11.   The chief surprise, analysts said, was that inventories did not show an increase.

12.   The inventory shows Payne received his own share of gifts from many circles, including national Olympic committees, the IOC and local sponsors and licensees.

13.   Wholesale auto inventories showed no change from a month earlier.

14.   Wholesale auto inventories showed no change from a month earlier though inventories rose of non-durable goods, such as groceries and beer.

15.   Wholesale auto, clothing and furniture inventories showed some of the largest declines.