September 27, 1969

Nixon warns he will veto any bill that cuts Govt's over-all collections by more than he believes nation can stand, news conf; says there is no other reason he would veto reform and relief bill, even if it omitted some reforms he wants and contained some he does not, including cut in oil depletion allowance; statement seen providing pressure against predicted drive in Sen to cut number and size of revenue-raising reforms; makes repeal of investment tax credit essential for bill passage, since it is only multibillion dollar revenue-raiser in bill

Asst Prof G Orfield says his study of desegregation in South and of US Sup Ct nominee Judge Haynsworth's record snows judge's confirmation could damage cause of school integration, Sen com; says nominee's record reflects foot-dragging on integration and that confirmation might encourage Southern officials to resist desegregation in hope Sup Ct would retreat on issue

Nixon says it is 'essential to continue pressing for more bldg trades jobs for Negroes,' press conf; says Adm will continue through Labor Dept to attempt to make progress in this field because 'we cannot have construction unions which deny right of all Amers to have those positions'; indicates that Adm will not be deterred by such 'volatile' situations as picketing by Negro groups and counter-demonstrations of white unionists in Chicago, Pittsburgh and other cities; says there is shortgage of construction workers and 'interests of nation' require broadening of union membership to include more minority group members

Columbia U Sen adopts resolution putting univ on record against war and recommending immediate withdrawal of US troops as 'most reasonable plan for peace'; 51 in sen favor, 25 oppose it, 3 abstain; Profs F W Friendly, E R Murrow and R G Davis back it; univ pres Cordier presides over session, does not vote, scores war; resolution text; details on sen session; illus

US officials indicate cautious approach to Meir's request for more Phantom jets; note a few of those promised in Dec have been delivered; details kept secret