31.   Pastrana, who will stay in Washington through Thursday, said he did not dispute the report.

32.   Rapaport, whose current term expires in January, sharply disputed reports that there is pressure on him to leave after four years as party chief.

33.   Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew issued a statement Tuesday night disputing the report.

34.   Smith disputed reports that the deal almost was finalized shortly before the trading deadline.

35.   Spinney does not dispute reports that the armed services face readiness problems caused by backlogged repairs, shortages of parts and growing wear and tear.

36.   The constant speculation has enraged Khachigian, who has sent out a series of memos to political reporters disputing reports that Dole was not committed to California.

37.   The coach disputed reports that Bledsoe had been vomiting blood.

38.   The diplomats disputed reports from Chinese sources that a soldier had barged into the plane and wrestled with an American.

39.   The Navy disputes reports of harmful effects.

40.   The official acknowledged that one man had died in the tieup, but disputed one report that he had fallen asleep in his car and frozen to death.