TERRACE 635-6357 THE HERALD, Wed. Me 18, 1977, 9 tenet 1, Coming Events : 14. Business Personal 33. For Sale - Misc. 39. Boats & Engines 49. Homes for Sale §7, Automobiles 68, Legal The Herald, 3212 Kalum Street P.O, Box 399 Terrace, 6.C. Phone 635-6357 - Terrace Phone 632-5706 - Kitimat Subseription rates: Single Copy 20 cents. Monthly by carrier Three Dollars ($3.00). Yeorly by mall in Canada $40.00. Senlor Citizens $20.00 per year. Yearly by mall outside Canada $51.00. Authorized as second class mall by the Pest Office Dapartment, Ottawa and for payment of siage in cash. Classifieds due 24 hours prior to desired day of publication. $2,00 for first 20 words, 10 cents each word thereatter. No refunds on classified ads. - Golden Rule: Odd [obs for the jobless. Phone 635-4535. 3238. Katum. (ctf) Lo MR. FIXIT Anywhere, anytime Small motor tune-ups a Shecialty. Phone 635.4602 Evenings. 635-4565 days. (cif) GENERAL | ~ CARPENTRY Low Rates No job too big or small, free estimates on remodelling, rooting, porches, siding, painting, spraytex celling. Phone 635-4094 Ask for John after 6p.m. (ctf), 1. Coming Events Welght Watchers meeting held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Knox United Church Hall, 4907 3 Lazelle Avenue. Terrace Duplicate Bridge Club will cammence play each Tuesday night at 7:30: Play wiil be In reom 4, Caledonia High School, All bridge players are Invited ta attend. For partnership er Information phone 635-7356. (ctf) Thornhill Calorie Counters meet every Tuesday, Thornhill Elementary Schoot, 7:15 p.m. . New members welcome from Terrace and Thornhill. Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1820, Terrace, B.C. Meeting held every 2nd and 4th Thursday every month at 8 p.m. . Phone 435-6641. (ctf) INCHES AWAY CLUB Meet every Tuesday night at 8 In the Skeena Health Unit. For more Information phone 635- , 2847 -9r635-3023, Meeting — Terrace 8.P.0.E. {Elks Lodge). First and Third ‘Thursday of manth. 0.0.R.F. (Ladies of the Royal Purple) - Second and Fourth Monday of Month. = teas. : raevl Parents in Crisis Peat at ABLE ELECTRIC LTD. ‘Refrigerative Contracting and household ‘repairs. Phone 635- 5076 or 438-1231. (cif) —— . Webb Refrigeration 4623 SOUCIE 635-2188 @ Authorized Service Depot Repairs to Refrigerators Freezers, Washers, Dryers, For Sale: Two: E€.T. unilug spoked mags with 4 new tiger paw 60. ss tires. Have fo sell. Make an offer. Phone 635-8997, (plz) One & burner wood cook sfove. One antique wood cook stove. Open to offers. 635-2485. (cl) For Sale: 17’ Lund boat. Mere crulser. Inboard-outboard, } year old. $2hours. Call 635-6636. * RC a7, Homes for Rent SEARS —- Good selection of box springs and mattresses now In stock. Watch this. space for our unadvertised specials. Price Skeena Forest Products Ltd. will. have a sale of low grade lumber Monday through Friday 7 am. to 3 p.m. X- marked - $20 per 1000 bd. ft. Economy - $40 per 1000 bd. ft. (ctf) 6. _ Sbedream house for rent. Could arrange lease with option. References requires. Phone 635- 4615 after § p.m. (c12) For Rent: 1 bedroom cabin. Electric stove. Available June 1. Phone 635-6748, (p12) For Rent: 3 bedroom house. Consider fong term lease. Stove & fridge if needed. Phone after "635-6809. - (p13) Spot Cash for Used Furniture, Antiques, all useable items. The Furniture Stall 835-3202 Top quality alfalpha, clover and! timothy mixture in barn. $70 per, jon or $1.75 per bale. Write Tuffy. Hall, Box 1007, Van- derhoof, B.C. (ctf) For Sale: NCR Cash Register, 8 department total, recon- ditioned, very reliable type of machine. ‘Winderiand General Store, 3210 Kalum 5t., Terraces’ . 635-4636. _ctt And Ranges (Ct) : 4 Rototilling done with large tractor unit. Front-end bucket for spreading soil or gravel. Thornhill area preferred. Phone 635-3478. (p?,12,16) Now Open ANDRE‘S -ENTERPRISES LTD. R.V. Parts & Auto Parts. Auto ‘repairs. American and !mport Cars. 3026 Hwy. 16 East Phone 638-1710 KILGREN EXCAVATING Small cat work, 420JD, Land- scaping, backfilling, stump removal, -slearing, Trpck- fandem axle. “Hyab' 17" Flat- deck, 20' tandem axle fraller. Phone 635-3112. Ask for Wayne. Ave you making your own life (ctf) ~ and your children’s miserable? -Bi.C’s goal is to help you “become the loving constructive parent you really want to be. All. enquirles absolutely confidential. Phone Mary ‘or John’ - 635-4419 or Jane - 635- 4607, (ctf) Kermade Four Wheelers Meetings Ist Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. In the meeting room at the Sandman Inn. For ‘further infarmation phone 635- 3442, . ‘19. Help Wanted TAXI DRIVERS ; Full time, part time. Class 4 Ilcence and police permit required. Contact manager, Terrace Taxi - 635-2242, (ctf. Veterinary Assistant for Terrace. Experience an asset but not essentlai. Must have knowledge of receptionist and minor bookkeeping. Hours from 8 to 6, Monday to Friday. For further information and ap- pointment for interview call 635- B.C. Heart Foundation in 5900. (p14) Memorial Donations may be Needed Immediately: 3 sales tent to Terrace Unit, Box 22. representatives for Terrace, Terrace,: B.C. ALCOHOLICS * ANONYMOUS Monday, Thurs., Saturday. Phone ; ' 38-1021 635-7423. The Annual General Meeting af the Terrace Concert Association will be held: Wed- nesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. In the Arts Roam of the Library R Kitimat and Prince Rupert . area, Female or male. Full time or part tlme. Age is no barrier, Apply at 4719 Lakelse Ave. In ’ Terrace, B.C. (ci?) Wanted: interested party prepared jo demolish old residence In downtown area for salvage. Phone 635-4971. (cl3) Manager requires for Terrace Dairy: Queen Brazler estaurant. Experience helpful basement. All Terrace Concert 414 not necessary. Please reply Assoclation season ticket holders are members and eligible to vote. (c12) Minus One Social Club for single adults Is holding a card party at by letter to 6555 - 120 St., Delta. B.C. (ct4} 24, Situations ‘Wanted "WORK WANTED. Terrace Hotel, Thursday, May uildozing, basement digging, 19. at 8 p.m. For Inquiries phone’ jandscaping etc. Backhoe work, 635-5359 or 638-6294, {p12} There will be a meeting, Terrace -Justice Council Thursday, May 19 at Kermode Friendship Center at 8. Afr. Arnold Brenner, the Correction Officer who will be in charge of ’ the mew center opening summer will be guést speaker. interested visitors welcome. _ 14. Business Personal Te oe ABLE ELECTRIC LTB. . Class A Electrical Con- tracting. Free Estimates. ' Phone 635-5876 0r 638-1231. (ctf) Bas & SON CEDAR SHAKES . Box 571 “or phone 635-3689 Terrace, B.C. (ett) roto-tilling, ‘post hole digging. Phone - (ctf) 32. Bicycles, Motorcycles 1977, Yamaha 650. 635-6782 For Sale: in'= Less than 1000 miles. Includes back rest, luggage rack and skid bar. Still under warranty. Phone 639-1542, (p14) 1975 Suzuki 750 cc MC, Has Windjammer (1 fairing. Mint _ condition. 20,000 miles. Asking $2,500, Phone 635-6686 evening, ask for Sheldon, 695-5858 days. Also misc. household effects. (p13) 1974 750 Honda with extras. Phone 635-7982. (cl2) ‘33. For Sale - Misc. For Sale: 12x63 house traller., 1969 Nova 2-door, 1964 Kenworth dump truck, 450 J.D. tractor. 3 yard rubber tire loader. Two. ‘Handyman Services: Home 1966 Dodge dump trucks. Phone Repairs, Painting, Odd dobs around the house and grounds, (No job too small). Reasonable rates. Phone 635-2435 (ctf) 635-2958. (p12) For Sale or Rent: Concrete forms. Bulld your own concrete basement and save. 635-3745, - (c7,12,18) . A. ee | Qne harvest gold ‘TbIngos, private parties, etc. SELLING Straw Western Tack English Tack ‘Grooming Equipment 635-5617 Hay For Sale: spruce logs sultable for log houses. 635-2603. (ctf) For Sale: heavy duty traller hitch with sway bars for pickup. Alr cushion for cab over camper. Pump for tidy tank. Please call after 3 p.m. 638-1749, a . Cal For Sale: Viking range. With continuous - clean oven, rotiserrie and meat probe. Phone 635-4557. (cl4) DISCERNING ADULTS. Shop discreetly by mall. Send $1 for Illustrated catalogue of marital aids for ladiés and gentlemen. Direct Action Marketing, Dpt. BCYK 1104, Hornby St., Van- couver, B.C. V6éZ 1V8, (pla) Save on brand name’ audio coniponents by mall. Welte for catalogue. Full) manufacturer Warranty. Write Ritchie's Hi-Fi World, 59. Wellington Ave. Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 2Ca. (p12}" For Sale: 1965. Chrysler, Good running conditian - $550. Phone 635-7435, 70,000 miles. Wanted to buy: camping equipment. Light, stove, etc. (p13) —_ : For Sale or Rent: concrete. forms - build your own basement and save. Also 8" by 12" wooden beams - 8, 10° and- 12’ fengths. Assorted blocking. 635-3745, (p12,16) 34, For Rent - Misc. FOR RENT Thornhitt Community Centre is available for dances, Phone 635-5597 or 635-3467 (cttw) ‘2 bedragom house for rent. Fridge & stove included. $135 per month. Westerhof Apts., Nelson Rd., New Remo. Phone 635-6904. (clé) : 4 bedroom executive home for rent. Located on quiet street near hospital. Fer information phone 962-6662 In” Prince George. — (c13) 48. Suites for Rent HILCSIDE LODGE 4450 Little Avanua Sleeping rooms, housekeeping units, centrally located. Fully. furnished. Reasonable rates by day or week. Non-drinkers only. Phone 635-6611. (ctf) 3bedroom Row Housing Suites. Full basement, 12 baths, half black from schools, 5 minute walk from town, Suitable for familles. $250 per month. 6- month lease. Apply Sulfe 108 - 4530 Scott. (cif). For Rent: 2 bedroom duplex with full basement and fireplace. In tawn. Phone 635- - 5213, (ctf) Cedar Place Apartments 463) Walsh Avenue Suite 113 4. °Terrace, B.C. - ; 635-7056 New 1,2 and 3 bedroom suites for rent. Fridge % stove, drapes, carpet, rec area - sauna and pool table. Only apartment In town with security enterphone and elevator. Absolutely no pets. (ctf) —— ‘ For Rent: duplex on bench. Large, 3 bedrooms, fenced. Phone 635-7987 evenings. (ctf) Suites for Rent Keystone Court} Apartments. Office No. 7-4611 Scott. One, two and three . bedroom apartments. 635-5224 or Rent; one bedroom basement suite for a reliable wosking person. Phone 639-1937. my hey For Rent: One 2 bedroam duplex with fridge & stove and 7 bedroom: furnished house. In Thornhill. Phone 635-5775 or 635- 5974. (cl2)} Clinton Manor Furnished studio or 1 bedroom ' ‘Lapariments. Phone, |. 638-1032 ' 37, Pets nd. | 635-4321 ctf For Sale: Three six-week-old purebred female boxer pups. Two red and ane brindle. Phoné 635-2439... (p12) Team Roan Belgian mares with foals. Registered Tennessee Walker mares - matched pair. Registered Arablan mares. Registered Arablan Gelding. 3 years, 15 hands. Phane 835-4358 - ‘Salmon Arm. _ (p12) 38 Wanted - Misc. Wanted to buy: jackpine logs. Phone 635-2603. (ctf) 39. Boats & Engines 4 HP Evinrude motor, man’s Pueget 10-speed bike, 8000 Ib. warn electric winch ¢-w heavy bumper for Toyota Land. erviser, Phone 635-5515, {p14} One bedroom. duplex. Un- furnished except for heater, | stove & irtdge. Close to town. 5 minute walk to shopping cen- tres. Phone 635-2034, (plé) For Rent: 3 bdrm. fully fur- 7 nished ivailer, carpets - $225. 2 bdrm. small - $110. 2 bdrm. house - basement, carport, fridge & stove, carpets - $175. Phone 435-2482. To view apply at, 3347 Kofoed. (p14). :49. Homes for Sale FOR SALE Sbedraom family home on two and one-third acres, Barn and small panabode. Garden plot. View at 4213 Sparks 50. or phone . 635-3620 after Sp.m. (pl5) Hughes 29’ sloop, ready to cruise. Atomic 4 1B, 5 sails incl. spinnaker, campas, sounder, CB, auto pilot, Espar furnace. dinghy, dodger and more. $19,500, 635-2635 Man. to Fri, 6:00 p 7:00 pm. (p13) , a family home on one acre on Bench boasts 1800 sq. ft. of comfortable living. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rec .room, flreplace, landscaping, workshop and much more. Try your offer. 639-1790.. ctt - HOBBY FARM 12456 mdbile home and 12x56 complet addition containing 3 bdrms., flreplace & wall to walt carpet on 2 acre on school bus run. Fenced and landscaped, green house, chicken house complete with chickens, large garden area, small fruits, berry bushes and fruit trees. Open to all reasonable offers. Call 635- 3271 between 7 and 10 p.m. and weekends. (stf) Family hame on one acre on bench boasts 1800 sq. ft. of comfortable Ilving. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rec room, fireplace, landscaping, workshop and much more. Try your offer. 538-1790. {ctf} Gilder 1200 sq. ft. split-level, 3 bdrm. home for sale. Nelson Road, New Remo. Needs minor repairs. Ideal starter home., Owner eager to seil. Make an offer. Will accept jot or mobile home on trade, Call 112-562-6651 or 635-7353 to view. (ctf) For Sale: Large “A” frame house In Thornhill. Solid con- struction. Cedar interior. Your own home for $23,000. Please phone 635-3484. (p1é) 51, Expansion planned for Granlsle, B.C. Shopping Centre. Lease premises suitable for: 1. Sunlor Dept. Store. 2, Hardware “& Sporting Goods. Apply Box 1155, this newspaper or phone 392-7752 for further information. (c2,12,1) For Rent: Ground flaor com- mercial or office space. 4646 Lakelse, Phone 635-4925, (ctf)" Business Locations OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. 1800 sq. fi. downtown Terrace. Smailer areas avaitable. -635-4636° Manager (ctf) 452. Wanted to- Rent.- WANTED 4 bedroom furnished or semi- furnished house out-of-town as soon as possible. Phane Allan at 635-6357 after 2 p.m. (stf) For Sate: 1975 Slerra Grande Suburban GMC, 4 wheel drive. Complete with 600 Ib. warn winch and roof rack, Phone 635- 7987 evenings. (ctf) 1974 Toyota Corona. Four door, stick, radial fires. Excellent condition. Owner leaving couniry, must sell. Best offer. 635-2621, For Sale: 1974 Ford Capri. V6 motor with headers and 4-speed' trans. Also has aluminum mags & BF. Goodrich T-A radials. $3,000 or best offer. Phone 635- 4450 after 6o‘clock. {pl4) For Sale: 1968 Ford LTO. 1963 Chev Station Wagon. 1963 Pontiac 4dr. Sedan. WIIl consider trade for pickup. Phone 635-9302 after 6 p.m. (p12). 1974 Porsche 914 - 2 litre. Red, five speed. One owner, low mileage - $6500. Phone days 632- 6111 local 362, Evening 632-7865, (p14) 1974 Bobcat. Standard tran. smission, radial tires. $2,000. ‘Phone.635-3178 after 6 p.m. 1973 Arctic Cat 400. Has seen very little use. $600. (ctf) For Sale: 1961 Peugeot - Gas Miser: Very good running condition. No dents & fires - $325. Phone 635-3745. (pl2-16) For Sale: 1967 GMC 4-wheel drive pickup: Phone 638-1542. {p14) 1976 GMC. Jimmy 4x4. 400 cu. in. 4 barrel, factory extras. 8,000. miles. Very clean. 635- 5515. (p14) For Sale: 1970 Maverick Grabber. Only 43,000 miles. Call 635-6816 after 6. (c14) For Sate: 1976 Datsun F-10. Front wheel drive, 5 speed trans. 1,800 miles. Phone 635- 69lé after 5. (p14) 1974 Dodge Monaco. 33,000 , miles. 2 spare rims with fires plus one new tire. A-1 condition. Phone 635-5008, (14) ° 1972 Volkswagen Van. Com- pletely camperized. In good condition. Phone 638-8225 after $. (p14) 55. Property for Sale Big game guiding area In the. Skeena watershed for sale or trade In property. Interested partles write to this paper, c-o Box 1157, Terrace, B.C. (p12,15,16,19,21,3,5,8) 50' bullding lot for sale. 635-2417. (pld} WII buy remote or rural acreage on large or small lake. Send legal description and cash price to Box 250, Kamloops, B.C. (p12) ‘ 56. Business Opportunity. For Sale: Older rental unit for sale. Four 2 bedroom sultes. Good lacation. Priced to sell. Phone. 635-9471. (st) 57, Automobiles For. Sale: 1968 International yz ton. V-8 automatic. Phone 635- 3378. ttt Consign your car, truck or trailer. Let a professional sell It for you. - Copper Mountain . Enterprises Ltd. 635.4373 . DL 00605A ctf PRICED FOR QUICK SALE 1964 Mercury 750 Tandem dump truck in good running condition. 635-7838 tt ere ey =4 1974 Chevy % ton van. Custom camperized. V8, P.S. PB. automatic. Low miles. Must seli. Phone 635-7207 days, 638- 1624 evenings. (cl4) 1971 Vega for sale. Asking $600. Phone 635-5445. (p33) 1971 Ford van for sale. Phone 635-2923. (pl4) For Sate: 1972 Datsun fasiback. One owner, dearly loved, low mileage, $1450, Phone days 632-7222, Evenings - 632-6569. - (¢13) 1972, Datsun Pickup: 1974 Datsun 2 door. 1973 Ford crewcab, 1973 Ford % ton. Call 635-6636 or 2609 Skeena St. (etl) For Sale: 36 passenger school bus. Phone 635-2600 till 5 p.m. _ 635-6937 - evenings. (ctf) 1973 Vega Hatchback. 32,000 ‘miles. 4steel-belted radials plus 2snow tires. Cassette tape deck. 635-6045. Best offer. (p14) 1974GMC % ton 454. F.S., P.B., 41,000 miles. $4,000 0.8.0. Phone 635-3007 after 6. .(c12)} 1975 F150 Ford super cab XLT, Low mileage, good condition. Phone after 6 p.m. 635-7869. (p12,14,16,18) 1972 Datsun. Very good con- dition. Radio, radial tires, automatic trans., fape deck. $2,000. (Radial snow tires in- cluded.) 635-5979. (p12,14,16) 58. Mobile Homes TRAILER: AND LOT FOR $ALE 1972 three bedroom Capewood set up and skirled an 75x200 fenced tot. Joey shack ‘is In- sulated and wired. Make an offer | Phone 635-4454 after 6. stf For Sale: 12x68 Safeway Manor’ in good condition. Phone 635- 9206. (p14) For Sale: 24x52 Safeway doublewide mobile home. 3 bedroom, 1% baths, utility. room. Set up In Woodland ‘Heights Tratter Court. Sacritice: For Sale: 1974 Monarch " Moduline trailer. Fridge & stove. Located in | - Pine Park. Will sell furnished if necessary. WII! consider rental purchase. 635-3246. (ctf) For Sale: 1970 Klassic trailer. 12x53, 2 bdrm. Large addition with bedroom on half acre off Queensway. Phone 635-5977. (ctfw) For Sate: 1975 12x68 Lemante mobile home. Furnished or unfurnished, Phone 635-5317, ° ctf) For Sale or Rent: 12x68 mobile home. Available June 1. Phone 635-4580. (p15) For Sale: 12'x68' Ambassador. 2 bdrm., 2 bthrms. Partiy fur- nished or unfurnished. Set up and skirted in Terrace Trailer Court. WIIl retain mortgage for responsible party. Phone 635- 2414, (plé) , 66. Campers Caveman camper for sale. Steeps 4. New 3-way fridge, stove with oven, new ladder & top rack. Phone 635-3432. (p12) For Sale: hardtop tent trailer. Sleeps four. Never used. Phone 635-3051. Call anytime. (ctf) 1974 Valley Forge tent traifer. Very good shape & clean. Stove, sink, cupboards and heater. Lots of room, sleeps 6. Asking price $1,500. Phone 635-5034. (cl4) For Sale: 16 foot Triple E holiday fraller. Equipped with furnace, 3-burner stove and 3- way fridge. Sleeps six. Gaod condition. Open to offers. Cail 635-3525. {pd} 68. Legal ' MECHANIC'S LIEN ACT SALE. -TERRACE CHRYSLER LTD.” Announces thé Following Sale CHATTEL OWNER: Ed Spalding AMOUNT DUE; $2,008.39 (plus Sale Costs} CHATTEL: 1975 Buick Sky Hawk : SERIAL: 4507052117208 SALE DATE: June 2nd, 1977 at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Cash prior to removal SALE PLACE: Terrace Chrysler Ltd., 4914 Highway 1é West, Terrace, British ‘Columbia VéG 1L8. Sealed bids shavid be for: warded to the above addres together with the Ceriifled Cheque payable to Terrace Chrysler Ltd. for 10 per cent of the bid. Chatiel can be Inspected ai Terrace Chryster Ltd. 4916 Highway 16 West, Terrace, British Columbla. (c12) ‘CAREFUL to crush all smokes dead out. “attended by person - charged an examin at $17,500, Owner being transferred. Call 635-5627 after 6 p.m. (¢12) r (JORNSTON | [BARGLAY | REALTY LTD. 27 OMENICA STREET This semi-detached home has been completely remodelled, with jarger bathroom, new vanity and three way mirror. New kitchen cupboards, utility room made Into separate dining area. $34,000.00 H.J. (Herb) Johnston DLR. (Dave) Barclay K.D. (Kay) Schooley [WEIDER | Prone: asz-s10s DROP IN FOR A FREE CATALOGUE 330 CITY CENTRE, KITIMAT, B.C. 83 RALEY STREET Three bedroom, full basement home. 1% bath up. Self coan- tained legal suite down, Double drive under garage. Family room down. Good floar plan. Immaculate condition. $65,000.00 632-2815 632-3668 632-6692 632-6092. R.E. (Ed) Scaife NOTICE _ Regarding Exan nation to Licence to Scale Logs Examination for llcence to scale logs In the Int--lar will be held in Hazelon. The examination will & - preceded by a scaling course Examination and :ourse will be held as follows: Place - Hazelto Date of Scaling Course - A sy 30th to dune 9th, 1977, Dah. of Seating Exam, June ith, 1°77. The course of in. ructlon is available, free of ch ‘ge, toany interested person. The examinatior must be currently itment of ese people free of ons will be ‘lon. fee of holding an “Appa Acting Scaler’. To { the examination charge. All other per $25.00. Application fori examination (F.8.87 be obtained fram z Office. They must be and available for ¢ for the 1696), may y Ranger completed esentation + at the examination. Candidates are ¢ quired to qualify citizen: 4ip by presentation of 3irth or Naturalization Cert'Icates on day of examination. A.C, MacPherson. DISTRICT FORE. TER © (c12,18) ° Higher defense spending BRUSSELS (F :uter) — NATO ‘defence ninisters agreed Tuesday ..at. all 15 member states of the alliance should aim at in- creasing their defence budgets by a mi -imum of - three per cent & yond the cost-of inflation. They were reg]. to President Carters call for greater defence 5) ending by the alliance, including Canada. ’ Informed NAT:} sources said the minis ers also ‘ agreed to accept plans for major improvem: ats in the alliance’s defenc’ position, put forward Tu:sday by U.S. Defence Secretary. Harold Brown. The sources iaid the decisions refle.ted the alliance’s concer over the steady build-up of Soviet armed forces duriag recent years. ‘The ministers : zcepted a long-term progam put forward by Brow 1: to solve the alliance’s mo:< pressing problems. This vould in- clude steppin up the combat readi ess of . NATO’s frontlir : troops, ' strengthening its :lectronic wartare capabilities and improving its sea power and air defences. ’ In addition, th - defence ministers agreed’ “ith a call by Brown for a series of improvements to be carried cut next year, Br. «vn listed an increase in anti-tank weaponry in the northern rtof West Gern any anda’ uild-up of war supplies in Western Europe generally as high-priority aims. The Brown rogram, which would exte id ovef a period of about i0 years, would include plans to in- crease the battlefield readiness of NATO's combat forces, specially against shortwe ning at- ck. He also said more war stocks, especinily am- munition, should »e stored in Europe ready tur instant use. The defence secretary said the alliance must im- prove its ability t get rein- ormcements qJitkly to where they are in‘ times of crisis. Brown said United States is to buying more made weapons ar equipment. Hard, to be bought by included bri: tie is raga: Sea snaing munitions, Bir systems and weapons. ‘hat the ommitted ir . n- m are likely the U.S. i ratios, ede &. dsience soti-tank -2 — at B