51.   Coming just six days before Election Day, the arrests were characterized by officials as a warning that election fraud would not be tolerated.

52.   Conspiracy addicts refuse to see decisions by government officials as stupid.

53.   Council President John Ferraro said the higher business taxes have developed over years and were seen by officials as the easiest way to raise revenue.

54.   Dick Cheney, the Republican, is described by campaign officials as deeply involved in the transition.

55.   During interviews in Bosnia, the players said they came through a man they first identified to school officials as their uncle, Spomenko Pajovic.

56.   Extended closings are rare for the Syracuse airport, though it is described by city officials as the snowiest metropolitan area airport in the country.

57.   For example, one of those named by Board of Education officials as among those being ousted is Joseph DeJesus, the Bronx high schools superintendent.

58.   For years, Bauske said, the Truman Library fielded inquiries from college professors and South Korean government officials as to its whereabouts.

59.   Friday, Kozlenok announced through his lawyer that he did not plan to call any high-ranking officials as witnesses.

60.   Hashimoto stands out from the typically bland Japanese official as a flamboyant and frequently fiery figure.