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DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL WASHINGTON, D.C.
THE STATE VISIT OF HIS EXCELLFNCY DR. URHO KEKKONEN PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND
PRONUNCIATION, FORM OF ADDRESS AND PLACE CARD INFORMATION
HIS EXCELLENCY DR. URHO KEKKONEN The President of the Republic of Finland
Pronunciation: KECK-o-nen Form of Address: Your Excellency, Mr. President, Sir Place Card: The President of the Republic of Finland
HIS EXCELLENCY KALEVI SORSA The Minister for Foreign Affairs
Pronuncation: SORE-sah Form of Address: Your Excellency, Mr. Minister, Sir Place Card: The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland
HIS EXCELLENCY LEO TUOMINEN The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States
Pronunciation: TWO-oh-me-nen Form of Address: Your Excellency, Mr. Ambassador, Sir Place Card: The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States
DR. KAUKO SIPPONEN Secretary General for the Chancer of the President
Pronunciation: SEEP-oh-nen Form of Address: Dr. Sipponen Place Card: Dr. Sipponen
PROFESSOR PENTTI I. HALONEN Personal Phys1c1an to the President
Pronunciation: HAL-oh-nen Form of Address: Professor, Doctor Place Card: Professor Halonen -2-
COMMODORE BO KLENPERG First Aide-de-Camp to the President
Pronunciation: KLEN-berry Form of Address: Commodore Klenberg Place Card: Commodore Klenberg
MR. P AA VO RANT ANEN Director for Commerical Affairs, Ambassador
Pronunciation: RAHN-tuh-nen Form of Address: Mr. Ambassador, Sir Place Card: Mr. Rantanen
DR. KLAUS TORNUDD Deputy.D1rector for Political Affairs, Ambassador
Pronunciation: TORE-nude Form of Address: Mr. Ambassador, Dr. Tornudd Place Card: Dr. Tornudd
HR. JAAKKO BLOMBERG Assistant Director for Political Affairs
Pronunciation: BLOM-berry Form of Add~ess: Mr. Blomberg Place Card: Mr. Blomberg
1-1R. SEP.PO KAUPPILA Secretary of Section
Pronunciation: C0\'1-peel-la Form of J4_ddress: Mr. Kauppila Place Card: Mr. Kauppila -3-
THE HONORABLE SHIRLEY TEMPLE BLACK The Chief of Pcotocol of the United States
Form of Address: Ambassador Black Place Card: The Chief of Protocol of the United States
Spouse: Mr. Charles Black
THE HONORABLE MARK EVANS AUSTAD The American Ambassador to the Republic of Finland
Form of Address: Ambassador Austad Place Card: The American Ambassador to the Republic of Finland
Spouse: Mrs. Lola Austad NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
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FILE LOCATION ~t\ lJ RESTRiCTION CODES (A) Closed by Executive Order 12356'governing access to netionalaecurity information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed in accordance with re~trictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION THE STATE VISIT cr OF HIS EXCELLENCY DR. URHO KEKKONEN PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND JULY-AUGUST 1976 DETAILED SCENARIO THE OFFICIAL FINNISH PARTY His Excellency Dr. Urho Kekkonen President of the Republic of Finland His Excellency Kalevi Sorsa Minister for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Leo Tuominen The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States Mrs. Tuominen Dr. Kauko Sipponen Secretary General for the Chancery of the President Professor Pentti I. Halonen Personal Physician to the President Commodore Bo Klenberg First Aide-de-Camp to the President Mr. Paavo Rantanen Director for Cornmerical Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Klaus Tornudd Deputy Director for Political Affairs, Ambassador Mr. Jaakko Blomberg Assistant Director for Political Affairs Mr. Seppo Kauppila Secretary for Section Delegation - 1 ACCOMP~~YING FINNISH PARTY Mr. Arto Tanner Counselor, Embassy of Finland (Washington Only) Mrs. Tanner (Washington Only) Mr. Jaakko Bergqvist Counselor, Embassy of Finland {Press) Mr. Pekka Vilpas Maitre d'Hotel to the President Delegation - 2 ACCO~~ANYING AMERICAN PARTY Hon. Shirley Temple Black Chief of Protocol of the United States Mr. Charles Black (Washington only) Hon. Mark Evans Austad American Ambassador to the Republic of Finland Mrs. Austad Mr. William R. Codus Assistant Chief of Protocol of the United States Miss Marylou Sheils Protocol Officer Mr. Thomas (Tim) Trombly Agent in Charge, u.s. Secret Service Miss Mary Masserini Press Liaison (Washington only) Mr. James T. Payne Logistics Officer (Baggage) Mr. Joseph Pinto USIA Official Photographer Delegation - 3 SUMMARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 30, 1976 5:05pm ARRIVE John F. Kennedy Inter national Airport, New York, via Finnair Flight. 6:00pm AHRIVE the t..raldorf Towers hotel, New York City. Overnight: Waldorf Towers S1.TURDAY JULY 31, 1976 11:30am Luncheon cruise on the yacht "Highlander". 6:30pm Cocktail reception hosted by the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Conrad Suite, 4th floor. 7:30pm Dinner hosted by the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Conrad Suite, 4th floor. Overnight: Waldorf Towers Summary Sched - l SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 1976 9:00am DEPART Waldorf Towers hotel enroute LaGuardia Airport {Butler Marine Aviation Terminal). 9:25am ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport. 9:30am DEPART New York via USAF VC-9 aircraft enroute Hancock, Michigan. Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Time Change: none Breakfast will be served. 11:45am ARRIVE Holton County Airport, Hancock, Michigan. Summary Sched - 2 SUNDAY AUGUST 1 (continued) 12:00noon ARRIVE Suomi College for luncheon and Finn Fest '76. 3:15pm DEPART college enroute airport. 3:30pm DEPART Michigan via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute Virginia. Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Time Change: none 6:00pm ARRIVE Patrick Henry Inter national Airport, Newport News, Virginia. 6:30pm ARRIVE Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Overnight: Colonial Williamsburg MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1976 Private day in Colonial Williamsburg. 7:30pm Dinner at Carters Grove Plantation. Dress: Business Suit Overnight: Colonial Williamsburg Summary Sched - 3 TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 1976 9:20am DEPART Colonial Williamsburg via us Presidential Heli copters enroute Washington, D.C. Flight Time: 1 hour OS minutes !0:25am ARRIVE Washington Monument Grounds and depart by car. 10:30am White House ·Arrival Ceremony. ll:OOam Meeting with President Ford, at the White House. 12:30pm Luncheon hosted by the National Press Club. 3:00pm Meeting with Finnish Press, at Blair House. 3:30pm Meeting with the Mayor of the District of Columbia, at Blair House. 4:00pm Meeting with the Mayor of Minneapolis, at Blair House. 8:00pm Dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Ford, at the White House. Dress: Black Tie Overnight: Blair House summary Sched - 4 \VEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 1976 8:00am Breakfast meeting with members of Congress, at Blair House. lO:OOam Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery. ll:OOam Meeting with the Secretary of Transportation, at Blair House. 1:00pm Luncheon hosted by the Vice President at the Anderson House. 5:30pm Reception hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Tuominen, at the Embassy Residence. 8:00pm Dinner hosted by President Kekkonen, at the Madison Hotel. Dress: Black Tie Overnight: Blair House Summary Sched - 5 THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 1976 10:05am Departure Ceremony at the Washington Monument Grounds. 10:15am DEPART Washington, D.C. via US Presidential Helicopters enroute Andrews Air Force Base. 10:30am DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute Minnesota. Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Time Change: -1 hour 12:00n ARRIVE Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota. 12:30pm ARRIVE University of Minnesota for luncheon and awards ceremony. 3:30pm DEPART university enroute airport. 4:00pm DEPART Minnesota via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute New York. Flight Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Time Change: +1 hour Summary Sched - 6 THURSDAY AUGUST 5 (continued) 7:25pm ARRIVE John F. Kennedy I:iternaticnal Airport, New York (Finnair Terminal) • 9:30pm DEPART the United States via Finnair Flight. * * * Summary Sched - 7 NATIONAL· ARCHIVES AND RECORDIIERVICE WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DATE RESTRICTION DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE :P~r.r,·e>r\ or {ht. D.raileJ St:An-rlt.> for1he. B Sl"'a.f~ Vi&i{ of Vrho ~e~ ~t»1et'1, J-et ?3'. (e(ccJ,It- stdtc;J) FILE LOCATION RESTR1CTION CODES (AI Closed by Executive Order 12356' governing access to national security information. (BI Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed in accordance with re~trictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7122 '(REV. 5 ..2) ba®round nolE~ ...... Finland department of state * may l9J5 OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Finland GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE situated on the southern coast of of the Arctic Circle. Finland has Finland · which lies almost entirely common frontiers in the west with Helsinki is the northernmost capital between the 60th and 70th parallels Sweden (335 miles), in the north with on the continent of Europe. It is with fully one-third of its length north Norway (453 miles), and in the east with the U.S.S.R. (788 miles). Its seacoast is bounded by the Gulf of PROFILE lakes and the deep snows of its long . Finland in the south, the Baltic Sea in winters. the southwest, and the Gulf of Geography Bothnia in the west. AREA: 130,160 sq. mi. (about the size of Economy The lay of the land is generally lower than in the regions to the west in New England, New York, and New Jersey GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT combined). CAPITAL: Helsinki (pop. (GNP): $17.7 billion (1974 est.). AN Sweden and Norway and to the east in 499,509). OTHER CITIES: Tampere NUAL GROWTH RATE: 5.5%. PER northern Russia. The average altitude (165,058), Turku (163,059). CAPITA INCOME: $3,750. PER CAPITA in Finland does not exceed 600 feet People GROWTH RATE: 5.1%. above sea level. Most hills are in the AGRICULTURE: Land 9.6% cultivated. north and do not rise above 1,500 POPULATION: 4.69 million (1975 est.). Labor 16% (includes forestry). Products feet. The highest mountain, in the far ANNUAL GROWTH RATE: 0.4% (1975). dairy, wheat and other grains, livestock, northwest next to the Norwegian DENSITY: 36 per sq. mi. ETHNIC potatoes, sugar beets, furs, berries. border, is less than 5,000 feet. GROUPS: Finns, Swedes, 2,500 Lapps. INDUSTRY: Labor 38%. Products Although Finland extends far into RELIGIONS: Evangelical Lutheran 92%, timber and forest products, machinery, Russian Orthodox 1.3% (both State ships, clothing, transportation equipment, the frigid zone, its climate is moder churches). LANGUAGES: Finnish 93.5%, food products, electrical equipment, ated by the influence of the Gulf Swedish 6.5% (both official), Lappish appliances. Stream off the northern Norwegian dialect. LITERACY: 100%. LIFE EX NATURAL RESOURCES: Timber and coast and the Baltic Sea in the south, PECTANCY: Male 66 yrs., female 74 yrs. some ores. by the extensive forests, and by the Government TRADE: Exports-$5.9 billion tempering effect of more than 60,000 (1974): wood and wood products, paper, lakes which make up 9 percent of its TYPE: Constitutional republic. INDE metal and agricultural products. Partners total area. PENDENCE: December 6, 1917. DATE U.K., Sweden, U.S.S.R., F.R.G., U.S. As in the rest of Scandinavia, Fin OF CONSTITUTION: July 17, 1919. (3.8%, 1974). Imports-$7.3 billion BRANCHES: Executive-President (1974): raw materials, consumer goods, land's population is ethnically homo (Chief of State), Prime Minister (Head of machinery and equipment, fuels and lubri geneous. Finland has no immigrant Government), Council of State (Cabinet). cants. Partners-U.S.S.R., Sweden, F.R.G., population of any consequence, and Legislative-unicameral Parliament (Edusk U.K., U.S. (5.1%, 1974). few tensions exist today between the unta). Judicial-Supreme Court, regional OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATE: 3.502 Finnish-speaking majority and the appellate courts, local courts. Finnmarks=US$1 (March 1975). Finnmark Swedish-speaking minority. This POLITICAL PARTIES: Social Demo floats against the dollar. minority is being gradually assimilated cratic Party (SDP), People's Democratic MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL (down from about 15 percent at League (SKDL), Center Party (K), National ORGANIZATIONS: U.N. and its special independence to less than 7 percent Coalition (Conservative) Party (KOK), ized ageJtcies, Organization for Economic now). others. SUFFRAGE: Universal over 18. Cooperation and Development (OECD), POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS: 12 Prov Bank for International Setdements (DIS), Complete religious freedom exists. inces (Liiinit). , Asian Development Bank (ADB), Nonlic Education is free through university FLAG: Light blue cross on a white field. Council, Associate Member of European level and is compulsory from ages 7 to The colors represent the country's myriad Free Trade Association (EFTA). 16. Finland has an extensive social 3 2 welfare system which, in addition to a not a signatory to the treaty since it variety of pension and assistance pro had not been at war with Finland. READING LIST grams, includes a comprehensive In April 1948 Finland signed with FINLAND health insurance program covering the the U.S.S.R. an Agreement of Friend These titles are provided as a general tlntire population. Taken as a whole ship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assist indication of the material currently be - International boundary the total cost of the welfare system is ance by which Finland is obligated to ing published on this country. The about one-fifth of the national Department of State does not endorse ® .National capital resist armed attacks by Germany or its income. allies against Finland or against the the specific views in unofficial publica -+---+-- Railroad tions as representing the position of the U.S.S.R. through Finland and, if U.S. Goverment. --Road HISTORY necessary, with the aid of the Soviet Union. At the same time, the agree American University. Area Hand~ ment recognizes the Finnish desire to book for Finland. Washington, . a 25 50 75 l OOMilts Finland began its nearly 700-year remain outside great-power conflicts. D.C.: U.S. Government Printing 0 25 50 75 100 Kilometers association with the Kingdom of . Office, 1974. Sweden with the introduction of This agreement was extended for 20 years in 1955 and again in 1970. Hallas, Nickels, and Friedman, eds. Christianity by Sweden's King Eric Finland, An Introc!uction. about 1154. During the ensuing cen Finland joined the United Nations and the Nordic Council in 1955 and in London: George Allen & Unwin, turies Finland played an important Ltd., 1973. role in the political life of the Swedish 1961 became an associate member of the European Free Trade Association. Jakobson, Max. Finnish Neutrality. Finnish realm, and Finnish soldiers New York: Praeger, 1969. often predominated in the armies of In 1973 Finland concluded a free trade agreement with the European Linna, Vaino. The Unknown Sol the Swedish Kings. Finns also formed dier. New York: Putnam's, 1958. a significant proportion of the first Communities (EC) and signed an association agreement with the Nousiainen, Jaakko. The Finnish "Swedish" settlements in 17th century Polftical System. Cambridge: America. Council for Economic Mutual Assist ance (CEMA). Harvard University Press, 1971. In 1809 Finland was conquered by Wuorinen, John H. A History of the armies of Alexander I and there Finland. New York: Columbia after remained an autonomous Grand University Press, 1965. Duchy connected with the Russian GOVERNMENT Empire until the end of 1917. On December 6, 1917, shortly after the Under the Finnish Constitution Bolshevik revolution in Russia, Fin political power is divided between the Constitutionally, the 200-member land declared its independence. In Parliament and the President of the Parliament is the supreme authority in 1918 Finland experienced a brief but Republic, with substantial powers Finland. It may alter the Constitution, bitter civil war, which has colored its reserved to the President. bring about the resignation of the domestic politics to the present day. The President is elected for a term of Council of State, and override presi During World War II Finland twice 6 years, with no legal limits on the· dential vetoes. Its acts are not subject fought the Soviet Union-in the Winter number of times he may succeed to judicial review. Legislation may be War of 1939-40 and again in the himself. He handles foreign policy, initiated by the President, the Council Continuation War of 1941-44. The except for certain international agree of State, or one of the members of Treaty of Peace signed at Paris on ments and decisions of peace or war Parliament. Parliament is elected on February 10, 1947, limited the size of that must be submitted to Parliament; the basis of proportional representa Finland's defense forces and provided he · is Commander in Chief of the tion. All persons 21 or over, except for the cession to the Soviet Union of armed forces and has wide decree and military personnel on active duty and the Petsamo area on the Arctic coast, appointive powers; he may initiate a few high judicial officials, are eligible the Karelian Isthmus in southeastern legislation, block legislation by pocket for election. The regular parliamentary Finland, and some other territory veto, dissolve Parliament, and call term is 4 years. The President may, along the former eastern border. extraordinary sessions of that body; however, dissolve Parliament and order Another provision leased the Prokkala and he appoints the Cabinet. President new elections at any time. area near Helsinki to the U.S.S.R. for Kekkonen's current term of office The judicial system is divided use as a naval base and gave free access expires in 1978. between courts with regular civil and · to this area across Finnish territory. The Council of State is made up of criminal jurisdiction on the one hand, Porkkala was returned to the Finns in the Prime Minister and Ministers for and special courts with responsibility accordance · with a 19 55 agreement the various departments of the central for litigation between the public and with the U.S.S.R. The treaty also ·government as well as an ex-officio the administrative organs of the state called for Finland to pay to the Soviet member, the Chancellor of Justice. on the other. Judicial procedure dif Union reparations of 300 million gold Ministers are not obliged to be fers from that in Anglo-Saxon coim dollars (amounting to an estimated members of Parliament, and often one tries. Finnish law is codified. While $570 million in 1952-the year pay or more of them are not formally there is no writ of habeas corpus or ments ended). The United States was identified with any political party. bail, formal charges must be brought 517574 4-75 4 5 mented most recently by the Act on rural interests-from which President With the exception of timber, Fin and membership in the United Security and Cooperation in Europe TRAVEL NOTES Aland Self-Government of 1951. The Kekkonen came, and the Conservative land is dependent upon imported raw Nations. (CSCE). Finnish troops participate in islands are further set apart by the fact Party, which draws its major support ( ( materials, energy, and some compo Finland's relations with the other U.N. peacekeeping activities-a Finnish Climate and Clothing-Helsinki's cli that they are almost entirely Swedish from the business community. These nents for its manufactured products. Scandinavian states is symbolized by general commands the U.N. Emer mate is similar to Boston's in the winter, speaking. Government is vested in the two parties, and the SKDL, each Therefore trade is a critical element in its membership in the Nordic Council. gency Force in the Middle East. Within but summer temperatures rarely exceed provincial council which consists of 30 average somewhat less than 20 percent the economy, and Finland is vulner· Under its auspices, the Scandinavian the limitations of its resources,· Fin 75° F. Northern and parts of interior delegates directly elected by Aland's of the vote in national elections. able to world market conditions and countries have abolished passports and land also seeks to play an active role in southern Finland sometimes experience citizens. The core of the present majority fluctuations. Finland has traditionally visas among themselves, created a com the Third World-it has technical arctic conditions in mid-winter. Buid· government is a Social Democrat· imported capital to offset perennial mon labor market, and coordinated assistance programs in several develop ings are well-heated. Visitors should Center Party coalition. Although they trade deficits. The sudden increase in ing countries. bring warm outdoor clothing during late Principal Government Officials social and cultural policies. often find it painful to compromise world oil prices at the end of 1973 autumn, winter, · and early spring. President-Urho K. Kekkonen While Finland is a Western nation their differing approaches to domestic (Finland gets most of its petroleum Sweaters and raincoats are recommended Prime Minister-Kalevi Sorsa culturally, socially, and politically -the U.S.-FINLAND RELATIONS politics, this coalition nucleus is likely products from the U.S.S.R., which at other times of the year. Foreign Minister-Ahti Karjalainen Finns realize the need to live in peace to persist for the foreseeable future. raised its prices to OPEC levels); the Finns and Americans regard each Health-Public health standards are on a Ambassador to the U.S.-Leo with their giant eastern neighbor and Finnish politics ever since independ general inflation, coming atop an other with mutual respect, and rela par with those in the U.S. Tap water is Tuominen to refrain from any action that the already high level in Finland; recession safe to drink. Medical facilities are of a Ambassador to the U.N.-Aarno ence have been remarkably stable with ( ( U.S.S.R. might interpret as a threat to tions between the two countries are regard to basic philosophical divisions. in Finland's major export markets; and warm and friendly. high standard. Karhilo its security. The principal architect of Present representation in the Parlia the rising cost of borrowing scarce It has long been U.S. policy to Telecommunications-Telephone and this postwar policy of neutrality and ment, reflecting the birth of two capital combined to cause Finland telegraphic services, domestic and inter· Finland maintains an Embassy in the friendly relations with the Soviet express sympathy and understanding severe economic problems, both national, are efficient and available to U.S. at 1900 24th St. NW., Washing splinter parties and the defection of a Union was the late President J. K. for Finnish neutrality and to encour· Liberal to the Social Democrats since domestically and in trade, in 1974. most parts of Finland and the world. ton, D.C. 20008. Paasikivi. After the election of Presi age the Finns to be as balanced as the January 1972 elections, is as One major resort-because of the dent Urho Kekkonen in 1956 this possible in this neutrality. We also Transportation-Bus and taxi service is follows: necessity to buy oil and the clearing policy was further developed and is favor maintenance and reinforcement readily available in most citres of Fin· POLITICAL CONDITIONS land, and reliable tram service is also Social Democrats (SDP) 56 account arrangement with the now popularly known as the of Finland's historic, cultural, and U.S.S.R., which enabled Finland to "Paasikivi-Kekkonen Line." economic ties with the West. The available in Helsinki. Helsinki is served Finland's proportional representa People's Democratic League by daily ffigbts to many European cities. use its scarce reserves for other trade On his visit to the United States in tion system encourages a multitude of (SKDL) 37 United States maintains in Finland one Althougb no American carrier currently was to increase the share of Finland's July 1970 President Kekkonen empha of the largest exchange programs in political parties and has resulted in a Center Party (K) 35 serves Finland, Finnair rues to and from trade conducted with state-trading sized that neutrality is the keystone of Nestern Europe, financed in part by number of short-lived coalition govern· Conservatives (KOK) 33 New York several times a week. Fin· countries. As of early 1975 Finland Finnish foreign policy: "As a neutral Finland's World War I loan repay ments. The average life of post Finnish People's Unity Party land's domestic air network is one of the had signed reciprocal free-trade agree country, Finland seeks security not independence governments has been (SKYP) 13 ments. We also encourage U.S. busi· best in Europe. The country also has ments with Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, through military alliances or the pro nessmen to expand their efforts in efficient rail and long distance bus serv· about one year. Swedish People's Party (SFP) 9 ( ( Hungary, and the German Democratic tection of one group of powers against ices. The road network is well-main· Since World War II, after which Liberal People's Party (LKP) 6 Finland's admittedly small but sophis Republic and had formal links with another but through a foreign policy tained. Neady all major highways and Communist participation in politics Finnish Rural Party (SMP) 5 ticated market. the CEMA. On the other hand, Fin designed to keep, us outside of any most important secondary roads are was legalized, four major parties have Christian League (SKL) 4 paved. . land is an associate member of EFT A possible conflict. Such a policy does Principal U.S. Officials dominated the political arena, al· Constitutionalist People's and has a free-trade agreement with though none of them comes close to Party (SPK) 2 not mean a withdrawal from inter· Ambassador-Mark Evans Austad the EC. The obligation incurred to pay having a majority position. The largest national life. On the contrary, Finland Deputy Chief of Mission-Robert B. for oil in 197 4 and thereafter will has a vital national interest in working Houston, Jr. within 3 days of detention on suspi· is the Social Democratic Party (SDP) TOTAL 200 require substantial exports to the actively, together with other nations, Public Affairs Officer (USIS)-Robert cion. Courts of first instance must hear which commands the support of U.S.S.R. in years to come. for the containment of international a case within 8 days of arrest. The nearly 30 percent of the electorate, ECONOMY C. Voth conflicts and the peaceful settlement Chief, Economic Section-Paul R. Finnish court system consists of local mainly among the urban working class of disputes between nations." courts, regional appellate courts, and a but also with some support among The Finnish economy is based on FOREIGN RELATIONS Hughes Supreme Court. small farmers, white-collar workers, the wood processing industry, which This active interest in working with Chief, Political Section-Carl J. Fundamental to Finland's foreign other nations has led Finland in Clement Finland's 12 Provinces are divided and professionals. The SDP's great primarily uses domestic raw materials, relations is a policy of neutrality with into cities, townships, and communes rival on the left is the People's Demo and on the metals (machinery) indus recent years to promote itself as a site Defense and Air Attache-Col. Roy W. ( ( special emphasis on the maintenance administered by municipal and com cratic League (SKDL), which is the try, originally established to support for international meetings-most McLain of friendly relations with the Soviet munal councils elected by propor front party in Parliament for the Fin the forestry industry and vastly broad notable have been the first round of The U.S. Embassy in Finland is Union. Also emphasized is cooperation tional representation once every 4 nish Communist Party (SKP). The ened to meet post-World War II repara the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks located at Itainen Puistotie 14A. with the other Scandinavian countries years. The ll mainland Provinces are SKDL attracts a traditional portion of tions requirements. Finland now (SALT) and the Conference on 00140 Helsinki 14. administered by provincial boards votes from the working class ·and produces a wide array of modern composed of civil servants, each several protest groups. The SKDL's products from ships and trucks to headed by a presidentially appointed parliamentary effectiveness and color television sets. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 8262 Governor. The boards are responsible potential participation in government Most Finnish farms are small, usually Revised May 1975 to the Ministry of the Interior and is impaired, however, by the deep split with timber stands. (Timber is cut to play a supervisory and coordinating in the Communist party between its meet periodic cash needs.) Finland is Office of Media Services role within the Provinces. 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D.C. 20402 501 SPECIAL FOURTH-CLASS RATE U.S.MAIL OFFICIAL BUSINESS BOOK THE OFFICIAL FINNISH PARTY His Excellency Dr. Urho Kekkonen President of the Republic of Finland His Excellency Kalevi Sorsa Minister for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Leo Tuominen The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States Mrs. Tuorninen Dr. Kauko Sipponen Secretary General for the Chancery of the President Professor Pentti I. Halonen Personal Physician to the President Commodore Bo Klenberg First Aide-de-Camp to the President Mr. Paavo Rantanen Director for Cornrnerical Affairs, Alnbassador Dr. Klaus Tornudd Deputy Director for Political Affairs, Ambassador Mr. Jaakko Blomberg Assistant Director for Political Affairs Mr. Seppo Kauppila Secretary for Section Delegation - 1 ACCOMP~~YING FINNISH PARTY Mr. Arto Tanner Counselor, Embassy of Finland (Washington Only) Mrs. Tanner (Washington Only) Mr. Jaakko Bergqvist Counselor, Embassy of Finland (Press) Mr. Pekka Vilpas Maitre d'Hotel to the President Delegation - 2 -. ACC0~2ANYING AMERICAN PARTY Hon. Shirley Temple Black Chief of Protocol of the United States Mr. Charles Black (Washington only} Hon. Mark Evans Austad American Ambassador to the Republic of Finland Mrs. Austad Mr. William R. Codus Assistant Chief of Protocol of the United States Miss Marylou Sheils Protocol Officer Mr. Thomas (Tim) Trombly Agent in Charge, u.s. Secret Service Miss Mary Masserini Press Liaison (Washington only) Mr. James T. Payne Logistics Officer (Baggage) Mr. Joseph Pinto USIA Official Photographer Delegation - 3 ~·------...... SUMMARY SCHEDULE FRIDAY JULY 30, 1976 5:05pm ARRIVE John F. Kennedy Inter national Airport, New York, via Finnair Flight. 6:00pm AP~IVE the ~aldorf Towers hotel, New York City. Overnight: Waldorf Towers SP.TURDAY JULY 31, 1976 11:30am Luncheon cruise on the yacht "Highlander". 6:30pm Cocktail reception hosted by the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Conrad Suite, 4th floor. 7:30pm Dinner hosted by the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Conrad Suite, 4th floor. Overnight: Waldorf Towers Summary Sched - l SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 1976 9:00am DEPART Waldorf Towers hotel enroute LaGuardia Airport (Butler Marine Aviation Terminal). 9:25am ARRIVE LaGuardia Airport. 9:30am DEPART New York via USAF VC-9 aircraft enroute Hancock, Michigan. Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Time Change: none Breakfast will be served. 11:4Sam ARRIVE Holton County Airport, Hancock, Michigan. Summary Sched - 2 SUNDAY AUGUST 1 (continued) 12:00noon ARRIVE Suomi College for luncheon and Finn Fest '76. 3:15pm DEPART college enroute airport. 3:30pm DEPART Michigan via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute Virginia. Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Time Change: none 6:00pm ARRIVE Patrick Henry Inter national Airport, Newport News, Virginia. 6:30pm ARRIVE Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Overnight: Colonial Williamsburg MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1976 Private day in Colonial Williamsburg. 7:30pm Dinner at Carters Grove Plantation. Dress: Business Suit Overnight: Colonial Williamsburg Summary Sched - 3 TUESDAY AUGUS"T 3, 1976 9:20am DEPART Colonial Williamsburg via US Presidential Heli copters enroute Washington, D.C. Flight Time: 1 hour OS minutes 10:25am ARRIVE Washington Monument Grounds and depart by car. 10:30am White House Arrival Ceremony. ll:OOam Meeting with President Ford, at the White House. !2:30pm Luncheon hosted by the National Press Club. 3:00pm Meeting with Finnish Press, at Blair House. 3:30pm Meeting with the Mayor of the District of Columbia, at Blair House. 4:00pm Meeting with the. Mayor of Minneapolis, at Blair House. 8:00pm Dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Ford, at the White House. Dress: Black Tie Overnight: Blair House Summary Sched - 4 ~VEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 1976 8:00am Breakfast meeting with members of Congress, at Blair House. lO:OOam Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery. ll:OOam Meeting with the Secretary of Transportation, at Blair House. 1:00pm Luncheon hosted by the Vice President at the Anderson House. 5:30pm Reception hosted by Ambassador and :t-1rs. Tuominen, at the Embassy Residence. 8:00pm Dinner hosted by President Kekkonen, at the Madison Hotel. Dress: Black Tie Overnight: Blair House Summary Sched - 5 THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 1976 !0:05am Departure Ceremony at the Washington Monument Grounds. !0:15am DEPART Washington, D.C. via US Presidential Helicopters enroute Andrews Air Force Base. !0:30am DEPART Andrews Air Force Base via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute Minnesota. Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Time Change: -1 hour 12:00n ARRIVE Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota. 12:30pm ARRIVE University of Minnesota for luncheon and awards ceremony. 3:30pm DEPART university enroute airport. 4:00pm DEPART Minnesota via USAF VC-9 Aircraft enroute New York. Flight Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Time Change: +l hour Summary Sched - 6 THURSDAY AUGUST 5 (continued) 7:25pm ARRIVE John F. Kennedy I!lb~rna tional Airport, New York (Finnair Terminal}. 9:30pm DEPART the United States via Finnair Flight. * * * Summary Sched - 7