Low-ranking visitors were received in the outer regions of the Ninomaru, whereas high-ranking visitors were shown the more subtle inner chambers.

Israel and the United States have discouraged diplomats from meeting Mr. Arafat, who has received few high-ranking visitors in the last year.

And for a week as he lay in the hospital, Mr. Dawkins received no official words of thanks, no high-ranking visitors or commendations.

If the 1980 meeting is any guide, many of the high-ranking visitors will swarm to Harry's Bar, the city's best-known and, most critics think, its best restaurant.

The latest high-ranking visitor was Murice Rogez, chief pathologist of Mossad, the Israeli intelligence service.

At various times during its brief life, 123 Signals Unit had several high-ranking visitors including:

A high-ranking visitor arrives in the penal colony.

A gallery above the main floor allowed high-ranking visitors to view the proceedings; a few persons were up there now.

Top mining and metals-industry planners and high-ranking official visitors including the son of Leonid Brezhnev stayed there.

The young signal technician came to her feet fast, surprised at receiving such a high-ranking visitor, a reaction that changed to something closer to awe as Kirk identified himself.