Religion In America Seeks Clean Investment During War
UPI writer David E. Anderson reports churches and synagogues faced ethical concerns as large investment funds funded defense contracts during the Vietnam era. Leaders drafted strategies to align portfolios with social responsibility while addressing congregant opposition to war.
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David E. Anderson
UPI
Defense Department
Pax World Fund shows path for ethical investing gains
The Pax World Fund, based in Portsmouth New Hampshire, celebrates six years of investing in life supportive industries while avoiding weapons and South Africa ties. Founder United Methodist minister Jack Corbett notes a 3.7 percent gain in six months 1977 with 700 shareholders and assets around 1.72 million dollars.
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Center For Corporate Responsibility
National Council of Churches
Pax World Fund
Portsmouth
N.H
Jack Corbett
Corbett
Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Pax
South American generals uneasy over democracies
Five of eight militarized regimes in South America move toward elections while warning that civilian rule must be vetted by the armed forces. Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Uruguay push reform with a cautious timetable. Paraguay clings to strong rule.
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United Press International
South America
Bolivia
Chile
Uruguay
Peru
Ecuador
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Carter
Augusto Pinochet
Adm
Alfredo Poveda
Guilermo Rodriguez Lara
Broad Front
Assad Bucaram
Rodriguez Lara
Bucaram
Francisco Morales Bermudez
Morales
Juan Velasco Alvarado
Velasco
Thirty Years Of UFOs
Robert Musel reports on the 30 year anniversary of the Mt Rainier UFO sighting that sparked widespread interest in flying saucers. New Scientist questions extraterrestrial visitation, noting many cases have natural explanations and mocking sensational parascience around the Bermuda Triangle.
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Robert Musel London
UPI
Mt. Rainier
Washington State
Outer Space
U.S. Air Force
CIA
Air Force
Rand Corporation
New Scientist
Bermuda Triangle
Atlantic
Florida
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Argosy
Topsy
Graham Massey
U.S. Coast Guard
Lloyds of Londo
Triangle
United States
Is Organized Medicine Guilty Of Conspiracy
The FTC says a conspiracy within organized medicine blocks doctors from advertising, hindering patient shopping for care. Hearings on the FTC complaint against the AMA were opened, with the government arguing AMA policy should not control deceptive ads. Attorney Newton Minow for the AMA warns easing policy could invite extreme ads and claims government seeks a monopoly on medical ethics. The hearings also involve the Connecticut State Medical Society and the New Haven County Medical Association.
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Craig A. Palmer
Washington
UPI
Organized Medicine
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
American Medical Association
Organized Medi
Newton Minow
AMA
Minow
Connecticut State Medical Society
New Haven County Medical Association
Sandpoint community groups schedule September meetings
The notice lists numerous events across Sandpoint including Elks indoctrination and initiation ceremonies, bowling leagues at Sandpoint Bowl, Bonner General Hospital Auxiliary and various Grange and club meetings. Also includes library storytimes, a women’s bazaar, dance nights, fashion show, and a senior citizens potluck.
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Sandpoint Elks Club
Coeur d’Alene Elks
Bonner General Hospital Auxiliary Board
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