December 14, 1977

NYC Council, 33-7, approves controversial bill that gives substantial raises to city's top 51 incoming elected officials; measure was opposed by both Beame and Koch; Councilman Edward L Sadowsky illus (L)

Begin to visit Carter to discuss peace efforts; reptdly suggested move to Vance (M)

illus of student waiting for rescue by firemen

Koch expected to name Robert J McGuire as new Police Comr; biog sketch; McGuire, 41, would be city's youngest Police Comr; illus (M)

Dec 14: Israeli delegation arrives in Cairo on El Al plane; includes Ben-Elissar, Rosenne and Tamir; is met at Mena House by Egyptian delegation head Amb Meguid and Giza Gov Abdel Akher; US delegation, consisting of Asst Sec Atherton and Deputy Asst Sec Michael Sterner, also arrives; Egyptian, Israeli and US delegations hold series of informal talks; security around Mena House noted; Israeli reporter Ehud Yaari, who arrived 10 days ago, describes his reception in Egypt; Abie Nathan, who runs broadcasting station called 'Voice of Peace' from ship off Israel, also successfully arrived in Cairo on his 7th attempt; Sadat, in BBC int, says there will be 'important development' on Dec 14; illus of Meguid with Ben-Elissar and Rosenne (L)