October 22, 1966

131, mostly children, killed as avalanche of coal waste engulfs school house, farm and 13 homes, Aberfan, Wales; illus

HR strikes from HEW Dept appropriations bill amendment inserted by Sen to restrict hosps desegregation under '64 Rights Act; HR and Sen accept Sec Gardner pledge that amendment was existing policy and will be followed

Army conducting study that may lead to reorgn; 3 alternative plans weighed; 1st would provide for relatively minor changes in logistical and combat support structure of Guard and Army Reserve and again seek Cong approval for merger; 2d would abandon efforts to win Cong approval and dissolve 15 low-priority divs and shift men to high-priority units; 3d would dissolve some of 15 units and not seek merger approval

Man attempting to stab wife in auto, Manhattan, disarmed by Barnes and another passerby; illus

Johnson in Sydney; gets massive welcome; makes impromptu ss, mingles with crowds; some anti-Vietnam war pickets attempt demonstrations; Australian security authorities hear of Communist-plot to disrupt visit; Johnson attends reception, Sydney Art Gallery; s; gets record turnout and welcome in Melbourne; he and Mrs Johnson untouched by 2 paint-filled bags tossed into car, bodyguards splattered; 3 men arrested; illus; Johnson hon at Victoria state reception; s