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he and Mr. Adams expressed their determination to see their fulfillment in a coordinated observance of the bicentennial.

AGREEMENT WITH SAUDI ARABIA

Mr. Adams reported that, having heard nothing from the Embassy of Saudi Arabia since late December, he recently wrote to the Ambassador suggesting a number of key provisions which the Smithsonian would like to see incorporated in a new agreement which would be consonant with the Institution's standing policies.  While there has been no direct response from the Embassy, a meeting with a lawyer representing Saudi Arabia has been scheduled.  Pending that meeting, there has been no indication of the position which the Saudis will take.

THE WOODROW WILSON CENTER

Mr. Adams alluded to the dilemmas faced by the Woodrow Wilson Center in terms of their need for additional funding and space, and in that connection he described a plan which had been discussed with the Center whereby the Center would move into renovated quarters along the west side of the Arts and Industries Building.  He added that a preliminary estimate for the complete restoration of the interior of the entire Arts and Industries Building for Smithsonian as well as Wilson Center needs, along with renovation of some office space within the Castle and attendant costs for moves and temporary relocations, has a total figure of $35 - $40 million.  In discussion with the Regents the Secretary acknowledge that this project would need to be given proper order within the Institution's list of construction priorities.

COMPUTER EXHIBITIONS

Mr. Adams described the development of a major new exhibition on the history of computers, and computers in the broadest sense, at the