September 4, 1997

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, hoping to cash in on resurgence of Times Square area, plans to sell development rights above its Manhattan bus terminal, at 42d Street and Eighth Avenue, for a 35-story commercial building; real estate executives say that plan could generate as much as $100 million from developer who would purchase unused rights above terminal; map; photo (M)

Baptist Group Backs Leader After a tumultuous dissent, the nation's largest predominantly black denomination gave a vote of confidence to its leader. Page A16. No Plans for Tobacco Pact Leaders of Congress said they had no plans to move swiftly on the proposed tobacco pact, which proponents said could unravel. Page A22. I.R.A. Talks of Peace Gerry Adams, head of the group's political wing, visited Washington and vowed to compromise. Page A13. Port Authority to Sell Rights It hopes to cash in on the Times Square resurgence by selling rights above its bus terminal for a 35-story tower. Page B1.

Newark City Council votes to impose mandatory fine of $1,000 for posting signs on city property; fine would replace deposit of $1,000 that political candidates and advertisers must pay before hanging posters on private property (New Jersey Daily Briefing) (S)

Interview with James P Hoffa, who is again running for president of International Teamsters Brotherhood in wake of Federal overseer's ruling that illegal contributions to president Ron Carey's campaign may have titled Dec vote; charges give Hoffa, accused by Carey of being 'front man for the mob,' chance to portray self as honest broker in race; photo (M)

Federal jury convicts Arizona Gov Fife Symington, Republican, of seven felony counts of defrauding lenders as commercial real estate developer, forcing his resignation; deadlocks on 11 counts and acquits him on 3 charges; State Sec Jane Dree Hull, Republican, will serve as governor until regular 1998 election; photo (M)