Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
SECURITY
Khrushchev Assured
Safe Tour of u. S.

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The Soviet Embassy also makes
suggestions. So far. the en-
bassy has suggested enough to
keep Mr.. Khrushchev busy for
much longer than his expected
two-week stay.
Mentioned along with culture
and q country fair were q visit
to q university and most Of the
places that the two previous
Russian visitors this year saw.
Sports were not mentioned by
the embassy. nor were coal
mines and corn fields. Both the
latter have figured prominently
In Mr.. Khrushchev's career.
American and Russian pro-
posals filter down to the secur-
ity ONCE to be worked out.
If we see something inadvis-
able" Mr.. Hipsley said. I'VE
suggest It might be looked at
from that point Of view. II they
want to do 1t anyhow. We make
it feasible"
Dry Runs Planned
Suppose the premier is in
vited to see q small town. The
local citizenry may be enthusi-
astic but Mr.. Hipsley cited
these problems TO be overcome:
The only police force usually
is q week end constable. The
largest previous question Of
mass feeding was the annual
church picnic with 100 people.
The only transportation facil-
tiles for dignitaries are the two
limousines owned by the funeral
director. There is no fire de-
partment and only q tourist
home for transients.
Special agents will make q
dry run" Of every place on
the proposed itinerary looking
for problems like this as wen as
the more familiar problems Of
the big cities. They will drive
from place to place where he
win drive. walk every place he
will walk. check every spot he
win visit. They will not only
time routes but check a variety
Of safety factors ranging from
how much weight q bridge can
take to emergency exits in an
auditorium.
Mr.. Hipsley said an ofiicial
visit-as the Khrushchev tour
win be-is easier than an un-|
oficial visit because both
transportation and accommo-
dations are controlled.
Take transportation: An
American crew win be provided
for the Khrushchev plane to
assist as it approaches the
United States just as q Rus
sian crew was provided, for
Vice President Nixon's plane
when it came into Russia.
Troops VIII Assist
Mr.. Khrushchev viii fiy on
Government rather than COM
merciai planes and land at mil
itary terminals when possible
Thus, the Government will
have better control over re-
ception crowds as well as the
aircraft on the ground and
aloft
The armed forces viii pro-
vide important logistic support
Gordon of troops in the re-
ceptions area win keep back |
crowds. They win guard the
plane on the ground, provide |
maintenance; hangar space,
buses, trucks and cars. Where |
military bases are used. they
also handle the luggage-an
important factor where the
guest Of honor must change
clothes Immediately after ar
rival.
When First Deputy Premier
Anastas I. Mikoyan-who was
not on q state visit-ca here
last January. his departure
from Chicago was delayed for
80 minutes while United Air
lines switched planes and po-
lice checked all luggage on any
anonymous tip that the plane
would be blown up.
On hotel accommoda tons.
the security office viii profit
from years of experience. Mr..
Hipsley said his office has the
floor plan Of virtually every
hotel in the United States
where a dignitary might visit
as a starter. Ofncial visitors
are lodged where q rigid set Of
requirements can be met. In
New York, State visitors are
usually housed at che Waldorf.
8s.
Guests to be Checked
The hotel must be Of fire.
proof construction. The eleva-
tors must be large enough to
carry the Premier and his Inn
mediate party. which VIII
always include some American
special agents along with the
Russian officials. There must be
adequate IRE escapes and IRE
alarm equipment on the floor.
There must be a set-up capable
Of providing q restricted area
and control point on the floor.
Before Mr.. Khrushchev
checks in. agents will know
what guests are staying on the
floors above and below. A Sc
curity Office will be established
in the lobby to screen both peo-
pie and things destined for
the Khrushchev suite. This is to
eliminate crackpot visitors and
suspect gifts. Telephone calls
likewise will be screened.
The food VIII be checked. If
the Soviet Embassy requests it
las they did during the Miko-
yam vista geiger counter will
be run over the food as a.
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