But beyond the gloss of the prepackaged booklet, the genuine article sometimes doesn't look so appealing. Proctor James G. Millard '94 says some of his proctees have clearly articulated their ambivalence towards Harvard. "They have no interest in coming here," MilB>Nations Appear Close on Trade Agreement

WASHINGTON--As negotiators rushed to complete a North American Free Trade Agreement, it appeared yesterday that differences over automobiles were among the last technical obstacles to creation of the world's largest trade zone.

Trade ministers for the United States, Mexico and Canada met yesterday in a Washington hotel for the fifth straight day, hoping to conclude the nearly 14 months of talks.

"We are hopeful for tomorrow," Yves Gagnon, a Canadian spokesperson, said yesterday. But, he added: "Anything can happen. There is no sure end to @p thing." NATION

L.A. Police Officers Surrender to Feds

LOS ANGELES--Four police officer acquitted of most state charges in the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King surrendered to face federal civil rights charges yesterday.

A defense lawyer predicted King would take center stage in the next trial.

The videotape of police beating King after a traffic stop on March 3,1991 prompted national debate on police brutality, helped force the Los Angeles police chief from office and spurred reform in the police department.

But a jury in suburban Simi Valley acquitted the officers of assault and left one count against one officer unresolved, sparking three days of deadly rioting.

A federal grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday charges the officers with violating King's civil rights under color of law.

The officers, Laurence Powell, Theodore Briseno, Timothy Wind and Stacey Koon, made a Brief court appearance yesterday and were released on $5000 unsecured bail.