41.   City officials of Los Angeles,and particularly members of the police force,enjoyed a period of unparalleled prosperity.

42.   However, city officials warned that they might ignore the vote because of the low turnout.

43.   Although slumlords are slowly being rooted out, city officials say a shortage of inspectors is inhibiting enforcement.

44.   Although that sale was met with strong demand, city officials are now looking to attract investors who prefer variable rate securities.

45.   Already, the bid has been a fig-leaf for the wholesale destruction of old Beijing for the profit of corrupt city officials and of Hong Kong developers.

46.   Although the initial renovations are not that drastic, city officials say they think the lease renewal and the proposed improvements are steps in the right direction.

47.   Although there has been no talk about banning recreational activities from the airport road, such concern from city officials troubles the exercisers.

48.   Although uranium has been mined in the area for years, city officials insist that radioactivity registers no higher here than in Toronto or New York.

49.   Although city officials declined to provide details, they said the decision to deny a contract to the Grand Central group came after months of abortive negotiations.

50.   Although maintenance records have been turned over to the NTSB, city officials said the aircraft had checked out in a recent inspection.