Reluare luni, 5 iunie 1972

HEARING IS ASKED IN ELLSBERG CASE; His Lawyers Seek to Show That Leaks Are Routine

Date: 06 June 1972

By ROBERT A. WRIGHTSpecial to The New York Times

Robert WRIGHTSpecial

Attys for D Ellsberg and A Russo argue in Fed Dist Ct, Los Angeles, on June 5, that ct should permit pretrial hearing of witnesses that would show that leaks of classified documents are routine practice of Washington officials; Ellsberg's atty C Nesson argues that evidence would show that prosecution of Ellsberg and Russo is discriminatory; Dept of Justice prosecutor D R Nissen opposes hearing on ground that discriminatory prosecution has never been held proper defense in Fed cts; says person guilty of crime cannot be excused simply because others who are guilty are not prosecuted; Ellsberg's atty G Uelman says charges should be dismissed because indictment was not properly signed; contends that Nissen, who signed indictment as Special Asst Atty Gen, was not authorized under law to do so; argues that former US Atty in Los Angeles R L Meyer had refused to sign indictment and that Nissen had no authority to do so; Nissen replies that his apptmt as Special Asst Atty Gen authorized him to carry out all functions that are properly delegated by Atty Gen, including signing of indictment; Judge W M Byrne Jr asks that prosecution and defense work out procedures under which affidavit might be submitted to ct; Nesson says he is prepared to offer affidavit from NY Times Washington Bur chief M Frankel that would document routine leaks of classified information to press

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Australian Publisher Sells Two Papers for $17-Million

Date: 05 June 1972

Special to The New York Times

Sir F Packer sells Sydney Daily Telegraph and Sydney Sunday Telegraph to R Murdoch for $17.48-million

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Seven-Up Planning To Acquire Seller Of Spring Water

Date: 06 June 1972

LTV Corp, which owns 84% of Wilson & Co Inc, announces plans on June 5 to acquire remaining outstanding shares of co

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A KASHMIRI LEADER ALLOWED TO RETURN

Date: 06 June 1972

Special to The New York Times

Kashmir Govt on June 5 permits Sheik Abdullah, its former Prime Min, to return from exile in India; news of Abdullah return causes clamorous rejoicing in Kashmir sts

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Swiss to Sponsor Parley In 1974 on Rules of War

Date: 06 June 1972

Special to The New York Times

Switzerland to sponsor internatl conf in '74 to adopt new rules for protection of mil, guerrilla and civilian victims of wars and civil strife; IRC officials hold news conf in Geneva, June 5, to announce move and assess work of preparatory conf

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McGovern Dominating Coast Media Coverage

Date: 06 June 1972

Special to The New York Times

NY Times survey of Calif's 4 largest media mkts indicates that Sen McGovern is is getting more attention in media; finds he is getting about 1/3 more space in newspapers and 1/2 more of free TV time on newscasts; figures do not suggest that eds of 10 newspapers and 13 TV stations involved are inclined to back McGovern over Humphrey; do suggest that McGovern's rise to leading Dem Pres aspirant is most newsworthy story of '72; also that McGovern's orgn, with more money and large staff, has been able to organize smooth publicity operation that helps out newspaper and TV in filing stories; that McGovern effort to capitalize on series of secondary stories dealing with family campaigning orgns that have backed McGovern's campaign orgn; survey was conducted from May 29 through June 2 in 4 of state's media mkts; survey's findings detailed; also found that McGovern profited from June 1 Calif Poll conducted by M Field; McGovern forces in Calif expect to spend about $450,000 for radio and TV ad while Humphrey backers reptdly expect to spend only 1/2 that amt; McGovern forces were able to capture more TV attention by producing extra 'events'; backing of McGovern by Calif ex-Gov Brown noted

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Teachers Vote for a Statewide Union

Date: 06 June 1972

By WILLIAM K. STEVENS

William STEVENS

United Teachers of NY and NYS Teachers Assn vote overwhelmingly to merge their orgns to create NY Cong of Teachers, creating largest statewide union of educ employes in nation; United Teachers approves merger, 34,171-1,705, Teachers Assn, 45,635-19,477; vote is conducted by Honest Ballot Assn and Amer Arbitration Assn; merger is 1st of state-level affiliates of NEA and AFL-CIO; United Teachers pres A Shanker predicts in int that nationwide joining of 2 orgns can take place within 5 yrs

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Russians Hail Davis Acquittal as a 'Victory for the Progressive American'

Date: 06 June 1972

By THEODORE SHABADSpecial to The New York Times

many Eur newspapers hail Davis's acquittal as a demonstration of impartiality of Amer justice; some press reactions cited

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South African Student Clashes With Police to Bring a Debate

Date: 05 June 1972

Special to The New York Times

S African Govt to hold debate on June 5 on latest clash between S African students and police, most serious during recent series of protests by white students against apartheid in educ; uniformed policemen, plainclothesmen and reservists, swinging rubber truncheons, broke up student demonstration on steps on St George's Cathedral, Capetown, June 2; witnesses, including newspaper reporters, charge police with various assaults on students; severity of police action has been condemned by students and bystanders, including several MPs who were on their way to Capetown House of Assembly; police officials say that June 2 action was provoked by assault on sr police officer on scene; Prime Min Vorster has made it clear that Govt fully supports police action and has warned of more stringent measures, including closing of individual univs; Min of Police Muller says police showed 'great tolerance'; white students, supporting black univ students who have also clashed with authorities in Govt-run separate tribal colls, plan further protests

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JOSEPH 0ALLO, 73, GIWIC LEADER, DIES; Active in Bronx Groups-Ran Advertising Firm

Date: 05 June 1972

Callo, Joseph F

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