Lighting Their Darkness

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Because of continued sluggish demand for electricity, the financial condition of several utility companies which have invested in nuclear power plant construction, worsens. Examples are mentioned. Some power companies are abandoning projects, but others feel they cannot afford to. Utility companies wish to pass on building costs to consumers in the form of higher rates, but this is illegal in most states. New programs being implemented by power companies to raise or save money are described. The government appears to be continuing its support of synthetic fuel production.

United States, Electric utilities, Prices and rates, Public utilities

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Jardine's Puts 8,000 Miles between Himself and Hong Kong

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It has been recently announced that Jardine, Matheson, incorporated in Hong Kong since 1906, is establishing a holding company in Bermuda which eventually will own all of Jardine's assets. The question of Hong Kong's future after the Chinese takeover has prompted the move. The confidence of Hong Kong's business community is waning. Speculation is made as to what other companies may follow Jardine's lead. Jardine's overseas expansion which has grown since the early 1970s is described.

Hong Kong, Politics, Business relocation, Bermuda

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By-Pass London in 60 Minutes

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An eight mile section of the M25 highway which surrounds London and is due for completion in 1986 was recently opened. There may be a nighttime ban on truck traffic within certain areas of London. The M25 will encourage the trend of London businesses to move to the suburbs.

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