The National Convention draws leaders from media, business, politics and the civil rights movement from across the country.

The meeting is expected to draw at least 15,000 scientists, health workers, political leaders and advocates.

The proposals have drawn a wary reaction from Republican and Democratic leaders in Washington.

The political opposition would be quick to seize the chance to embarrass, drawing to it religious leaders of varying degrees of zealousness.

The occasion was the final session of a three-day National Arts Convention, which drew more than 300 artists and cultural leaders from across the country.

Almost two-thirds - 64% - of participants drew leaders who were taller than their average citizen.

Cardinals today made final preparations for a funeral that will draw leaders from more than 100 countries.

In its efforts to draw elected black leaders into what it calls a "broadening of democracy," the Government has proposed elected regional legislatures.

The South African Cabinet minister in charge of largely unsuccessful efforts to draw black leaders into negotiations announced his resignation today.

He said they were drawing Republican leaders toward "the extreme point of view in American political life."