41.   In an outcome that astonished everyone, the referendum was resoundingly defeated.

42.   In subsequent litigation, the Supreme Court ruled that the referendum had been unconstitutional, but the company collapsed under financial pressure.

43.   In the San Francisco area, there were referenda on banning ATM fees and slowing growth.

44.   Last night separatist leaders hinted that there would be another referendum.

45.   Not surprisingly, many suspect this referendum is nothing but a job-protection scheme for incumbents.

46.   On the March ballot is a referendum, which, if approved by voters, would overturn limited compacts negotiated by former Gov. Pete Wilson and eight tribes.

47.   On the very night the separatist referendum was defeated a year ago, Parti Quebecois leaders vowed to hold another referendum and to continue the long struggle for sovereignty.

48.   Once the referendum is set, Sir James has promised, the party will cease to exist.

49.   Override referendums are particularly difficult in older cities because of high concentrations of elderly voters on fixed incomes and flagging constituencies for public schools.

50.   Polls show the referendum is in a virtual dead heat.