September 14, 1968

enemy troops battle allied forces near Tayninh; at least 400 enemy reptd killed in recent battles in and near city; over 200 allies have been killed and wounded; details on fighting; skirmishes near Duclap reptd; US observation helicopter downed in Mekong Delta; enemy supply cache uncovered near Saigon; illus; map

6 persons, including Youth Corps auditing and payroll chiefs, arrested for alleged complicity in scheme to defraud project of $240,000; Fraiman says 7,290 checks totaling over $282,000 were issued to fictitious names and cashed at 2 check-cashing services; Fraiman and Ginsberg explain how fraud worked, news conf; case revd; suspects listed

J M Door named to replace Lewis; unusual Sat ceremony set to swear in Doar and 2 other new bd members; city Corp Counsel rules Straley is city resident

USN will release from active duty up to 1 yr early 30,000 reservists who have enlisted for 2 yrs of active duty and 4 yrs in reserves; move linked to pressure to cut budget outlays; Repr Scheiker scores it, notes reservists called up during Pueblo crisis remain on duty

Boeing has virtually abandoned swing-wing concept; won contest with Lockheed principally because of supposed advantages of concept; initial flight seen delayed until '72