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...support a controversial cause financially. Yet a number of papers and journalists' groups have codes of ethics that ban such involvement. Whether or not Florida's press succeeds in defeating casino gambling, news organizations that intend to unmask conflicts of interest among public figures may find it prudent to avoid potential entanglements themselves...
...this were a political platform, any prudent banker would deny a loan to finance Abboud's campaign. Yet he speaks some hard truths. Unless the geometric growth of some popular and politically "uncontrollable" programs is controlled-Abboud mentions Social Security and veterans benefits-then much deeper deficits lie ahead. Until the Government eases some regulations, managers will spend capital to meet those rules instead of to create jobs. Buying up dollars will not permanently lift America's currency but at least will give the U.S. time to ease the trade and budget deficits that are dragging the dollar...
...take so kindly to human intrusion. When we moved toward a well-worn rock that had long ago been staked out by sea lions, a huge bull came huffing toward us and made it all too plain that he wanted us off his favorite perch. Our retreat was a prudent move; a few weeks earlier, a German tourist who insisted on holding his ground lost a leg to another enraged bull. The visitors can also inflict damage, even when they have the best of intentions. Biologists on Santa Cruz, one of the 13 major islands in the archipelago, were mystified...
...economy and limited employment prospects at home. On a recent visit to Havana, TIME Washington Correspondent Jerry Hannifin was told by a Cuban air force reservist: "I will be glad to help in Africa, to help our brothers finish off neocolonialism and racism." Others are less enthusiastic but too prudent to disagree. Said one university student: "I have friends who know that some Cubans have been killed over there. But I would be afraid...
...prudent actions on money have so far earned high marks from bankers and businessmen. He is widely regarded as one of Carter's best appointments in an Administration that has more than its share of second-raters. But a shadow of sorts hangs over even Bill Miller. While he was Textron's boss, its Bell helicopter division paid off foreign officials and influence peddlers to boost sales. Miller insisted during his confirmation hearing, and again last week, that the payments were made by lower managers without his knowledge. The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating, and Miller stands...