February 23, 1967

Natl Geographic Soc repts discovery of world's 1st known white gorilla, Rio Muni, Spanish Equitorial Guinea; illus; map; Dr A J Riopelle, dir of Tulane U Delta Regional Primate Center studying gorillas in Rio Muni's rain forests, comments

NYS compulsory health ins law proposed by Gov Rockefeller and Legis leaders Sen Brydges and Speaker Travia, joint news conf; would be 1st in US and would cover 2.3-million persons, cut back Medicaid costs; would require all employers with 3 or more workers to provide ins for workers and families with employers and workers sharing cost; coverage detailed; need for law queried by Assoc Industries of NYS, NY Commerce and Indus Assn, Empire State C of C

Amb Harriman, named by Johnson to check on peace leads for State Dept, repts signs that N Vietnam may be willing to talk peace soon, TV int; says openings may be found by exploring potential Hanoi-Vietcong differences; says US will not accept NLF as a govt in talks but 'they could come with Hanoi,'

council members hold Meany approves plan to give Reuther seat on council if he rejoins within next few mos; G Burdon reptdly would relinquish seat; NMU pres Curran and other council members say they will attempt to end rift; TWUA pres Pollock seen chief candidate f or Reuther's post