, 5/87th covering the ball in goal for 4 points. 4th Place - 5/87TH Infantry looks to be a good one. Maybe the

Infantry, Air Force Composite, and He than added 2 points on the kick LAST - Over the Hill Atlantic team will learn to sing by

the Over the Hill team. The Atlantic after. Newcomer Dave Desilva (3/7 then.G )thiledthe Col. Connolly (USARSO Deputy

Composite team being favored to Special Forces Group) thrilled Chief of Staff Resource Manage- The big rugby question is stillwin and the Over the Hill team was crowd with a 40 meter break away meant) was the tournament marshal unanswered, WHERE IS COLthe long shot of the tournament. run for a try (4 points). You guessed mn wste tonan thal unansGeAe? WERE I CaL

The opening game matched the it, Bruce Yost made the kick after. and presented first, second, and third MORGAN? (Persons - male,

smaller more experienced Air Force The Dive Det held the Atlantic place trophies. He also presented the female, military or civilian -team against a younger and stronger scoreless the second half, but could tournament Most Valuable Player interested in rugby should contact

5/87th Infantry. The more only produce 6 points on a try by award to Dave Desilva (Atlantic). Bill Beverley 282-5114 or Dennis Gill

experienced Air Force managed to Jack Walters and kick after by The Atlantic team was the 284-4484)

pull out a 10-6 victory over the Robby Freeman.

5/87th. The tournament play halted over

The second game pitted the young the midday hours to escape the heat

and aggressive 7th Dive Det. against and have a general assembly meeting.

the much older and less aggressive ing the general assembly meeting

Over the Hill team. The Over the Hill new SOUTHCOM Rugby Football

(OTH) team's experience paid off Union officers were elected. Bill

early in the match with Dennis Gill Beverley was elected president and

kicking a 20 meter penalty kick for 3 Dan Shedroff was chosen as vice

points and Jim Sweeney diving in president.

from 1 meter out for another 4 The first game of the afternoon

points. The first half ended with the (Atlantic vs 5/87th) proved to be the

under dog, OTH leading 7-0. The most well played game of the

OTH team's experience could not tournament with the Atlantic team

carry them through the second half coming away with a narrow 6-0

as the Dive Detachment's superior victory. Bruce Yost contributed all

fitness produced 18 unanswered six points with one try and kick aftergoal. On several occasions the fineplay of Steve Gantu, Brian Proctor

Baseball Standings and Jim Byrd nearly produced goals,~ ~ ~~l '~ 28but penalties lost them possession of

As of 28 the ball. iANG MOODO -- Vance Britt, world Tang Soo Do 4th degree black belt,

AM ERICAN The Air Force surprised the Dive helps Cedric Ward, Tang Soo Do student, stretch during a recent class. Britt

Det. and captured a 8-6 victory. stresses that everyone can learn the art of Tang Soo Do, even the injured.Set.Airman Watts scored two trys for the Britt teaches Tang Soo Do at the Zodiac Recreation Center. The next class

?c t Air Force and Greg Griffin galloped begins Sunday and the cost is $35 per month. (U.S. Air Force photo byToronto for his third score of the day with Sgt. Kirk Boyd)

Miiwuec8 7 50 "2Warriors trade Sampson to KingcsCleveland 2 H .456 A 2 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -The time to let go," Nelson said at a press pick by Houston in the 1984 NBA

ew 'York 86 . 4 Golden State Warriors, who conference at the Oakland Coliseum draft, he spent his first four seasonsDe tr oi t 58 .described Ralph Sampson as a Arena. "Itjust seemed like the time to primarily as a backup to the Rockets'

West Dfranchise player when they acquired let go and go another way with our "Twin Towers" of Akeen OlajuwonW L Pc-,. 'B him two years ago, traded him to the ballclub." and Sampson.

xoakland 96 bt .608 - Sacramento Kings on Wednesday The 6-10 Petersen, who has He was traded with Rodney

Kans as City ) t7 57 5 night forjourneyman forward-center averaged 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds McCray to Sacramento for Otis

Ca ifvornia 89 69 .563 7 Jim Petersen. in five years with the Rockets and Thorpe last Oct. 11. Last season, he

Texas 77 .513 The trade relieves the Warriors of Kings, will miss the first month or started 40 times in 66 games and

Minresota 79 80 .497 17 2 Sampson's huge salary and a player two of the regular season after averaged 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds

Seattle 70 89 443 2b who didn't fit into their plans, and undergoing surgery to remove scar and 24.7 minutes per game.

Chtcag' '7 9 4.24 gives guard-strong Sacramento a tissue from his right knee on Sept. 18.

X-c r te L front line of Sampson, Waymon He has begun a rehabilitation

Tisdale and rookie and No. I draft program and is scheduled to NFL ScheduleNATIONAL pick Pervis Ellison. participate in on-court basketball by The Associated Press

East Dv . The 7-foot-4 Sampson has been drills in early to mid-November. Sundaydogged by knee injuries ever since he The trade is contingent upon both Atlanta vs. Green Bay, I p.m.

arrived from Houston with Steve players passing physicals to the Cincinnati at Kansas City, 1 p.m.Harris in a December 1987 trade for satisfaction of their new clubs, but Denver at Cleveland, 1 p.m.Joe Barry Carroll and Eric "Sleepy" Nelson professed no concern that Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

New U a Floyd. He averaged just 9.3 points, either would fail. Iiani at H .Ys Jt, 1 p.m.

Msntrea 0 6.6 rebounds and 22.7 minutes in 90 "What I like about Petersen is his New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m .rittsbugh 4 84 468 / games as a Warrior. big body," Nelson said. "He doesn't Washington at New Orleans,2ilade!hia C-3 90 39 28 Last spring Golden State general try to do things that are out of his pm

Wegt Divis~ion manager and head coach Don Nelson ability. He sets a good screen, has a Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1 p.m.W sc GB said the 1989-90 season would be good sense of timing. Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

xsans srancsc 91 6" .572 Sampson's year." But the former "I'm not going to tell you that we're San Diego at Phoenix, 4 p.m.Sn Liego 817 72 .541 University of Virginia star never fit going to get a superstar, or make Seattle at L.A. Raiders, 4 p.m.

o 71 into the Warriors' small-sized, up- somebody into a superstar . He's a N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4 p.m..s AreU 7 3 .47 tempo style, and the summertime journeyman who know how to play L.A. Rams at San Francisco, 4

a 4 8 .5 7 acquisitions of 7-footers Alton Lister and knows how to play well." p.m.

and Uwe Blab made him even mire Petersen, 27. is a Minneapolis

expendable. native and product of the university Monday"There's a time to hang on and a of Minnesota A third-round draft I

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2 black kittens fee to agd home, lifter box trained, 7 wks old. Palmer guitar acoustic, electric w/case. $180. 238-9459. Kenwood turntable, direct drive. $100. 283-3984. 1985 sen 200SX,2dr, ae/fm/eas, S spd mospee, ac, nmFree. 286-4490. Betanovie BMC-110 w/accessories. $650. 282-3839. duty paid. $7500. 289-3939.

182 Mies~line prinler-Okidet,, breed nee. $275 neg. 262-Pit Bull pups, avail Sept 27, rg A.D.B.A. 287-3337. Canon F-I, winder, filters, 50mm, 80-200mm nzoom, wide 1154, . 1988 Cbey Beetta OT, 5 spd, rited widows, crutom Sony

Wanted: Large Golden Lab stad w/papers, pick of litter, angle leses, works great. $550/obo. 282-5126. Sony betamevie amsea, model BMC-400, ,xn coed. $800. am/fm/cass, loaded, dutyfree. $16,500/obo. 289-3301/3608.

Negotiable. 260-7769. The HTK model 75 Quadrif system, multi-ch mec, odal 1214 252-2080. 1904 Oldsmobile 98, silver/blue, 4 dr, I ewner car, fullyturetbI, 4 bill tonics speakers. $275. 202-2200. loaded, 00,000 miles. $7500. 207-4937.

3 purbed American Pit Bull puppies, I male, 2 female, Sony bet-mx -vrSL-20, brand new, still i sealed box, manyw/shots. 246-4555. Mag.vox complete stereo system, in gd coed. $150. 287- features. $250/obo. 252-5752. 1996 Daihatsu Charade, sc, 5spd,duty paid,stereo, .s gd,

4298 after 5 po exca ind, gas saver. $3000. 232-4466.10 moth old orange Tigee eat, nreds a gd home, accessories te p.Commodore computer mn gd coed, cassette drive, casseltreincluded. 286-4433 after 5 pm. Sony MPK-F340 Marinepakforv/w video, never ssed. S600. for gemes,joy stiks/ paddles. $130. 287-4691. 1987 Nioan Pckup, many extras, mast sell dety not paid.

Baby rabbits. $5 ca. 252-6852. 252-2054. $5500/obo. 285-4014.Atari 2600 game, I joystick, 6 games, never osed. $55. 261- 9

Peek-a-poos black w/ white boots, beautiful puppies. $125 5543 after 5 pm. ( 1977 VW great 00. 284-6273.for 2 males. $100 for female. 261-3325. 1984 Cutlass Ciera. $4200 287-6139 alter 5 pm.Brand new Commodore 64C, never used, still in box wall 1985 Nissan Suooy, 4 drs. sd trans, ac, am/fm/stereo, dutyPurebred blk Cooker Spaniels, reg, all males, dep accepted, dor. $135. 286-4589. paid. $3500. 226-1779. 1988 NiSsan double cabin diesel Pickup. gd coed, ac, casavail 28 Sept. $250. 281-3353. p_____y__r_____________2__7-334_____

Sony stereo system 636. $600. 252-2054. 1987 Nissan Sunny Station Wgon, red, , am/fm, 5 spd, pler. $0. 207-3340.Sbeoi-Pei mx puppies, very wrinkled and very cute. $50.284-5023. IBM PC XT-compatible, 30 meg hard, 2-360k floppies, 8007 less than 19,000 miles, duty not paid, great coed. $400. 286- 1976 Chevy Pickup 3/4 to. w/camperhell. $1800. 252-5949.

coproc, high res colormon, 640k mem, Epson printer. $2200. 3142. 1986 Toyota MR-2, exc coed, fully loaded. 252-2282.Intelligent cute kittes. Fre. 264-4551. 282-3522. 1969 Chevy Nova, 6 cyl, gd trseportaties. $500. 261-5495. 1981 DodgeAines,2de,4spd, se ucmdsbmks.gd/2 Gemn Sheperd, 1/2 Belgian Sheperd puppies, 4 males, R/C Futaba, 4chanel rdio w/4servos, 1/5 scale pipercub cond, duty ot paid. $2200. 263-5111 after 6 pm,ap 58.

I female, blk xe/silver. 0100. 281-3325. sew. 226-7091. l983gBuck Skyhaxek, 2dr, 4cyl, peesteering,eam/ fm/cass,exc coed. $4200. 223-8159. 79 Brazilian VW, gd coed, rs gd, needs 2 tiem. $1400/obo.

Young female heamter w/cage, food, and all supplies. $12. Yamalsa electric guitar, new. 5220. 252-6703. 284-3176.287-5729. ____ Sony betaio ca-er. 500. Zenith 25 in coole color t. 87 Nissan Sentra, 2 dr, ac, 26,000 miles, 5 spd, am/fxe/cass, 1979 Brziian VW, d cad. $l280. 252-2322.Peck-a-poe, 6 mos old, white. S100. 24-346. $100. Zenith 20 in color tv. $100. 252-2007. rss great. $6800/obo. 204-3738.

IBM PC 256K, Monecroam grere, Star SO-IS printer 1979Toyot Coronegdcond,4dr,4spd.$1000.287-4051. 1973 Grcri. $550. 224-7671.

x/competes table, all exc coed. $1800. 282-4234. 73 240Z x/80 engine, 5 spd, cns gd, duty paid, gd cond. 72 Foed Torino, 351m, t, p, pb. $900. 285-4749 ask for

IBM PC/XTcomputer,640k,turbo,,cbok/cal, poets, 28 $1500286-4424. cam. e 205.Panasomo stereo, am/ fm w/ built in tape deck, turntbl, 2 meg hard drive. monitor, new sys. 1200/mg. 286-3142. 1987 RokyJep Daihatsu, duty paid, diesel, a, radio/cass,4spks. $125. 282-3529. 82 Toyota Cona Station Wagon. great coed. $2800. 252- wd, gd coed. $8900. 252-3182 during office hoors.

Yhs video camera, exc cond, many features, hand -ae $950- 5125.Synth korg.$500. Ymak DX7. $1300. Ensoiz esqi.$1200. Tripd (3-6 t), brand new, $30. 287-4928. 5 1986 Nissan S.ny, 4 dr, us, at, am/Im, white. S3350. 282-Rhodes elec piano. 0900.286-4221. 1985 BMW 3181, s specs, ac, ps, am/fx/caaa, 5 spd, 4 de. 4535 alter 6 pm.

Commodore 120 computer, new w/10 games. $500. 287- $11,800. 206-4221 1979 Cbvrolet track, 6 yl, std Irons, camper easer,Macintosh plus, ext drive. $1500. Programs. $10. Teak 4108 ask for Pv 2 Mike Smith.computer desk. $200. 286-4936. 85 Suki 310, ,ac, 4 dstereo/cas, eoccontd, no duty cod. $3500. 282-4535 after 6 pm.

- ~~~~~I p, Boa, 601 speakers, I y, old, like n.w, exc -oid. S475. paid. $3800. 20-4420. 18 h ltIph,4d ,x d ml/wSears vhs hi-q ver, remote control, I 1/2 ys old. $175. 284- 01 se 1985 Cbevrolet Impale, 4 Ar, so, exe coed, am/ fm/us.

5990. l984OpelCorsa,2drs, l.3cc,am/fm/cas/amp,5spd,noc, $4200/obo. 283-3984.Sony 26 in console tv, remote control, etc cord. $450. 252- no duty paid, gd cord. $3000 firm. 286-3531. 1976 Cherolet Impala Wagon s/trade, hitch. 500. 256-

Kenwood stereosystem wpks, 2mosld. $600. Cd player, I 2979.month old, $160. 284-3894. 1980 CJ7, black w/white hard top, 4 tpd, winch, bikini top, 689S.

S Zenith computer, IBM compau pc, great coed, 512k, 5 1/4 w/soft doers, am/fm/case. S4000.286-3237. 1979 Pgeot 504, diesel, powrstcriog, pwr wiedos, oewMac Plus,extdrive,everalprogramm.$Is$16M. Trkcmputer double disk drive, Epson printer. $1500. 284-125.desk. $200. 286-4936 1974 Duase 24OZ. $1000. 252-1278. tires, etc coed. $2200. 2804470.

6Anteno foe cb end IN meters vhf radio, Hammond orXa,Sony 26 in Trinitron color t, xc cond, floor model. 5400. w/stage 1I, computer desk /htch, pritsand. Bestoffer. I984Tayotu Camry, 2.UL, csm/ fm/cas, tsndvomtirrs, 1908 Nissso 4x4 Pickup, a, ,tera, 8 1: bed ostpecs.284-3293. 252-5567 me, great. S4700. 282-53M8. 559001 obo. 252-1266.

Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989

1983 Chevy Celebrity, gd cond. Best offer. 252-2402 after 6 Sofa/matching chair.5400. Carpet. $30. Large and small dog Country blu tweed sofa bed and lo-seat. 5850. Rose beige Scuba gear, like new. 286-4936.pm. cage. $50/525. 234-3494. rocker recliner. $200. 287-5729.

Fioc poreelsin. Wedgewood (96 pes), cbild sot, Bohemia1978 Marda 808, 2 dr, am/fm, gd cond, duty paid. S1600. Custom made stainless stool standard so door and frame, crystal, fee antiques and curios. 223-0318.231-4577. smooth fiish, 4 in thick. Best offer. 289-4142. -5372 iron doors w/ frames, approx 87x35. 5300. 261-5237.1979 Mudra RX7, alarto, am/ fm/cuoo/rqual/cb, body gd Book stand, stereo fureaturm stand, rnclosed vcr. lv foremtur

coed, needs rotor. 52300. 287-4059/3797. stand, comparer table, living room w 284-6125. Man's gold wedding ring at Mother's Field, Fort Clayton, Baby crib and matt w/cover, very strong, other baby itemsad__ ,ndro$502-537sao raeli ne2 1.reward. 285-4592. also. $150. 284-3293.

1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88, ac, ps, 8 cyl, 305, gd coand, radio, Dining room set., 6 chairs, table chia cabinet. $1400.new tires. 53000. 252-2307. Sunbeam gas grill. $140. 286-3635.

1982 M isobishi Colt, standard drive, ac, 4 dr,runos gd. S 900.260-5366. Largetahogrnychinab , x 8 ft, dark stain, trmit Brother elect typewriter, brand new, still boxed. 5225. Infant 1985 Suzuki 120, gd cond, low mileage, duty paid. 5465.1985 Toyota Hi-Lux, 4x4 Pickup, diesel. $8000/ obo. 224- seat. 515. Tricycle. 510. Children clothes. 5-3 ora. 287-4920. 252-6291.6689. 12 x12 rust carpet. S35. Little tikes pool. $20. Custom

curtaic/reds for 4 windows. 5150. 284-6539. US divers single scuba tank. 545. 2 stage regulator (ever in Yamaha DT 175, exc cond, w/let. $1000. 285-5865.

1979 Chevy Nova, auto, ph, ps, tape player, ac, very gd cond. salt waler). $110 252-2979. 1996 Honda Robot 250. SI10D. 284338.2150. 287-4679. Bedroom suit. $500. Dining room table w/6 chairs. $500. L"L90t Supper6oi painti6gbyspanish artist.Hn7a0 M2 105 8

84MG. opespas Buffet. $225. 12 slid bike. $100. 286o1d spd bike SOO. 284-3536 Honda, 4 wheeler, exc cod, 70 cc. 5875. 287-5271.trade, in. opean00 pecs,619 gearlus taleutopo3, wi2lc7nft.er-3pcubhko. rat.o2tof536

boad .ase 262-344. Baby troller, bloc rug, large storage looker, etc. 252-5056. 1987 Honda "Lead", 80 cc, duty paid, like new, low mileage.bookcase. 262--2447. $_950. 252-6825.

79 Pontiac Gran Prix, 350 motor, pwr mtr, ph. $1500/obo.

286-3536. 30 gal gao waler heater, metal security door 1. fit Ancon 12x15 brown carpet. $75. Car sea. 520. Kirby cla c Il.single, 2 18,000 btu as. 262-2447. $150. 284-3436.

87 Toyota Corolla, 1.6 XL, a, all extras, 26,300k miles, exc a t wcond. S650. 261-6037. - Entertainment center, 6X7. spanish block, solid word. $950. Outside lv antecoa, 7x9 beige rag, tropical home stairway

252-6825. rag and ruter, 7 ft christias tree. 286-3690. 46 A Abrook. Saturday 8- 1.1977 Chevy Impala, 4 dr, at, pwe windows, pwr steerog, ac,ncw tramisuion, battery, gdcond. S1100. 287-

4613 before

9 2 end tables w/storage space. 575 ea. Sm night stand. 25. Sm 49 pc Lasting Rose fine china frm Japan matching coffee 52 A Albrook. Saturday.

Pon Realistic stereo w/spks. $75. 2864298. pot and large soup bowl. $120. 284-4476.147 A Albrook. Saturday 0-12.

1983 Ford Ecort, 5 spd, ac,cassdutyotpaid, 58,000 miles, Brown sofa, dbl bedroom set. S700. Refrig, 17 c ft. 5575. Rug 9x12 brown, rowing exercise machine, steamer trunk

gd coed. $220. 284-3494. Table w/6 chairs, lv. 5175. Chrome/glass tables. 252-6496. (large). 286-4836. 286 A Albrook, misc household items. Saturday 7-12.

4 Cooper lifeliner steel belted tires, 365 A/w radial Livingroom set, asfa, loveseat, coffee table. 5150. 266-0102. BrotherKB-50typewriterkeyboard (hook upto anyBrother 287 B Albrook, king U waterbed, bike, misc. Saturday. 7-9.

P195/75R15. Best offer. 2894142. 9x12 tan carpet in gd cond. 580. 2874298 after 5 pm. printer), like new. 570. 327 B Albrook, 2 families sale. Saturday.

77 Volvo 264,4 dr, auto, elect wind, at, P, Pit 2af6cas6, P06y', microwave w. $250. 260466. Little tikes playhouse, patio furniture, motorcycle helmets, 741 C Balboa, household items, clothes, et. Saturday 8-12deluxe rims, gd cond, us spees. $2100. 224-3091 after 6 pm. firm, outdoor fighting kit, train. 284-4812.

Bookshelf, 2 1/2 x 6 ft. 540. Electric weed eater. $40. Desk, 821X A Balboa, kitchen items, misc. Saturday 8-3.1983 Ford Granada, 4 dr, us spes, 6 cyl, at, ac, loaded, exc perfect for computer. $100. 282-3522. Singersewing machine. 575. Battery operatedjeep.2scasforcond, 34,000 miles. $3800. 252-2275. ages 3-7 yes, like new. $125. 284-3436. 2258 All Care St, Balboa, Saturday 8-12.

- Crib youth bed. dree, drawer, a .in on . 0261-3325.509Daldue ornstrfig17mfdnngab,61988 Hyundai Excel Hatchback, charcoal gray, full loaded. Ceramics paints and static. 284-3436. c089 Diablo, doble bedrse.efig, l7coft,diaingtable,6$6500. 282-3103/3152. Large sofa, bloc, gd cond. $275. 224-6689. chairs, sofa, vcuam. Saturday.

Bicycles, tO spd for man, quality coinpesento. 5175. 287-Fareilure for sale, living room and bedroom set. Negotiable. 4679. . 5759 Sibert St, Diablo, misc, freezer, plants, clothes, books.286-4483. Saturday 8-12.

-V 2 0 H Lawn mower, gd cond, need motor work. $125. 286-3230.5786 B Dishlo, Sibert Se, reclioekiteben applisnees, based

English speaking, live in or out maid, gd w/kids. 221-5172. Round table w/4 chain, new, fight wood. $475. 252-2121. Honda EM 2000X electric powerplant, needs scondary coil. tires, misc items. Saturday.

My honest, reliable maid need 3 days work, call me for Wash and dryer, exc d. $700. 286-3273. $350. 220-3941. 6408 Los Rios, bicycles, trombone, computer, unusedreferences. 252-2733. Upright Whirlpool freezer. $300. Sears sewing machine. Coffee table set, 4 pes, Kowaaakijet ski w/trailer, used only toys/ gooes, computer chair, clothes, misc. 252-7400.

English speaking maid, .xc w/kids, honest, gen houso 5175. Redwood picnic table, new. 00. 256-6721. twice. 287-6830. 87 Howard, baby items, used books, lps, furnitme, more.cleaning M-F. 221-2612. Gold framed mirror, 3x5. $100. 252-2007. Dressmaker sewing machine, older model Singer w/cabinet Saturday 7-12.

and bench seat. 5135. 286-3294.Honest, dependable day maid, avail Mon & Wed. 286-6189. New Whirlpool dishwasher. 5300. 13 in tutor tv (rc) can be

Ec, honest, english parking Maid, mc a/kids, hard hoked up to computer to. $325. 286-4295. 26 in Huffy men's 10 spl bike, needs a little work. $40.

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English speaking, absolutely wonderful housekeeper, highly Frost free Whirlpool freezer, 15 cu ft, w/doable insulation. Wash basin w/faucet, new condo. 545. Ceiling fan. 520. 252- English speaking day maid, M-F, reasonable rates, care for

recommended, will love your children, week-days. 286-648 1 480. 252-5354. 5872. my 2 children, ref required. 287-6287.

Living room set, bedroom set. Negotiable. 2864483. Wedding dress. $100. Sliding shower door. 5100. Queen Transformers and transformer type toys. 282-3128.English speaking maid seek job 2 or 3 days, avail now. 221- waterbed matt. 530. Skateboard. $30. 252-2781. To exchange 1983 Toyota Carina for newer auto, ad wad,8496. Couch/hider-bed, fall so, earth tones. $200. 287-494.cage18 oot aiafo ee utg od

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GE air conditioner 6,000 blu, re cond. S145. 287-3321. 10/12000 btu ac, w/ 110 v, 4/6 horse boat motor w/reverseMaid, honest, reliable, part time, referees. 252-5125. Baby clothes, maternity clothes, stroller, infant carrier, gold and water cooled. 252-1112.

Young girl's bedrm furn, (includes headed $20, 4 drawer. chain w/cross, toys, baseball glove, bats. 287-3632.Exc maid, honest, spanishspeaking, live out, mature, very gd dresser $75, desk and bookshelf $100 if sold sop). S175. 252- Frame for canvas top for Jeep CJ7 1979, door and top.refs. 286-3531. 2475. Daisy Girl Scout uniform and knee high socks. $5. 252-200. 287-3340.

Bilingual maid, live in or out, exc w/kidn,cooks, iron, and do Queen so matt w/framie. Best offer. 287-5033. Xerox copier 660-1, needs maintenance. 575. 252-5752. A male roommate, to share expenses in 3 beidrin apt w/2all homework, want 5100 a month. 284-5734. other men. 252-4570/221-9684.

Kelvinator washer & dryer, I yr me. $650/obo. Brown Scuba equipment, like new. 286-4936.carpets 9x12, 12x15, light brown. $175. 289-6843. r r he . $10. 2074738 Commodore 64 w/disk drive, less than $200, Omar. 261-

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diving/fohing, runs great. S3800/obo. 2894525. Charm glow 2 burner gas grill, gd cod. $100. 284-4085. English/spanish speaking live in maid, 27-35 yrs old, genFedders 14,000 ba ar, 110 volts, 3 years old, exc cond. $225. .o.s.w.r, zoningg, most be , good cook. 2824204

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2 spd Minn Kota motor w/battery, exc cond. 570. 287-4930 Dining room table w/4 chairs. S450. Hatch. $250. 287-3093. 2864924. motor 85 hp max. s2000-/3000. 2874051.

Port dishwasher, Whirlpool, exc cond. 5280. Wrought iron

H household i table w/g'"top. S1-0. Curtain rodsvarioussizes and styles.2"189.

the TROPIC TIMES Ad FormWood dinette set, 6 chairs. $275. Floral print sleeper sofa. Velvet couch/loveseat, like new, $1200. 262-1154.$400. Queen .c waterbed, liner. $175. 2864298. Bedrm set, recliner, mirror, rug, phone stand, fan PioneerOver stuffed tan coach and lovesSat. $350. 284-4830. stereo sys, tv antenna, camera, radio. 287-3632. Advertising in the Tropic Times is offered on a space available basis to U.S. military members, civilian

DOD employees and employees of other U.S. government agencies. Ads will be accepted only forBrass overhead lamp asking. $85. 2 brown carpets, 10x13, Dryer. $275. Frnitures and clothes. 286-4226. NON-COMMERCIAL services or goods offered by the advertiser or an immediate family member.11x12. $75 en/obo. 284-4321. 3 pe living rm set, sofa, 2 chair, I coffee table, 2 end tables. Offerings of real estate of personal ads will not be accepted. The Tropic Times reserves the right to edit aty

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Queen s matt and queen s, box springs, drapes for tropical w/frame/headboard. 5100. 282-3415. will be accepted once per quarter as will ads for the Wanted category. Patio Sale ads must indicate date and

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Whirlpool upright freezer, 16 - ft capacity, new never used, $125. Gus stove. $70. 282-3415.perfect cond. S675. 252-6246. unless a specific date is involved.

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24 Tropic TimesSept. 29, 1989

Cuba accuses U.S. of RP meddling.

Only Communistreforms will stop exodusUNITED NATIONS (AP) - The government can survive indefinitely That package would be designed not country for greater freedom in West

foreign ministers of Britain and West by the suppression of peaceful to strip Hong Kong of its people, but Germany.Germany said last week that only dissent." to give them hope and confidence to "Deeply moved, we witness thedemocratic and economic reforms in Major said Britain will offer "a remain." fate of young people who arecommunist nations will stop people package to encourage people He did not elaborate. sorrowfully leaving their home andfrom fleeing. essential to Hong Kong's future Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich their familiar surroundings" he said.

They cited the exodus of refugees stability and prosperity to stay there, Ge n sc her of West Germany East Germany blames the West forfrom East Germany and Hong Kong by giving them guarantees of lamented the exodus of East encouraging its people to leave withresidents who fear Chinese rule. resettlement in Britain if they wish. Germans, who have fled their false promises of a better life.

The foreign ministers of Cuba, But Genscher said reforms "wouldPortugal, Bangladesh, the open up new prospects in thePhilippines and Israel also addressed German Democratic Republic, as inthe U.N. General Assembly. Cuba IIJL-a r b 2 Um em e rs of other central and Eastern Europeanaccused the United States of countries. This will encourage themeddling in the affairs of its TC .' . fl(S Mfl r i people to stay."neighbors to the south. f.a.irrseS, fne it He also reassured Poland, the

U.S. Ambassador Thomas R. victim of German aggression inPickering exercised his right of reply QUARRY HEIGHTS (US PDF Transito (traffic) officer World War II, that West Germanyat the end of the day's debate, rising SOUTHCOM PAO) -- Two named Garibaldo on Tumba would never again threaten itsto protest "the contentious language members of the U.S. forces were Muerto near the MacDonald's frontiers.and distortions by the foreign relieved of some of their money restaurant and the El Dorado "The wheel of history will not beminister of Cuba." --one at gunpoint -- by uniformed shopping center. turned back," Genscher said.

Speeches began Monday as part of members of the Panama Defense The Transit officer jumped in Most leaders who addressed thethe General Assembly's annual three- Forces in two incidents in the past the soldier's car, pointed a gun at expesed optiism last wese kweek debate of political, economic few days. his side, and demanded his wallet. ernssod oits.and social problems. A U.S. citizen Navy civilian After taking the money, the PDF But conflicts.

Foreign Secretary John Major of employee was stopped on the member dropped the wallet and Malmierca of Cuba said "we have aBritain said London will offer Trans-Isthmian Highway about departed. difficult road ahead" unlessresettlement in Britain to Hong Kong 6:45 p.m. Saturday, at which time di to d he d"poniessresidents anxious over Chinese rule, three PDF members entered the These incidents bring to six the Washington gives up its "policy ofwhich will begin in 1997. back seat of his vehicle. number of reported incidents of arrogance."

Many Hong Kong residents are They demanded $40 there or this type committed by the Malmierca accused Washington ofworried about their future under $0 at the National Investigations Panama Defense Forces this year, fomenting unrest in Panama with itscommunist China following its Department, or DENI, station. five of them since early May. troops stationed in the Canal Area,repression of the student-led pro- After the employee paid them $40, In light of these incidents, and of meddling in Nicaragua's 1990democracy movement in June. the three thanked him, shook his members of the U.S. military election by funding the opposition

"Millions of us around the world hand, and departed the scene community are reminded to candidates.were shocked to see Chinese troops without further incident. exercise caution while driving off- In addition, said Malmierca, "Thekill and wound their fellow citizens At noon Monday, a U.S. Army post. Drive with windows up and people of Puerto Rico linger under aon the orders of their own South soldier was stopped by a doors locked. foreign boot, after almost 100 yearsgovernment," Major said. "No of U.S. military occupation."

Tour plane crashes in Grand Canyon, 10 dieGRAND CANYON, Ariz. (UPI) airport tower told him they "saw this Administration spokeswoman in Los had sheared off and was in front of

- A tour plane carrying 21 people plane approaching, heading toward Angeles, said her agency and the the nose cone. Rescuers spent aboutveered away from a control tower as the tower itself and then for some National Transportation Safety 30 minutes removing survivors.it tried to land Wednesday and unexplained reason it seemed to be Board would investigate the crash. , The dead included the pilot, Capt.slammed into a wooded, rocky hill drifting off. It apparently circled She said it was "too early to tell" William H. Welch, about 45, and 1stafter a 50-minute flight over the away and crashed on a hilltop." what might have caused it. Officer Keith Crosson, about 30,scenic Grand Canyon, killing 10 The sheriff said witnesses could The NTSB dispatched a six- Warren said. Welch had been withpeople. not see whether the plane struck a member team, headed by Dr. John the tour company for 4 1/2years and

The De Havilland Twin Otter was power line or the ground first. It Lauber, to the Grand Canyon. Crosson joined Grand Canyonmaking its final landing approach at crashed on a hill a half mile east of The plane was on its side with Airlines last spring, he said.about 10 a.m. MST, and the last the runway at the airport, which is debris scattered over an area The passengers, all adults, "wereradio contact came when the craft surrounded by tall ponderosa pines. measuring about 100 by 150 feet. The scattered from all over the Unitedwas 3 or 4 miles from the airport, on Elly Brekke, a Federal Aviation fuselage was twisted and one wing States - none from Arizona, somethe South Rim of the canyon outside from California, some from the Eastthe boundaries of Grand Canyon Coast," Warren said. He said theyNational Park, Coconino County , had arrived at the canyon on a motorSheriff Joe Richards said. coach tour.

"There was nothing to indicate any The plane was of the same type andkind of emergency, there was no owned by the same airline as oneindication they were having any involved in a collision with amechanical trouble," Richards said. sightseeing helicopter over the Grand

Richards said 10 of the 21 people Canyon on June 18, 1986. That crashaboard were killed in the crash and killed all 25 people aboard the twothe remaining 11 were injured, six of aircraft.them seriously. On June 30, 1956, a United

The twin-engine propeller-driven Airlines DC-7 and a Trans Worldplane did not burn. Airlines Super Constellation collided

Ron Warren, general manager of and plunged into the rugged canyon.Grand Canyon Airlines, which That accident, which killed 128owned the plane, said the aircraft was people, was the worst air disaster inon its second flight of the day. "No history at the time.difficulties were reported during the Airplanes and helicopters fly anflight and it had been cleared to estimated 50,000 sightseeing tripsland," he said, adding that at least NEW THEA TER OPENED -Panama CanalCommissunA dministrator over the canyon each year. The 1986one witness said the plane had D.P.McAuliffecutsthe ceremonialribbon to open the brandnew theater at collision intensified efforts bytouched down and then became Miraflores Locks. Also participating in the ceremony are Public Affairs environmentalists to restrict theairborne again as if to abort a landing Director WillieK. Friar, standing behindMcA uAffe, andat the other end of sightseeing flights, and in Augustand make another approach. the ribbon from right to left, Deputy A dministrator Fernando Manfredo 1987 President Reagan signed a law

"The crew was very experienced, Jr., Orientation Service supervisorAntonio GrenalsandAlcidesPonce, the banning flights below the rim andthe weather conditions were architect who designed the building. The Orientation Service is using the establishing flight-free zones in theabsolutely perfect," said Warren. . new theater for audiovisual presentations as an important part of its efforts canyon.At the last moment, something to educate the public about the Panama Canal. The Orientation Service Warren said Grand Canyonhappened. They touched down and welcomes visitors at the Miraflores Locks seven days a week, from 9 a.m. Airlines had no problems with theall hell broke loose. new rules on flights over the canyon

Richards said officials in the _ _I __p_ _. and "there have been zero problems."