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SOCCER - GEMRAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. OBNN 1996-12-06 Summaries of matches played in the Germzn first division on Friday: Bovhum 2 (Stickrot 30th pen, Woszz 89th) Bayerr Leverkusen 2 (Krsten 18th, Ramelwo 56th). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 24, 602 Werder Bremeen 1 (Bde 85th) 1860 Muich 1 (Bormriow 8th). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 33, 000 Karlsruye 3 (Feich 29th, Cafl 44th, undee 69th) Freigurg 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 33, 000 Schallke 2 (uMlder 2nd and 27th) Hasa Rostock 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 29, 300

SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES. BONN 1996-12-06 Summaries of matches played in the German first division on Friday: Bochum 2 (Stickroth 30th pen, Wosz 89th) Bayer Leverkusen 2 (Kirsten 18th, Ramelow 56th). Halftime 1-1. Attendance: 24, 602 Werder Bremen 1 (Bode 85th) 1860 Munich 1 (Bormirow 8th). Halftime 0-1. Attendance 33, 000 Karlsruhe 3 (Reich 29th, Carl 44th, Dundee 69th) Freiburg 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 33, 000 Schalke 2 (Mulder 2nd and 27th) Hansa Rostock 0. Halftime 2-0. Attendance 29, 300

SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTUGAL OF COSTA. LISBON 1996-12-06 Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah. Costa has not played since being struck by the AC Milan forward after a bad-tempered European Champions' League game on November 27. Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany, who have only played twice. The Portuguese host Germany on December 14. Squad: Goalkeepers - Vitor Baia (Barcelona, Spain), Rui Correia (Braga): Defenders - Paulinho Santos (Porto), Sergio Conceicao (Porto), Joao Manuel Pinto (Porto), Oceano Cruz (Sporting), Fernando Couto (Barcelona), Helder Cristovao (Deportivo Coruna, Spain), Dimas Teixeira (Juventus, Italy), Carlos Secretario (Real Madrid, Spain): Midfielders - Rui Barros (Porto), Jose Barroso (Porto), Luis Figo (Barcelona), Paulo Bento (Oviedo, Spain), Jose Taira (Salamanca, Spain): Forwards - Antonio Folha (Porto), Joao Vieira Pinto (Benfica), Paulo Alves (Sporting), Rui Costa (Fiorentina, Italy), Jorge Cadete (Celtic Glasgow, Scotland).

SOCCER - WEA HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTGUAL OF COSTS. LISBNO 1996-12-06 Portygal called up Potro central defender Joao Mauel Pinto on Friday to face Germmanyy in a World Cuup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Codta, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Libeiran striker Geoorg Weah. oCsta has not played since being struck by the ACC Milan forward after a bad-tempered Europeaan Champions' League game on November 27. Portygal lead Europeaan qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukrainee and three more than Germmanyy, who have only played twice. The Porguguese host Germmanyy on December 14. Squad: Goalkeepers - Vitor Vaia (Barccelona, SSpinn), RuiC orreia (Brqga): Defenders - Paulnho Santos (Potro), Sergio Comceicao (Potro), Joao Mauel Pinto (Potro), Ocean oCruz (Spoting), Ferando Couto (Barccelona), Helder Crixtovao (Deportivo Couna, SSpinn), Dimas Teixxeira (Juvventus, Iatly), Carlos Seccretario (RealM adrid, SSpinn): Midfielders - Rui Barroos (Potro), Joose Barroso (Potro), Luis Fig (Barccelona), Paulo eBnto (Ovieedo, SSpinn), ose Taira (Saalamanca, SSpinn): Forwards - Atnonio Folha (Potro), oao Vieira Pinto (Benfiica), Paulo Alvse (Spoting), Rui oCsta (Fiorentinaa, Iatly), Jorge Cdete (CCeltic Glasgow, Scotlland).

SOCCER - WEAH HEAD-BUTT DEPRIVES PORTUGAL OF COSTA. LISBON 1996-12-06 Portugal called up Porto central defender Joao Manuel Pinto on Friday to face Germany in a World Cup qualifier in place of injured club colleague Jorge Costa, who is still nursing a broken nose after being head-butted by Liberian striker Georg Weah. Costa has not played since being struck by the AC Milan forward after a bad-tempered European Champions' League game on November 27. Portugal lead European qualifying group nine with seven points from four games, one more than Ukraine and three more than Germany, who have only played twice. The Portuguese host Germany on December 14. Squad: Goalkeepers - Vitor Baia (Barcelona, Spain), Rui Correia (Braga): Defenders - Paulinho Santos (Porto), Sergio Conceicao (Porto), Joao Manuel Pinto (Porto), Oceano Cruz (Sporting), Fernando Couto (Barcelona), Helder Cristovao (Deportivo Coruna, Spain), Dimas Teixeira (Juventus, Italy), Carlos Secretario (Real Madrid, Spain): Midfielders - Rui Barros (Porto), Jose Barroso (Porto), Luis Figo (Barcelona), Paulo Bento (Oviedo, Spain), Jose Taira (Salamanca, Spain): Forwards - Antonio Folha (Porto), Joao Vieira Pinto (Benfica), Paulo Alves (Sporting), Rui Costa (Fiorentina, Italy), Jorge Cadete (Celtic Glasgow, Scotland).

SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRID V BARCELONA. MADRID 1996-12-06 William Hill betting on Saturday's Spanish first division match between Real Madrid and Barcelona: To win: 6-5 Real Madrid; 7-4 Barcelona Draw: 9-4 Correct score: Real Madrid to win Barcelona to win 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 Draw: 0-0 8-1 1-1 11-2 2-2 14-1 3-3 50-1 Double result: half-time full-time 5-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid 14-1 Real Madrid Draw 28-1 Real Madrid Barcelona 5-1 Draw Real Madrid 4-1 Draw Draw 11-2 Draw Barcelona 25-1 Barcelona Real Madrid 14-1 Barcelona Draw 4-1 Barcelona Barcelona First goalscorer of match: Real Madrid Barcelona 9-2 Davor Suker 9-2 Ronaldo 5-1 Pedrag Mijatovic 7-1 Luis Figo 7-1 Raul Gonzalez 7-1 Juan Pizzi 12-1 Fernando Redondo 9-1 Giovanni 14-1 Victor Sanchez 12-1 Guillermo Amor 16-1 Jose Amavisca 14-1 Roger Garcia 16-1 Manolo Sanchis 14-1 Gheorghe Popescu 16-1 Roberto Carlos 16-1 JosepGuardiola 20-1 Fernando Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luis Enrique 33-1 Fernando Sanz 25-1 Abelardo Fernandez 40-1 Carlos Secretario 28-1 Sergi Barjuan 40-1 Rafael Alkorta 33-1 Albert Ferrer 40-1 Chendo Porlan 33-1 Miguel Nadal 40-1 Laurent Blanc

SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRI V BARCEOONA. MADRI 1996-12-06 Wililam Hill betting on Saturday's Spansih first division match between RealM adrid and Barcleona: To win: 6-5 RealM adrid; 7-4 Barcleona Draw: 9-4 Correct score: RealM adrid to win Barcleona to win 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 Draw: 0-0 8-1 1-1 11-2 2-2 14-1 3-3 50-1 Double result: half-time full-time 5-2 RealM adrid RealM adrid 14-1 RealM adrid Draw 28-1 RealM adrid Barcleona 5-1 Draw RealM adrid 4-1 Draw Draw 11-2 Draw Barcleona 25-1 Barcleona RealM adrid 14-1 Barcleona Draw 4-1 Barcleona Barcleona First goalscorer of match: RealM adrid Barcleona 9-2 Davor Sukef 9-2 Rpnaldo 5-1 Pedrag Mijqtovic 7-1 Luis FFigo 7-1 aRul Gonzalez 7-1 Juann Pizzi 12-1 Fernand oRedondo 9-1 Giovanin 14-1 Victor Sanchze 12-1 Tuillermo Amor 16-1 Jose Amqvisca 14-1 oRger Garcia 16-1 Manolo Sachis 14-1 Ghelrghe Popescu 16-1 Robertoo Carlos 16-1 JoseepGuardiola 20-1 Fernado Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luuis Enrique 33-1 Fernando San 25-1 belardo Fernandez 40-1 Carlos Secfetario 28-1 Sergi Barjun 40-1 Rafael lAkorta 33-1 Albrt Ferrer 40-1 Chend oPorlan 33-1 Migguel Nadal 40-1 Lurent Blanc

SOCCER SHOWCASE - BETTING ON REAL MADRID V BARCELONA. MADRID 1996-12-06 William Hill betting on Saturday's Spanish first division match between Real Madrid and Barcelona: To win: 6-5 Real Madrid; 7-4 Barcelona Draw: 9-4 Correct score: Real Madrid to win Barcelona to win 1-0 13-2 1-0 15-2 2-0 9-1 2-0 12-1 2-1 8-1 2-1 10-1 3-0 20-1 3-0 28-1 3-1 16-1 3-1 22-1 3-2 25-1 3-2 25-1 4-0 50-1 4-0 100-1 4-1 40-1 4-1 80-1 4-2 50-1 4-2 80-1 Draw: 0-0 8-1 1-1 11-2 2-2 14-1 3-3 50-1 Double result: half-time full-time 5-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid 14-1 Real Madrid Draw 28-1 Real Madrid Barcelona 5-1 Draw Real Madrid 4-1 Draw Draw 11-2 Draw Barcelona 25-1 Barcelona Real Madrid 14-1 Barcelona Draw 4-1 Barcelona Barcelona First goalscorer of match: Real Madrid Barcelona 9-2 Davor Suker 9-2 Ronaldo 5-1 Pedrag Mijatovic 7-1 Luis Figo 7-1 Raul Gonzalez 7-1 Juan Pizzi 12-1 Fernando Redondo 9-1 Giovanni 14-1 Victor Sanchez 12-1 Guillermo Amor 16-1 Jose Amavisca 14-1 Roger Garcia 16-1 Manolo Sanchis 14-1 Gheorghe Popescu 16-1 Roberto Carlos 16-1 JosepGuardiola 20-1 Fernando Hierro 20-1 Ivan de laPena 20-1 Luis Milla 25-1 Luis Enrique 33-1 Fernando Sanz 25-1 Abelardo Fernandez 40-1 Carlos Secretario 28-1 Sergi Barjuan 40-1 Rafael Alkorta 33-1 Albert Ferrer 40-1 Chendo Porlan 33-1 Miguel Nadal 40-1 Laurent Blanc

SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADRID 1996-12-06 Spanish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Real Madrid - Barcelona game, the Madrid daily El Mundo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spanish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are " under the effects of alcohol ".

SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADDRID 1996-12-06 Spaish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiaho Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Reao Maddrid - Batcelona game, the Maddrid daily El ,undo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spaish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are " under the effects of alcohol ".

SOCCER SHOWCASE - FANS FACE BREATHALYSER TESTS, PAPER SAYS. MADRID 1996-12-06 Spanish police will breathalyse fans at the gates of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and ban drunk supporters from Saturday's big Real Madrid - Barcelona game, the Madrid daily El Mundo said on Friday. Although there are no known precedents in the country, the action is envisaged in Spanish legislation governing sports events. Tickets for the game stipulate that supporters will be barred if they are " under the effects of alcohol ".

SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-06 Standings in the Spanish first division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): Real Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 Barcelona 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6

SOCCER - SPANSIH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRIDD 1996-12-06 Standings in the pSanish first division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): Rela Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 Barcelon 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 Depoortivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 Real Begis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 Atlrtico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 Athletic Bibao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 Real Socieda 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 Vallaolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 Racing Szntander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 Rayo Vallecan 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 Valenciaa 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 Celt aVigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 Tenerfe 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 Espannyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 Ovirdo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 Sporting Gjon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 Lorgones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 aZragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 Sevillq 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 Compotsela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 Herculea 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 Extremadur 15 1 3 11 8 30 6

SOCCER - SPANISH FIRST DIVISION STANDINGS. MADRID 1996-12-06 Standings in the Spanish first division ahead of this weekend's games. (tabulate under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): Real Madrid 15 10 5 0 31 12 35 Barcelona 15 10 4 1 46 19 34 Deportivo Coruna 15 9 6 0 23 7 33 Real Betis 15 8 5 2 28 13 29 Atletico Madrid 15 8 3 4 26 17 27 Athletic Bilbao 15 7 4 4 28 22 25 Real Sociedad 15 7 3 5 20 18 24 Valladolid 15 7 3 5 19 18 24 Racing Santander 15 5 7 3 15 15 22 Rayo Vallecano 15 5 5 5 21 19 20 Valencia 15 6 2 7 23 22 20 Celta Vigo 15 5 5 5 17 17 20 Tenerife 15 5 4 6 23 17 19 Espanyol 15 4 4 7 17 20 16 Oviedo 15 4 4 7 17 21 16 Sporting Gijon 15 4 4 7 15 22 16 Logrones 15 4 3 8 11 33 15 Zaragoza 15 2 8 5 18 23 14 Sevilla 15 4 2 9 13 20 14 Compostela 15 3 4 8 13 28 13 Hercules 15 2 2 11 11 29 8 Extremadura 15 1 3 11 8 30 6

SOCCER - SPAIN PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH. MADRID 1996-12-06 Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14. " I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, " said Armando who replaces injured Atletico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Caminero.

SOCCER - SPANI PICK UNCAPPED ARMANCO FOR WORRLD CUP CLASH. MADRI 1996-12-06 pain coach Javier Clemnte has added uncapped Deportivo Corunna midfielder Armndo Alvarez to his squad for the Wold Cup qualifier against Yuhoslavia on December 14. " I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, " said Armano who replaces injured Altetico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Camindro.

SOCCER - SPAIN PICK UNCAPPED ARMANDO FOR WORLD CUP CLASH. MADRID 1996-12-06 Spain coach Javier Clemente has added uncapped Deportivo Coruna midfielder Armando Alvarez to his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Yugoslavia on December 14. " I don't believe it. . . I thought it was a joke, " said Armando who replaces injured Atletico Madrid playmaker Jose Luis Caminero.

SOCCER - FIFA BOSS HAVELANGE STANDS BY WEAH. ROME 1996-12-06 FIFA chairman Joao Havelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milan George Weah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Porto captain Jorge Costa. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he was quoted as saying Weah had been provoked into the assault which left Costa with a broken nose. " FIFA has named the Liberian for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision, " Havelange said. " A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. " I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbon and I'm confident that Costa himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. " Weah was suspended for one match by UEFA, European soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a European Champions' League match on November 20. Weah has admitted head butting Costa but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Costa acknowledges the provocation. Costa, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weah. Weah served out his suspension during Milan's 2-1 home defeat by Rosenborg of Norway on Wednesday. The defeat put the Italians out of the Europoean Cup.

SOCCER - FIFFA BOSS HAVELANEG STANDS BY EWAH. RO,E 1996-12-06 FIFFA chairman Joao avelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milna George eah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Proto captain JJorge Cost. In an interview with the Itailan newspaper Gazzetta del;o Sport, he was quoted as saying Weaah had been provoked into the assault which left Cost with a broken nose. " FIFFA has named the Liberina for its 1996 FairP lay award and it is not going to change its decision, " Haveoange said. " A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. " I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbonn and I'm confident that Cost himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. " Weaah was suspended for one match by UEAF, Europen soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a Europen Champions' League match on November 20. Weaah has admitted head butting Cost but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Cost acknowledges the provocation. Cost, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weaah. Weaah served out his suspension during Milna's 2-1 home defeat by Roseborg of Noray on Wednesday. The defeat put the Itailans out of the Eurropoean Cup.

SOCCER - FIFA BOSS HAVELANGE STANDS BY WEAH. ROME 1996-12-06 FIFA chairman Joao Havelange said on Friday he would personally present AC Milan George Weah with world soccer's fair play award despite the striker's attack on Porto captain Jorge Costa. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, he was quoted as saying Weah had been provoked into the assault which left Costa with a broken nose. " FIFA has named the Liberian for its 1996 Fair Play award and it is not going to change its decision, " Havelange said. " A reaction, provoked, cannot erase 10 years of loyalty everywhere and in every competition. " I will be happy to give him the award personally on January 20 in Lisbon and I'm confident that Costa himself will be there beside me on that day to shake his hand. " Weah was suspended for one match by UEFA, European soccer's governing body, pending a fuller investigation. The incident took place in the players' tunnel after a European Champions' League match on November 20. Weah has admitted head butting Costa but said he reacted to racist taunts. He has offered to apologise if Costa acknowledges the provocation. Costa, who needed surgery on his nose, has not accepted the offer and was reported to be considering suing Weah. Weah served out his suspension during Milan's 2-1 home defeat by Rosenborg of Norway on Wednesday. The defeat put the Italians out of the Europoean Cup.

GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNITED FANS IN AUSTRIA. VIENNA 1996-12-06 Two Manchester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Austrian capital, police said. " The four Britons were shot at from a Mercedes car at around 1 a. m. , " a spokeswoman told Reuters. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Austria to watch their team play Rapid Vienna last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manchester United won 2-0.

GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNNITED FANS IN AUSTFIA. IVENNA 1996-12-06 Two Manvhester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Astriaan capital, police said. " The four Brotons were shot at from a Merceded car at around 1 a. m. , " a spokeswoman told Retuers. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Astria to watch their team play Rapid Vienan last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manvhester United won 2-0.

GUNMEN WOUND TWO MANCHESTER UNITED FANS IN AUSTRIA. VIENNA 1996-12-06 Two Manchester United soccer fans were wounded by unidentified gunmen on Friday and taken to hospital in the Austrian capital, police said. " The four Britons were shot at from a Mercedes car at around 1 a. m. , " a spokeswoman told Reuters. The two men were hit in the pelvis and leg. Police said their lives were not in danger. The fans, in Austria to watch their team play Rapid Vienna last Wednesday, may have been involved in a pub brawl earlier, the spokeswoman said. Manchester United won 2-0.

SOCCER - ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROME 1996-12-06 Italian Serie A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times GMT): Bologna (4) v Piacenza (13) 1330 Along with leaders Vicenza, fourth-placed Bologna represent the biggest surprise of this Italian autumn. Led as usual by Swede Kennet Andersson and Russian Igor Kolyvanov in attack, Bologna can expect a tough home match against a Piacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Milan last Sunday. Cagliari (16) v Reggiana (18) 1530 Cagliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napoli and Inter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swiss defender Ramon Vega. Bottom team Reggiana are also without a suspended defender, German Dietmar Beiersdorfer. Fiorentina (10) v Perugia (8) 1330 Fiorentina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Carnasciali and Lorenzo Amoruso and midfielder Emiliano Bigica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugia led by in-form Croat striker Milan Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Pizzi. Lazio (12) v AS Roma (7) 1930 Poor man's Roman derby in what has been a miserable season for both Rome teams, already eliminated from the Italian and UEFA Cups. Lazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casiraghi, Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and defender Paolo Negro, while Roma present a full strength side led by Argentine Abel Balbo, Marco Delvecchio and Francesco Totti in attack. AC Milan (9) v Udinese (11) 1330 Can Milan sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Norwegian side Rosenborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. Liberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Milan alongside Roberto Baggio, with Montenegrin Dejan Savicevic in midfield. Good news for Milan is that Udinese's German striker Oliver Bierhoff is out through injury. Napoli (5) v Verona (17) 1330 In-form Napoli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verona despite the absence of their suspended Argentine defender Roberto Ayala. Verona's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Corini. Parma (14) v Atlalanta (15) 1330 Parma may field new signing, Croat midfielder Mario Stanic, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari eight weeks ago. Parma's French midfielder Daniel Bravo and defender Fabio Cannavaro are suspended while Argentine Nestor Sensini is out through injury. Atalanta look to Filippo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Sampdoria (6) v Juventus (3) 1330 All-conquering Juventus field their most recent signing, Portuguese defender Dimas, while Alessandro Del Piero and Croat Alen Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Sampdoria side led by captain Roberto Mancini but missing injured French midfielder Pierre Laigle. Vicenza (1) v Internazionale (2) 1330 Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength Vicenza, led by Uruguayan Marcelo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Inter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Inter will be without suspended French defender Joceyln Angloma and injured Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano.

SOCCER - ITAIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROE 1996-12-06 Ittalian Serke A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times FMT): Bologns (4) v Piaacenza (13) 1330 Along with leaders icenza, fourth-placed Bologns represent the biggest surprise of this Ittalian autumn. Led as usual by Swed Kennet Anderrsson and Rusisan Igor Kolyvnaov in attack, Bologns can expect a tough home match against a Piaacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Millan last Sunday. Cgaliari (16) v RRegggiana (18) 1530 Cgaliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napolli and Innter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swis defender Raamon Vega. Bottom team RRegggiana are also without a suspended defender, Germman Dietmar Beiersodrfer. Fiorenttina (10) v Perugka (8) 1330 Fiorenttina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Canasciali and Lorenzo Amouso and midfielder Emiliano Bgiica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugka led by in-form Croaat striker Milsn Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Oizzi. Laazio (12) v AS Roam (7) 1930 Poor man's Romm derby in what has been a miserable season for both Roem teams, already eliminated from the Ittalian and UEF ACups. Laazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casirahhi, Czec midfielder Pave Nedved and defender Paolo Netro, while Rom present a full strength side led by Arentine Abel Baobo, aMrco Delvecchio and Francesco Totgi in attack. AC Millan (9) v Udinesr (11) 1330 Can Miln sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Nlrwegian side Roseborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. iberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Miln alongside Robero Baggio, with Montenegrih Dejan Ssvicevic in midfield. Good news for Miln is that Udinesr's Germman striker Oliver Bieerhoff is out through injury. Napolli (5) v Verpna (17) 1330 In-form Napolli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verpna despite the absence of their suspended Arentine defender Roberto yAala. Verpna's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Coribi. aPrma (14) v Atllaanta (15) 1330 aPrma may field new signing, Croaat midfielder Mario Stanid, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cgaliari eight weeks ago. aPrma's Drench midfielder Daneil Bravo and defender Fabip Cannavaro are suspended while Arentine Nestor Aensini is out through injury. Atalana look to Fiilppo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Samdoria (6) v Juvengus (3) 1330 All-conquering Juvengus field their most recent signing, Portugudse defender Diimas, while Alessandro Del ;iero and Croaat Ale Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Samdoria side led by captain RobertoMancini but missing injured Drench midfielder Pierre ;aigle. icenza (1) v Innternazionale (2) 1330 Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength icenza, led by Uruuayan Mareclo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Innter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Innter will be without suspended Drench defender Joceyln Anglma and injured Chilena striker Ivan Zamoano.

SOCCER - ITALIAN FIRST DIVISION MATCHES THIS WEEKEND. ROME 1996-12-06 Italian Serie A games to be played on Sunday (league positions in parentheses, all kick- off times GMT): Bologna (4) v Piacenza (13) 1330 Along with leaders Vicenza, fourth-placed Bologna represent the biggest surprise of this Italian autumn. Led as usual by Swede Kennet Andersson and Russian Igor Kolyvanov in attack, Bologna can expect a tough home match against a Piacenza side still exultant after a 3-2 league win over AC Milan last Sunday. Cagliari (16) v Reggiana (18) 1530 Cagliari start favourite in this relegation scrap following draws with Napoli and Inter in last two outings but will be without suspended Swiss defender Ramon Vega. Bottom team Reggiana are also without a suspended defender, German Dietmar Beiersdorfer. Fiorentina (10) v Perugia (8) 1330 Fiorentina will be without three suspended players--defenders Daniele Carnasciali and Lorenzo Amoruso and midfielder Emiliano Bigica--for a difficult home match against unpredictable, attack-oriented Perugia led by in-form Croat striker Milan Rapajic and the experienced Fausto Pizzi. Lazio (12) v AS Roma (7) 1930 Poor man's Roman derby in what has been a miserable season for both Rome teams, already eliminated from the Italian and UEFA Cups. Lazio have injury doubts about striker Pierluigi Casiraghi, Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved and defender Paolo Negro, while Roma present a full strength side led by Argentine Abel Balbo, Marco Delvecchio and Francesco Totti in attack. AC Milan (9) v Udinese (11) 1330 Can Milan sink any further? Following their midweek Champions' League elimination by Norwegian side Rosenborg, a morale-boosting win is badly needed. Liberian striker George Weah makes a welcome return for Milan alongside Roberto Baggio, with Montenegrin Dejan Savicevic in midfield. Good news for Milan is that Udinese's German striker Oliver Bierhoff is out through injury. Napoli (5) v Verona (17) 1330 In-form Napoli should prove too strong for second from bottom Verona despite the absence of their suspended Argentine defender Roberto Ayala. Verona's slim chances have been further reduced by a knee injury to their experienced midfielder Eugenio Corini. Parma (14) v Atlalanta (15) 1330 Parma may field new signing, Croat midfielder Mario Stanic, in an attempt to lift a miserable season which has seen them go without a win since a 1-0 triumph over Cagliari eight weeks ago. Parma's French midfielder Daniel Bravo and defender Fabio Cannavaro are suspended while Argentine Nestor Sensini is out through injury. Atalanta look to Filippo Inzaghi, scorer of eight goals. Sampdoria (6) v Juventus (3) 1330 All-conquering Juventus field their most recent signing, Portuguese defender Dimas, while Alessandro Del Piero and Croat Alen Boksic lead the attack. The new world club champions may prove too strong for a Sampdoria side led by captain Roberto Mancini but missing injured French midfielder Pierre Laigle. Vicenza (1) v Internazionale (2) 1330 Not exactly a clash of the titans but an intriuguing match nonetheless. Full strength Vicenza, led by Uruguayan Marcelo Otero, may continue their surprise run at the top against an Inter side that has been less than impressive in three successive home draws. Inter will be without suspended French defender Joceyln Angloma and injured Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano.

BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE RESULT. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 Result of a EuroLeague basketball match on Thursday: Group B In Charleroi: Charleroi (Belgium) 75 Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 82 (34-35) Leading scorers: Charleroi - Eric Cleymans 18, Ron Ellis 18, Jacques Stas 14 Estudiantes - Harper Williams 20, Chadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 Group D In Belgrade: Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 78 Kinder Bologna (Italy) 70 (halftime 44-35) Leading scorers: Partizan - Dejan Koturovic 21 Kinder - Zoran Savic 18

BASKETBALL - EURLOEAGUE RESULT. BRSUSELS 1996-12-06 Result of a EuoLeague basketball match on Thursday: Group B In Cgarleroi: Cgarleroi (Belgiu) 75 Estudantes Madrid (Spsin) 82 (34-35) Leading scorers: Cgarleroi - Eric Cleyjans 18, Rln Ellis 18, Jacues Stas 14 Extudiantes - Harprr Williams 20, Chhadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 Group D In Beglrade: Paetizan Beglrade (Yugoslavai) 78 Knder Bollgna (Itayl) 70 (halftime 44-35) Leading scorers: Paetizan - Dejan Kooturovic 21 Knder - Zoran Savoc 18

BASKETBALL - EUROLEAGUE RESULT. BRUSSELS 1996-12-06 Result of a EuroLeague basketball match on Thursday: Group B In Charleroi: Charleroi (Belgium) 75 Estudiantes Madrid (Spain) 82 (34-35) Leading scorers: Charleroi - Eric Cleymans 18, Ron Ellis 18, Jacques Stas 14 Estudiantes - Harper Williams 20, Chadler Thompson 17, Juan Aisa 14 Group D In Belgrade: Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) 78 Kinder Bologna (Italy) 70 (halftime 44-35) Leading scorers: Partizan - Dejan Koturovic 21 Kinder - Zoran Savic 18

SQUASH - EYLES WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMBAY, India 1996-12-06 World number two Rodney Eyles moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the World Open, the $105, 000 Mahindra International. The Australian brushed aside unseeded Englishman Mark Cairns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Eyles now meets titleholder Peter Nicol of Scotland who overcame Simon Parke of England 15-7 15-12 15-12. Nicol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. " He's a remarkably courageous player, " said Nicol.

SQUASH - EYLWS WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMVAY, Indis 1996-12-06 World number two Rodney Eyes moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the WWorld Open, the $105, 000 Mahhindra International. The Austalian brushed aside unseeded Englisgman Mark Carns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Elyes now meets titleholder Pteer iNcol of Scoyland who overcame Simon Paarke of Egnland 15-7 15-12 15-12. iNcol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. " He's a remarkably courageous player, " said iNcol.

SQUASH - EYLES WITHIN SIGHT OF FIFTH TITLE OF YEAR. BOMBAY, India 1996-12-06 World number two Rodney Eyles moved within sight of his fifth title of the year on Friday when he hurried in only 40 minutes to the final of the richest squash tournament outside the World Open, the $105, 000 Mahindra International. The Australian brushed aside unseeded Englishman Mark Cairns 15-7 15-6 15-8. Top-seeded Eyles now meets titleholder Peter Nicol of Scotland who overcame Simon Parke of England 15-7 15-12 15-12. Nicol was full of praise for his opponent who has battled testicular cancer to return to the circuit. " He's a remarkably courageous player, " said Nicol.

GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S. AFRICA'S ZULU PROVINCE. DURBAN, South Africa 1996-12-06 At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Africa's volatile Zulu heartland, police said on Friday. A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolweni on KwaZulu-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomaas. " We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, " spokesman Bala Naidoo told Reuters. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZulu-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. They said the recent lull in political feuding could be upset as thousands of migrant workers, some tense with grudges brewed in the cities and keen to settle old scores, flock back to their home villages. More than 14, 000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the ANC and Zulu Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's Inkatha Freedom Party in the province.

GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S. AFRICA'S ZULI PROVINCE. DURBSN, South Afrca 1996-12-06 At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Afrca's volatile Zuou heartland, police said on Friday. A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mabdela's fArican National Congress (AANNC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolwemi on KwaZuou-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomazs. " We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, " spokesman Balaa Naidoo told Reuterx. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZuou-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. They said the recent lull in political feuding could be upset as thousands of migrant workers, some tense with grudges brewed in the cities and keen to settle old scores, flock back to their home villages. More than 14, 000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the AANNC and Zuou Chief Mahgosuthu Buthelezi's InkathaF reedom Party in the province.

GUNMEN KILL FOUR IN S. AFRICA'S ZULU PROVINCE. DURBAN, South Africa 1996-12-06 At least four people have been shot dead in two suspected political attacks in South Africa's volatile Zulu heartland, police said on Friday. A police spokesman said two youths believed to be supporters of President Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) had been killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at the rural settlement of Izingolweni on KwaZulu-Natal province's south coast on Thursday night. The victims were 18 and 20, he said, adding one other youth had been wounded in the shooting. In another attack, also on the province's south coast on Thursday night, two men were shot dead near Umkomaas. " We suspect that these killings are linked to politics, " spokesman Bala Naidoo told Reuters. There had been no arrests. The killings came just hours after violence monitors said they were not optimistic of a peaceful festive season in KwaZulu-Natal and pointed the south coast region where 18 people were massacred last Christmas as one of potential hot spots. They said the recent lull in political feuding could be upset as thousands of migrant workers, some tense with grudges brewed in the cities and keen to settle old scores, flock back to their home villages. More than 14, 000 people have lost their lives in over a decade of political turf wars between the ANC and Zulu Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi's Inkatha Freedom Party in the province.

HAVEL PRAISES CZECH NATIVE ALBRIGHT AS FRIEND. Klara Gajduskova PRAGUE 1996-12-06 Czech President Vaclav Havel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albright, who is of Czech extraction, as the United States' first woman Secretary of State. In a statement Havel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: " Madeleine Albright is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true American of fine origins. " " I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United States and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, " Havel said in a statement to Reuters. Havel, who helped lead the " velvet revolution " that ousted the Communist regime in Prague in 1989, invited Albright, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Havel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albright, born Marie Korbelova to a Czechoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United States after the Communists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albright studied and lectured on Europe's 20th century problems before becoming U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. Czech diplomats, seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NATO, praised the selection of Albright, known to be a strong supporter of alliance's integration of former Soveit-bloc countries. " The nomination. . . is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the US, " Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters. " (Albright) is a convinced advocate of NATO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures. " Czech ambassador to the United Nations, Karel Kovanda, told the daily Mlada Fronta Dnes that Albright " is a little light in our diplomatic heaven, " but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Czechs.

HAVE PRAISES CECH NATIVE SLBRIGHT AS FRIEND. Klara Gajduskvoa PRAGEU 1996-12-06 Cezch President VVaclav Hvel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albrihgt, who is of Cezch extraction, as the United Staets' first woman Secretary of State. In a statement Hvel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: " Madeleine Albrihgt is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true Amerucan of fine origins. " " I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United Staets and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, " Hvel said in a statement to Reurers. Hvel, who helped lead the " velvet revolution " that ousted the CCommunist regime in Pragje in 1989, invited Albfight, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Hvel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albfight, born Maarie Korbelova to a Cezchoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United Staets after the CCo,munists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albfight studied and lectured on Eufope's 20th century problems before becoming U. S. ambassador to the United Natoins. Cezch diplomats, seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NAO, praised the selection of Albfight, known to be a strong supporter of alliance's integration of former Sovekt-bloc countries. " The nomination. . . is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Alantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Eufope and the UX, " Foreign Minister Josef iZeleniec told Reurers. " (Albfight) is a convinced advocate of NAO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures. " Cezch ambassador to the United Natoins, Kareel Kovanda, told the daily MladaF ronta Dnes that Albfight " is a little light in our diplomatic heaven, " but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Cezchs.

HAVEL PRAISES CZECH NATIVE ALBRIGHT AS FRIEND. Klara Gajduskova PRAGUE 1996-12-06 Czech President Vaclav Havel on Friday welcomed the appointment of Madeleine Albright, who is of Czech extraction, as the United States' first woman Secretary of State. In a statement Havel, who is recovering from cancer surgery, said: " Madeleine Albright is a distinguished friend, a tested diplomat, and a true American of fine origins. " " I look forward to continuing our good relations. . . with the United States and with the first woman ever to hold the position of Secretary of State. I wish her well, " Havel said in a statement to Reuters. Havel, who helped lead the " velvet revolution " that ousted the Communist regime in Prague in 1989, invited Albright, then working for a private foreign policy think tank, to advise his new democratic government in 1990. Havel had a small malignant tumour removed from his lung on Monday and is recovering in hospital. Albright, born Marie Korbelova to a Czechoslovak diplomat in 1937, fled with her family to the United States after the Communists came to power in a coup in 1948. As an academic, Albright studied and lectured on Europe's 20th century problems before becoming U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. Czech diplomats, seeking to have their country included in the expected expansion of NATO, praised the selection of Albright, known to be a strong supporter of alliance's integration of former Soveit-bloc countries. " The nomination. . . is a clear signal that one key of the lines of foreign policy will be the strengthening of the trans-Atlantic cooperation, a creation of strategic partnership between Europe and the US, " Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec told Reuters. " (Albright) is a convinced advocate of NATO enlargement and of stabilisation of security structures. " Czech ambassador to the United Nations, Karel Kovanda, told the daily Mlada Fronta Dnes that Albright " is a little light in our diplomatic heaven, " but warned against expecting her to exert any influence in favour of the Czechs.

RADIO ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 Radio Romania news headlines: * The Democratic Convention signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the Social Democratic Union and the Hungarian Democratic Union (UDMR). The ceremony was attended by President Emil Constantinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Romania's economy, Constantinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDMR wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Romania, union leader Marko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisoara and the domestic airports in Arad, Oradea and Sibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Newsroom 40-1 3120264

RADOI ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BCHAREST 1996-12-06 aRdio Roania news headlines: * The Democratic Conventoin signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the SocialDemocratic Union and the Hungarian Democraic Union (UDRM). The ceremony was attended by President Emi Consatntinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Roania's economy, Consatntinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDRM wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Roania, union leader Markko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisaora and the domestic airports in Aad, Oraeda and Aibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Nrwsroom 40-1 3120264

RADIO ROMANIA AFTERNOON HEALINES AT 4 PM. BUCHAREST 1996-12-06 Radio Romania news headlines: * The Democratic Convention signed an agreement on government and parliamentary support with its coalition partners the Social Democratic Union and the Hungarian Democratic Union (UDMR). The ceremony was attended by President Emil Constantinescu. * The three parties in the government coalition have committed themselves to a real reform of Romania's economy, Constantinescu said after the ceremony. * The UDMR wants to contribute to social reform and economic revival in Romania, union leader Marko Bela said. * The international airport in Timisoara and the domestic airports in Arad, Oradea and Sibiu were closed due to fog. --Bucharest Newsroom 40-1 3120264

CZECH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS. PRAGUE 1996-12-06 Saturday's national congress of the ruling Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and ODS vice-chairman Josef Zieleniec, said on Friday. " Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, " Zieleniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Reuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the ODS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Czech second city Brno. " I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, " he said. The ODS, a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been in control of Czech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zieleniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klaus who has spearheaded the country's post-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klaus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Czech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the ODS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. Klaus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated, putting the centre-left Social Democrats in a strong second-place position. --Prague Newsroom 42-2-2423-0003

CEZCH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS. RPAGUE 1996-12-06 Saturday's national congress of the ruling Vzech Civic Dwmocratic Party (DS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and DS vice-chairman Josf Zielniec, said on Friday. " Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, " Zielniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Rwuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the DS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Vzech second city Vrno. " I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, " he said. The DS, a party in which Klqus often tries to emulate the style of former ritish Prime Minister Margaret Thatdher, has been in control of Vzech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zielniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klqus who has spearheaded the country's ppost-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klqus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Vzech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the DS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. Klqus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated, putting the centre-left oScial Democrats in a strong second-place position. --Prague Newsroo 42-2-2423-0003

CZECH VICE-PM SEES WIDER DEBATE AT PARTY CONGRESS. PRAGUE 1996-12-06 Saturday's national congress of the ruling Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) will discuss making the party more efficient and transparent, Foreign Minister and ODS vice-chairman Josef Zieleniec, said on Friday. " Modernisation and more profesionalism of the party's structure, having financing of the party be more transparent. . . are absolutely fundamental, " Zieleniec, who is also vice-premier in the government, told Reuters. He said after June general elections in which the ruling three-party coalition lost its parliamentary majority, the ODS executive, led by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus, had developed proposals on these subjects to present at the congress on Saturday in the Czech second city Brno. " I am convinced, that the congress will tackle these proposals, " he said. The ODS, a party in which Klaus often tries to emulate the style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been in control of Czech politics since winning general elections in 1992. Zieleniec in the summer led calls for the party and its leadership to listen to more diverse opinions, a thinly-veiled criticism of Klaus who has spearheaded the country's post-Communist economic reforms. The party, led by the vigorously-confident Klaus, took 32 of 81 seats after late November runoff elections to the new upper house of Czech parliament. But after the first round vote a week before, the ODS had the potential to win as many 79 seats. Klaus and his coalition lost its majority in parliament in June lower house elections after the left-wing opposition consolidated, putting the centre-left Social Democrats in a strong second-place position. --Prague Newsroom 42-2-2423-0003

POLAND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski WARSAW 1996-12-06 Poland said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Poland received 460, 000 Swiss francs from the accounts. " In 1970s, Poland received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, " Rosati told a news conference. Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland. Many of these citizens were Jews murdered during the war, when Nazi German invaders killed most of Poland's 3. 5 million Jews. Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two. " I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, " Rosati said. Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerland about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerland did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation. " About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Polish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, " Rosati said. Under pressure from international Jewish organisations, Swiss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocaust victims. The conservative Radical Democrats (FDP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Swiss banks to put some 40 million Swiss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewish groups and charitable organisations. But Swiss banks and the country's Jewish community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.

POLANND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SSWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski WAESAW 1996-12-06 Ploand said on Friday that Siwss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Pollish Jeews who died in the Holocasut, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the oWrld War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz oRsati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Ploand received 460, 000 Siwss francs from the accounts. " In 1970s, Ploand received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerlannd a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, " Rowati told a news conference. Switzerlannd stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banknig Committee, of agreeing to give money to Ploand from unclaimed bank accounts of Pollish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Siwss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Ploand. Many of these citizens were Jeews murdered during the war, when Nazi Gerrman invaders killed most of Ploand's 3. 5 million Jeews. Rowati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Sarsaw and Switzerlannd on compensation to Siwss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-miposed communists authorities after oWrld War Two. " I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, " Rowati said. Rowati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerlannd about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerlannd did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation. " About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Pollish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, " Rowati said. Under pressure from international Jewsih organisations, Siwss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocasut victims. The conservative Radicaal Democrats (FP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Siwss banks to put some 40 million Siwss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewsih groups and charitable organisations. But Siwss banks and the country's Jewsih community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.

POLAND GOT MONEY FROM POST-WAR SWISS ACCOUNTS. Marcin Grajewski WARSAW 1996-12-06 Poland said on Friday that Swiss bank accounts, which in many cases belonged to Polish Jews who died in the Holocaust, were used in debt settlements between the two countries after the World War Two. Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati, unveiling first findings of a special government commission, said that in 1970s the then communist Poland received 460, 000 Swiss francs from the accounts. " In 1970s, Poland received from unclaimed accounts in Switzerland a sum of 460, 000 francs. What was its right (to the money). . . I do not know, " Rosati told a news conference. Switzerland stands accused by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, chairman of the powerful U. S. Senate Banking Committee, of agreeing to give money to Poland from unclaimed bank accounts of Polish citizens, as part of an accord on compensating Swiss nationals whose assets had been seized in communist Poland. Many of these citizens were Jews murdered during the war, when Nazi German invaders killed most of Poland's 3. 5 million Jews. Rosati did not say whether the payment in 1970s was part of the 1949 agreement between Warsaw and Switzerland on compensation to Swiss citizens whose assets were seized by the Soviet-imposed communists authorities after World War Two. " I expect that the commission will finish gathering information within two to three weeks and then more details will be provided, " Rosati said. Rosati confirmed that the 1949 agreement had provided for granting Switzerland about 53 million francs and most of this sum was repaid with coal exports. He said, however, that Switzerland did get about 16, 000 francs from the so-called " dead accounts " as part of the compensation. " About 16, 000 francs were seized from accounts of four or five Polish citizens, whose data we do not precisely know. The issue is of moral and legal nature, because its financial significance is small, " Rosati said. Under pressure from international Jewish organisations, Swiss government has devised a plan to pay out millions of dollars in unclaimed bank accounts as a conciliatory gesture toward Holocaust victims. The conservative Radical Democrats (FDP) have said they would ask parliament next week to order Swiss banks to put some 40 million Swiss francs ($31 million) in dormant wealth into a fund earmarked for Jewish groups and charitable organisations. But Swiss banks and the country's Jewish community voiced doubts whether the plan would work.

INTERVIEW - ZYWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steven Silber WARSAW 1996-12-06 Polish brewer Zywiec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean van Boxmeer told Reuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywiec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. Van Boxmeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Polish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. " The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, " van Boxmeer said on Polish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain. Van Boxmeer said Poland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywiec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heineken while Carlsberg has the same amount in Okocim. Earlier this year South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lech and Tychy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Australia's Brewpole BV has a controlling stake in Poland's larges t brewery, Elbrewery Company Ltd. (EB). Van Boxmeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywiec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czech Republic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czech imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market's overcapacity. " I think Polish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czech beers, " he said. Van Boxmeer said Zywiec had its eye on Okocim, which has said it would start producing Carlsberg beer next year, but that Zywiec's potential production of Heineken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywiec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. " You will not win the war of the Polish beer market with imported international brands, " van Boxmeer said, adding that Heineken would remain an up-market import in Poland. Van Boxmeer also said Zywiec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Newsroom +48 22 653 9700

INTERVIEW - YZWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steevn Silber WARSSAW 1996-12-06 Poish brewer Zywieec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean vna Boxmeer told eRuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywieec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowardkie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. VVan Boxjeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Poish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. " The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, " van Boxxmeer said on Poish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make oPland, with its 40-million population, Europee's third largest beer market after Gerrmany and Brittain. VVan Boxjeer said oPland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywieec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heinneken while Carlsbefg has the same amount in Okociim. Earlier this year South Africcan Breweries Ltd (SAV) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lecch and Tycchy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Austraila's Brewpole V has a controlling stake in oPland's larges t brewery, Ellbrewery Company Ltd. (EBB). VVan Boxjeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywieec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czecch Repub;ic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czecch imports could invade oPland once tariffs for CETA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czecch beer market's overcapacity. " I think Poish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czecch beers, " he said. VVan Boxjeer said Zywieec had its eye on Okociim, which has said it would start producing Carlsbefg beer next year, but that Zywieec's potential production of Heinneken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywieec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. " You will not win the war of the Poish beer market with imported international brands, " van Boxxmeer said, adding that Heinneken would remain an up-market import in oPland. VVan Boxjeer also said Zywieec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Nesroom +48 22 653 9700

INTERVIEW - ZYWIEC SEES NO BIG 97 NET RISE. Steven Silber WARSAW 1996-12-06 Polish brewer Zywiec's 1996 profit slump may last into next year due in part to hefty depreciation charges, but recent high investment should help the firm defend its 10-percent market share, the firm's chief executive said. Company President Jean van Boxmeer told Reuters in an interview on Friday that the firm, whose net profit fell 77 percent in the first 10 months of 1996 despite a 30-percent rise in sales, might only post slightly better profits in 1997 before having a chance to make a more significant turnaround. So far this year Zywiec, whose full name is Zaklady Piwowarskie w Zywcu SA, has netted six million zlotys on sales of 224 million zlotys. It has produced 1. 5 million hectolitres. Van Boxmeer would not say how much higher 1997 profits or market share could be but said sales of leading Polish brewers should rise as the country's young urban professionals gradually switch from vodka to beer. " The perspective on growth is such that reasonably we can think that somewhere between 65 and 80 litres per year is certainly reachable, " van Boxmeer said on Polish per-capita beer consumption, currently around 40 litres. He said the 65-80-litre level could be reached in the next ten years and make Poland, with its 40-million population, Europe's third largest beer market after Germany and Britain. Van Boxmeer said Poland's top five brewers, which produce about 55 percent of the country's beer, could all raise market share as some of the numerous small brewers fall to competition from the large brewers with foreign investors. Zywiec is 31. 8-percent owned by Heineken while Carlsberg has the same amount in Okocim. Earlier this year South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) bought strategic stakes in the unlisted Lech and Tychy brewers, which together hold more than 20 percent of the market, and Australia's Brewpole BV has a controlling stake in Poland's larges t brewery, Elbrewery Company Ltd. (EB). Van Boxmeer said the tough competition had prevented Zywiec from raising prices in line with inflation, which had added to the pressure on the firm's margins. He said advertising costs would also increase in the fight for market share. But he said the company's investment of more than $100 million already this decade, largely in production, would help position it to compete with such competitors as brewers from the neighbouring Czech Republic. Some analysts say cheaper but high-quality Czech imports could invade Poland once tariffs for CEFTA countries are lifted in 1998, but van Boxmeer says such a threat might be exaggerated despite the Czech beer market's overcapacity. " I think Polish consumers in general are quite proud of their beers--and I'm speaking about all the brands--and as we make good beers. . . I think that this fidelity to our beers is a factor which can limit the Czech beers, " he said. Van Boxmeer said Zywiec had its eye on Okocim, which has said it would start producing Carlsberg beer next year, but that Zywiec's potential production of Heineken was a medium-term possibility rather than a short-term one. He said his firm would be better off concentrating on its leading brand, Zywiec Full Light, which accounts for 85 percent of sales and is the country's largest-selling brand. " You will not win the war of the Polish beer market with imported international brands, " van Boxmeer said, adding that Heineken would remain an up-market import in Poland. Van Boxmeer also said Zywiec would be boosted by its recent shedding of soft drinks which only accounted for about three percent of the firm's overall sales and for which 7. 6 million zlotys in provisions had already been made. --Warsaw Newsroom +48 22 653 9700

UK - US open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONDON 1996-12-06 The UK Department of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of " open skies " talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOT told Reuters " We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. "

KUK - S open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONODN 1996-12-06 The KUK Dpartment of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of " open skies " talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOOT told Rueters " We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. "

UK - US open skies talks end, no date to restart. LONDON 1996-12-06 The UK Department of Transport on Friday said that the latest round of " open skies " talks with the U. S. had ended with no deal on liberalising the transatlantic flight market and no date set for when talks would restart. A spokesman for the DOT told Reuters " We have had talks towards concluding a new air service agreement which would produce liberalisation. . . useful progress was made on a number of issues, but not all. No date has been set for further talks. "

Tambang Timah at $15. 575 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 PT Tambang Timah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364

Tambang Timaah at $15. 575 in Londpn. LONDDON 1996-12-07 PT Tambang Timaah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in Londpn on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --aJkarta newsroom +6221 384-6364

Tambang Timah at $15. 575 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 PT Tambang Timah closed at $15. 575 per GDR in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $15. 475 and the day's high of $15. 725. It closed at $15. 80 on Thursday. One Global Depository Receipt represents 10 common shares. --Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364

Telkom at $35 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) closed at $35 in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364.

Telkoom at $35 in Lnodon. LNDON 1996-12-07 PT Telekoumnikasi Indonesia (Telkoom) closed at $35 in Lnodon on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADDS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakartta newsroom +6221 384-6364.

Telkom at $35 in London. LONDON 1996-12-07 PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) closed at $35 in London on Friday. It recorded the day's low of $34. 475 and the day's high of $35. 375. Its previous close on Thursday as $35. 63. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares--Jakarta newsroom +6221 384-6364.

Woman charged over N. Ireland arms find. BELFAST 1996-12-06 A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irish Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfast house, police said. Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall. The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism, police said. She will appear in court on Saturday. Her name was not released. Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Britain from Northern Ireland.

Woman charged over N. Irelaand arms find. BELFSST 1996-12-06 A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irsh Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfats house, police said. Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall. The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism, police said. She will appear in court on Saturday. Her name was not released. Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Gritain from Nortthern Ireland.

Woman charged over N. Ireland arms find. BELFAST 1996-12-06 A woman was charged on Friday with terrorist offences after three Irish Republican Army mortar bombs were found in a Belfast house, police said. Police said the bombs were found hidden with incendiaries and ammunition that were blocked up behind a kitchen wall. The 35-year-old woman was charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life and making a house available for the purpose of terrorism, police said. She will appear in court on Saturday. Her name was not released. Security forces said the bombs may have been intended for use in a pre-Christmas bombing campaign by the guerrilla group that is battling to oust Britain from Northern Ireland.

Britain sets conditions to clear American alliance. Edna Fernandes LONDON 1996-12-06 The British government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trans-Atlantic alliance between British Airways Plc and American Airlines to Britain's Monopolies and Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Britain's Office of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. " I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where BA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trans-Atlantic market route between the UK and U. S. , " he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in London with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the British Airways-American deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that British Airways and American drop 168 slots at London Heathrow airport, the busiest in Europe. American's parent, AMR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a " deal breaker. " However, it called the conditions " more severe " than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. British Airways's initial response was that " unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. " It added that it would be " prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. " The government also wants British Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USAir that bars it from competing on trans-Atlantic routes, and said both British Airways and American should be prepared to reduce services on the London to Dallas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the London-to-Boston route. The Office of Fair Trade called for British Airways / American to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Office of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.

Gritain sets conditions to clear Amreican alliance. Edna Fernsndes LONNDON 1996-12-06 The ritish government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trasn-Atlantic alliance between ritish Airways Plc and Amreican Airlines to Gritain's Monopolies ad Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Indstry Secretary Ian Laang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Gritain and the United tates to liberalise trasn-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Gritain's Offfice of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. " I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where VA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trasn-Atlantic market route between the K and U. S. , " he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in Kondon with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the ritish Airways-Amreican deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that ritish Airways and Amreican drop 168 slots at Kondon Heathrow airport, the busiest in Eurpe. Amreican's parent, AR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a " deal breaker. " However, it called the conditions " more severe " than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. ritish Airways's initial response was that " unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. " It added that it would be " prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. " The government also wants ritish Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USiAr that bars it from competing on trasn-Atlantic routes, and said both ritish Airways and Amreican should be prepared to reduce services on the Kondon to Dzllas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the Kondon-to-Boston route. The Offiec of Fair Trade called for ritish Airways / Amreican to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Offfice of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.

Britain sets conditions to clear American alliance. Edna Fernandes LONDON 1996-12-06 The British government warned Friday that it would refer the proposed trans-Atlantic alliance between British Airways Plc and American Airlines to Britain's Monopolies and Mergers Commission unless the carriers complied with a number of conditions. Trade and Industry Secretary Ian Lang added that even if the conditions were met by both airlines, final clearance would hinge on an open skies deal between Britain and the United States to liberalise trans-Atlantic air traffic, which would create greater competition on the routes. Lang said he supported conditions proposed by Britain's Office of Fair Trading, which was asked to examine the case last month. " I agree. . . that without suitable undertakings the alliance would be likely to lead to a significant loss of actual and potential passengers, on those routes where BA and AA currently compete and for all passengers on the trans-Atlantic market route between the UK and U. S. , " he said. His comments came just minutes after the latest set of open skies talks ended in London with no deal signed. Industry sources said there was no new date for fresh talks and blamed the deadlock on uncertainty over whether the British Airways-American deal would be cleared. The conditions for clearance of the alliance were that British Airways and American drop 168 slots at London Heathrow airport, the busiest in Europe. American's parent, AMR Corp. , said it did not view the terms as a " deal breaker. " However, it called the conditions " more severe " than those imposed by other regulatory authorities on similar airline alliances. British Airways's initial response was that " unconditional divestiture of slots is unprecedented and if done it must be on the basis of fair market value. " It added that it would be " prepared to take reasonable steps to assist the introduction of additional competition. " The government also wants British Airways to drop a clause in its agreement with USAir that bars it from competing on trans-Atlantic routes, and said both British Airways and American should be prepared to reduce services on the London to Dallas-Fort Worth route in the event that a new entrant wishes to enter. It also suggested losing some slots on the London-to-Boston route. The Office of Fair Trade called for British Airways / American to allow third-party access to their joint frequent flyer programme where the applicant does not have access to an equivalent programme. Lang said responses should be made to the Office of Fair Trading by Jan. 10, 1997.

Med oil products mostly lower as Elf strike ends. LONDON 1996-12-06 Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elf refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Genoa. " The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, " a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by India for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Med with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since American fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Med pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elf refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Italian supplies after Elf scooped up Med material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.

Mdd oil products mostly lower as Elr strike ends. OLNDON 1996-12-06 Mdditerranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elr refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Geoa. " The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, " a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syra and Oebanon and there were fresh inquiries from Frrance and Spaih for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by Inia for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Mdd with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since Americna fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Erope open Rotetrdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Mdd pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elr refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Iatlian supplies after Elr scooped up Mdd material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.

Med oil products mostly lower as Elf strike ends. LONDON 1996-12-06 Mediterranean oil products were steady to mostly lower on Friday after Elf refinery workers voted to end their nine-day strike. Gas oil erased Thursday's gains, plunging $5. 50 a tonne in line with the screen. Volume was very thin and market remained long, with premiums down $1 at about high cif quotes +$0. 50 basis Genoa. " The sharp moves on the screen make everyone nervous, " a trader said. Trades were discussed in 0. 2, 0. 5 and one percent heating oil into Syria and Lebanon and there were fresh inquiries from France and Spain for low sulphur diesel. Interest remains focussed on a tender by India for a second purchase of high speed diesel for January delivery. Fuel oil lost ground sharply with weaker crude, but also suffered from some pricing pressure. High sulphur cracked fuel lost about $3 to $109-111 fob Med with several cargoes threatening to overhang the market. The chance of material heading north, talked earlier this week, may be in jeopardy now since American fuel oil is expected to head transatlantic following outages at two coking units in the U. S. Up to 165, 000 tonnes of fuel will have to find a new home and with the arbitrage from the U. S. to Europe open Rotterdam is a prime candidate. Low sulphur prices were lower with cif Med pegged in the mid to low $140s. Gasoline prices fell after striking Elf refinery workers voted to go back to work, traders said. But an open arbitrage to the U. S. and tight Italian supplies after Elf scooped up Med material over the last week, continued to underpin prices into next week.

New meningitis scare hits Britain. LONDON 1996-12-06 A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Britain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern England city of Manchester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. " At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, " a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Wales grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scotland, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Lanarkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.

New meningitis scare hits Brotain. LOBDON 1996-12-06 A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Brotain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern Englandd city of Machester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. " At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, " a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Waels grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardidf. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scoltand, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Laanrkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.

New meningitis scare hits Britain. LONDON 1996-12-06 A boy has died from meningitis and a girl from the same school has contracted the disease in the second such scare to hit Britain in as many weeks, health authorities said on Friday. The 16-year-old who attended Sale Grammar School in the northern England city of Manchester died less than a day after becoming ill. The 15-year-old girl is also suffering from the disease and hospital officials described her condition as serious. " At the moment there is no evidence the two cases are linked. However, we are assuming they are as a precaution for the time being, " a spokeswoman said. The more than 1, 260 students at the school are being given antibiotics as a precaution. Wales grappled with its own cluster of meningitis cases on a university campus in Cardiff. At least two people have died and hundreds have been vaccinated in an effort to contain the virus. In Scotland, eight people have died and hundreds more are fighting a widespread food-poisoning outbreak. A health authority spokeswoman said 78 people suspected of having the disease, including 64 confirmed cases, were still being treated. Three were listed in poor condition. More than 290 people have reported symptoms in Lanarkshire county, the worst-hit area, since the outbreak first came to light after people ate tainted meat pies at a pensioners' lunch.

Major's office - Conservatives still have majority. LONDON 1996-12-06 British Prime Minister John Major's office said on Friday that rebel Conservative MP Sir John Gorst had not " resigned the whip " (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. " He (Gorst) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, " a spokesman from Major's office in Downing Street said. Gorst's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: " I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. " Before Gorst's statement, Major had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House of Commons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gorst said: " I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the " whip' as either a summons to attend the House of Commons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. " Gorst resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.

Maojr's office - Conservativse still have majority. LONDIN 1996-12-06 Briitish Prime Minister John Maojr's office said on Friday that rebel Conservatve MP Sir Jogn Gosrt had not " resigned the whip " (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. " He (Gosrt) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, " a spokesman from Maojr's office in Dwning Street said. Gosrt's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: " I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. " Before Gosrt's statement, Maojr had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House o fCommons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gosrt said: " I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the " whip' as either a summons to attend the House o fCommons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. " Gosrt resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.

Major's office - Conservatives still have majority. LONDON 1996-12-06 British Prime Minister John Major's office said on Friday that rebel Conservative MP Sir John Gorst had not " resigned the whip " (quit the parliamentary party) and the government still had a majority in the 651-seat parliament. " He (Gorst) isreserving the right not to cooperate, but he has not resigned the whip. The government still has a majority, " a spokesman from Major's office in Downing Street said. Gorst's office said later the MP would not feel himself obliged to vote with the government. He said at one point during a press conference: " I have seen my whip (party manager) for next week which, of course, doesn't mean very much to me now. " Before Gorst's statement, Major had a one-seat majority in the 651-seat House of Commons lower house of parliament. In his formal statement, Gorst said: " I am today withdrawing my cooperation from the government and shall not treat the " whip' as either a summons to attend the House of Commons or as placing me under any obligation to vote as advised. " Gorst resigned over a hospital closure in his constituency.

Electronic Data bags flight data contract. LONDON 1996-12-06 Information technology firm Electronic Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative. In a statement, EDS said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanic Control Centre in Prestwick in south west Scotland for National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Europe and North America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --London Newsroom +44-171-542 7717

Electronkc Data bags flight data contract. LONDOB 1996-12-06 Information technology firm Electronkc Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Iintiative. In a statement, ESD said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanicc Control Centre in Pfestwick in south west Scotlnad for Natonal Air Traffic Services Ltd (ANTS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Auuthority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Eurpe and Notth America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --Lonon Newsroom +44-171-542 7717

Electronic Data bags flight data contract. LONDON 1996-12-06 Information technology firm Electronic Data Systems said on Friday it had bagged a contract for the first air traffic control project being funded under the Private Finance Initiative. In a statement, EDS said the contract would be in the region of 50 million stg. The contract involved upgrading the flight data processing system at the Oceanic Control Centre in Prestwick in south west Scotland for National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS), subsidiary of the Civil Aviation Authority. The system is responsible for the control of aircraft flying transatlantic routes from Europe and North America. The system, which would use satellite technology, is scheduled to enter service in 2000. --London Newsroom +44-171-542 7717

RTRS - Cricket - Play restarts in Australia-West Indies match. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. West Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

RRS - Cricket - Play restarts in AAustraliaW-est Indies match. MLBOURNE 1996-12-06 Play restarted in the first World Serirs limited overs match between Wesst Indies and AAustralia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. Wesst Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwni Campbell on 25 and Sihvnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Syddney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

RTRS - Cricket - Play restarts in Australia-West Indies match. MELBOURNE 1996-12-06 Play restarted in the first World Series limited overs match between West Indies and Australia after a rain delay of 50 minutes on Friday. West Indies resumed their innings on 53 for two with opener Sherwin Campbell on 25 and Shivnarine Chanderpaul 10. Rain earlier delayed the start of play by 30 minutes. --Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

Cricket - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs. SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Pakistan 277-9, New Zealand 231

Cricket - Paiistann beat Ndw Zealand by 46 runs. IALKOT, Paiistann 1996-12-06 Paiistann beat Ndw Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Paiistann 277-9, Ndw Zealand 231

Cricket - Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs. SIALKOT, Pakistan 1996-12-06 Pakistan beat New Zealand by 46 runs on Friday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match one-day series. Scores: Pakistan 277-9, New Zealand 231

Manitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 Manitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadian dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price-- CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Note: Manitoba Government Price Index (C$per cwt) - Dec 4 87. 16 Manitoba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt CAN / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 Source: Manitoba Pork. ((Winnipeg bureau 204-947-3548))

Mannitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNPIEG 1996-12-06 Mannitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadiaan dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price-- CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CDT Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Note: Maniotba Government Price Index (Cper cwt) - Dec 4 87. 16 Maniotba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt CNA / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 Source: Mannitoba Pork. ((Winnkpeg bureau 204-947-3548))

Manitoba Pork forward contract PM prices - Dec 6. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 Manitoba Pork closing forward contract prices in Canadian dollars per hundred lbs (Cwt) for Dec 6 including minimum guaranteed price-- CONTRACT PREVIOUS CLOSE PM CLOSE PM CLOSING RANGE DATE PM CLOSE FIXED MINIMUM AT 1230 CST Feb 97 79. 94 79. 67 75. 55 77. 01-81. 80 Mar 97 76. 37 76. 12 72. 02 73. 47-78. 24 Apr 97 74. 13 74. 69 70. 59 72. 04-76. 81 May 97 76. 51 77. 07 72. 97 74. 42-79. 19 Jun 97 77. 53 77. 24 73. 17 74. 62-79. 35 Jul 97 74. 45 74. 01 69. 95 71. 39-76. 12 Aug 97 72. 41 72. 07 68. 01 69. 45-74. 18 Sep 97 69. 18 69. 24 65. 17 66. 61-71. 34 Oct 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Nov 97 68. 00 68. 05 63. 98 65. 43-70. 16 Note: Manitoba Government Price Index (C$per cwt) - Dec 4 87. 16 Manitoba's Hog Price Range: 84. 00-86. 00 per cwt CAN / U. S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE: 1. 3570 Source: Manitoba Pork. ((Winnipeg bureau 204-947-3548))

Canadian West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 The Canadian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Canadian West Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the West Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Thunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting Vancouver 5 7 Prince Rupert 1 3 ((Gilbert Le Gras 204 947 3548))

Cansdian Westt Coast Vessel Loadings - DWB. WINNIPGE 1996-12-06 The Cansdian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Cansdian Westt Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the Westt Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Ghunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting Vanocuver 5 7 Prince Rupetr 1 3 ((Gilbert LLe Gras 204 947 3548))

Canadian West Coast Vessel Loadings - CWB. WINNIPEG 1996-12-06 The Canadian Wheat Board reported six ships loading, 10 waiting and four due at the Canadian West Coast, as of Friday. The longest wait to load on the West Coast was 13 days. Two ship loaded in Thunder Bay, one waited and seven were due. Two ships loaded on the East Coast, three waited to load, six were due. Port Loading Waiting Vancouver 5 7 Prince Rupert 1 3 ((Gilbert Le Gras 204 947 3548))

New York timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 No new fixtures reported from New York. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

New Yokr timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NE YORK 1996-12-06 No new fixtures reported from New Yokr. --New Yokr Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

New York timecharter fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 No new fixtures reported from New York. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

New York coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 ORE - Maritime Queen 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China Steel. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

New Yofk coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YRK 1996-12-06 ORE - Maritiem Queen 70, 000 tonnes Damppier / Kaihsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China teel. --New Yofk Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

New York coal / ore / scrap fixtures - Dec 6. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 ORE - Maritime Queen 70, 000 tonnes Dampier / Kaohsiung 20-30/12 $5. 25 fio 35, 000 / 30, 000 China Steel. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 FIXTURES - WESTERN HEMISPHERE - Danila 28. 5 16/12 Caribs / up W224 Mobil. --New York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640

Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 MGT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 FIXTURES - WESTERN HEMISPHEE - Danial 28. 5 16/12 Csribs / up W224 Jobil. --Nrw York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640

Clean tankers fixtures and enquiries - 2321 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 FIXTURES - WESTERN HEMISPHERE - Danila 28. 5 16/12 Caribs / up W224 Mobil. --New York Commodities Desk, 212-859-1640

Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GMT. NEW YORK 1996-12-06 MIDEAST / RED SEA - Thai Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tanura / Red Sea W46. 50 Mobil. MEDITERRANEAN - Lula I 85 25/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W100 Exxon. Spetses 139 17/12 Sidi Kreir / Augusta W97. 50 Exxon. Mesipia 77. 5 17/12 Bajaia / Fos W105 Exxon. --New York Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640

Dirty tanker fixtures and enquiries - 2317 GM. NEW YORJ 1996-12-06 MIDEAWT / RED EA - Thi Resource 264 31/12 Ras Tnaura / Red Seea W46. 50 Mobi.. MEDITERRANEA - Ljla I 85 25/12 Skdi Kreir / Augusat W100 Dxxon. Sptses 139 17/12 Skdi Kreir / Augusat W97. 50 Dxxon. esipia 77. 5 17/12 Bauaia / Foos W105 Dxxon. --NewYork Commodities Desk +1 212 859 1640