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Show 7. 1989 Sunday. May President standing by ambassador nominees - WASHINGTON (AP) President Bush is standing by his appointments of Donald Gregg and John Negroponte to key ambassadorships despite con- gressional over roadblocks questions about their roles in the Iran-Cont- ra White House said. the affair, "The president feels both of those nominations are very important to carrying out the policies of the government in tht areas in which he has asked them to serve. He is very prouJ of both appointments and thinks they are outstanding men who should be confirmed," said White House press secretary Marlin Fitzwater. Gregg, who was Bush's national security adviser when Bush was vice president, has been nominated as ambassador to South Korea. Negroponte, Honduran ambassador when Bush was vice president, has been tapped as the Bush administration's emissary to Mexico. Negroponte attended a White House celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday, and was warmly introduced by the president as the next ambassador. Fitzwater also told reporters the president has not discussed the' question of whether to pardon Oliver North after the forfner White House aide's conviction Thursday on three felony counts in connection with case. the; In the past, Bush has called North a hero and said he hoped Marine WASHINGTON (AP) -President Bush will visit Hungary and Poland in July, symbolizing U.S. support for economic and political reform in the two East Bloc countries, the White House announced Friday. Press secretary Marlin Fitzwater said Bush would visit the two countries en route to n ecoParis for a nomic summit beginning July ment said discussions will get under way shortly about a Bush stop in that country. Fitzwater said he did not knew details of the trip but that the stops in Poland and Hungary would be spread over two days. The plan jelled Thursday dergoing changes in their economic and political structures that are seen here as promis- Polish authorities, who suggested the White House consider having the president visit their country after the summit meeting. ters and authorized night after exchanges with seven-natio- 14. "I would look for a lengthy and productive trip," Fitzwater said, adding that '"we may also add countries at the end of the summit." Yugoslavia may be included on Bush's itinerary. Sources close to the Yugoslav govern East European diplomatic sources said Bush would spend a few hours in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, and then go to Warsaw. The two countries, military allies of the Soviet Union, are un nounced economic incentives to reward Poland for steps taken toward democracy and to encourage further political and economic reforms. The package included asking Congress to lower tariffs on certain Polish imports and seeking congressional approval of loans to stimulate private investment in Poland. ing. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity. Secretary of State James A. Baker III met in Vienna earlier this year with the Hungarian and Polish foreign minis- ed U.S. officials to speak positively of developments in the two countries. Hungary is making big strides in economic changes, and even has a small stock market in operation, while Poland has recognized the independent trade union movement Solidarity. On April 17, Bush an Shop weekdays MOM'S 10-- i$k!l V'; I Bush visited Poland as vice president in 1987. Saturday 9, rAA i George Bush 10-- 7 WORD THE kk'isdin The president also announced a new U.S. willingness to work with other Western financial leaders to help Poland deal with its $38 million foreign debt. ft Artichoke set A. 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