Congress Begins Greek-Aid Bill Drafting; Wide Discretion Urged For President in Allotting Funds

WASHINGTON, March 14--A plan giving President Truman wide discretion in using the $400,000,000 he seeks for bolstering Greece and Turkey against communism was studied today as both branches of Congress arranged for speedy action.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee set public hearings for next week.

The Senate Republican Conference approved a work schedule designed to produce a decision on the question by March 31, although leaders privately expressed doubts that action could be completed that soon.