TRUMP AND INTERSTATE IN TALKS FOR ALEXANDERS
  Donald Trump and Interstate Properties
  said they were holding preliminary discussions regarding a
  possible joint acquisition of Alexanders Inc at 47 dlrs per
  share.    
      The possible acquisition is subject to any applicable real
  estate gains and transfer taxes, the joint statement said.
      Trump and Interstate, which presently own about 40 pct of
  Alexander's common stock, said they intend to keep the company
  as a retailer if they succed in their acquisition.
      There can be no assurances that the parties will reach any
  agreement regarding an acquisition or what price might be
  offered, the statement said.
  

