31.   The report called for clearer peacekeeping mandates and recommended that the council hold off on approving new missions until the United Nations has received firm pledges for troops.

32.   Finchem said he received a pledge from Norman not to back anything that would harm the PGA circuit.

33.   He had received a pledge from Milosevic to allow more Croatian consular staff to go to Belgrade to process the applications of people wishing to return, he said.

34.   Administration officials said it was unlikely that they would receive a pledge from NATO that it will defend Ukraine in the event of an attack by a non-NATO country.

35.   After about two hours of blockading the entrance to the building, the crowd eventually dispersed after receiving pledges that they would be paid.

36.   Ailing Japanese retailer Daiei Inc. has received pledges from most of its secondary creditors to consolidate lending rates and keep their balances the same, reports said Saturday.

37.   The Serbs would also receive a pledge by the Bosnian authorities that there would be no military offensive out of Sarajevo.

38.   Meanwhile, an influential politician from Northern Ireland visiting here said he had received pledges of support from Clinton to help establish a lasting peace in the province.

39.   Pena has often been mentioned as a managerial candidate and likely received a pledge of support from Astros owner Drayton McLane, a friend of Royals owner David Glass.

40.   Savimbi also received a pledge from the government on his status as a leading opposition member.