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GRAPEVINE, Page 11Extremely Hazardous Duty
By JANICE CASTRO
Combat reporting is always dangerous, but Yugoslavia is
setting grisly records. While 45 journalists died covering
Vietnam over 15 years, for example, at least 27 have been killed
in Yugoslavia in just 18 months. To help reduce the casualties,
the COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS is distributing an unusual
handbook called How to Survive and Still Get the Story. Says
Anne Nelson, executive director of the committee: "This conflict
is different. Instead of two sides, there are many sides, and
often the troops are drunken paramilitaries. They shoot on
sight, and they carry grudges against reporters." Among the tips
in the handbook: Wear body armor. Never wear anything that looks
military-issue (so much for Dan Rather's safari shirts). Never
rush up to people with guns. Ask before taking pictures or
notes. Carry a supply of sanitary napkins: they make great
bandages in emergencies. And memorize this phrase: "Ne pucaj!"
(Don't shoot!)