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...year ago Falwell stated that it was time for him to de-emphasize politics and stick closer to his base in Lynchburg, Va. That intention was deflected when he became emergency overlord of the scandal-pocked PTL ministry, only to quit in frustration last month. Now he will concentrate on building a new $30 million, 11,000-seat home for his Baptist church, increasing enrollment from 8,000 to 12,000 at his Liberty University and reinvigorating support for his troubled TV program...
Barring a major stumble, though, Robertson promises to emerge with durable political influence. For the moment, he is pointedly keeping the Religious Right at arm's length to broaden his appeal, and in talks refers to his previous vocation as "businessman," not "evangelist." He has quit the Southern Baptist clergy and ceded control of his Christian Broadcasting Network to Son Timothy. But his organization of volunteers and financial supporters draws heavily upon the Christian Right and is one of the most substantial political infrastructures ever built in the U.S. on a religious base. It should carry Robertson and his smoothly...
...once hallowed given of corporate, academic and political life. Even the military can no longer count on blind obedience from officers' wives. Indeed, two women recently complained that brass at Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana warned them that their husbands' chances of promotion would be jeopardized unless they quit their civilian jobs. Following an investigation, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger this month forbade commanders to intrude in the careers of military spouses...
...have to use quick hits and quit hits to negate the height advantage of the other teams," Lem said...
Despite the growing tempest, Mecham continues to blame a hostile press and left-wing radicals for most of his problems. Few expect him to return to selling cars without a fight. "He will quit the day hell freezes over," says Udall. Adds Jane Hull: "There will be fistfights in the street." Or more likely, a second volume of Mecham jokes...