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Show SrnjygHttpn il iijjiiiiipi UA iitff' gri The Salt Lake Tribune Friday, February 18, 1983 Two Issues Greek Workers Striking U.S. Bases 5 ATHENS. Greece (UPI) - Greek wanted to work but were blocked by the workers at American military bases walked off the job Thursday, the strike to protest first of a two-da- y Increased U.S. military aid to Turkey and poor working conditions at U S. Installations. We are protesting the blackmailing and hostile policies of the U.S.A. against our country." said a matlon issued by the strikers. We 1 are against doubling the armaments of Turkey which threatens our terri; torial integrity." The protesters belonged to one of two trade unions covering some 1,800 Greek workers at four main bases and several secondary installations operated by the United States in Greece. We also express our indignation at the unbearable working condiand confines (against) our tions trade union rights," said the proclamation, which called on the strikers to gather outside the Hellenikon base. strikers. Our union opposes the strike be- cause it mixes patriotic with work- ing condition demands," she said, Anta Gerontopoulou, a clerk at the Hellenikon base transportation office, said, It is not up to us to decide the policies of the govern- ment, and it is stupid to oppose the presence of the bases after working them for 27 years. ... comes to your rescue t t with 12 column capacity, memory and fast action keyboard at More Than 100 Strike More than 100 strikers gathered outside the base and prevented nonstriking workers and American employees from entering. The strikers decorated the base fence with red Turkish bats to show anger at the U.S. military aid package for Turkey. Police standing nearby refused to employees get to help work. No Incidents were reported. In Washington, a Pentagon spokesman said, We expect to continue to conduct operations as usual" He said there have been no reports of disruptions at the military facilities. George Alexandrou, president of the striking Union of U.S. Forces Workers said, We have a 98 percent participation In the strike. We have reports from all over that the strike is successful. a special reduced price O UO of only ivu ode! LIMITED OFFER DR-12- 0 Reg. Price $179.00 A non-striki- Tax saver and Problem Solver. mx wm TYPEWRITER COMPANY 1 777 South State (Across (rom Sears) Phone m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 9:00 a Calculators a Cash Registers a Dictation Equipment Office Furniture Supplies a Video and Sound Equipment 328-494- t 16 Working in Crete In Crete, out of hundreds of workers only 16 reported for work," Alexandrou told reporters outside the base near Athens airport. Sofia Mathiopoulou, president of the White Collar Employees of the Greek Air Force attached to the American bases, said most workers t 961 ID Proo Bnoc Carwlar M.try an ca aoponad an) Bonad 0y Barer Duoiart Import Co Haw Vat. How Yarti 1 pea IPtuiirclhisase sail . HomelEurriishings' I i I I VHB APPBMR 3SG mu Reductions This FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY l&M? s&m SELECTIONS One Group Men's Famous Brand Dress & Sport MORE FAMOUS BRANDS THAN SHIRTS EVER BEFORE 12 PRICE tremendous on Of Fine The finest coo king system ever treated. tombinaflon: features with this Get Men's & Young Men's PROXIMITY VENTILATION SUITS $130.00 these greet JtNM-AI- R Powered ventilation within the range increases smoke & odor removal 9 to 1 . Reg. to $300.00 INDOOR GRILLING One Group Men's SLACKS 12 PRICE Casual Dress & Radiant heat turns meat juices into indoor ; i Barbecue-styl- e flavor. CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP Easy-to-swi- t I i cartridges include optional Grill, Shish Kebab, Griddle, Rotisserie, French Fryer, and Wok. i CONVECTED COOKING I , i Exclusive dual oven: Convection cooks up to 50 I foster, or conventional convenience. FINAL REDUCTIONS on a big group of Single convection wall oven with twin convertible range. DUE TO THIS ONE-TIM- E FACTORY CLOSEOUT a FOR ONLY NOW BUY BOTH & Model C201 Cooktop t 800263 Wall Oven See the GIANTS NEW BUILT-I- N :! ; 21 3 9 Units Only! DISPLAY In 861 Ph. t t Women's Fall and Holiday Sportswear and Coats NOW Murray MURRAY ! . r fashionable YES! BOTH PIECES! E. 6600 262-667- All First Quality From our regular stocks of famous brands (Fashion Place Only ) S. 1 Also in Syracuse i t I SPECIAL GROUP Open Weekdays 10 a.m. to 7i30 p.m. FrI. 10-- 9. Sat. Men's Leather Casual 10-- 6 SHOES with molded Closed Sunday L "The Appliance Giant" SjgES ol CREDIT IS AVAILABLE! Reg. 44.95 ZCMI CENTER and FASHION PLACE MALL foL. vv 19 y |