Vol. 30, No. 210 U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Tuesday, December 9, 1975 Gitmo observes Cuban-American Friendship Day A crowd estimated at about 1,000 base residents converged on Phillips Park yesterday for the seventh ann- Digest ual observance of Cuban-American lWorld News Friendship Day. WASHINGTON (AP)--Diplomatic sources confirm that Secretary A highlight of the official cere- of State Henry Kissinger has asked mony was the announcement that the Israel to drop its opposition to award given annually to the man who the Palestinian Liberation Organ- has done most for the Cuban commu- ization's taking part in U.N. de- nity would be presented to Cdr. J. bates next month. Sources say Gass, the former Staff Judge Advo- Kissinger made the request while cate here. Cdr. Gass has been traveling with President.Ford in transferred, and the plaque will be the Far East. Israel has said it sent to him. will boycott the talks. Music was provided during the UNITED NATIONS (AP)--The United seven-piece band afternoon by a States has voted against a U.N. from Puerto Rico, the "East Side General Assembly resolution that Band." The band played Latin as well calls American military installa- as soul and rock music. tions on Guam "incompatible" with U.N. principles. U.S. Ambassador kiddieland was set up A special Daniel Moynihan says residents of under 12. Miss Patty, for children Guam, a U.S. territory, don't ob- Hour, star of Channel 8's Kiddie ject. But the resolution passed was hosted the kiddieland, and by a vote of 89-to-6 with 32 na- other clowns. joined by Seabag and tions abstaining. HM1 Tom"Doc" Eagles played en- LONDON (AP)--Police in London gineer as he drove the children say one of four Irish Republican around the park on his Special Ser- Army gunmen--holding a couple vices kiddie train. hostage in their apartment--may have escaped before police sealed Aubrey C. Moses was recognized off the building. Police sources as the Cuban resident having the say the missing gunman may be longest sustained service with the Britain's most wanted criminal, Navy here in Gitmo. The 71-year-old Michael Wilson. Moses has worked with the Navy since 1925. He was actively employ- WASHINGTON (AP)--President Ford ed here until he retired four years says efforts are under way to ago. Moses said of the day's cele- schedule new talks between Greece bration, "It's a nice sunny day, and Turkey on the dispute in Cy- one that not even rain could prus. And he says there are signs dampen the spirit of." that the two nations have narrow- ed their differences. The official ceremony consisted of an invocation by Chaplain Magor, WASHINGTON (AP)--AFL-CIO Presi- followed by remarks by Capt. John dent George Meany says U.S. for- McConnell, commander of the Naval eign policy seems to be trying to Base, and Capt. Tom Watkins, com- keep conditions as they are. He manding officer of the Naval Sta- says the United States "ought not tion. Both officers praised the to be afraid of a new world order Cuban community here on base for in which democracy and decency are the valuable contributions they on the offensive." Meany was tes- have made. tifying yesterday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Carlos Bru served as master of in a series of hearings on policy ceremonies for the ceremony. for the next decade. FLORENCE, S.C. (AP)--Ronald After the ceremony ended, the Reagan says it worries him that lines formed at the serving tables the Republican Party is losing where the menu included roast pig, And he calls on the party steamship round, Cuban fricasseed FRIENDSHIP DAY - Dignitaries on the stage during the ceremony, included, members. to expel what he terms "our false chicken, congri, boiled plantain from left, Capt. McConnell, Capt. Watkins, Aubrey Moses and Chaplain image" to regain support. Reagan and other food. Magor. They look at the plaque presented to Cdr. Gass. The middle President Ford for photo shows the size the crowd that attended the celebration. A highlight is challenging the GOP presidential nomination of the day was the food served, and roast pig was the main attraction among .the various foods. The young man at the left in the lower photo this year. enjoys his first sight of a cooked pig. (Photos by PH2 Dave Clarke) WASHINGTON (AP)--A congressman says a measure establishing a select House committee to re-inves- tigate the assassination of Presi- Pike files contempt action against Kissinger dent John F. Kennedy will be taken up soon by the Rules Committee. WASHINGTON (AP)-- Rejecting a identify to the House committee all It charges Kissinger with "contu- Virginia Democrat Thomas Downing, compromise offer from President U.S. covert intelligence operations macious conduct," and if approved by the bill's sponsor, said yesterday Ford, Intelligence Committee Chair- abroad since 1961 that were request- the House would direct Speaker Carl that the-select committee might be man Otis G. Pike filed contempt ed by the State Department, rather Albert to turn the case over to the established sometime in January. action in the House yesterday than by intelligence agencies. local U.S. attorney for prosecution. against Secretary of State Henry But Pike said that does not com- Albert refused to either back Pike WASHINGTON (AP)--The postal ser- Kissinger. ply with the committee's subpoena or oppose him but indicated he would vice says it will increase fees The New York Democrat said he for all State Department requests not stand in the way of a House con- for special services such as money would ask for a House vote on con- for information on all covert tempt vote if Pike asks for one. orders and special delivery as of tempt "in a couple of days" unless operations whether carried out or Jan. 3. The agency says the in- respect for the the intelligence committee opposes not. "I have great creases are necessary to cover Albert told his position at a meeting today. Pike said the State Department secretary (Kissinger)," rising costs. Pike told all 435 members in a originally told his committee it newsmen. "I have great respect for "Dear colleague" letter that con- requested five covert operations the committee I appointed. I don't tempt action against Kissinger would during the 14 years but said the want to prejudge." WASHINGTON (AP)--A delegation of not "cause the earth to tremble nor department has now found 25 requests Kissinger would say only that he congressmen says the Vietnamese the sun to stop in its tracks. for covert operations. will let the White House negotiate are willing to restore normal re- "No one is seeking to place Mr. Dropping two other contempt cita- the matter. lations with the United States, Kissinger in jail," Pike wrote tions against Kissinger, Pike filed Pike dropped the other two con- and the congressmen say the next fellow members, "and the worst that minutes after the House opened for tempt citations against Kissinger move is up to the Ford administra- can happen to him is that he might business yesterday the one for on grounds committee subpoenas have tion. The congressmen are members have to provide the documents Kissinger's refusal to turn over now been complied with and Kissin- of the House Select Committee on subpoenaed to Congress." the State Department covert oper- ger is therefore no longer in con- missing persons in Southeast Asia. Ford's compromise offer was to ation requests. tempt. Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette Tuesday, December 9, 1975 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSAL UNDELIVERABLE MAIL AT P.O. The 0 Protestant Sunday school will The following people have undel- rehearse for the Christmas Program iverable mail at the Fleet Branch Saturday. Pll participating children Post Office, which can be picked should be at the base Chapel by up within the next 72 hours: 2:15. Community CONUS: S. Beepatt, Earl Forman, AFCEA TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING Daniel V. Grant. Jamaica: Edward Brown, Walton Cenac, Balorn Minott, The Greater Guantanamo Chapter of Cleveland Senca. Bulletin the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association will hold their monthlymeeting at the Blue WINDJAMMER MOVIE SCHEDULE Caribe back patio on Wednesday,. at Board 11:30 a.m. Tonight: "Rancho Deluxe" an R Guantanamo Bay Chapter President, rated drama starring Jiffy Bridges. Captain Barton requests that all Wednesday: "Jaws" a PG rated members be present so that they drama starring Robert Shaw. may be made aware of arrangements Thursday: "Corn Bread, Earl and being made for guest speakers, Me" a PG rated drama starring MEETI NGS POST OFFICE SUGGESTIONS impromptu meetings, and schedule Mose Gunn. for the holiday period AFCEA Friday: "Capone" an R rated drama TOD AY To keep persons from finding out function. starring Ben Gazzara and "Every the contents of parcel pack.- Thing You've Always Wanted to Know EXERCISE from 6 to 7 p.m. For ages The Fleet Branch Post Office PLANNED POWER OUTAGE About Sex but were Afraid to Ask" more informationcall Leonard Go- offers some advise. When bringing an R rated comedy starring Woody bert at 90126 AWH your parcels to the Post Office, There will be a planned power Allen. GUANTANAMO BAYS SELF DEFENSE CLUB ask the window clerk for the fol- outage in the Mobile Point area on Saturday: "Man of the Year" an R will practice at tthe Child Day lowing customs declarations for Wednesday. rated comedy starring Rossana Care Center at 6vp.m. each parcel: One PS form 2976 This outage is required in order Podesta and "Confessions of a Win- OKINAWA KARATE AFFILIATION will (green gummed labs) 2 inches by 3 to perform work on the primary lines dow Cleaner" an R rated comedy starr- practice from 6 tc o 8 p.m.