September 1, 1976

Irish Govt moves to increase drastically prison sentences for IRA members and to impose emergency legis to quell suspected terrorists; proposed legis is most sweeping aimed at IRA in 50 yrs; proposed legislation detailed; Prime Min Liam Cosgrave, in address to Irish Parliament, says IRA now represents ‘direct challenge’ to nation and is ‘armed orgn dedicated to the overthrow of the insts of this nation’ cites recent killing of Ewart‐Biggs and sec as key reason for proposed legis; expresses concern about effect of conflict in N Ireland on Irish Repub; Jack Lynch, leader of Fianna Fail Party, says party opposes some of emergency legis; Law Society, which represents 1,500 lawyers in Ireland, says it is ‘very concerned’ about some of new provisions; Govt asks Parliament to declare state of emergency, thus preventing cts from ruling that emergency‐powers measure is unconst (L)

Brandler hands down indeterminate sentence to Emily and William Harris for their conviction of armed robbery, kidnapping and auto theft charges; sentence means they can receive life imprisonment or be freed as early as 6 yrs 8 mos; reaction of Harrises to sentence noted; case and trial revd; illus (M)

Sen, 63 to 26, breaks filibuster against major antitrust bill, apparently clearing way for enactment before Cong adjourns; filibuster was conducted almost single‐handedly by Sen James B Allen; provisions revd (M)

FBI Dir Kelley acknowledges that he has been questioned by Justice Dept investigators about his possible misuse of Govt services and property; says bur carpenters had constructed window valances in his apt, and bur exhibits sec had constructed ‘a small portable cabinet,’ also for his apt; says he will reimburse bur for labor and materials for valences; claims cabinet, which he uses to store bur materials, will be returned to bur when he leaves; use of bur exhibits sec to perform favors is principal aspect of Justice Dept's inquiry; Kelley adds that he and his late wife recd ‘some gifts’ from his personal staff and from sr bur execs, and that he is ‘prepared to make restitution’ for any gifts which violate Code of Fed Regulations (M)

Kissinger renews pledge that US will use all influence 'to bring about peaceful change, equality of opportunity and basic human rights in S Africa, speech, Opportunities Indus Center conv, Phila, Pa (S)