31.   But the secessionists accused the government of withholding rice and fuel shipments, and issued an urgent appeal for international aid.

32.   Chinese tax authorities sent an urgent appeal Tuesday to local governments to meet tax collection goals, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

33.   Despite urgent U.S. appeals, Palestinian leaders have not taken adequate steps to curb violence against Israel, the State Department said Wednesday.

34.   Earlier, election organizers issued an urgent appeal to the international community for additional funds and observers.

35.   Energy officials in New England also made an urgent appeal for people to conserve as power use soared to a new record.

36.   Glancy was released from prison after urgent appeals from public officials.

37.   He made an urgent appeal for help, but seemed resigned to the fact that the Americans would not come to his rescue.

38.   Hospitals issued an urgent appeal for blood donors to treat the injured.

39.   Intense artillery bombardment continues and General Dudayev has made an urgent appeal for more troops.

40.   In Washington, the Pan American Health Organization issued an urgent appeal for medical assistance for hurricane victims.