October 9, 1968

Adm sources say Johnson would rather bequeath task of negotiating peace settlement to his successor than halt bombing on less than honorable terms; there are indications that Johnson searches for more flexible formula in which to couch his demand that N Vietnamese make mil concessions in return for bombing cessation; Johnson is described as unwilling to yield to pressure of time; Adm spokesmen deny Vance flew to Washington last wk to urge Johnson to stop bombing and break talks stalemate; despite denials, there have been indications that Vance, reptdly echoing Harriman views, asked Johnson to take more flexible approach; Johnson emphasizes steadfastness in Pentagon s; Vance returns to Paris; reaffirms US position on bombing halt

Pub Opinion Surveys poll of 409 specially selected union members shows that they disapprove generally of Johnson policies; figures

Afro-Amer Student Center dir Hatchett calls Repub Pres candidate Nixon, Vice Pros Humphrey and UFT pres A Shanker 'racist bastards,' s, conf arranged by Gould Student Center Policy Bd

MTA proposes radically revised route for proposed nonstop line between Penn Station and Kennedy airport; new $46.5-million route would cut running time to 16 mins, save a yr in construction and avoid need to disrupt any residential areas; would run along LIRR's main line as far as Rego Pk, then cut south on abandoned Far Rockaway Beach line to end at temporary terminal near Amer Airlines terminal; Chmn Ronan says fare would be competitive with present limousine service fare, which is $2; map