Virginians Back Free Enterprise Yet Distrust Big Firms
A Virginia State Chamber of Commerce poll of 400 residents in urban areas found broad support for the free enterprise system while a majority express suspicion of large national firms. Only 17 percent feel knowledgeable about the system, yet 70 percent say it is indispensable to the country. The survey notes mixed views on business ethics, consumer protection, and government regulation, with 39 percent saying government has too much control and 19 percent wanting more.
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Southeastern Institute of Research, Inc
Tidewater
Northean
Virginia
Roanoke
Ralph Nader
BEN David Jewelers
ELGIN
Kreisler
International Silver Co
Bulova
BEN David
Bankamericard
Energy Group Sees Congress Slow on Gas Crisis Action
Washington AP report notes deputy FEA administrator John A. Hill lamenting Congress’ delay in passing emergency and long term natural gas measures. Senate bill would curb interstate lines and allow higher priced intrastate gas for 180 days, with broader deregulatory steps to follow.
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Federal Energy Administration
Congress
John A. Hill
House
Senate
Hill
FEA
Hearst mental competency ruling expected today
A Friday ruling by U.S. District Judge Oliver J. Carter will decide if Patricia Hearst is mentally competent to face federal bank robbery charges. The decision could also affect whether her trial begins by year’s end and how the 90 day Speedy Trial Act interim provisions apply to competency proceedings and timing.
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Linda Deutsch
Associated Press
SAN Francisco
Patricia Hearst
U.S
Oliver J. Carter
Miss Hearst
Carter
Congress
Hearst
Sara Jane Moore
Ford
P. Lee Bailey
Albert Johnson
James L. Browning Jr
Moore
James Hewitt
Hewitt
Catholic and Episcopal Leaders Say Women Ordination Won't Scuttle Reunion
A joint Catholic Episcopal statement says if the Episcopal Church ordains women it will not derail efforts toward reunion. The 18 member U S Catholic Anglican consultation notes differing views may arise but faith in unity remains. Episcopal action is expected next fall while Catholic pronouncements indicate no near change. Both churches acknowledge women deserve a stronger voice in church life.
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George W. Cornell
New York
Episcopal Church
U.S
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