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9/9/73

George Minot

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Questions, answers

More questions and answers:

Q—Won't Henry Kissinger, shortly to be sworn in as Secretary of State, be in line to become President in the case of death?

A—No. Although he is fourth in line of succession to the Presidency, after the Vice President, Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Kissinger is barred from the Presidency by the Constitution, which states that only a natural-born citizen of the United States is eligible for the office. The 50-year-old Kissinger is a native of Germany.

Q—Did a President of the U.S. ever step down after his term of office was over and take second place in the government?

A—Yes, one who comes to mind is John Quincy Adams, who was defeated for a second term as President, who returned to the House of Representatives and served the next 17 years there.

Q—Some time before Labor Day I read about a horserace, at Saratoga, I think, in which the great Secretariat was going to meet several other horses in what would be the richest race ever held. Is that still in the works?

A—Apparently it is. It is slated for Sept. 15, the Marlboro Invitational, at which Secretariat is scheduled to meet Key to the Mint, Riva Ridge and one or two others, including Onion, which beat him in the Whitney Stakes. There is some question about the last one because Onion is going in "The Governor," just a week ahead of the Marlboro Cup race, and may not be ready for both.

Q—In the event that Vice President Agnew should resign and the task of picking a successor was left to President Nixon, who would

he be likely to pick between former Gov. Conally of Texas and Atty. Gen. Elliot Richardson?

A—Nobody knows the answer to that one. It is a pretty good bet, however, that if such an unlikely choice was put before Mr. Nixon he would pick neither, especially if there was a good deal of speculation that the choice lay between them.

Q—Last week I heard the end of a news broadcast that told of Senator Goldwater of Arizona rescuing several persons in the ocean in some kind of a tragedy off the coast of California. Can you find what it was about?

A—Goldwater's office in Washington is inclined to downgrade his bravery, but it is a fact that late in August, Goldwater spotted a man and a woman in distress off Newport Beach, Cal., and he dived from his yacht that was passing and brought them both aboard single handedly.

Q—How many American servicemen are missing in Indochina? I have heard several figures mentioned, but none of them sounds very authentic.

A—We have no idea, largely because Hanoi refuses to help in the task of finding out. This is a brazen violation of the truce accords, but our repeated efforts to get even an estimate from the enemy haven't been successful. The figure of 1571 has been used several times in newspapers and magazines, but it isn't clear how this figure was arrived at. Secretary of State designate Henry Kissinger has been asked to give "highest diplomatic priority" to obtaining an "accurate, double-checked accounting" of these Americans.

(George Minot's column also appears in the daily Boston Herald American.)

Los Angeles Times

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Inside The Times

Three in Los Angeles County filed no campaign contribution reports, Secretary of State Edmund G. Brown charged. (Part 1, Page 3.)

Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti charged that Gov. Reagan's proposed tax cut is unfair to average workingman. (Part 1, Page 3.)

Sen. John Harmer (R-Glendale) said he probably will try again to break up the giant Los Angeles school system. (Part 1, Page 3.)

Nearly seven tons of Mexican ma-
rijuana, worth $1 million, was seized
aboard a barge at Los Angeles Har-
bor. (Part 1, Page 3.)

Federal officials are considering
ways to make the war on the drug
traffic more effective and less waste-
ful. (Part 1, Page 4.)

A grinning ex-POW, remembered for his "God Bless America" sign, faces sadness at home—he has been divorced. (Part 1, Page 5.)

Released POWs catch up on
American fashions. (Part 1, Page 5.)

Shanghai displaced Tokyo as the
world's biggest city in the latest
U.N. report on world population.
(Part 1, Page 11.)

Rules for spending $41 million in school desegregation aid were disclosed by the U.S. Office of Education. (Part 1, Page 14.)

A pregnant member of a ship's crew, first in Navy history, has been removed from the hospital ship Sanctuary. (Part 1, Page 16.)

President Nixon ordered the Vet-
erans Administration not to reduce
benefits for disabled Vietnam GIs.
(Part

Nine homeowners who live near the Los Angeles airport won $160,301 in suits protesting noise and vibrations. (Part 2, Page 1.)

The deputy superintendent of L.A. community colleges retained a firm in an effort to enhance his public image. (Part 2, Page 1.)

A former U.S. delegate thinks the United Nations should act as custodian to peace in Indochina. (Part 2, Editorial Section.)

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Second thoughts about devaluation send stocks lower. The Dow Jones industrial index closed at 979.91, off 16.85. (Part 3, Page 12.)

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News in Brief

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1973

Complied from the Los Angeles Times, the Los
Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service and
major wire and supplementary news agencies.

THE WORLD

U.S., Cuba to Sign Hijacking Pact

An antihijacking agreement between the United States and Cuba will be signed simultaneously this morning, U.S. officials said, in Washington by Secretary of State William P. Rogers and in Havana by a Cuban official. The officials said the "very satisfactory" agreement will serve as a real and a psychological deterrent. According to the officials, Cuba and the United States will agree to extradite or prosecute persons who hijack airplanes or ships. Under the agreement, a Cuban who escapes to the United States without endangering persons aboard a ship or plane would not be liable to extradition but his prosecution would be required under U.S. laws such as illegal entry.

The Western powers sent a repre-
sentative from Vienna to Brussels to
report to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization on efforts to get stalled
talks on East-West troop cuts in
Central Europe under way. A West-
ern spokesman in Vienna said the
flying visit of Ambassador Bryan
Quarles Van Ufford of the Nether-
lands to brief the NATO council on
the preliminary talks was routine.
Warsaw Pact allies were believed
seeking instruction from their capi-
tals on the participation of Hungary
—the main obstacle to getting

workers' campaign of work stoppages was to back pay claims that would breach the government's anti-inflation policy. Heaters and stoves were cold in nearly a million homes in the London area and the welfare director caring for old and infirm people warned: "Lives are at stake—this is a crisis situation."

The top faculty of the Athens Polytechnic. Institute resigned after Greek police entered the university and beat up students protesting lack of government action on their demands, reliable sources said in Athens. The chancellor, vice chancellor and deans of the five schools quit after many students were injured by police beatings and arrested, university sources said.

Gunmen trying to break up a meeting in Buenos Aires of the Peronist political front killed an aide to the top Peronist figure, who is also Argentina's most powerful labor leader. It was the fifth political slaying in four weeks. The meeting was attended by several hundred persons in a town 100 miles west of Buenos Aires. When a gang of men outside began throwing noise bombs at the building the aide went out to

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Normally, some 40 students would have been sleeping in the building when the blaze broke out, but he had taken them elsewhere.", "Fire Chief Keith Caldean, who estimated damage at $100,000, noticed it was the third such blaze within a month, and said:", "\"We have a church arsonist.\"", "The flames were set in two places in the building, formerly the Albert Pike Memorial Temple, Order of the Scottish Rite, located at 1859 Geary St., near Fillmore.", "Used for Meetings", "More recently, it has been used for community meetings and activities on the ground floor while the upper two stories of the brick-fringed structure have been the home for the Peopie's Temple of the Disciples of Christ, Denomination Brothelohed.", "The mother church of the", "[See Back Page, Col. 1]", "Coastal\nControl\nSetback", "Prop. 20 Upset", "By Top Court", "By Alan Cline", "Environmental Writer", "A State Supreme Court decision favoring a San Diego builder was viewed today as a staggering setback to current efforts to control coastal development.", "The 4 to 3 decision \"really undoes Proposition 20,\" said Melvin Lane, chairman of the Statewide Coast Zone Commission, created along with six regional agencies Nov. 2, when voters approved that initiative.", "'A Disaster'", "Lane, normally a cautious man when it comes to words, termed the ruling that extends the permit exemption from the day after election to Feb. 1, a \"disaster, terribly serious.\"", "\"We can expect a new flow of new applications for exemptions,\" the Melco Park publisher added.", "The court in Justice William Clark Jr.'s first opinion set the Feb. 1, date as the", "[See Back Page, Col. 1]", "Blaze Peril\nTo Homes\nLessening", "Smoke socked in California's two big timber fires today but forest officials said the situation was generally improved.", "Two towns threatened by the separate fire were both belelted out of danger, and higher humidity and lower temperatures gave fire fighters their first broader effect.", "The disaster struck this central Mexican city of 190,000 people Monday, the same day Hurricaneña slammed into Mexico's eastern coast and killed at least five people.", "\"The dam broke while people were sleeping and the fire was high,\" the cameraman said.", "Timber Losses", "Timber losses were estimated at $13.5 million in insurance, while 57-60 fire, cedar and Douglas fir. Some of the scorched trees were still alive, however, with the fire affecting only their bark and needles.", "Stocks' Mighty\nLeap Forward", "Examiner News Service", "NEW YORK — The stock market today staged a rally that sent the Dow Jones intradays ahead 12.56 points to 864.6.", "The loss to the watershed was estimated at $350,000 — a figure compiled by estimating the cost of installing", "closely, but not completely.", "[See Back Page, Col. 2]", "Nixon Story Differs\nWith 5 Former Aides", "By Clark Hoyt", "John F. Hoyt, News Service", "WASHINGTON — President Nixon has now responded in detail to most of the Watergate charges against him, and if his version is correct, a number of former top officials of his administration are not telling the truth.", "Among those whose sworn testimony Nixon is disputed yesterday were John Emler, his former attorney general; Richard F. Patrick Gray; former Attorney General R. L. 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The army said 124 persons were confined dead but some sources said the death toll may rise to 300.", "The disaster struck this central Mexican city of 190,000 people Monday, the same day Hurricaneña slammed into Mexico's eastern coast and killed at least five people.", "\"I agree that all reasonable people can estimate — given the price incentives", "Echevarría promised sac", "mer White House counsel John W. Dean III.", "At one point, the President also appeared to be trying to leave an impression contra- to the testimony of H. R. 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Ervin Jr. pic- tured himself as the President's ans- werer to question on Water- gate during a news conference yesterday at the West- ern White House in Cali- fornia.", "The North Carolina Demo- cratic repeated his contention that only release of White House information would release the truth about John W. 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Kissinger excepted. Kissinger's private comments to Kissinger, and myself or about gave the Presi- dent.", "Testify regularly", "He stressed that he would discuss with the committees all the questions the Secretary of State would be asked. Kissinger said that now that the Viet- rans administration, Kissinger said that the Senate, would be more institutionalized and dis- cernment is to bring about a sta- ble peace.", "Citing the aim of bringing \"a stable peace\" to the world, Kissinger said that he would be possible to operate with less secrecy in internation- al politics.", "He stressed that foreign policy under his leadership, the man at the bank agreed, would be more institutionalized and dis- cernment is to bring about a sta- ble peace.", "Kissinger spoke solemnly of the \"great honor\" President Nixon had done him", "Peach Challenge", {"bbox": [851, 117

Military thinking prevailed...

By JACK ANDERSON

WASHINGTON — It was the Joint Chiefs, more than anyone else, who persuaded President Nixon to disrupt the momentum toward peace in Vietnam last October.

This is the word from sources close to the negotiations, whose access to all the relevant documents, nevertheless, has been limited. Few have seen all the paperwork relating to the peace effort.

Henry Kissinger, stung by criticism of his handling of the negotiations, has threatened privately to release the full transcripts of the secret talks. But at this writing, the President and Kissinger have withheld the transcripts from some of their closest advisers.

OTHER DOCUMENTS have been tightly restricted and the Xerox machines have been monitored to prevent unauthorized copying. Our sources, however, have been able to give us some of the hidden facts.

The 58-page draft agreement, which Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho hammered out in Paris last October, was approved at first by the President. He sent messages to North Vietnam's Premier Pham Van Dong, requesting

only minor clarifications in the agreement and suggesting Kissinger might fly directly from Saigon to Hanoi to add the final touches.

Not once in these messages did the President question the basic text of the draft agreement. The objections were raised after Kissinger sat down in Saigon with South Vietnam's President Thieu. Still, Kissinger was confident enough of a settlement that he made his famous "peace is at hand" statement on Oct. 26.

But meanwhile, the President was having some second thoughts about the draft agreement. Our sources say he was influenced less by Thieu, however, than by the Joint Chiefs.

FOR SUDDENLY, Gen. Creighton Abrams, the Army chief, and Adm. Noel Gayler, the Pacific commander, began issuing dire, secret warnings that the agreement would leave the survival of a non-Communist regime in grave doubt.

The Joint Chiefs urgently advised the President not to sign an accord with Hanoi at least until the Saigon regime received enough military supplies to defend itself. For once the agreement was signed, the

United States couldn't furnish new equipment but only replacements.

Nixon agreed to hold off the signing and sent a cable to Hanoi, asking Premier Pham Van Dong for a postponement. At the same time, the President ordered a massive airlift of supplies to Saigon. The shipments included hundreds of planes and helicopters, tons of arms and ammunition.

There had been verbal agreement in Paris that both the political and military status quo would not be changed in the South before the ceasefire. The North Vietnamese reacted by preparing for a resumption of fighting. School children were evacuated from Hanoi, for example, in apparent anticipation of renewed bombing.

IN PARIS, Le Duc Tho protested to Kissinger that the military shipments to Saigon violated their understanding and, therefore, withdrew the concessions that had been made earlier. Although the talks continued and progress was made, the Communists suddenly became difficult and kept reopening old issues.

Earlier, for example, they had agreed to the uncondition-

al release of American prisoners within 60 days after the cease-fire. When they brought this up for renegotiation, the President angrily summoned Kissinger home.

He also sent another cable to Pham Van Dong, offering him a choice between bargaining or bombing. The ultimatum gave Hanoi 72 hours to renew serious bargaining.

The President, meanwhile, reviewed the military contingency plans with the Joint Chiefs, who ordered preparations for the most massive bombing raids of the war. His strategy was not only to cripple Hanoi's military power but to demonstrate that Russia and China would not come to North Vietnam's rescue.

THIS WAS a gamble Nixon

had taken last May when he ordered the mining of North Vietnam's harbors and the bombing of her supply lines. He correctly calculated that Moscow and Peking would not intervene. This would alarm the North Vietnamese and bring them to the truce table, he believed.

He decided to take the same gamble in December, demonstrating once again he could strike Hanoi a mortal blow without Russian-Chinese intervention. His purpose again was to compel the North Vietnamese to come to terms.

Throughout the bombing, he carefully kept his lines open to Hanoi, Peking and Moscow. Now Kissinger is ready to go back to Paris to put the finishing touches, if possible, to a Vietnam settlement.

# JOTTINGS
By DOROTHY EARLY

Two favorite gifts on any list the year 'round would have to be flowers or plants and books... for the sure they bring long after occasion for the giving is ed.

visit to a greenhouse with some special aromas... the earth like the fresh soil that follows a rainfall, the mingling of the spicy oils with the heady perfume of the gardenias and roses... always been a favorite on our weekend shopping

DECISIONS, decisions to make... the infinite variety which to choose... as tries not to remember the beautiful African violets that were bloomed again, while still falling between a cyclamen "safer" foliage plant... not another philodendron, rose!)

K your friend, the one the window full of violets coming like mad... what she do (or know) that you

plants in their natural habitat that took him to rain forests, high cloud forests, prairies, deserts and tropical grasslands.

In his book, he offers the expertise needed to grow even exotic tropical plants under the less-than-ideal conditions found in most indoor home gardens.

WRITTEN in such an orderly fashion, with very helpful sub-titles and step-by-step instructions, even the uninitiated can follow as the author leads the way from the opening chapter on the "Habitats of Houseplants." He assures us, "you can grow an attractive plant in any exposure, dim light to full sun, if you select a species appropriate to the exposure..."

WHEN AND HOW much to water is a question that confounds most of us. The needs of each plant (not unlike human beings...) must be considered individually. Lesson

operative accents throughout the house, is covered in great detail in a 24-page section on the variety of multi-colored greenery available.

Since plants are so portable, the possibilities of creating a different look are unlimited... and nothing quite "picks up" a room like living plants!

There are other sections on bulbs for indoors; orchids for the home; succulents, cacti and their companions; minatures and African violets... each of which has its loyal devotees.

A calendar of flowers... to give you blooms every month... lists of plant societies, sources of plants and supplies... to be found at the end of the book are useful references.

THE BOOK is indeed a comprehensive volume... and we found it very readable... except perhaps for the Latin names... but when you live on a lot, rather heavily shaded by beautiful trees, your horti-

# Behind the scenes with a TV actor

A "behind the scenes tour" of daytime television was given to the members of the Newcomers Club of Larchmont yesterday by Larry Bryggman, the actor who plays Dr. John Dixon on "As The World Turns." A professional actor whose roles have varied from Shakespeare to Beckett, Mr. Bryggman has been on "As The World Turns" for almost four years. One of the oldest of the television soap operas, (it premiered April 2, 1956,) it is one of the few live dramas still produced on television.

Mr. Bryggman discussed some of the ironies of soap operas. He said that his show and shows of its nature tend to appeal discretely to a certain waspish section of society while appearing to be smutty at the same time. In affect, it is perfectly all right to have an illegitimate child, but for-

hidden to mention the upstairs 'john.'

The problems that arise from playing a "heavy" or vilain were also discussed. Many "heavies" receive hate mail from viewers who are extremely involved with the show. One actress on the show who plays a character of questionable reputation was actually attacked on a street in New York by an irate viewer.

The program was preceded by a "Pot Luck" luncheon, with Mrs. Edward Hagen and Mrs. John Laudenslager, chairmen.

Seven new members, Mrs. Peter Barber, Mrs. Horst Hermann, Mrs. Robert Lajunias, Mrs. Carmen Rende. Mrs. Al Sasson, Mrs. Joe Tamangna and Mrs. Rodney Woods, were welcomed to the club.

The February meeting will feature a gardening clinic.

# Juniors to hear Joanne F. Wang

Many anniversaries to A.M. Mains. And a High Mist in