February 14, 1968

S Korea reptdly demands US repudiate armistice if N Korea continues hostility towards South; Vance and Amb Porter conf with Premier Chung Il Kwon; latter urges US end 'lukewarm' response to current tense atmosphere; Mil Armistice Comm demands N Korea end aggressive acts, Panmunjom talks; S Korea extends armed forces tours of duty, weighs universal mil training for hs students

Gov Hughes asks new and increased taxes early next yr and/or major bond issue, budget message

informed Brit sources say Sec Thant, after meetings with Wilson and Sec Brown, believes Hanoi would begin meaningful negotations if US unconditionally stopped bombing of N Vietnam for 2 wks; basis of his views said to be repeated Min Nguyen Duy Trinh statements

Legis leaders defer action on Rockefeller bill to allow Lindsay to press settlement efforts, wire to Lindsay; Lindsay, in reply, sets up bargaining session; asks Legis extend postponement for duration of talks; Zaretzki agrees; Legis move seen Rockefeller setback, Lindsay victory; relations continue to deteriorate as sides exch charges on conduct during strike; Lt Gov Wilson's inability to win Legis support for Rockefeller noted