September 16, 1970

The Rev. Robert J. Drinan, Roman Catholic priest, upset Representative Philip P. Philbin in a Democratic House primary race in Massachusetts yester day.

Nixon forthcoming trip to Eur to include visit with Heath in GB

US officials disclose evidence that Israel has been violating cease-fire by making reconnaissance flights over UAR territory and by bolstering fortifications along canal; say US has raised issue with Israeli Govt several times but has not been able to get Israel to concede any violations; say evidence reveals Israeli actions are not as significant as those of UAR and do not indicate any immediate offensive preparations; reveal that Israeli actions began during 1st wk of cease-fire with reconnaissance flights and that flights continued despite US disapproval; say US also confirmed UAR charges of 2 Israeli reconnaissance flights in Aug; detail ground violations, which consisted of bldg new roads, bunkers and strengthening existing fortifications along Bar-Lev line; cite increase in number of arty pieces on line; Israeli Embassy denies charges; US officials also confirm rept that on Sept 4 UAR asked US to guarantee that Israel would not launch cross-canal attack to which US reptdly did not reply; possibility that either side is preparing to attack across canal in immediate future seen unlikely; US views mil initiative and power remaining with Israel; McClosky says US cannot disregard continuing flow of Soviet arms to UAR and manner in which cease-fire was violated on western bank of canal

Israel and guerrillas stiffen positions on release of hostages; Eban says Israel refuses to participate in pkg deal with Eur govts, s, Knesset; says Israel will be paying enough by accepting decisions of GB, Switzerland and W Ger to free 7 Arab prisoners; contends sole aim of 7 is to assault Israelis; leaves open possibility of 'humanitarian gesture' by Israel similar to Israel's release of prisoners in Sept '68 and early '69 when hostages are released; notes Brit Govt efforts to gain release of all hostages without exception; details Israeli Govt's breakdown of hostages by nationality and religion; presence of 5 rabbis among hostages noted; negotiating procedures seen complicated by deteriorating situation in Jordan, where hostages are being held

4 unions end walkout after Fed ct restraining order, effective until Sept 23, is officially served on them; service was disrupted for nearly 24 hrs; Usery fails to get union and carriers to resume talks