Anderson Herald in Anderson, Indiana

Atherton Named U S Representative for Middle East Talks in Egypt

Alfred Leroy Atherton a career diplomat and Carter administration pick will head the U S delegation at a preliminary Middle East conference in Egypt. Known as Roy he has 30 years as assistant secretary for near Eastern and South Asian affairs and has won confidence from Arabs and Israelis. He faced a public reprimand in 1976 from Kissinger over transcripts provided to a Harvard fellow. Atherton remained in his post and later stayed on for the new administration with prospects for an ambassadorship.