21 JUNE 1986, Page 5

MUAMMAR TO KURT

THERE could be no more fitting finale to the black comedy called the Austrian presidential election than the telegram sent by Colonel Gaddafi warmly congratulating President-elect Waldheim for having struck 'a blow against Zionism'. But alas, we fear this is not the finale, more like the opening act. For Austria, under President Waldheim, there are surely many more embarrassments to come. By electing him, the Austrians have indeed struck a mighty blow — against themselves.