51.   CS Holding, the parent of Credit Suisse and CS First Boston, said it asked Union Bank of Switzerland to begin merger talks.

52.   Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia began talks almost two years ago.

53.   Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who has begun preliminary talks with the four-year veteran, has said re-signing Allen is a top priority.

54.   DDI and Wharf began talks on the venture, which also involved Japanese trading company Tomen Corp., last November.

55.   CS Holding, the parent of Credit Suisse and CS First Boston, said today it asked Union Bank of Switzerland to begin merger talks.

56.   Deputy Mayor Randy Levine said the city was eager to begin talks even though more than a year remains in the current pact.

57.   Despite complaints from players that the Falcons have been slow to begin contract talks, Richardson vows to get busy.

58.   During the last nine months, Skytel has held discussions with several large telecommunications companies, before beginning talks with MCI in March, Hamilton said.

59.   Duracell and Boston-based Gillette began their talks in January, Perrin said.

60.   EchoStar said today that it began preliminary talks with investment bankers to find short- and medium-term financing.