51.   But some officials fear the extension provision would perversely encourage yet more overcrowding.

52.   But state officials fear that granting exemptions could undermine their efforts to make sure that all schools meet the same high standard for graduation.

53.   But some local and environmental officials fear the new legislation may undermine a host of community projects achieved with ISTEA funds.

54.   But South Carolina officials fear their suit may be too late.

55.   But some intelligence officials fear the heightened visibility of CIA operatives could compromise their sources and methods, and perhaps even their safety.

56.   But some officials fear that the recent spotlight on jimson weed is prompting other teen-agers to try it.

57.   But state and local officials fear the moratorium could deplete public coffers.

58.   But Treasury officials fear that banks could use the holding company structure to move bank operations into insurance or brokerage units.

59.   But union officials fear their workers will be shut out.

60.   But transit officials fear that all three could be short-lived.