Jelly Bean Psych

It's all in the wrist

Secretary of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige, 58, erstwhile Scovill Inc. executive and sometime rodeo steer roper, has given the nation a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Reagan Cabinet. The Secretary's insights came in a stand-up monologue, "On the psychology of that jelly bean jar on the Cabinet table, " delivered at the National Press Club. Excerpts from Baldrige 's report:

"You're all familiar with the fact that President Reagan is a jelly bean addict — and that he shares a jar of jelly beans with his Cabinet...