May 13, 1976

Carter aides say Soviet Embassy has expressed interest in Pres race and may pursue policies that may influence outcome; say Soviet diplomats assert that Ford is undermining detente, that they oppose Jackson and that they have suggested meeting between Carter and Amb Dobrynin; say Carter orgn has also been contacted by Brit and French diplomats, although never by Chinese; other candidates rept no such contacts (M)

NY Realty Advisory Bd rejects recommendations of special panel for settling 10‐day walkout of bldg employes; bd exec vp Hamilton G Ford says bd is asking Mayor Beame to reconvene 2 sides in further attempt to reach settlement (M)

Several NYS Dems cite overriding of Carey's veto of Stavisky bill as factor in Carey's efforts to supplant Dem State Chmn Patrick J Cunningham in patronage and legis matters because split with Cunningham is reptdly beginning to affect Carey's capacity to govern (S)

Reagan's victory over Ford in Neb primary increases urgency that Ford win in Mich; is viewed as particularly damaging because it was achieved without benefit of crossover vote, because it signals failure of Ford's effort to appear more ‘Presidential’ and because it suggests that Ford may be weak in farm belt; possibility of Ford's conceding nomination to Reagan is discussed for 1st time by a few party professionals; Mervin D Field poll in Calif shows Reagan widening lead over Ford there; illus of jubilant Reagan; illus of disappointed Rogers C B Morton (M)