SCIENTISTS' UNION AWARDS MINISTER GRANIC, BIJELIC, LESAR, CRNIC

ZAGREB, Jan 11 (Hina) - The Independent Trade Union Of Croatian Scientists and University Workers, on Saturday delivered the Union's awards to deserving citizens, on occasion of the seventh anniversary and the Day of the Union. Croatia's Foreign Minister Dr. Mate Granic was awarded for his contribution to the development of science and university education. A Croatian parliamentarian Srecko Bijelic was also awarded. Dragutin Lesar, a former leader of the Association of Croatian Independent Trade Unions, received the award for his contribution to the development of democratic freedoms, while Ivica Crnic, a lawyer, was presented with the award for his contribution to the rule of law in the Republic of Croatia. The award-presenting ceremony was attended by dons and head- masters of colleges, Science Ministry officials, other unions' representatives and politicians. (hina) mm mš 111627 MET jan 97