Rising Interest Rates Hit Mortgage Costs Across Nation
Lenders at a National Association of Real Estate Boards meeting in Washington report record high home mortgage rates averaging 6.14 percent nationally, up to 7 percent in the Far West. Easterners view 6 percent as a ceiling, while many states cap usury at 6 to 10 percent and lenders use processing fees to exceed limits. FHA and VA loans offer some protection, but sellers often bear the extra costs, despite abundant thrift-institution funds.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
Washington
Far West
Illinois
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Peacenik Demonstrations Rally Against Rusk Talk in NYC
Security tightness frustrates Peace Movement protests as students threaten escalating disruption across cities. A militia style demonstration in midtown Manhattan injures several, damages property, and drains police resources while organizers vow stronger action to prevent what they call a democratic collapse.
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Dean Rusk
New York
America
Midtown Manhattan
Four Years In White House Meant Life In Mansion Intensifies Love
Lyndon B. Johnsons wife describes four years in the White House as intensely rewarding and pressure filled. She recalls family closeness, candlelit dinners on the Truman balcony, caring for the dogs, and the moment Lucy wore her wedding gown on the Lincoln bed. She calls witnessing the civil rights bill signing deeply dramatic.
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White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lucy
The Camp That Was There A Cambodian Sanctuary Visit
The piece analyzes Horst Faas and George McArthur’s visit to a Cambodian sanctuary used by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. It discusses Prince Sihanouk’s risky decision to allow inspection, possible shifts in Cambodian policy, and how the sanctuary system may influence Vietnam War dynamics including troop movements and battlefield strategies.
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Vietnam
Horst Fals
George McArthur
Cambodia
III Corps
South Vietnam
Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
Ellsworth Bunker
Bunker
Westmoreland
Fans-Mc-Arthur
Faas
McArthur
Norodom Sihanouk
Prince Sihanouk
Asia
John F. Kennedy
Loc Ninh
Dak
Romney Campaign Profile Richard Nixon Praises Michigan Governor
Detroit reporting details Governor George Romney with a mixed portrait as a liberal conservative and GOP hopeful. The piece notes his background at American Motors, family life, and a cautious critique of past stances while predicting a wary path to the nomination. Nixon calls Romney formidable after his candidacy announcement.
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Detroit
Harold Stassen
George Romney
Harold
Minnesota
William Pitt
Stassen
Lonesome George
Romneyland
Michigan
Romney
Ronald Reagan
Bloomfield Hills
Mr. R
American Motors
Korea
Martin Agronsky
Vietnam
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
New Hampshire
Dick Nixon
Nixon
World Today: James Marlow on Violent Demonstrations
James Edward Marlow laments rising violence in protests from Detroit looting to New York antiwar riots. He urges nonviolent dissent as a constitutional right while demanding strong action to curb mass violence and protect law and order. He notes security fears for Johnson and Rusk as demonstrations intensify nationwide.
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Detroit
Michigan
New York
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Vietnam
Johnson
Polish exile government alleges Himmler orders mass Jewish extermination
The Messenger reported that the Polish government in exile claimed Heinrich Himmler ordered extermination of half of Poland's Jewish population by year end. John Luther Martin, 17, of Cheshire, died from gunshot wounds described as personal safety related. General US food prices keep rising, flour up 98 percent in three years. Lieut Walter Rogers, formerly Messenger sporting editor and Ohio Univ back, trains at Fort Sill to teach hand grenade throwing.
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Heinrich Himmler
Gestapo
Poland
John Luther Martin
Cheshire
United States
Walter Rogers
the Messenger
Ohio University
Fort Sill
Okla
Vietnam War Ends by Fading Out Predicted
President Nguyen Van Thieu of South Vietnam forecasts the war fading out in 1968 after one final push. He says the Communists will accept defeat by retreating rather than negotiating, and Americans both at home and on the front would deem it acceptable.
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Hanoi
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Magnuson bill aims to revive U S merchant marine fleet
Senator Warren G Magnuson of Washington introduces a five year program to build 35 to 40 ships annually including a nuclear powered fleet. The plan is presented as essential to national security and well being of the country.
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U.S
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
Retirement prompts push for reemployment among older Americans
James Cuff O'Brien of the Advisory Committee on Older Americans says about seven million retirees wish to work again but are rejected due to limited job opportunities. He notes the system cannot both employ retirees and accommodate a large influx of teens entering the job market.
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James Cuff O’brien
Advisory Committee On
The Athens Messenger Publisher Details Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions, including one week 50 cents, three months four dollars, six months ten dollars, one year sixteen dollars. It notes distribution in Ohio and West Virginia and lists the Athens address 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701 for mail.
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Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union S. Athens Ohie
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