Anderson Herald in Anderson, Indiana

Kissinger says U S assurances needed for Israeli security

Secretary of State Kissinger told the Mouse International Relations Committee that any Middle East settlement will require some form of American assurance on Israel's security. He avoided the word guarantee and signaled possible shuttle diplomacy on a short-term basis if prospects look favorable, with Geneva talks deemed unlikely for now. He noted ongoing reassessment of U S policy after the Kissinger shuttle, and outlined positions on Portugal reforms, Cyprus arms embargo, and Rhodesia sanctions.