61.   Needing economic help but skeptical about the strings attached, Balkan leaders are getting a chance to offer their vision for stability and democracy.

62.   Once Balkan leaders sign the agreement, thousands of members of the multinational NATO force are to begin arriving in Bosnia over the weekend.

63.   On Sunday, Balkan leaders meet on the Greek island of Crete.

64.   On Friday, Balkan leaders will be joined by President Clinton and other heads of state and government to endorse the pact.

65.   Once Balkan leaders sign the Dayton agreement, thousands of members of the multinational NATO force are to begin arriving in Bosnia on the weekend.

66.   Once Balkan leaders sign the agreement, thousands of members of the multinational NATO force are to begin arriving in Bosnia on the weekend.

67.   Simitis and Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz are to meet on the Greek island of Crete in early November, when Balkan leaders will hold a summit.

68.   Some Balkan leaders also appear to have misgivings.

69.   Some Balkan leaders, however, appear to have misgivings about the pact.

70.   The Balkan leader is currently maneuvering to expand the powers of his formally ceremonial new post.