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Show HILL TO TIMES Friday, October 26, 1984 editorials Soviets maintain power with (Editor's Note: This is one of a series of articles on Soviet military power. It was taken from "Soviet Military Power, 1984," produced by the Department of Defense.) The attainment of military goals and objectives, the use of force or threat of use of force to suppress domestic dissent, and the application or threat offeree in foreign policy are helped by the governmental structure in the Soviet Union. Soviet leaders today perpetuate a powerful and rigidly centralized state that strives to control every Soviet Affnod Forc K. U. Chornonko Minister of Dafn . Supreme High Command Chief of Main Political Directorate D. F. Ustinov system one-part- y A. A. Yepishev national resource under the guise of ensuring nation survival in a hostile environment. This they achieve system in which the Com-- , through the munist Party apparatus has undisputed control over one-par- the ty decision-makin- g process. This monopoly of power was recognized in the 1977 Constitution, which described the Party as the leading and guiding force of Soviet society and the nucleus of its political system for all state and public organizations. Official Party representatives permeate and control the state and military apparatus. Military doctrine, national security policies, economic planning and administration are all developed and coordinated by the Party hierarchy. This concentration of power in the hands of a political elite is most evident at the national level, where Party, State and military responsibilities are often the responsibility of one individuals The job of the Soviet government is to implement Party Party policy under the eye of the officials. The Party pervades all Soviet organizations, official and unofficial. All are penetrated and monitored by the Party watchdog, the Committee for KGB. State Security-t- he Several members of the Politburo simultaneously hold key posts in the state apparatus. Almost without exception, government ministers and senior military commanders are members of the Partes Central Committee. All responsible government positions are filled by trusted Party members. Centers of political power outside the Party are prohibited in the USSR; thus, Soviet decision-makin- g can produce policies with a force and constancy not achievable in democratic and pluralistic political systems. The relatively small number of senior Party members holding key Party and government positions, their age and often long tenure have produced a rather homogeneous decisionmaking elite. This Party elite has a shared heritage and maintains common interests as to basic directions in domestic and foreign policy, a factor which helps to account for the marked continuity of its policies. (LOGNEWS) ever-prese- , First Deputy Minister of Defense First Deputy Minister of Defense N. V. Ogarkov V. G. Kulikov First Deputy Minister of Defense S. L. Sokolov Warsaw Pact Forces) (Chief of the General Staff) well-entrench- Deputy Minister of Defense mm Deputy Minister of Defense A. V. F. Toiubko Ground Forces) ed, , Deputy Minister of Defense V. I. Petrov nt I. Koldunov Air Defense Strategic Rocket Forces) Deputy Minister of Defense S. G. Gorshkov Naval Forces) Deputy Minister of Defense P. S. Kutakhov Air Forces) Forces) Children, candy and cars concerns this time of year By Capt. James M. Guinn Directorate of Aerospace Safety, Norton AFB. Calif. Each year Halloween seems to be more of a "Dreaded Event" rather than a joyful occasion due to vehicle-pedestri- II. if. vl I . ,lliimyHM,MUfituSJ 4. , .A. Jl.. .t If V I.I. I V 'Technicians! On the signal activate your debris relocation batons!" r Published by MorMedia Sales, 1 1 52 West Road, Ogden, Utah 84405, phone Deadlines: Editorial, 4 p.m. Monday before 394-965- tmr River-dal- 5. publi- e an mishaps, intentional poisonings and other grim events that can happen to our children. Youngsters look forward to that day and, when it arrives, they are off and ninning. Unfortunately, it is also a time when kids could be exposed to poisoned candy or razor blades and pins added to fruit. To ensure a safe Halloween, make sure ground rules are established and followed. If supervising a group of children, look at what goes into the bag and note the source of questionable items. Make sure all treats are brought home for inspection. Clean or wash all fruit and cut into small pieces. Discard any unwrapped or open candy. Know routes the kids are planning to take -- even better, go along. If kids go between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Hill Top Times receives Air Force News Service (AFNS), AF Logistics Command News Service (LOGNEWS), Tactical Air Command News Service (TACNS), and American Forces Press' Service cation data; announcements for "Around the Hid," 1 0 a.m. Monday before publication date; Classified ads, 4 p.m. Wednesday before publication date. (AFPS). Unless otherwise stated, ad photos published Articles may be turned In at Room 1 1 8, Bldg. 1 1 02, . are official U.S. Air Force photos. alone, identify their companions and time they must be home. Advise children not to accept rides from, nor enter the home of, strangers. Another hazard kids face on Halloween is low visibility. Motorists should be careful of children running across the streets. Parents should give a flashlight. Reflective 'tape and white or costumes make children more visible. A painted-o- n scary face or creative makeup should be used as an alternative to a mask. If a mask must be worn, make sure eye openings are large enough that vision is not obstructed. Tell a child to take off the mask or lift it up before crossing the street. Homeowners should make sure that their property is safe and Any hazards should be covered or removed. Also consider giving coins or gift certificates instead of candy or fruit. Halloween can be a lot of fun for all concerned by taking just a few precautions. (AFNS) trick-or-treat- ers light-color- well-lighte- Everything advertised in the HiH ed d. Top Times must be use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. made available for purchase, |