December 13, 1970

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12—Al most against his will, Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine has decided to open his drive for the Democratic Presidential nomination earlier than he had expected and earlier than most candidates have in the past.

Torrential rains cause landslides that block Causa River, causing floods; officials say that more than 100 persons have been drowned or buried in landslides; say 18 trucks and undetermined number of cars and individuals are missing; 12 other persons killed in another slide; other injuries; map; Gov Calle describes area; sends soldiers and helicopters to aid rescue efforts

Nixon seen pleased over agreement of rr workers to return to work

US Defense Dept announces Jan '71 call will be 17,000, highest monthly call since Apr '70; officials deny any link to war in Vietnam; say calls fluctuate each yr, lower calls coming in autumn, higher ones in beginning of yr

NYC Human Resources Admr Sugarman proposes formation of children's lobby, without tax exemption, to press for child programs; asks conf discussion, lr to 800 experts in field; would overcome fragmentation of support for specific proposals; charges Nixon gives low priority to conf; cites Cong goals voiced in Soc Security legis that all needy children should have full range of services by '75