November 22, 1976

GAO repts USN is proposing to spend more than $700-million on new 8-in gun that is highly inaccurate to extent that it would exhaust all ammunition before hitting target, lr to Defense Sec Rumsfeld; intends to proceed with production of gun for newer destroyers and cruisers (S)

Pres Ford gives Vice Pres Nelson Rockefeller and bros David and Laurance plaque designating Kykuit mansion on family estate, Pocantico Hills, NY, as landmark; lauds John D Rockefeller Sr, who built mansion; Rockefeller aide John Mulliken says estate will get no Fed funds or tax benefits and will not open to public (S)

Nov 22: Syrian Army halts its advance about 3 mi south of Lebanese port of Saida; Abu Kiwan, Palestinian comdr in Tyre, 15 mi north of Israel, says few Syrian troops will come to Tyre because of its nearness to Israeli border; says absence of Syrians leaves Christian militiamen in control of mil security zone along most of southern border; illus; map (M)

Bond dealers see possible Appeals Ct ruling that Moratorium Act of NYS is unconstitutional not having disastrous impact on mkt (S)

Regency Hotel (NYC): 6 men rob 41 safe-deposity boxes of thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and other valuables after herding 24 guests and 5 employes into lounge (S)