Letter from Washington

Evidence continues to grow that there is no evidence that

Edward Kennedy plans to run for President next year. One of his principal aides, Jim King, a political consultant, is leaving the staff, and Dick Drayne, press secretary, is planning to leave. Both have been through many political wars with one or more Kennedys, and would not be leaving if they thought it was probable or even a longshot possibility that EMK would be a candidate next year.