PRESIDENT BACKS SENATORS ON LAOS; White House Makes Clear It Endorsed in Advance Curb on Combat Units PRESIDENT BACKS SENATORS ON LAOS
Sen Scott repts Nixon has informed Cong Repubs that he backs prohibition on commitment of ground combat troops as consistent with Adm policy in SE Asia; White House press sec says Adm regards it as an 'endorsement' rather than a 'curbing' of Adm policy; Church comments; Sens Griffin and Allott charge press repts failed to emphasize bipartisan sponsorship and support of amendment; evolution of amendment in secret Sen debate detailed