Jul 11, 1997 6:03 PM

Vienna Women's Meeting

Women from former Soviet-bloc nations gave Hillary Rodham Clinton repeated ovations for her message that they must play a central role in helping overcome the legacy of dictatorship. The first lady told the gathering that the US will donate $3 million to projects assisting Eastern European women in business, law, and politics.

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