To the Editors of the CRIMSON:

This letter is in reply to Professor Jones' letter in the November 26th edition of the CRIMSON.

The American Friends of the Middle East, Inc. agreed to pay half the cost of a round trip tourist flight ticket from Teheran to New York so that an outstanding Iranian economist, Mr. Khoddad Farmanfarmaian, could attend 20th Century Week. They have paid the cost of transportation of a Persian, not an Arab. This is their sole contribution to the Program. They had no influence whatsoever on the selection of invited guests. Moreover, there is no "panel on the Near East" during 20th Century Week. Professor Jones, therefore, has no factual basis for drawing the conclusion that he did. Roger M. Leed,   General Chairman,   20th Century Week.   John L. Simmons,   Finance Chairman.