European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 14, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday november 14, 1991 the stars and stripes b Page 9 Estonia to form ties with nato Brussels Belgium apr Estonia will become the first of the newly freed Baltic nations to establish diplomatic contacts with the nato military Alliance officials said tuesday. The announcement was made after the country a foreign minister Lenart Meri paid a visit to nato Headquarters the first formal meeting by a High ranking official of the Baltic nations. A the three Baltic states Are very aware of their rights but also about their responsibilities in creating a better Europe for the future a Meri said after Daylong talks at the North Atlantic treaty organization. Estonia Lithuania and Latvia dominated by the soviet Union for More than so years gained their Independence after the failed coup in August by Moscow hard liners. During his visit Meri met with nato Secretary general Manfred Womer and diplomats from the 16 member nations. Europe proposed As site for next Arab israeli talks Washington a the United states has proposed that regional cooperation talks among arabs and israelis take place in Europe next month american and israeli officials said tuesday. The talks would bring together Israel its Arab neighbors the countries of the persian Gulf and of the North african maghreb Union As Well As representatives of the european Community Japan and Canada the officials said. The talks would be a direct continuation of the Madrid Spain peace conference which brought together Israel and its Arab neighbors for their first face to face talks in 42 years. Moscow has been suggested As one possible site. The delegations would be led by Cabinet ministers the officials said. . Officials will discuss in Advance with japanese european and Canadian officials the prospects of private investments in the Mideast to enhance future Arab israeli cooperation. The United states a co sponsor of the israeli Arab peace talks along with the soviet Union would Likely be represented by Secretary of state James a. Baker Iii officials said. Baker will resume his hands on planning of future stages in the peace talks when he returns from his asian tour this weekend. The regional discussions would focus on issues of Mutual concern to the Middle East including the sharing of scarce water resources the spiralling arms race environmental Protection refugee rehabilitation and agricultural cooperation. Syria is the Only one of israelis neighbors that has refused to attend the talks. Still undecided is the location for direct talks Between Israel and four of its Arab neighbors Syria Jordan Lebanon and the palestinians in the israeli occupied West Bank and Gaza strip. Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Shamir will meet nov. 22 at the White House with president Bush to discuss the talks an israeli official  criminal complaints filed against Marcos Manila Phui Pines a the government filed a new set of criminal complaints against Imelda Marcos on wednesday in connection with its bid to recover $350 million in Swiss Bank accounts of the Marcos family. Solicitor general Francisco Chavez charged the widow of former president Ferdinand Marcos with violation of the Central Bank a foreign Exchange regulations for maintaining Dollar deposits abroad. Also charged were her son Ferdinand or. Her eldest daughter Imee a Nostoc and youngest daughter Irene Araneta. Imelda Marcos could be jailed for up to 85 years and fined $15,740 if found guilty. Chavez said the Swiss accounts were under the names of various foundations whose beneficiaries were the Marcos couple and their children. Marcos was charged with 17 counts of violating the foreign Exchange regulations Ferdinand or. With 12, Mantoc with 13 and Araneta with 15 counts each. Each count carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a $925 Fine. Chavez said there now Are 54 criminal suits against Marcos including seven tax fraud indictments. The Marc oses were driven into exile in the United states by a popular revolt in february 1986. Ferdinand Marcos died in Hawaii in 1989. As Imelda Marcos faced More charges in the Philippines on wednesday television camera Crews were Busy getting footage at a museum in Manila. The exhibit was displaying More than 1,000 pairs of shoes left behind by the former first lady in 1986. Program to Aid those headed for civilian jobs by Crystal Laureano staff writer Schwet Zingen Germany a the army a program to help soldiers civilian employees and their family members make a smooth move to private Sec Tor jobs is set to begin in Europe a program official Saia this week. The army career and alumni program or Acap is an army wide program designed to help people make the transition to civilian life a in a dignified Way a said Joe Gunton . Army Europe program manager. The program began at stateside army installations earlier this year. Acap is geared toward providing professional and Quality assistance in career guidance benefits counselling and Job searching skills so that people can leave government service with a positive attitude Gunton said. The program aids soldiers who Are leaving the army honorable either voluntarily or involuntarily department of the army civilians particularly those separating from government service because of Force reductions or retirements and family members of soldiers and civilians in those categories. In addition to the Pilot office in Hanau which opened last january 11 Sites Are expected to be in full operation by dec. 2 a Kaiserslautern Nurnberg Frankfurt Heidelberg Bremerhaven Berlin Vilseck Wurzburg Baumholzer and Stuttgart in Germany and Vicenza Italy. When soldiers have about 180 Days left in service they will be required to visit the transition assistance office for the initial evaluation phase Gunton said. Further visits for assistance will be the soldiers decision. Civilians and family members May take advantage of the program any time. At the transition assistance office a specialist will evaluate individuals transition needs and develop a plan for them. For example if a Soldier has College benefits such As the i Bill the transitions specialist will add a visit to an education Counselor to the plan Gunton said. At Job information centers which will be operated by a government contractor various training and Job search opportunities Are available. Three hour seminars and six hour workshops Are offered on the skills required to get a Job such As How to find a Job dressing for Success and writing re sums. The sessions serve As a a reality Check for those heading toward civilian employment so that they understand that a looking for a Job is a Job a Gunton said. Although Acap is not a Job placement program Job information Center customers will have Access to the army employer network a an automated listing of More than 3,000 potential employers worldwide their locations and Joo openings Gunton said. By mid december the Job information centers will be Able to Post prepared re sums in a computer system that can be accessed by employers searching for employees. The program called the defense outplacement referral system is a department of defense initiative Gunton said