31.   Federal mediators are conducting the talks.

32.   Federal mediators are trying to keep the parties talking and the planes flying.

33.   Federal mediators sought a meeting with both sides.

34.   Federal mediators told the union that proposal was rejected by the company, Bates said.

35.   Federal mediators, led by Wells, will meet with representatives of both sides Monday to establish the framework for the renewed talks.

36.   For the second day he urged both sides to use take full advantage of the federal mediators to reach an agreement.

37.   If the effect on the economy is severe enough, President Clinton could order both sides to negotiate before a federal mediator.

38.   If talks founder, the two must to continue bargaining with the aid of a federal mediator.

39.   In another whirlwind chapter in the baseball talks, it became apparent quickly Tuesday which side favored the recommended settlement of federal mediator W.J. Usery.

40.   In March the pilots, under an agreement worked out with federal mediators, agreed not to strike for nearly two months.