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June 11, 1976

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Historical Context for June 11, 1976

In 1976, the world population was approximately 4,144,246,377 people[†]

Notable Births

Reiko Tosa

1976Reiko Tosa, Japanese runner[†]

Reiko Tosa is a Japanese long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon race. She was born in Matsuyama, Ehime.

Notable Deaths

Jim Konstanty

1976Jim Konstanty, American baseball player (born 1917)[†]

Casimir James Konstanty was an American professional baseball relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and National League Most Valuable Player of 1950. He played for the Cincinnati Reds (1944), Boston Braves (1946), Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1954), New York Yankees (1954–1956) and St. Louis Cardinals (1956). Konstanty batted and threw right-handed, stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 202 pounds (92 kg).

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Headlines from June 11, 1976

For Mrs. Carter, a Rest at Last

By Judy Klemesrud

Mrs Carter's activities during husband's Pres campaign detailed; social sec Madeline MacBean says Mrs Carter campaigned like husband except she did not make any major speeches; campaigned 14 mos in 34 states, mostly on her own rather than with husband so as to reach as many voters as possible; biog information; she comments on what she would do as First Lady; illus (L)

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Carter's Position on Issues Designed for Wide Appeal

By David E. Rosenbaum Special to The New York Times

rev of Jimmy Carter's stands on campaign issues finds that in nearly every case, he has taken stand that will satisfy most possible voters and alienate fewest; finds that his stands are usually detailed, sophisticated and consistent, rather than 'fuzzy,' as is often charged; Carter seen basing stands on results of opinion polls rather than on principles; NY Times/CBS News polls find that strategy is successful, with conservative voters tending to view Carter as a conservative, moderate voters as a moderate and liberal voters as a liberal; Carter's rhetorical techniques in handling controversial questions detailed; Carter's stands on number of issues detailed (L)

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Hays in Ohio Hospital

By Unknown Author

Representative Wayne L. Hays, accused of using Government funds to maintain a mistress, was in guarded condition in an Ohio hospital after falling into a coma in what his physician called an overreaction to a prescribed sleeping pill. Page B 5.

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Economy Will Outperform Forecast, Greenspan Says

By Edwin L. Dale Jr. Special to The New York Times

Econ Advisers Council Chmn Alan Greenspan, in June 10 testimony before Cong Joint Econ Com, says econ performance this yr will probably be better than was forecast as yr began; estimates unemployment rate will drop below 7%, compared with 7.3% in May; expects real GNP in area of 7%, compared with earlier prediction of 6-6.5%; says inflation forecast has been adjusted downward only sligntly to 6%; strongly appeals to Cong not to spur econ by raising Govt spending and thus increasing budget deficit, citing risk of new inflationary boom; Commerce Dept repts boom in consumer spending slowed further in May, as retail sales dipped from Apr level; development indicates consumers tend to hold back as soon as inflation indexes show upward spurt (M)

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Moynihan Enters U.S. Senate Race

By Maurice Carroll

Moynihan announces candidacy for Dem nomination for US Sen, news conf; says he can be elected; says decision to run against Buckley was not easy; displays his considerable labor support; introduces some supporters, including Erie County Dem Chmn Joseph F Crangle, NYS AFL-CIO pres Raymond R Corbett, civil rights leader Bayard Rustin and NYC school system deputy chancellor Dr Bernard R Gifford; explains at length statement last Oct that he would consider it dishonorable to leave UN post and run for office; contends he was sincere at time and did not leave to enter pol; while in UN, Moynihan's denunciations of Arab govts won him support in NY's sizable Jewish community; O'Dwyer, Stein, Abzug and Hirschfeld criticize Moynihan; Moynihan illus (M)

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Troop Movements by Iraq Stir Concern in Damascus

By James F. Clarity Special to The New York Times

Syrian Govt says on June 10 that it is obliged to take 'urgent and appropriate measures' to counter reptd buildup of Iraqi mil forces near Syrian-Iraqi border; unconfirmed repts say Syria moved troops toward Iraqi border; US officials comment; Syrian statement says Iraqi troop movements are impeding efforts to bring peace to Lebanon; Jordanian Prime Min Zaid al-Rifai and Army C/S Maj Gen Zaid Ben Shaker arrive unexpectedly in Damascus for talks with Pres Assad reptdly on Syrian-Iraqi tension and Lebanese situation; Iraqi-Syrian dispute discussed; Foreign Min Khaddam convenes meeting of Arab ambs in Damascus to explain Syria's position on reptd Iraqi mil movements; map (M)

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FIRST ARAB UNITS ARRIVE IN LEBANON TO OVERSEE TRUCE

By James M. Markham Special to The New York Times

1st units of 'symbolic' Arab League peace-keeping force arrive in Lebanon as quiet is reptd from most of fighting fronts around country; 100 Sudanese troops reptdly arrived at Beirut airport; repts from Syria say Algerian troops are arriving in Lebanon overland from Syria; Beirut radio charges that Syrian troops violated cease-frire in Saida and in Beirut area; Syrian troops continue their blockade of western Beirut; newspaper L'Orient-Le Jour says Beirut is threatened with famine; Franjieh protests Arab League force, contending Lebanon was not lawfully represented at Cairo meeting; Jalloud is reptd seeking cease-fire that would permit Syrian troops to hold positions they have taken, with Algerian and Libyan troops supplementing them in order to keep order until Sarkis assumes const powers from Franjieh; reptdly argues Syrian position with Salah Khalaf, deputy leader of Al Fatah, also known as Abu Iyad; illus (L)

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Congressman's Ex‐Aide Links Her Salary to Sex

By Unknown Author

Colleen Gardner, former sec to Repr John Young, contends Young paid her premium salary for sexual favors in addition to her assigned work, int; says Young paid her more than $20,000 annually for more than 2 yrs but never gave her responsibilities commensurate with such pay; discloses information to NY Times reporters, who approached her after learning that Justice Dept 3 yrs ago investigated her allegations that Young had attempted to exert pressure on her to have sexual relations with him; that inquiry, in which Gardner gave statement to US Atty's office, was begun after she left Young's staff in '73 and told unemployment officials she resigned because of sexual pressures; sources familiar with investigation say it had not resulted in any charges against Young because Gardner had been unable to supply prosecutors with any evidence to corroborate her charges; Gardner adds she returned to Young's staff in '74 and reluctantly submitted to his advances, and that her salary increased to nearly $26,000 before she resigned in disgust again in Mar '76; Young emphatically denies charges; Gardner's atty Sol Z Rosen says his client is prepared to discuss matter again with Fed investigators; Young por (L)

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DELANEY OPPOSED ON A JOB FOR SON

By Robert D. Hershey Jr. Special to The New York Times

Prospect that Patrick Delaney, son of Repr James J Delaney, may be named to SEC is creating unusual and bitter governmental struggle, giving rise to charges that Repr Delaney is trying to use his influence to get his son onto public payroll; Delaney and his son have lined up at least 12 Cong leaders of both parties to press Patrick's candidacy with Pres Ford; apptmt is strenuously opposed by SEC, by many Cong people involved with securities legis and by Ford; Repr Delaney, in response to criticism that his son is not qualified for post, says SEC, led by Roderick M Hills, conducted unjustified campaign to undermine his son's chances; Patrick Delaney comments; Sen source says Patrick Delaney had been in line for recent vacancy at EEOC and when he did not get that job he was promised next agency opening; suggests that promise of next opening is how Delaney came to be apparent leading contender for SEC job (M)

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CITY U. REOPENING LIKELY ON MONDAY IN ALBANY SHIFT

By Iver Peterson Special to The New York Times

NYS Sen Repub leadership, in major pol concession to its Dem opponents, accepts most of CUNY rescue plan passed by Assembly; action on compromise measure in both houses is scheduled for June 11, where many upstate GOP Sens may be expected to denounce it as too generous to NYC; sources both within party and in Gov Carey's office say Repub majority leader Warren M Anderson is in 'verbal agreement' with plan and will be able to convince fellow party members; enactment of plan means univ will reopen on June 15 and univ faculty and staff will get back pay; pol ramifications of measure noted (M)

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