51.   Earlier today, bonds extended earlier gains following a report that personal incomes and spending grew at a slower pace in April than earlier in the year.

52.   Economists follow the report because it tends to track national trends.

53.   Final figures are expected next week, following reports from three other states.

54.   Financial markets were little changed following the reports.

55.   Following intelligence reports of a threat to American interests last month, the aircraft carrier Truman canceled a stop in Naples.

56.   Following media reports about skin shortages, the American Burn Association and the American Association of Tissue Banks both conducted surveys to determine the extent of the problem.

57.   Following recent reports of decelerating wage and price gains and of a drop in September retail sales, the central bank cut rates last Wednesday.

58.   Following the report, U.S. Treasury bonds extended earlier losses on expectations the economy continues to expand.

59.   Following a report from Butler yesterday, the UN Security Council is preparing to demand unconditional access to any site that UN inspectors wish to enter.

60.   Following the report, U.S. stocks took their biggest plunge in almost four months.