Tomorrow's flight Water Usage C-9 Willow Grove, Pa. -------- 8:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30 NAS Norfolk, Va. 8:50 a.m. 9:35 a.m. Usable storage: 11.73 MIL - 84% Guantanamo Bay 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Roosevelt Roads 3:10 p.m. 3:55 p.m. Goal: 850 K NAS Norfolk, Va. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Consumption: 890 K Willow Grove, Pa. 8:55 p.m. See page 3 Guantanamo Daily Gazette Vol. 46 -- No. 172 U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Friday, August 31, 1990 President Bush calls on nations to pay for Mideast operation AP-PresidentBush says anew Korea as nations he'd ask to contrib- lays in the departure of American are expected to repeat their con- world order could emerge from the ute. women and children held in Iraq. demnations of the Iraqi invasion of Middle East crisis. And he's calling Britain says Iraq is arranging to Spokeswoman Margaret Tutwiler Kuwait during their meeting in on the worlds' wealthiest nations to evacuate some British women and says Iraqi authorities are insisting Cairo. help the U.S. establish that order. children from Bagdad. The British the Americans write letters stating In a statement today, the League At a White House news confer- Foreign office says some will be their intentions to leave, have those asked any members with peace ini- East Berlin - The treaty that will lay ence today, the president said he'd flown out of Bagdad on Iraqi Air- letters translated into Arabic, and tiatives to propose them, but stressed the legal groundwork for Germany's ask other nations to help pick up the ways, and others on the British prove they've paid Iraqi taxes. any solutions must include an Iraqi unification is to be signed today in East tab for America's $1 billion a Virgin Atlantic Airways. British Members of the Iraqi League withdrawal from Kuwait. Berlin. The road to an agreement was month military operation in the Airways also says it's ready to help. indanger of being blocked by an abor- Persian Gulf. No movement on getting Ameri- (( tion rights dispute. But, the treaty was Bush singled out Japan, West cans out of Iraq. Though, the State salvaged last night by compromising Germany, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Department is condemning what it Now, who's surprised ? on East and West German differences over abortions. The United Arab Emirates and South calls inhumane and disgraceful de- North/South Korea - Officialshave Photo by P01 EDWARD finally set a date for historic talks CASTLEN between leaders of North and South Lt. Cmdr. Overstreet hospitalized Korea. North Korea's prime minister inquire about Paula's condition and a group of officials are scheduled Many Naval Base residents to cross the border into the south. The are aware that Lt. Cmdr. Paula and to express their wishes for a Petty Officer 3rd Class negotiations to be held are aimed at Overstreet, a nurse practitioner at rapid recovery. Shawn Williams received a easing more than four decades of hos- the Naval Hospital was evacuated Our thoughts and prayers are surprise Navy Achievement tilities between the two countries. to Jackson Memorial Hospital in with Paula and her family, and we Medal from the Commander Miami. hope to see them all reunited in of the Naval Base Capt. South Africa - South African Secu- Her condition as of this morn- health and happiness very soon. William McCamy. The cap- rity Forces were deployed to a black ing is still critical, but she is re- Get well wishes (cards only) tain made a surprise visit to after whiteauthorities cut off township sponding to treatment and she has can be sent to Paula at the follow- Williams' workspace the community water, sewage and on improve- electricity. Officials say they took the shown definite signs of ing address: Thursday Aug. 23, and re- action after residents of the township ment. ceived a handful of grease in boycotted payment for 'he services. The Naval Hosptial staff wish Jackson Memorial Hospital exchange. to thank themany Gitmoresidents 1700 N.W. 10th Avenue Mexico - U.S. officials say Mexico who have called or stopped by to Miami, Fla. 33136 wants the United States to open nego- tiations soon on a free trade agreement. [i The officials say negotiations might take up to five years. Mexico is the Hirko wins Sergeant Major Bertha Peters Award in Washington D.C. United States third-largesttrading part- ner. President Bush and Mexican lillililli I r- regular Marine Corps in 1948. As a direct result of her long President Carlos Salinas De Gortari Hirko received the award be- hours, forceful, encouraging attitude already have agreed on negotiations cause of her distinguished career. and remarkable leadership skills, no beginning next year. "I received it for my contribu- Marine has transferred from Guan- tions to a support battalion in the tanamoBay an unqualified swimmer ground defense security," said since last year. Hirko. Hirko actively participates on She joined her Guantanamo the Barracks Athletic Teams, com- USA command about a year ago, and munity body building contest and charged into her new assignment Triathlon events. News with enthusiasm and vigor. As a result, she received the Hirko consistently meets every Rozier Award for the most outstand- challenge well beyond the call of ing athlete in Marine Barracks. - A court-martial North Carolina duty. She also shows a general con- Hirko said she wasn't expecting jury at Fort Bragg, N.C., is expected to begin deliberations today in the case of cern forevery Marine assigned to her to receive the award. "I was just a sergeant charged with murdering a unit. Hirko has proved this both on doing my everyday job," she said. civilian during the U.S. invasion of duty and during her off time. "I'll continue to strive like Ihave and Panama. The defense for Master Sgt. Sgt. Monique Hirko, recipient of the Sergeant Major Bertha Peters During Marine Barracks condi- I won't let up." Roberto Bryan ended its case yester- Award, proudly displays her symbol of a distinguished career. tioning hikes, Hirko assisted other However, she added, "I don't day. A Panamanian civilian testified Marines. think I could work any harder. I feel the man Bryan shot apparently was Hirko, because of what the award She volunteered to carry a 30- like I give 100 percent to everything goingto throw a grenade. Bryan faces a By J03 LISA PETRILLO means. pound base plate, or weapon stand. I do." possible life sentence if convicted. 'M'so rrr wau--~ gss The Peters award recognizes During unit runs she often carries the Lt. Gen. Ernest Cook Jr., Com- Gitmoite Sgt. Monique Hirko, enlisted female Marines who make a flag and leads the formation. manding General, Marine Corps Florida - Funeral services are being UnitDiary Chief atMarine Barracks/ significant difference to increase held today for victims of the college Additionally, Hirko is one of two Combat Development Command, student killings that have put Ground Defense/Security Force combat readiness. Water Safety Survival Instructors Quantico, Va., presented Hirko with Gainesville, Fla., on edge. More than Admin, received the Sergeant Major Peters was the first female ser- (WSSI) assigned to the Barracks. In the symbol of her hard work on be- 600 law enforcement officers are still Bertha Peters Award in Washington geant major of the Woman Marines. this capacity, and in addition to her half of the Marine Corps League. searching for a suspect in the deaths. D.C., Aug. 21. In her distinguished career, she regular duties, she ensures all Bar- The League is an organization Authorities have been questioning Hirko was the first recipient of achieved many firsts, including racks Marines are at least Third Class supported by woman Marines and possible suspects, but say they don't the award. "I feel honored," said i being the first woman sworn in the Swimmer qualified. Marines on active duty. expecttomake an arrest anytime soon. Naval Base Security's McGruff coloring contest was a success for all ages Illinois - A mobile kitchen setup by a church group to help tornado victims 11, Angela Smith 7 to 9 and Joshua Phoenix Cable, the Mall and Secu- exploded in Crest Hill, Ill., yesterday. By JOSN CHRIS CORBIN Barker 5 to 7 year olds. rity and the deadline for entries was Fourpeople wereinjured, including the Each of the contestants won a Aug. 1. driver of the kitchen truck who was Naval Base Security Department "National Night Out" T-shirt from Criminal Investigator Glenn burned critically. A pr 'ane tank ex- sponsored a McGruff "Take a bite base security. Rogers said McGruff and National ploded and set the kitchen on fire. out of crime" coloring contest for National Night Out, sponsored Night Out was a success. "Even children ages 5 to 11 years old. by individual states for citizens to though we have a low crime rate in U.S. - Some of the families that usu- Children participated from the meet their local police law enforce- Guantanamo Bay, residents can still ally gas up and go on Labor Day weekend may end up staying close to Child Development Center , Lee- ment officials. get ripped off. home instead. Its estimated 25.5 mil- ward and W.T. Sampson Windward. On this night residents walk in "If you see something suspi- lion people usually travel during the Overall, 50 children in Guantanamo high crime areas to let criminals cious, contact security," Rogers holiday weekend, which also is the Bay entered the contest. know crime's not allowed.