INVESTOR BOOSTS TRANS-LUX &lt;TLX> STAKE
  Investor Albert Kahn said in a statement
  that a group he heads increased its stake in Trans-Lux Corp to
  8.9 pct from 8.1 pct on a fully diluted basis.
      Kahn said he indicated in a filing with the Securities and
  Exchange Commission that his group bought an additional 7,300
  Trans-Lux common shares and 100,000 dlrs of nine pct
  convertible subordinated debentures due 2005, convertible into
  an additional 6,803 shares.
      Kahn said he is considering seeking representation on the
  Trans-Lux board and starting a proxy contest in connection with
  the upcoming annual meeting.
      Kahn also said he is seeking an examination of the
  Trans-Lux shareholder list and corporate books and records
  under Delaware law.
      Trans-Lux is a Connecticut concern that leases teleprinters
  and display units in brokerage offices, airports and other
  public places.
      Kahn is a Miami insurance executive and investor.
  

