71.   But when the details became public, Japanese officials said they were compelled, partly for domestic political reasons, to demand a formal explanation.

72.   But, according to the Kyodo news agency, the video does not show Japanese officials moving to stop the arrests.

73.   Comments from Japanese officials Tuesday indicated that the growth outlook is still positive.

74.   Concerned about high budget deficits, Japanese officials have expressed reservations in recent days about whether their government will draw up another spending package to encourage economic recovery.

75.   Daimler-Benz apparently wanted to delay the talks so it could focus on reorganizing its business, said Japanese officials.

76.   Daley and U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky have sent a letter to Japanese officials demanding they do more to open their markets to U.S. autos and auto parts.

77.   Despite recent efforts by Japanese officials to talk the U.S. currency down, other governments have backed the dollar.

78.   Discovery of more flies had Japanese officials mulling whether to ban imports of all Ventura County produce.

79.   During negotiations over the last few days, Japanese officials spelled out how they intended to implement some of the promised changes.

80.   During the past few weeks, Japanese officials have repeatedly warned that the yen is undervalued and threatened to purchase the currency to boost it against the dollar.