Morris lauded voters and candidates for the tolerance exhibited during the first round, and hoped the same "dignity and calm" would characterize the November 8 balloting. She said preparations such as training electoral support officers, deployment of materials and voter education had almost been concluded. Meanwhile, the information ministry Friday met with publishers of newspapers and radio station directors to put a stop to the hostile reporting that has characterized the run-off election. "The press is divided, with one group of journalists supporting George Weah and another supporting Ellen Johnson Sirleaf," Minister C. William said with concern. --SP 0018 Local Time 2118 GMT
