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g National THE BATTALION Page 1' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1981 Reagan, Hussein continue talks Peace process major topic United Press International WASHINGTON — Jordan’s King Hussein paid a final call on President Reagan Tuesday amid administration hopes that the monarch’s visit will produce new and better military cooperation with the United States in the Mid dle East. Hussein met with Reagan and top administration officials Mon day to discuss the Middle East peace process and other issues. According to an official account of the session Monday between Reagan and Hussein — also attended by various aides — the conversation was very general but touched on the Middle East peace process, Palestinian autonomy and a threat to the region posed by the Soviet Union. opportunity. But he said now that he has had a chance to discuss the issues with Hussein he is certain “we will walk the path as friends. ” Hussein returned Reagan’s toast and said: “I can only say, sir, that having had this privilege, I feel more encouraged than I have felt for a long, long period of time.” Earlier Monday, when asked by a reporter whether he would be prepared to join the Camp David negotiations, Hussein remained non-comm ittal. “Our position is well known to you,” he said. “The objective, as far as we are concerned, has al ways been a comprehensive total peace for the entire area, one which future generations can accept, protect and live with. This has not changed.” Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, accompanied by Gen. David Jones, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with the king at Blair House for more than an hour late Monday after noon. Secretary of State Alexander Haig also met with the king and said after his meeting with Hus sein: “I am personally encouraged by the tone of these discussions.” Hussein’s visit, following hard on the Senate’s acceptance of the $8.5 billion Saudi arms package, is seen as critical to Reagan’s plan for bringing moderate Arab leaders into the Middle East peace pro cess. But to achieve extensive Jorda nian participation in that process, Hussein made it clear there ^ should be movement toward re solution of the Palestinian prob lem. The king supports creation of a separate Palestinian state. Reagan chose not to address the Palestinian question, officials said.j Instead, in his welcoming re-) marks, the president urged Hus-i sein to be mindful of the role of ! external powers in aggravating m problems of the region. The exorcist? Staff photo by Daniel Sanders vim a dents: No, this is is walking not the exorcist. Craig Murphy along a catwalk by the Physical Plant. The cooler weather has caused steam to be more prominent to passers-by. gthem some I ivithin; ;ns<Al The king and the president re mained divided on the question of the Camp David accords as the road to peace in the region, but managed to establish a warm per sonal relationship that aides said was lacking during the presidency of Jimmy Carter. Relations between Jordan and the United States had chilled fol lowing Hussein’s refusal to join the Camp David process of nego tiations. Administration officials hope the two days of talks will succeed in dissuading Hussein from turn ing to the Soviet Union for his supply of arms. Hussein is also known to look with favor on an eight-point Mid dle East peace plan offered by Saudi Arabia as an alternative to the Camp David accords. The plan implies recognition of the state of Israel, but also demands creation of a Palestinian state. President Reagan acknow ledged that the path ahead is frought with both danger and iiowed r discs | ickenp: :o test! :h sin eatoi ed Sts theCc bun - . hebei xf ndb® die, ^ juati® er lemcfl Pony express gallops over Postal Service United Press International HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — iiarace Buffalo Bill Cody would lave enjoyed, a senator’s version )fthe Pony Express handily defe- itedthe U.S. Postal Service. The horse got the mail to Har- )ers Ferry in a little more than tine hours Monday. The letter hat was mailed was not expected :o arrive until today. Sen. Steven Symms, R-Idaho, set up the race to dramatize a bill lehas introduced that would au- :stau® horize private companies to de- oretfc iver first class mail. “The mail delivery business leeds to be injected with a stiff die hot of competition,” Symms said. In Washington, Symms mailed letter to Harpers Ferry Mayor thW Bradley Nash. At the same time, he handed a etter to Valerie Kanavy, 35, a irize-winning endurance rider, who was riding Ramequa Kaffara, he current national 100-mile hampion. Kanavy and the horse, escorted by two motorcycle policemen, Orletf ma de the 63-mile trip in less than t the if nine hours. The letter Symms mailed will not arrive until today because Harpers Ferry is in a second-day delivery zone, a Postal Service spokesman said. Symms said the race showed the need to end the government’s mail monopoly: “The key to in creased efficiency and lower costs in the delivery of mail is not in a government-sustained monopoly, but in the competition of private enterprise.” A Postal Service spokesman was not impressed with Symms race, calling it “just a stunt that gener ates a lot of horse dung. ” The Postal Service has opposed any move to allow private carriers to deliver first class mail, arguing that carriers who deliver mail for profit would focus on profitable areas, leaving the federal agency with less resources for serving out lying areas. The Postal Service also dis counts the legend of the Pony Ex press, pointing out that it charged up to $5 to deliver a half-ounce letter. The Co-op Student Association & the Cooperative Education Department Present THE CO-OP FAIR Monday, November 9, 1981 Lobby of ZACHRY ENGINEERING CENTER 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Representatives from the following companies will be looking for prospective co-op students and full-time employees: T-X-T DIVISION MONSANTO TRW OPTRON EASTMAN WHIPSTOCK STEHLIN FOUNDATION E-SYSTEMS, INC. DOWELL DIVISION LONE STAR STEEL SOFTEST DESIGNS AMF TUBOSCOPE HARRIS CORPORATION PACKARD ELECTRIC DOW CHEMICAL USA DROP BY AND CHAT WITH THE COMPANY REP’S ON AN INFORMAL BASIS. PEAT HOES! Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:00-8:00 PM Holiday Inn, 801 Calhoun Street THE CPA EXAM What every serious accounting major should know. A presentation by John Green, CPA, PhD and the national headquarters of Miller Comprehensive CPA Review, Inc. Free books, refreshments, and the chance to win free tuition to a Miller Seminar (worth 8575). SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Gasper Mir, Partner of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Houston, will speak on “How to prepare a resume and interview successfully for your first job in public accounting.” RSVP Required. Call toll-free today: 800-223-0806. Miller Comprehensive CPA Review, Inc. 757 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 CRUSADE FOR AGGIES -Billy Graham Evangelistic Association- Musicians & Speakers: ROGER PALMS, ed. of Decision magazine TERRY PURL, of the Houston Astros eim efficient home?j RUDDER AUD.-WED. p.m. 7:30 sponsored by tamu Christian student organizations