February 28, 1962

Barnes raises limits on Major Deegan Expressway to 45-50 mph

comment on NATO disunity attendant to approaching arms talks; France merely sends 'observer' to high-level conf, Washington, of 5 Western nations preparatory to 18-nation conf

USSR warns US mil action perils world peace, Pravda article; cties N Vietnam appeal for internatl support against 'US aggression'; Western diplomats reaction; speculation on USSR stand, apparent effort to mitigate Communist China policies

he scores characterization of US foreign policy as 'win' or 'no win,' statement to Sen subcom probing censorship of mil officers ss

bd finds Powers did best to obey orders and fulfill contract with CIA, rept to CIA Dir McCone; Powers to get over $50,000 back pay; cause of craft downing undetermined but officials doubt interception by missile

death penalty extended to some cases of rape

A freeze of at least eight and a half months on rent increases in rooming houses and singleroom-occupancy buildings is mandated in the city's rent control bill. The measure, which would be effective May 1, will be introduced in the City Council next Tuesday.

Weinberg again urges higher fare, int; asks Wagner and Estimate Bd members for emergency conf; Wagner refers matter to Tenney

com completes action on tax legis; bill seen substantially out of balance compared to Adm version; Treas sees $666-million revenue loss; provision on corp earnings abroad modified; AFL-CIO pressure linked

Pres Kennedy urges program of grants and tech aid to state and local agencies to control pollution, special message on natl health needs

Govt repts bombing was done by 2 'discontented' pilots in isolated attempt to assassinate Ngo; sees no attempt at coup d'etat; 1 pilot reptd held in Cambodia; burning palace illus

indus leaders oppose Govt intervention to extent advocated by Goldberg