November 14, 1977

Univ of Calif scientists find Milky Way Galaxy from which solar system was born is hurtling thorough space at more than 1-million mph; arrive at conclusion after measuring movements of earth against 'glow' left from fireball from which universe was born; experiments performed by Drs Richard A Muller and George Smoot and graduate student Marc V Gorenstein; evidence is also uncovered suggesting that sun may be orbiting unobserved companion star; theory is based on unexplained behavior of some pulsars that lie near core of Milky Way; Univ of Mass scientist Dr Edward R Harrison comments (M)

Somalia orders all USSR advisers to leave country within 7 days, ends USSR use of strategic naval facilities on Indian Ocean and breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba; formally renounces treaty of friendship and cooperation that was signed by Somalia and USSR in '74; orders reduction in size of staff of USSR Embassy; dramatic diplomatic turn is result of Somalia's anger over USSR support for Ethiopia in 4-mo war in Ogaden; map (M)

Nov 14: Sadat's offer to come to Jerusalem is described by Israeli leaders as 'positive development' but not as substitute for Geneva conf; Begin says if Sadat comes he will make every effort to see that Sadat addresses Parliament and meets leaders of pol factions in Parliament; Dayan, in briefing to delegation from Amer Jewish Cong, and former Foreign Min Abba Eban commend Sadat's action; Begin, commenting on Sadat's suggestion that unnamed Amer prof of Palestinian origin represent Palestinians at Geneva conf, says no decision will be made until Israel hears who he is; Dayan says Israel prefers Palestinian who lives in region; Arabs on West Bank hold protest demonstrations opposing Sadat's proposal to come to Israel (M)

analysis of econ scene notes economists are frustrated because they recognize desire to avoid fueling inflationary forces conflicts with pol realities, especially Cater's campaign commitments which are adding to costs in many industries and putting upward pressure on prices; actions, in addition to proposed energy taxes, and pending Soc Security tax rises, which appear inflationary noted; Adm economists concede they have had little success in finding politically acceptable ways to restrain inflation; Sam I Nagakama, well-known economist, says he believes Carter does not understand econ well and recommends Pres delegate more authority to 'econ czar' (M)

Carey and NYC Mayor-elect Koch will name com to study feasibility of trading Westway funds for mass transit projects (M)