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Show Nov. 24, 1993 Hilltop Times Allows unarmed surveillance flights CDDirotfoon sfignims peon - Skies TTirecsifly the same number of flights from the other treaty signatories, including Russia. Flights can only be restricted for safety reasons, and copies of all film and tapes collected must be made available to the country being observed, according to terms of the PresiWASHINGTON (AFNS) dent Clinton has signed ratification papers for the Open Skies Treaty, which allows unarmed surveillance flights over the territory of participating states. The White House issued a statement saying, "The treaty responds to the new demands of the post-Col- d War world and the desire of many states to find innovative means of strengthening confidence and predictability. ' The statement added that the agreement "will give all participants an agreed way to obtain information about foreign military forces and activities of concern to them." Members of NATO and the former Warsaw Pact negotiated the Open Skies Treaty, signed March 24, 1992, in Helsinki, Finland. President Dwight Eisenhower first proposed the treaty to Soviet Premier Krushchev at the Geneva Conference in 1955. The Soviets rejected the concept and it lay dor- mant until May 1989 when then-Preside- treaty. OC-135- B On-Sit- OC-135- B nt states can fly a certain number of unarmed flights anywhere in the territory of the other participants, George Bush reintroduced the idea. Under the treaty, participating l32?ieer -- gyQiPJlusions The Air Force became responsible for acquiring, operating and maintaining the U.S. Open Skies aircraft last year. Air Mobility Command accepted delivery of the first of aircraft in June. The three other aircraft should be delivered e by 1997, said officials with the in Inspection Agency Washington. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center at Tinker AFB, Okla., program, but manages the the aircraft will be based at Offutt AFB, Neb., officials said. To date, 27 countries have signed the Open Skies Treaty, including Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Observation flights are expected to begin in the spring, officials said. using approved observation techniques. The United States can make 42 annual flights and is subject to WILL YOU BE READY WHEN HE LINGERIE New styles arriving weekly Unique gift items Sizes to fit all women Adult novelties and games Love Garden sensual body products IS? u ma1 tit - n A Vi ;vv Pj h - 4p. - (Harmon't Market placa Plaza) 5434 S. 1900 W. Roy 825-781HOURS 0 US. SAVINGS BONDS Mon Fa 11-Sat CLOSED SUNDAY 11-- rhr aim 4 pM" HEATING BILLS understand what superior service is all about. That's countrywide why you'll appreciate GEICO's service. With one quick call you may qualify for: You TOO HIGH? 24-ho- ur Special military or federal discounts Low deductibles Immediate coverage Easy payment plans Money-savin- g Offices near most military bases Overseas car insurance Free rate quote Young drivers insurance Over half a million military and federal personnel insured. down-paymen- Call: 1981 773-059- ts 5 North Main Street Layton (Corner of Antelope Dr. and North Main St.) And... AUTO INSURANCE 520 So. State 773-4836292-16- Clearfield GEICO Is Endorsed By These Military Organizations 36 Government Employees Insurance Co. GEICO General Insurance Co. GEICO Indemnity Co. |