61.   The automaker yesterday hired Lear, a Johnson Controls competitor, to build the rear seats until the strike is settled.

62.   The cardmakers remain uncertain about whether to print cards of replacement players, and risking the enmity of striking players, should the strike not be settled soon.

63.   The company settled seven strikes in the past two years by conceding to union demands rather than risk the extensive plant shutdowns that occurred this time.

64.   The Dolphins played three replacement games before the strike was settled.

65.   The lottery has reserved time at KRON, but plans to pull out and redirect funds if the strike is not settled by the start of the season.

66.   The markets were quiet today because many investors believe the government will step in to settle the strike.

67.   The owners have threatened to cancel the remainder of the season, including the playoffs and World Series, if the strike is not settled by Friday.

68.   The Oklahoma City strike was settled last weekend.

69.   The reduction was through attrition and not layoffs, however, as UPS first predicted upon settling the strike.

70.   The standard procedure, of course, would be to settle the strike and then offer all the goodies being offered now by way of apology.