EXHIBIT B AMENDMENT TO JOINT FILING AGREEMENT We refer to that certain Agreement dated July 6, 1990, among the undersigned (the "Joint Filing Agreement"), with respect to the beneficial ownership by the undersigned of Units representing Class A...

                                                                       EXHIBIT B

                       AMENDMENT TO JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

        We refer to that certain Agreement dated July 6, 1990, among the
undersigned (the "Joint Filing Agreement"), with respect to the beneficial
ownership by the undersigned of Units representing Class A limited partnership
interests in Heartland Partners, L.P.. The undersigned hereby agree that,
effective upon the filing of this Amendment with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the Joint Filing Agreement shall be terminated. Dated: December 31,
1996


                                             ODYSSEY PARTNERS, L.P.

                                             By:    /s/ Xxxx Xxxx
                                                -----------------------------
                                                    Xxxx Xxxx
                                                    A General Partner

                                                    /s/ Xxxx Xxxx
                                                -----------------------------
                                                    Xxxx Xxxx

                                                    /s/ Xxxx Xxxx
                                                -----------------------------
                                                    Xxxx Xxxx

                                                    /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx
                                                -----------------------------
                                                    Xxxx Xxxxxx


                                             ZILKHA & SONS, INC.


                                             By:    /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx
                                                -----------------------------
                                                    Xxxx Xxxxxx
                                                    President


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