June 3, 1972

USSR press lauding of Iraqi seizure of Iraq Petroleum Co and 1st Soviet tanker shipment of Libyan oil seen as attempts by USSR to play larger role in internatl oil mktg; moves are attempt to break blockade by western cos against mktg of nationalized oil and break western dominated oil trading patterns

Thousands of refugees arrive in Zaire by crossing Lake Tanganyika from Burundi in what diplomats call 1 of worst ethnic wars in modern African history although Burundian Govt says it is not an ethnic war; authoritative sources in Zaire say about 120,000 people have been killed in struggle; ruling Tutsi faction, made up mostly of southerners led by Col M Micombero, who overthrew Burundi monarchy in '66 and set himself up as Pres, is opposed by Tutsi monarchists from north; state radio broadcasts have not reptd last mass violence asserting that peace has been restored; more than 15,000 refugees are thought to have fled to Zaire in recent wks from Burundi; Zairian Pres Mobutu Sese Seko earlier sent troops to defend Pres Palace and airport at outset of Burundian conflict in response to appeal from Micombero, who said that opponents of Zaire regime had taken part in uprising; Zairian troops were withdrawn 2 wks ago; Belgium is reptdly prepared to cut off financial assistance if Govt repression continues; French, W German and US Govts are believed to support Belgian action

NY Times computer survey of initial 1/3 of delegates chosen for '72 Dem Natl Conv reveals that proportion of women is running at 3 times level of '68, that proportion of blacks is nearly double and proportion of other minorities is higher but that conv's composition as whole will fall short of reform guidlines estab by party; survey covers 1,034 delegates selected in 21 states and Washington, DC

US Labor Dept repts on June 2 that 1.4% increase in prices of food and farm products caused sharp increase in wholesale prices in May

EPA Admr Ruckelshaus announces on June 2 issuance of conditional certificate of compliance allowing Ford Motor Co to ship its '73 model cars, provided they meet preliminary pollution control tests, news conf, Washington; emphasizes cars will he held in storage by dealers until tests prove engines meet 50,000‐mi emission standards; says cars cannot be sold or driven until final certification; holds if cars do not pass tests, antipollution devices will have to be repaired, modified or cars recalled; says decision averts threat of shutdown, which would have idled 450,000 workers; cites law giving him authority to issue conditional certification; says Ford has 90% chance of meeting stiffer tests, holding these tests will be more closely monitored; asserts investigation revealed cars used in previous faulty test were found to have undergone unauthorized maintenance, holding matter of criminal violation of Clean Air Act is being 'fully investigated'; says sale of any car whose engine does not have final certification will be illegal and buyer will have no title to car; illus; EPA engineer E Stork, describing more rigid standards Ford must meet after 4,000 mi, says cars will have to show greater efficiency after 4,000 mi than that required for all other '73 models