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GOING FOR GUSHERS IN APPALACHIA

Article Abstract:

THE APPALACHIAN BASIN IS THE BIRTH PLACE OF THE AMERICAN OIL INDUSTRY, AND IS STILL THE NATION'S MOST ACTIVE AREA IN TERMS OF WELLS DRILLED. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION IS SMALL, BUT WILDCATTERS SEE CERTAIN DISTINCT ADVANTAGES TO EXPLORATION IN THE AREA - IT'S ECONOMICAL, AND IT'S CLOSE TO THE FACTORIES OF THE NORTHEAST. BETTER THAN 90 PER CENT OF ALL HOLES DUG IN OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA ARE PRODUCERS, THOUGH THEY ARE USUALLY SHALLOW.

Energy policy, Petroleum

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PRESCRIPTION FOR PROFITS

Article Abstract:

AFTER FIVE YEARS OF HARD TIMES CAUSED BY GOVERNMENT REGULATION, FOREIGN PRICE CONTROLS AND PATENT EXPIRATION, DRUGMAKERS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. NEW PRODUCTS ARE COMING ON THE MARKET AND PROCESSING FOR FDA APPROVAL IS BEING SPEEDED UP. SPECIFIC NEW PRODUCTS ARE DISCUSSED.

Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing, Tests, United States. Food and Drug Administration, TESTING

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THE CANDIDATES ON THE ECONOMY

Article Abstract:

DUN'S SURVEY OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES INDICATES THE PUBLIC FAVORS A MORE CONSERVATIVE POINT OF VIEW. THE PUBLIC IS MORE ANTI-GOVERNMENT IN ATTITUDE. DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS DIFFER ON METHODS OF SOLVING BUDGETARY, ENERGY, AND DEREGULATION PROBLEMS.

Management, Economic aspects, Trucking, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Surveys, Inflation (Finance), Deregulation, Politics, Freight, Inflation (Economics)

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