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5. Lawsuit Against Transfer of Crown of Sc. Stephen -.
Senators Curtis and Hay aka wa and Representatives kemp and Do man
have sued to enjoin the transfer of-the Crown of St. Stephen. They
claim the U. S. has title, presumably as trustee, to the Crown and
that it may not be transferred without authorization of Congress. We
see no merit in this claim. Judge June Green has scheduled a hearing
at 2:00 Monday on Plaintiffs' application for a temporary restraining
order. But this may be postponed. We are working to develop a
strategy that will permit the matter to be adjudicated without Interfering
with the transfer of the Crown on January 6.

We are proceeding to discuss arrangements with Hungary,
including an exchange of letters and public announcement of Cardinal
Lekai’s particlp atlon and will give you our advice promptly concerning
the timing of a Joint announcement.

6. Jim Wright and the Middle East - I met yesterday with
Jim Wright and six other members of hts delegation which visited
the Middle Hast. The group was optimistic about (he prospects for
peace, interested in remaining close to the peace process in which
they feel they have participated at a critical and historic moment.
Jim and his colleagues were especially encouraged by popular reactions
in Israel to Sadat's visit, the Israeli government's interest in Sadat's
West Bank formula of confederation or federation with Jordan, , and
in the West Bank mayors' acceptance of demilitarization of a West
Bank entity.

7. U. S. /Japan Economic Negotiations - I mentioned a couple
of days ago that I would provide some additional background on our
trade relations with Japan.

We are satisfied with the progress of our trade talks so far.
Our current approach results from a thorough USG Interagency con­
sensus. No agency thinks we have pressed too hard. Our Intent is
not to escalate the pressure — only to maintain the present level
consistently. The danger Is that, If we flinch or wobble now, the
Japanese will be quick to judge this as indecisive and vacillating.
We are adjusting our position to Japan's political and economic
realities as we progress.

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