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                             January 16, 1997
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                             GSBCA 13915-RATE


                In the Matter of C. I. WHITTEN TRANSFER CO.


     Robert D. Norcom, Auditor, C. I. Whitten Transfer Co., Joplin,
MO, appearing for Claimant.

     Jeffrey J. Thurston, Office of Transportation Audits,
Washington, DC, appearing for the General Services Administration.

NEILL, Board Judge.

                                   ORDER

     This case was filed on October 21, 1996.  On January 13, 1997,
claimant advised the Board that it now agrees with the agency's
earlier request that this case be dismissed.

     This case is, therefore, DISMISSED.



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                                   EDWIN B. NEILL
                                   Board Judge