Return of Hip

For the representative of a country that is openly hostile to the U.S., Argentina's mild, modest Ambassador Hipolito Jesus Paz, 35, has made an impressive number of friends during his 18 months in Washington. He got along so well that his boss, Foreign Minister Jeronimo Remorino, called him "the yanqui." Last month Remorino called Paz home, presumably to fire him. On his arrival, Remorino told Paz: "Young man, you've come to take your test."

The test was an appearance before President Peron and the cabinet. There Paz spoke quietly and confidently for more than two hours on Argentina's need for friendlier relations with the U.S. When he finished, Remorino. who had been expected to deliver a devastating reply, merely asked for coffee. Later, Remorino told the President: "Paz is at your disposal. To what post shall I assign him?" The President replied: "Today more than ever we need Paz in Washington."

At week's end Paz prepared to leave again for the U.S.

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