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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEA REVIEW OF MON. PAPERS April 29, 1974 MIDEAST Beneath head "HAK Woos Soviets On Way Back to M-E, 11 Monitor's Saikowski notes observers think it'll be difficult for HAK to give "even a vestige of Russ participation" in M-E negotiations because Egypt's opposed to the idea and because agreement will require HAK's personal diplomacy. But HAK still doesn't want Russ to feel frozen out Kalb on CBS AM noted HAK/Gromyko resumed talks w/ M-E the most immediate problem. HAK wants disengagement before all-out war breaks out on Golan. This may mean Israel has to make 1st move, which is bound to cause trouble in Jerusalem, said Kalb. Noting Soviets were reportedly unhappy over HAK's "solo style" re: Sinai disengagement, Kalb said Soviets can help or frustrate HAK's efforts in this trip. HAK, thus, is trying to win Soviet cooperation or, at least, acquiesence. "Miracle Man' HAK Will End Fighting -- Sadat" is p. 1 Inquirer head. Similar heads in most papers "In Egypt, Confidence in HAK's Shuttle" tops p. 3 in Trib. "Off To Geneva" captions p. 1 Trib photo of HAK/Nancy. Wide coverage, often w/p. 1 photo and/or story "Henry Heads for M-E Hoping for New 'Miracle''' tops NY News report below the pic. WS Journal's Keatley finds casualities in Mt. Hermon fighting "doubly unfortunate, 11 because that battle "isn't a serious military exercise It seems to involve more juvenile belligerence than grand strategy, w/each side refusing to let the other gain even minor or temporary advantage. 11 Both sides are "sparring for prestige and political position" more than "impt territorial gains. In fact, most of the front is quiet most of the time. 11 Thus, says Keatley, the headlines and TV"bang-bang pictures" give a "somewhat misleading impression. For the region's present atmosphere isn't 1 of imminent war and pending disaster. It's more 1 of peace, or at least of slow, suspicious move- ment" in that direction. Many M-E officials conclude "such progress has become desirable, possible and somehow unavoidable. 11