May 3, 1968

UAW decides to stop paying dues to AFL-CIO; has contributed $1-million yrly to fed, 10% of fed income; move which makes UAW liable to suspension from fed by mid-May, seen aimed at putting more pressure for reform on AFL-CIO and saving UAW money in case it does leave fed; dues reptdly will be held in escrow; Reuther stand revd

fighting in S Vietnam is heavy because of Amer offensives that reflect fear of enemy attacks on Saigon, Hue and other cities; Sec Rusk says enemy prepares major offensive

US command, breaking 4-day silence on Ashau Valley sweep, says assault cut off major infiltration route for N Vietnamese; Lt Gen Cushman comments; allied forces give some ground near Dongha; Brig Gen Sidle says drive to clear valley has been successful so far; 63 Amers killed in drive, 363 wounded; 377 enemy killed; 50 US helicopters believed damaged or destroyed; other details on operation; US troops repulse enemy near Dongha; map

Mayor Lindsay issues statement saying he has reliable, ind repts that some policemen used 'excessive force' in removing student demonstrators from campus bldgs, news conf; hails professionalism of most policemen during disorders; PBA scores statement

Hughes says he will seek graduated income tax to finance $2-billion capital construction program and urban aid; sees comm stand improving chances for tax