function govform_chk(form_flds)  {
   var fname = form_flds.placename.value;
   var errors = "";

   state_index = form_flds.state.options.selectedIndex;

   if (fname == null || fname.length == 0) {
       errors += "City\n";
   }
   if (state_index == 0) {
       errors += "State/Province";
   }
   if (errors != "") {
       errors = "Please enter the following: \n" + errors;
       alert(errors);
       return false;
   }

   return true;
}