NOT FOR RELEASE -- FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY             AT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1997                        (202) 616-2771
                                               TDD (202) 514-1888

                          MEDIA ADVISORY

     WASHINGTON, D.C. -  Joel I. Klein, Acting Assistant Attorney
General in charge of the Department's Antitrust Division, and
Gary R. Spratling, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal
Enforcement, will hold a press availability to discuss additional
charges in the Antitrust Division's food and feed additives
investigation.

WHEN:     Wednesday, January 29, 1997

TIME:     1:00 p.m.

WHERE:    Room 3109 - Third Floor
          Main Justice Building
          10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW


     Camera and microphone set-up may begin at 12:00 p.m. 
Reporters should enter the Department at the center door on
Constitution Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets.  Contact
Christine DiBartolo at 616-2765 if you have any logistical
questions.

Note: This information is for your planning purposes only and may
not be released or distributed.

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