71.   Among local broadcasters there is speculation that, if KCOP cannot hold its own, its news operation may be closed down.

72.   Analysts said there was speculation that Deutsche Bank was selling its auto holdings to finance the purchase of Commerzbank shares.

73.   And although the vast police presence enforced the ban, there was speculation Friday that plans were afoot to proceed with the party at a later date.

74.   And as usual, there is speculation about the coach.

75.   Analysts said there had been speculation that Samsung Corp. would buy Conner.

76.   And as the Nieman watch continues, there is speculation that Harvard may ultimately bypass Giles, choose a temporary curator and reopen the search in earnest next year.

77.   And past a certain point, people begin to wonder why someone wants even more, and the speculation is not always flattering.

78.   And many are in the Osaka area, where land speculation was more active than anywhere else in Japan a decade ago.

79.   And speculation is rife about a potential merger or takeover of Mirant by a European utility or big oil company.

80.   And speculation is the lifeblood of publicizing a drafting system.