March 11, 1977

Mar 11: Carter Adm officials, concerned about possible repercussions in Israel and Arab countries, take steps to try to convince both sides that Carter's proposals do not mean end to US even-handedness in negotiations; Israeli sources say that White House natl security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski telephoned Israeli Embassy official Hanan Baron to stress that Carter had not meant to make public hard and fast 'plan,' but rather to encourage process of negotiating by parties themselves; Sec Vance meets with delegation from Conf of Presidents of Major Amer Jewish Orgns, headed by Rabbi Alexander M Schindler, and tells group that US wants to remain impartial mediator (M)

sugar prices have not increased as result of saccharin ban (S)

United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez and Teamsters pres Frank E Fitzsimmons sign pact under which farm workers will organize workers covered by Calif Agr Labor Relations Act and Teamsters will organize workers covered by Natl Labor Relations Act; pact detailed; illus (M)

acquaintances and neighbors say that Khaalis vowed revenge (M)

NYS Emergency Financial Control Bd approves NYC's plan to pay off $983-million short-term debt; plan includes $410-million from accelerated sale of mortgages (S)