Decisions by Cautious Economists: Restrained Forecasters
John Cunniff reports on Warren Burger and others warning that economists and analysts now wield influence in corporate decisions. The piece argues caution rises from regulators and market fear, stifling growth while risks remain, and notes forecasters fear bold moves, fearing both markets and themselves.
Seabrook Nuclear Plant Granted Construction Permit
Washington sources report the Carter administration will issue a construction permit for the Seabrook nuclear power plant in New Hampshire. EPA administrator Douglas M. Castle is expected to sign the permit despite concerns over potential environmental damage.
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Washington
Seabrook
New Hampshire
Douglas M. Castle
Environmental Protection Agency
District Court fines and sentences in Linn County cases
District Court actions include fines for Nicholas A. Digiacomo and James E. Thompson, suspended sentences for Jeffrey L. Fredericks and William L. Bennett, and deferred sentences for David A. Locke Jacqueline E. Rose Lawrence W. Afferts and Robert A. Simoons. Kim W. Cornell and others faced license violations and intoxication charges with various outcomes.
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Nicholas A. Digiacomo
Waterloo
First Avenue
Linn
Jeffrey L. Fredericks
Route 2
Marion
Kim W. Cornell
Third Street
David A. Locke, Coggan
William L. Bennett
North Townecourt
Robert A. Simoons
Crestridge Drive
Jacqueline E. Rose
Oakland Road
Lawrence W. Afferts
Springville
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John Cunniff
New York
Warren Burger
Federal Reserve
By Roger Bollen
Ellis
James E. Thompson
Twenty-ninth Street
Donna C. Bakken
Seventh Street
David L. Pierson
H Avenue NW
Sears
Cumberland
America
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Lindale Plaza
Cedar Rapids
Iowa