September 22, 1977

Deputy Mayor Donald D Kummerfeld presents proclamation setting Grenadier and Scots Guards Day to guards comdr (S)

15 nuclear exporting countries agree on set of principles to curb spread of atomic weapons through tech transfers; US officials say agreement closes loopholes under which 1 exporter may skimp on safeguards to gain competitive edge; principles, which were essentially agreed on last Nov in London, noted (S)

Studies by groups at Hale Observatory and Johns Hopkins Univ challenge theory that universe is infinite and destined to expand forever (W Sullivan rept); suggest expansion has already slowed enough to end with falling back together of all galaxies and stars billions of yrs hence; experiments used in studies described; scientists noted (M)

Sept 22: Dayan, when asked by Repr Paul Findley about Findley's resolution calling in part on Israel to give back virtually all occupied territories in return for US security guarantees that could include US bases in Israel, says during meeting with HR Internatl Relations Com that Israel would be prepared to allow US to establish naval base at Haifa for use by 6th Fleet; Dayan says his Govt does not want US troops to perform peacekeeping functions in Middle East settlement; says that if USSR becomes directly involved in new Middle East conflict, he hopes US would come to Israel's support; Fahmy confers with Carter and Vance on procedural problems holding up Geneva conf; US officials urge Fahmy to press PLO to accept UN Resolution 242 (M)

Lance's charisma and success as Southern banker and banking practices that have led to some of his financial problems discussed; Calhoun bank illus; Lance illus (M)