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The conference, the first of its kind in 47 years, is considering the broad blueprint for political reform that Mikhail Gorbachev presented Tues- day to its opening session. In a 8'-hour televised speech, Gorbachev proposed creating a pow. erful full-time legislature and a pre- sidency with powers akin to many western heads of state. But the’ proposals left many ques- tions unanswered about the future role of the party, and its general secretary, the post Gorbachev holds. The gathering is expected to adopt a series of resolutions that may clarify the party's course. The official Tass news agency said today that Georgy Razumovsky, chairman of the conference's creden. tials commission, opened today’s ses- sion with a report that some dele- gates were elected by their party or- BUDGET 6 HOTEL PATRICIA * Renovated in ‘86 * Parking/non-smoking rooms * Gateway to Chinatown and Historical Gas Town * Showers/TV/Phones * Community Pub/Homestyle Food * Compact, Clean & Affordable trom $29 Per Night Reservations 1-255-4301 403 East Hastings Street CHRISTMAS CRAFTS In the Summer! ... Savings Yule Love! g 10% oF BOG thin CARTER’S SEWING CENTRE 623 Columbia Ave. Castlegar * 365-3810 LARGE SELECTION OF FRAMING AND emsnowwe CHRISTMAS PRINTS CALICO PRINTS LARGE SELECTION OF REMNANTS D-sar-D DINING LOUNGE OPEN 4 P.M. 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Pravda, the Communist party newspaper, said delegates began clapping “in protest” on Tuesday when a Moscow party official, V. Belyaninov, strayed from the agenda during his speech. SPY DISPUTE Soviets OTTAWA (CP) — It may be months before the Canadian Em- bassy in Moscow will know if it will be permanently short of staff, Exter. nal Affairs officials said Tuesday. Twenty-five of the 39 Soviet citi zens assigned to the embassy haven't been at work for the last two days. The Soviet foreign ministry hasn't presented an official list of positions eliminated, said department spokes man Denys Tessier. Nor has the ministry responded to a warning by External Affairs Min- ister Joe Clark that Soviet workmen could face visa problems in Canada if the dispute in Moscow isn't resolved. The Canadian side is willing to wait to see whether the Soviets relent and let some Moscow staff return to work. The 25 support staff in Moscow and 25 Soviet workmen who have been helping rebuild the fire-damag ed Soviet consulate in Montreal are the last remaining pawns in a dip- lomatic confrontation that started with Canadian allegations of espion- age. Canada expelled or barred the re- turn of 19 Soviet diplomats during the dispute while the Soviets retali- IMPORTANT NOTICE Greyhound Lines of Canodo, Castlegar, schedule chonge Effective Wednesday, June 29, 1988, schedule 1476 will now artive from the West ot 7: = p.m. (previously 8:00 p.m €nd Depart For the East of 7:35 p.m. (Previously 8:10 p.m.) Tass said the f then adopted a rule limiting speeches so delegates would not waste time. It iid not mention what Belyaninov said, but the rule prohibits delegates ‘rom reporting on their own ac- ivities or congratulating the cham- oer on its conduct of the discussion. Except -for Gorbachev's opening speech, the delegates are meeting behind doors. Only state-run media are permitted to cover the pro- ceedings. NEED REFORMS Gorbachev said in his speech that political reforms are necessary to prevent a repeat of the abuses of power that mar much of the Soviet Union's past. The changes are the latest in a series of proposals he has made since coming to power three years ago. He welcomed more open expres- sion, but stressed that the party will not tolerate attempts to form rival political parties. Gorbachev said he is striving for a clearer division of power between local governing councils, known in Russian as Soviets, and party organ- izations, which often wield the real economic and administrative power. But he said the prestige of the local governing councils would be greater if they were headed by the local party first secretaries. Gorbachev implied that if the sec- retaries are not chosen to head their soviets in secret-ballot elections, they could lose their party posts for failing to garner popular support. At least one conference delegate disagreed with Gorbachev. Econom ist Leonid Abalkin, a prominent proponent of reform, said making local party chiefs chairmen of govern ing councils would not give voters a choice. MOSCOW (AP) — Here, at a glance, are the main points of Soviet Communist party leader Mikhail Gorbachev's speech to the opening session of a party conference: © The presidency — Gorba- chev proposed a more powerful head of state chosen by a new government body and respon- sible for guiding legislation and major government programs, foreign and defence policy. ° ive reform — A 2,250-member Congtess of Dep- uties would be created to review annually social, economic and constitutional questions. A third of its members woulid be sel- ected from unions and other social organizations. It would choose from its members a scaled-down Supreme Soviet of 400-450 members that would serve as a standing legislature. © Local government — local party leaders should become the head of the local governing council: as well, which would enharice the prestige of the local councils, or soviets, and increase accountability. e Farm policy — Programs should be developed to let farm- Gorbachev's speech proposes change ers lease land from large collec- tive and state farms as the quickest way to increase food production and end chronic shortages of food. © Price reform — Reform of the state-managed price system is “absolutely necessary,” but a in-depth study is still under way and the government will pass any cuts in food subsidies on to consumers to compensate for higher prices. © Individual Rights — Soviet citizens should be guaranteed personal rights of privacy. The judicial system must be re- formed to ensure all are equal before the law and that each suspect is presumed innocent when brought to trial. © Limits of liberalization ,— The Communist party won't tol- erate any political opposition. Those who seek to form an or- ganized opposition are abusing the process of liberalization Gorbachev has started. Ethnic policy — The Soivet Union's 15 republics should be given broader economic rights, but the party leadership won't tolerate efforts to redraw boun- daries between them. Abalkin addressed the party con- ference after Gorbachev had spoken. His remarks were broadcast on the evening news program Vremya. Gorbachev proposed creating a wait out warning ated with action against 13 Cana dians and the withdrawal of the Moscow staff. DECLINES COMMENT Clark, who was due to leave today for a trip to Japan and Thailand, brushed past reporters without com- ment as he left thé Commons on Tuesday. He warned a day earlier, following a meeting with Soviet ambassador Alexei Rodionov in Ottawa, that some Soviet workmen in Montreal will need visa extensions and that the decisions will hinge on what happens in Moscow. Officials said privately they don't expect the Soviets to back down and announce in public that support staff are going back to work. They concede the Kremlin may never back down at all. Vernon Turner, the Canadian am- bassador in Moscow, described the withdrawal of support staff as a “punitive action” designed to under. mine normal operations. Services will be reduced or de layed in several areas, including the processing of visas for Soviet citi zens, said Turner. The staff perform a variety of tasks, including translation, clerical work, chauffeur services and main- tenance. The dispute began when Canada expelled eight Soviet diplomats and barred the return of nine more who previously served here. One more was expelled and one more barred during a later round of tit-for-tat ex- changes with Moscow. MOSCOW REPLIES Moscow replied in two stages that saw the expulsion of three Canadians and the barring of 10 others. Three of the 13 were specifically accused of military espionage. Clark accused the Soviets of com- mercial and military espionage and trying to penetrate the Canadian security service. Intelligence sources say the Soviets engaged in a variety of operatigns over several years. There has been speculation that one target was Paramax Electronics of Montreal, a subsidiary of the United States conglomerate Unisys and a sub-contractor of work on Canadian naval frigates. Some reports suggest the Ameri- cans pressured Ottawa because of fears that United States nuclear sub- marine technology could fall into Soviet hands if it is transferred to Canadian firms. William Winegard, the Conserva tive chairman of the Commons ex- ternal affairs committee, said Tues- day he's convinced American pres- sure wasn’t a factor in kicking out the Soviets. “The reasons for acting . . . were entirely Canadian as far as I'm aware,” Winegard said after being briefed by Clark and officials of the Canadian Security Intelligence Ser- vice. new 2,250-member Congress of Dep- uties that would elect a president and choose from among its members a full-time bicameral legislature of 400 to 450 members. Suspect chooses jury ST. JOHN'S, NFLD. (CP) — A Nova Scotia man suspected of trying to leak military secrets to the Soviet Union elected trial by judge and jury during a court appearance Tuesday. Security was tight as Stephen Jos- eph Ratkai, 25, was led into provin- cial court for the brief appearance. Wearing handcuffs and a passive look, the mustachioed, brown-haired suspect stood quietly until he was asked how he wanted to be tried. “By judge and jury,” he replied, no trace of an accent in his voice. Ratkai, who lived for several years in Hungary, faces three counts of espionage under the Official Secrets Act connected with information that is believed to have come from an isolated U.S. submarine tracking station at Argentia, Nfld. Ratkai, dressed in plaid pants and a T-shirt, was remanded to jail in St. John’s until a preliminary hearing scheduled to begin Aug. 29. The hearing is expected to last at least a week. His lawyer, Bill Collins, told the court he would be applying for bail for his client. Ratkai was arrested earlier this year by RCMP at a St. John’s hotel following a lengthy investigation headed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. 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Sunday end Holidays — 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 CLOSED FOR SHIPPING 6:45 GREYHOUND COURIER EXPRESS We're Moving All The Time Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus foll Invites Ap for the SWITCHBOARD RECEPTIONIST To operate the main switchboard, act as receptionist for the campus and operate the telex and central message monitor. Applicants should have high school graduation plus additional commercial subjects; months of automated switchboard and clerk-typist experience — typing at 50 wpm. and ex- cellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, staff and the public. This is a full time, on-going position Salary in accordance with the P.P.W.C. collective agreement. CULTURAL ASSISTANTS To organize social activites for and tutor students from Aoyama Technical College (Selkirk’s sister college in Japan). Applicants must be energetic and able to work 30 to 60 flexible hours between ‘uly 11 and August 5, 1988; a Class 4 drivers license is an asset. Salary is $6.25/hour. PLEASE NOTE: diine for Hi ts is July 5, 1988. COACHES To coach the following teams: Men's volleyball, men and women's basketball and men’s soccer. An honoraria is paid for the season's duties. for Cultural Assi: Plea: » by July 7, —CASTLEGAR CAs CHRIS D'ARCY . fees a double standard D'Arcy slams fees By CasNews Staff Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy has accused the provincial govern- ment of having a “double standard” in implementing new septic system inspection fees. The inspections were free prior to April 1, but D'Arcy pointed out in a speech to the legislature earlier this month that now it costs $100 for a permit to repair or service a septic system and $200 for any major modifications. Health Minister Peter Dueck ar- gued that the fees are based on “cost recovery,” but D'Arcy responded: “In other areas of inspection there doesn’t seem to be this same slavish commitment to what the health min- ister calls cost recovery. It certainly doesn't exist with business inspec- tions. It doesn’t exist with ga hall inspections, It doesn’t exist with liquor inspections. It doesn’t exist with building inspections . . . the government seems to have a double standard. In some areas they don't seem to be too interested in any cost recovery. In other areas there is clearly a question of the public's interest and not just the interest of the person being inspected.” D'Arcy argued that septic system inspections are important because they protect the public from the spread of diseases which can be transported by improper handling of sewage. He suggested because of the|’ “draconian fees” for an inspection’ permit some homeowners might try to repair or install the systems themselves. “The reason for these inspections is to protect the rest of the neigh- borhood and community. With the cost in your ministry, if there are disease and problems as a result of improperly handled sewage, we know what cost that’s going to bring to the ministry and to the taxpayer, as well as what suffering it can cause the community.” Dueck noted: “I get your messagé- I know what you're talking about and I know what you're saying. I will accept your comments and your opinion of the charges.” The Regional District of Central Kootenay has also protested the new sewage system inspection fees, arguing that the fees will act as a deterrent to inspections, which could pose health hazards. Bulk WIENERS LOOK TO US @ SERVICE @ SELECTION @ QUALITY! Fresh Ground BEEF Fresh Whole Frying CHICKEN Grade A or Utility * 3 Per Bog $1.94 ig 88° Skylark Hamburger BUNS Or Hot Dog. Package of 12 ¢ Sliced Buns $1.19 nbo or Reg *2.18 kg mh Heinz Tomato KETCHUP 1 L. Squeeze Bottle 2.99 Regular Safeway Quality. Approx. 10 Ib. Pkgs. and over. 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