mr the examiner Wednesday Sept 21 1977 Comedian hospitalized omedian Frank Fontaine was listed in cricital condition at hospital in Columbus hio where he was taken Sunday hospital spokeswoman said the 57yearold entertainer was suffering from an undetermined coronary condition AP Photo Americans divided over Lance affair WASHINGTON lAPi de cision about whether Bert Lari ce stays on as President Car ters budget director will be personal one between two old friends White House spokes man says White House Press Secretarv Jody Powell said this week no decisron on Lances future seems to have been made he also said he thought Carter and Lance will reach decision together Carter has said he will hold news conference this week but has not said when The Senate govern mental affairs committee on ded its nine days of public hearings into Lances finances on Monday hairman of the panel Senator Abraham Ribicoff lDem Conn said he has grave doubts the com mittee will issue final report Meanwhile an Associated Press ptiblic opinion poll taken Monday showed Americans sharply divided over the Lance affair RESULTS SHOW SPLIT The AP survey showed nearly 38 per cent of those interviewed felt Lance should resign while about 33 per cent said he should stay Almost 27 per cent ex pressed no opinion The nationwide telephone survey of 1548 adults also showed about 26 per cent of those interviewed said their confidence in Carters keeping his promise to enforce high moral standards in government had decreased Eight per cent said their confidence had in creased and 53 per cent said their opinion was not affected After adjourning the Senate committees investigation of Lance Ribicoff said he will call closeddoor meeting of the panel in two weeks to discuss what action if any should be taken Lance who has insisted he Peï¬ï¬on of protest RAVIALIINDI Pakistan AP The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to take up petition contending the military trials ordered for former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and to of his associates were unconstitutional The court scheduled hearing Sunday on the legality of the martiallaw regime of Gen Mohammed Zia ulllaq the army commander who overthrew Bhuttos govern ment on July after five mori ths of political crisis and violen ce GEORGIAN COLLEGE Evening Classes CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION NOW IN PROGRESS Join us for Credit Career Management or General Interest Courses Continuous in person Registration at our Barrie Campus Office 40l Duckworth Street MONDAY YO THURSDAY to pm FRIDAY mm to pan FOR INFORMATION AND YOUR FREE BROCHURE CALL 728 9st will not resign met privately with Carter on Monday Powell said the meeting oc curred but did not say who re quested it or what was dis cussed Powell also said he and presidential aide Hamilton Joiw dan discussed the Lance affair with the President on Sunday night Powell said White llouse otti cials felt Lance did well in his testimony before the Senate committee White House aide said Carter praised the former Georgia banker during lonv days Cabinet meeting SPOKE FAVURABLY Carter apparently spoke very favorably about Lances testi mony and about the way he conducted himself and the way he answered questions Commerce Secretary luanita Krcps was quoted as lLIllllL the Cabinet that in recent lraxels around the country she had found the voters disinterested in the Lance affair Meanwhile Senator William Proxmire iDein Wis the only senator who voted against con firming Lance said he is not as concerned about allegations concerning Lances conduct as banker as he is about signs that Lance is not doing his White IIoUsejob JUST MOVED What you need right now is helping hand Be sure to get in touch with the Welcome Wagon hostess She can help you get to know your new community as quickly as possible For Supreme Court Heavy fall workload expected OTTAWA CP The Su preme Court of Canada is pre paring for heavy autumn workload without indications of when Prime Minister Trudeau will bring the nineman bench back to full strength Trudeau had been expected to name replacements during Stock up on smart Pants That Fit while the price is this low Theyre comfy pull the summer for Mr Justice Wilfred Judson and Mr Justice LouisPhilippe de Grandpre Judson reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 July 20 and de Gratidpre resigned suddenly in June The court ends its three month summer recess one week Reg $15 ons fashioned from Courtessa soft heavierweight blend of acrylicpolyester double knit that keeps its shape even after repeated machinewashingdrying Neat stitched front creases inseam abt 31 In fall colors Black Burgundy Grey Mix Forest Grn 1220 07R 001 701 DO7 Womens sportswear SimpsonsSears Ltd Sears Barrie Georgian Mall 509 Baytield St 7264451 from Friday and court officials have set Oct for the swearing in of two new judges However they are wondering if the re placements will be named by then and whether the court will have to begin hearing cases withonly seven members quorum for the high court is five but every vacancy adds to the workloads of the judges some of whom feel pressed for time now Sources say the delay is caused by difficulties in finding replacement for Judson an Ontario representative on the court Store hours MON TUES SAT 930 am to 530 pm WED THURS FR 930 am to 930 pm after holding than 24 hours police said oebnro Portugal Reuter Eleven prisoners who seized hostages in nearby prison surrendered Tuesday to security forces out for more The sudden end to the 45 prison drama during which Sudden prison drama ends with surrender the prisoners had demanded safe passage to Morocco in exchange for the lives of their captives followed negotiations conducted by justice ministry official Earlier the prisoners had threatened violent break out using the hostages as shield if their demands were not met Police said the official Dr Carlos Meira entered the prison 15 minutes after for their terms to be met Unless otherwise indicated as personal shopping only deadline set by the prisoners