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6 RR workers on strike that plunged Japan into worst transport crisis in peacetime history. NBC noted 1st fighting since Laotian coalition was formed Fri. Commenting on Star report, State said there've been "discussions" about calling Amb. Martin home for consultations "but I don't believe there's any plan to do so at present. 11 Calley feels his financial woes must soon force him to take a civilian job, But his lawyer says Army won't let him take it. He has no income now from Army and "he's right at the end of his financial rope, 11 says lawyer. Amb. Strausz-Hupe said Sweden's and Switzerland's neutrality "have made historical contribution to internat'l stability. The world couldn't have made it for past 150 years w/out the neutrals. 11 Firestone confirmation hearings inspired mini-debate w/Pell on issue of naming contributors. Pell assured Firestone of confidence in his ability and character, but noted his contributions as well as those of Farkas and Gould and said, "This means our Benelux Ambs gave substantially more than a half-million dollars to Admin. The practice should be changed. 11 HHH demanded that Firestone apologize for a '68 incident in Liberia. His long- smoldering resentment surfaced re: articles in Liberian press after his visit there "making it look like I was trying to stir up a revolution" because he met w/some workers who wanted to form a union on the Firestone plane. The nominee disavowed any part in episode. Sparkman was impressed that Firestone family contributions went to both parties. "We need a lot of people willing to help, 11 he said. Prox called on Hill to stop "footdragging" and hold hearings on CIA because its "potential for abuse is enormous" if it continues running uncontrolled. He criticized oversight comms for post- poning hearings and legis, and said "it's reached point where only conclusion. is these comms are trying to protect CIA from calls for change. 11

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