41.   American officials had no comment on possible casualties.

42.   American officials here had little to say about the allegation.

43.   American officials overseas have extensive authority to reject visa applications, particularly if security concerns are raised.

44.   American officials will now have the task of persuading Arafat to diminish his own powers.

45.   And all the evacuation scenarios, Brodsky said, presume that officials will have five to eight hours of notice before radiation is released.

46.   And given that no African National Congress official had ever had experience in running a country, the accomplishments are impressive.

47.   And for a prominent black official to have the courage to confront that down side is good for the nation.

48.   And if New York state officials have their way, even more will have the opportunity to do so over the next few years.

49.   And if these officials have their way, he will have to find a new home.

50.   And officials have ambitious plans for the new education center there.