November 16, 1979

Gov Carey will veto 2 bills designed to help working poor and elderly with their heating bills this winter on ground that aid would cost state too much money; will sign bill repealing state's sales tax on residential fuel, effective Oct 1, but is contemplating other measures to compensate for loss of revenue as part of next year's budget (M)

Britain and rival factions in Zimbabwe Rhodesia reach agreement on arrangements for transition from guerrilla war to all‐party elections, increasing possibility of early end to 14‐year‐old crisis; British Foreign Sec Carrington, in 10 weeks of talks in London, has persuaded Patriotic Front guerrillas and Muzorewa Govt to accept both independence constitution and transition formula; all that remains is bargaining over terms for bringing armed combat to halt; breakthrough at conference came in exchange between front co‐leader Robert Mugabe and Carrington; excerpts from exchange noted; agreement constitutes ‘historic success’ for Carrington and for Conservative Govt of Prime Min Thatcher (M)

The International Ballet of Caracas in Margo Sappington's “Rodin Mis en Vie,” part of the company's repertory at the City Center, in its first New York appearance.

Col Alberto Natusch Busch, who seized power from Pres Walter Guevara Arze 2 weeks ago, agrees to give up presidency immediately; Defense Min Gen Oscar Larrain emerges from meeting with congressional leaders to announce new president would be selected (M)

Article on furs notes that consumers are deferring buying furs or choosing less expensive ones because of strained economy; retail store executives comment; illus (L)