CROATIAN GOVERNMENT DISCUSSES SITUATION IN WESTERN SLAVONIA

ZAGREB, May 4 (Hina) - The Croatian government held a session in a shelter today as Zagreb was put on general alert. The sesssion was chaired by Prime Minister Nikica Valentic. The government thus wanted to show that all citizens should strictly follow security measures, a government statement said. The session heard a report on the progress of establishment of civilian authorities in Western Slavonia. Minister of Administration Davorin Mlakar said that previously elected executive bodies and representatives for the municipalities of Stara Gradiska, Jasenovac and Gornji Bogicevci, hitherto in exile, were assuming their local posts. The government appointed a commissioner for the Okucani municipality. Civilian life was to be restored in the liberated areas by not later than Monday, the statement said. Necessary measures were being taken to restore electricity, running water and telecommunications and reopen roads, health institutions, banks and shops. Transport Minister Ivica Mudrinic said that the Zagreb - Lipovac highway was in operation while local roads were being repaired. Croatian Railways was planning to open the main railway line on Saturday. (Hina) jn bk 042053 MET may 95