61.   President Jorge Sampaio, who had appealed for a high turnout, said he believed referendums were still worthwhile.

62.   Peres said the high turnout showed that the vast majority of Palestinians supported the peace agreements with Israel.

63.   Recasts throughout and UPDATES with voter turnout high,

64.   A high turnout at the polls would boost moderate parties.

65.   A high turnout was expected to favor the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, said opposition polling agent David Mbada.

66.   A high turnout in the elections would give Arafat a solid mandate to continue peace negotiations with Israel.

67.   A high turnout is considered vital for Yeltsin, who is competing with Zyuganov to pick up support from voters who chose other candidates in the first round.

68.   A high turnout was expected to favor the Movement for Democratic Change strongholds, said opposition polling agent David Mbada.

69.   After difficulties Saturday, the state election commission appeared to cope with the high turnout, she said.

70.   All sides cheered the high turnout.