Reagan Wishes More Dignified Job for Son Ron

NEW YORK —  President Reagan said in an interview that he sometimes wishes his 28-year-old son Ron would find “something more dignified” to do than write for Playboy magazine.

Reagan is not embarrassed that his son, a former ballet dancer, writes for Playboy, he said in an interview in this week’s edition of People magazine.

“I read the first article that he did for that magazine, and I was gratified to find that he has his own writing style and does very well. I don’t think he’ll be indulging in pornographic material,” he said.

But the President added:”I could perhaps wish that he would find something more dignified.”

On another subject, Reagan was asked whether he believes psychics are often correct, in light of a psychic’s prediction of the space shuttle Challenger explosion.

“I’ve found it difficult to write them off entirely,” the President said. “The Scriptures say there will be such people.”

Reagan said that although he never has used a psychic, “I’ve often thought it would be handy if I was one sometimes.”