December 26, 1968

Gov Rockefeller seen pessimistic over chances that '69 Legis will pass 'constructive' decentralization bill unless bill gets backing of Schools Supt, Educ Bd, Mayor and Regents Bd; scores controversial remarks on decentralization made on TV and elsewhere by key figures in current school dispute; seen referring to Rev Galamison; also says it would be 'very helpful' if Shanker joined in backing decentralization bill; most politicians expect Legis will enact bill far short of city's proposal

Queen Elizabeth issues call for racial tolerance, Xmas Day message to GB and Commonwealth

US and NLF reprs meet; US mil spokesman repts NLF leader says prisoners are not available and that he does not have authority to specify date, time and place for release; Amer mil sources say US finds talks discouraging, but it is not unlikely that further meetings with Vietcong will take place; Amer spokesman calls atmosphere of talks cordial; says talks centered on protocol; repts issues other than release raised at meeting; hopes of US officials for release raised by Vietcong broadcast saying 3 have recognized their crimes; details on meeting; members of US group listed; illus

astronauts' families attend ch; Borman family visits Mission Control; pors of 3 wives and illus of Lovell's son Jeffrey

NYS Commerce Dept repts personal income up 7.5%, '67, with per capita income $3,960