Soccer talks in Soeharto's agenda

SEMARANG (JP): President Soeharto will be talking about soccer today -- not necessarily about this morning's World Cup semifinal matches, but more about his childhood days.

During his official visit to Wonogiri, the 73-year old President will meet with 10 men with whom he played soccer during his childhood, which he spent in the Central Java city.

Given the tight schedule, it is not certain whether the 11 men will be kicking the ball around. In any case, the meeting is officially described as strictly a nostalgic gathering.

Soeharto will be traveling to Wonogiri to celebrate the national Agriculture, Cooperatives and Family Planning Day. He is scheduled to address the government's endeavors in the three fields, have an informal meeting with local villagers, and attend an exhibition.

The local organizing committee has also prepared a series of art and cultural programs to welcome the President, First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto and their entourage from Jakarta. (har/emb)