Howard H. Baker Jr., the new chief of staff, is offering no clues.

And his new chief of staff, Howard H. Baker Jr., talks enthusiastically about the chance for "historic progress."

Howard H. Baker Jr., White House chief of staff, also said the plan, while not the best, is a reasonable starting point.

Howard H. Baker Jr., the President's chief of staff, telephoned to say the White House did not care much for the idea.

Howard H. Baker Jr. is a 20-year veteran of political wars.

The choice of Howard H. Baker Jr. as chief of staff reflected his need for compromise with Congress.

Howard H. Baker Jr., the chief of staff, had said earlier that he "would not be surprised" if a summit date was set.

Howard H. Baker Jr., former senator from Tennessee, may go to Tokyo.

Although Howard H. Baker Jr. denied that he was a candidate, some speculation today focused on him.

By late afternoon the sessions also included Howard H. Baker Jr., the White House chief of staff.