January 28, 1974

article on current state of mil rule in Chile notes continued suspension of all pol activity, severe repression of leftists in universities, labor unions, and press; cites Govt and unofficial figures for those who have been killed, imprisoned or forced to flee since Sept ‘73 coup; sees junta increasingly concerned with image abroad; says that austere econ program put into effect by junta has earned praise of conservative economists and has reaped number of modest successes; says rising price, without comparable rise in salaries, has left many shantytown dwellers unable to buy enough food for their families; describes impact of return to private ownership of appliance co, noting dismissals and arrests of leftist workers, rigor of work discipline and increase in productivity; illus of Pres Salvatore Allende on day of coup; Gen Augusto Pinochet Ugarte por (M)

It has been a confusing season. First, through an act of Congress, the mornings became darker; then, through an act of nature, the winter became warmer. Yesterday was a case in point.

Gen. George Grivas, the Greek Cypriote guerrilla leader, died of a heart attack, his political organization announced last night. Page 30.

Sen H M Jackson on Jan 27 says Arab exports must return to pre‐embargo levels if US is to avoid gasoline rationing in 2nd qr, CBS Face the Nation; illus; API pres Frank N Ikard warns against presuming exports will return to prior level, NBC Meet the Press; cites time lag before end of embargo would be felt; por; Sen Hugh Scott, in speech prepared for delivery to Jewish Natl Fund chapter, Pittsburgh, Pa, says diplomatic efforts are underway to end embargo (S)

Influential members of Cong, in light of mounting fears that recession is under way, have begun serious talks of tax reductions; those discussing cuts are Repr Wilbur D Mills, Sen Russell B Long, Sen Edward M Kennedy and Sen Walter F Mondale; all have different ideas about who should get tax relief; 3 Sens are talking about relief for individuals, while Mills is discussing cuts that would go to businesses only and would be tailored to stimulate investment in new facilities; various specific plans outlined; Nixon so far is opposing Mills idea, though Econ Advisers Council chmn Dr H Stein has indicated he might be persuaded to Mills view later on (M)