May 27, 1977

Pres Carter, emphasizing staunch commitment, defends plan to withdraw ground forces there and expresses confidence that S Korea is strong enough to repel any attack, news conf; calls Singlaub's public criticism of plan a 'serious breach' of his responsibility; says that Singlaub was not being fired, chastised or punished, but would be transferred to new position at equivalent degree of stature and responsibility; illus of S Koreans demonstrating against withdrawal (M)

HR passes, 326-49, bill amending Clean Air Act of 1970, after first adopting provision, sponsored by Reprs James T Broyhill and John D Dingell, that delays and weakens control on auto exhaust fumes that constitute potential health hazard; provision favored by auto indus, UAW and their allies; Natl Clean Air Coalition scores vote; says it is now up to Sen to protect pub; amendment backers says provisions suffice to protect pub health; Sen Donald W Riegle Jr, who sponsors similar amendment in Sen, calls HR action 'tremendous victory'; controversy over auto emissions standards revd (M)

S Moluccan terrorists release all schoolchildren being held in Bovensmilde; about 50 of children are reptd to be suffering from stomach disorder; 5 teachers remain hostage as do 50 to 60 passengers aboard train nearby; other developments noted; illus (M)

George H Willig scales center's South Tower; climb began at 6:30 AM and ended at 10:05 AM; Willig is arrested by Port Auth police, is given 3 summonses and later is served with $250,000 suit by NYC; Willig comments; illus (L)

Amb Young calls Russians 'worst racists in world' and says Swedes are 'terrible racists,' charging they treat blacks as badly as they are treated in Queens, NYC (M)