Guantanamo Daily Gazette 41 Vol

Tomorrow's flight Water Usage 727 NAS Norfolk, Va. -------- 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5 Guantanamo Bay 11:00 a.m. noon Usable storage: 10.42 MIL - 74% Kingston, Jamaica 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 850 K Guantanamo Bay 2:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Goal: NAS Norfolk, Va. 6:15 p.m. Consumption: 866 K See page 3 Guantanamo Daily Gazette 41 Vol. 46 -- No. 175 U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Thursday, September 6, 1990 Tensions rise in Gulf after American gets shot It's reported that an American carrying 28 people freed from Iraq shuttling western women and chil- 1,300 Americans are still in Kuwait, was shot and wounded by Iraqi landed yesterday at Newark, N.J. dren out of Iraq in recent days. and it's getting increasingly danger- soldiers while trying to avoid cap- The Virgin Atlantic Airways flight The sources say an estimated ous for them. ture in Kuwait City, pushing ten- carried 24 Americans, three Canadi- sions higher in the Persian Gulf. ans and one Jordanian. The State Department is investi- In Washington, Secretary of Persian Gulf - Travel to the Middle gating the report, but says it has no State James Baker reported to Navy Relief course graduates 19 only more dangerous, East is now not information on how severe the inju- members of Congress on U.S. it's also more expensive. Tensions in the Persian Gulf have caused insur- ries might be. strategy in the Persian Gulf. ance companies to raise the cost of On the diplomatic front, Iraq's Responding to questions about long- insurance for airliners traveling to foreign minister made a surprise term plans, he proposed a new, re- e region. And airline representa- visit to Moscow yesterday for talks gional security system to maintain ves say those increases are being with President Gorbachev. The stability in the region. passed right along to the consumer. meeting comes four days before The State Department says President Bush meets with Gor- Bakeris leaving on an 11-day, eight- Israel - The Palestinian uprising in bachev on Sunday for a Summit in nation trip that starts in the Persian the Israeli-occupied territorities has Helsinki, Finland. Gulf and will take him to Helsinki now passed its one-thousandth day, with violence at its lowest level since The Soviet news agency TASS for the Bush-Gorbachev Summit the start of the revolt Officials say says Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Baker will also stop in Moscow. Israeli troops shot and killed one Pales- Aziz and Gorbachev "held a frank One goal of the tripis to lineup tinian in August, the lowest death toll discussion on the situation in the financial support for the U.S. mili- during any month of the 32-month Persian Gulf' yesterday. tary build-up in the Gulf. Intifada. Western diplomats say the In the meantime, western Aziz's visit apparently was an at- sources in Baghdad say the U.S. is NorthlSoutli Korea - The prime The first National Navy ReliefTraining Course was completedAug. 31. Capt. tempt by Iraq to strengthen ties with trying to getanIraqiAirwaysjetliner new Guan- ministers of North and South Korea Bill McCamy, naval base commander, presented certificates to 19 its former ally Moscow, which sides sent to Kuwait to take out stranded tanamo Bay volunteers. Six of the volunteers will head up a new command vol- met again today in Seoul for a second unteer NRS program which includes budget, counseling, layette and loan round of talks on ways to end the with the U.S. in the dispute over Americans. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The sources say they hope to servicing. The remaining volunteers will take the informationthey received and nations 45-year-old division. South or departments on NRS Republican Senator Robert persuade Iraq to send the plane in the use it to advise and assist their individual commands Koreas proposal stresses enconomic matters. exchange and political cooperation. Dole of Kansas had a different next few days. Graduates include (left to right) Row one: Amy Tidd, Missy Stolley, P01 North Korea demands the two Koreas suggestio. Dole, who was in According to the sources, the Jeff Stewart, Maggie Sauber, Martha Lynn Johnson and Marta Staley. Row two: do not seek separate U.N. member- Moscow to see Gorbachev, said it's U.S. argues that since Iraqclaims to Chief Kim Toeller, MCPO Stewart Koegle, Margaret Rodgers, Chaplain Ron ships. possible Aziz gave Gorbachev a have annexed Kuwait, Baghdad Wilkins, MGySgt. Eugene Lucas, Jacqueline Gillespie, P01 Gregory Rumpf, message to pass onto Bush on Sun- should treat Americans trapped P02 Kelly McDevt, Chaplain Jon Reitz, MCPO Kenneth Watson, Chief Becki South Africa - There was relative O'Brien, Chief Richard Darling and Susan Cobb (NRS Field Rep.). Not pictured day. there the same as it treats those in calm today in South Africa's black is Capt. Peter Petronzio. township as African National Con- On the hostage front, an airliner Iraq. Freedom flights have been gress Leader Nelson Mandela toured one of the settlements ripped by factional fighing. Mandela rippedinto Gitmoites join Cutter Legare crew on Jamaican cruise the concernment during a speech before 2,000 supporters, charging it with EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part nent and most expensive. Mallard's bikinis. Clear warm waters and cool Large pools of water provide needed carrying on its war against blacks by two of a three-part series on the prices average about $100per person refreshing beverages instill our rev- breaks and cool dips. Yes, it is an sending troops into the townships. holiday cruise of 80 Gitmoites to per night, while Club Americana elers with feelings of luxury on eco- adventure worth taking. Jamaica. The cruise is on U.S. Coast runs $85 per room per night. One nomical budgets. Dinner is reasonable and exqui- (continued to page 3) Guard Cutter LEGARE (WMEC- group makes it to the Hibiscus Hotel, Water sports abound, from para- site at The Ruins, where a real water- 912). paying about $50 per room, others chute sailing, to jet skiing and sail- fall and tropical surroundings are the find similar discounts. boat cruising. Snorkeling and decor. The Caribbean and Almond A hearty young Marine shouts Some make their way by foot, SCUBA diving is the sport of choice Tree are other popular eateries. For ) USA "Ocho Rios atlast," as the announce- while others opt for taxi and van for many. One sporting group en- those with beer budgets on this ment comes over the public address rides. Most are without reservations gages in water balloon slinging, champagne, Shakey's, Kentucky News system. "Passengers may go but take their chances. But, they all sending volleys from the three-per- Fried Chicken and Burger King are ashore," is the call and it doesn't find bargains and settle in for the son slingshot at fast moving water close by. Reggae anddisco are on tap need repeating. Scores of enthusias- weekend. targets. final Florida - Investigators in the Alas, their aim doesn't for the evening. Stage show's Gainesville, Fla., slayings of five stu- tic Gitmoites walk the gangway to Strolling the streets, bargaining match their ambition. Focusing then brews gradually welcome the moon dents are awaiting test results on mate- touch down on Jamaican soil. For at craft markets, and snapping pic- on a helpless sailboat they let off a and stars. rial found at one crime some to see if most, it was their first adventure on tures of anything that moves is the 200 yard salvo that tears a hole in the Time moves swiftly now as they lead them to a suspect They're this tropical island. For some, it's order of the day. sail. That's the last and best, ending Monday morning approaches, and also using ultraviolet photography. like coming home. It's a small town that doesn't take the sporting event. The day lazily the 6:30 a.m. check aboard LEGARE Police said yesterday they had no new It is early morning, and the town long to explore. The tourist area is moves on, as we enjoy these precious closes in. It's too much to squeeze information that could lead to an arrest. is just wakening. Shops are opening, about a square mile enclave near the surroundings. into a weekend, but enough to build workers scurry about and energy beach. Florida - The shuttle Columbia is It's not long before the weary Dunn's Falls is a popular tourist memones upon. sounded again by another fuel leak. builds. shoppers succumb to day's heat and attraction that few pass up. Climbing Morning light greets the Guan- Cohmbia was scheduled to blast off Vacationers make their way to find rest at the nearest bar. Exotic the falls is exhilarating and refresh- tanamo Bay residents ambling to- early this moving on a long-delayed themajor hotels along the shore. The drinks area tourist favorite and every ing as the cool waters cascade ward LEGARE'S dock. There's no astronomy flight. But it was delayed towering resorts stand tall above the bar and lounge has them. through the rocks. hurry, just lingering feelings of when a hydrogen leak was found less white sand beach, and are less than a Swimming attire comes in all Young and old take the risk and pleasure, and baskets full of than eight hours before launch. mile away. Mallard's Beach Hotel sizes, from turn of the century cos- carefully navigate the oftentimes souvenirs. andClub Americana aremostpromi- tumes to modern day dental floss slippery stones, inching upward.

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