Americans Hold To Conventional Homes Despite Cost Pressures
A Census Bureau study via the National Association of Realtors shows new one story three bedroom homes now include two baths and often a fireplace and central air. Energy costs rise but buyers favor traditional layouts, with existing urban housing seen as a better buy in many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
America
Census Bureau
National Association of Realtors
Savings and Loan Associations
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Carter faces wary Colorado Democrats over coattail pull
President Carter allows a fund raiser for Sen. Floyd Haskell but backtracks after an abrupt schedule change. Haskell rejects the outreach citing irrigation policy tensions in Colorado. Carter stays focused on western water policy during a Denver visit and reviews Russell Dam funding amid budget timing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carter
Floyd K. Haskell
Colorado
White House
Denver
Sen. Haskell
Haskell
Georgia
Congress
Russell
Army
Corps of Engineers
Point Sense of Humor and the Army Study on West Point
The Army study group reports a relatively humorless attitude at the Academy contrasting with popular war-time comedies. It notes hazing as a test of intelligence, independence, and maturity and argues many institutions suppress humane qualities, including medical, law, and business schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West Point
Army
Academy
Bilko
Kurt Vonnegut
Patton
Compassion Law School
Scott Turow
George Vaillant
Enduring Marriages and Humor Defy Corporate Pressure
Ellen Goodman reviews Vaillant's Grant Study of 95 men begun in 1938 noting 19 business presidents share strong family ties. Firms push long hours and mobility undermining relationships, while humor emerges as a weapon of endurance and change against rigid systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaillant
Ohio and Federal Legislator Contacts Listed
A readable roster lists congressional and state legislative offices with addresses and phone numbers for Representatives Miller Ball James and local Ohio districts. It includes offices in Washington DC Columbus Athens and Proctorville with corresponding contact lines.
Abortion Funding Debate Draws Editor Letter
The writer argues the House policy on no U.S. funds for abortion is shortsighted. They warn it would push more unwanted pregnancies among the indigent, contrasting with affluent access to care. The letter also notes Amtrak's proposed direct Ohio to Florida train line and invites support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Washington
U.S
House
High Court
Deci
Sion
Congress
S. Beaty Tanner
Coach
West
Kettering
Amtrak
Ohio
Florida
Columbus Citizen-Journal
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Cincinnati
Tampa
Miami
HL. Graham
L'Enfant Plaza
North S.W
Washington, D.C
Traveling Man Pleads for Care in Nation’s Inns
A traveling journalist laments scarce TLC in hotels from Lincoln’s Airport Holiday Inn to Las Vegas Hilton. He details broken cars, dirty rooms, failing TV service, and indifferent staff, while praising a few chains like Marriott and hotels in Washington and New Orleans for genuine guest care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Holiday Inn
Lincoln
Neb
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Hilton
Hilton
Ho-hum
Cealth
Les Lane
Holiday Inn
Marriott
Washington
Madison Hotel
Stouffer's
Georgetown Holiday Inn
Fairmonts
San Francisco
New Orleans
Welfare pattern noted in Ohio families linked to ADC growth
State OBM study finds a pattern where welfare cases cluster at addresses and in families, with two mothers and daughters involved in rising ADC totals. Rhodes requests a follow up report by Oct 18 as welfare program reforms are discussed amid ongoing Honda site rumors and Stolle land questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Office of Budget and Management
James A. Rhodes
Welfare Department
Hamilton
Kenneth B. Creasy
Rhodes
Nursing
Creasy
Ralph J. Stolle
Cincinnati
Ohio Transportation Research Center
Logan County
Stolle
Cincinnatian
Honda
This Day in History Highlights and Birthdays for Oct 7 1977
On this date various historical milestones are noted including U S troops occupying Havana in 1898, Stamp Act Congress assembly in 1765, Crete uniting with Greece in 1908, Italy labeled aggressor in 1935, Romania occupation in 1940, UN moves in 1950, nuclear test ban treaty in 1963. Birthdays include June Allyson and Helen MacInnes.
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U.S
Havana
New York
England
Crete
Greece
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
Romania
United Nations General Assembly
John Kennedy
Britain
Soviet Union
Senate Democratic
Mike Mansfield
North Vietnam
U.N. Security Council
Will Rogers Lights on Yacht Race Buzz
Will Rogers jokes about the much talked about yacht race saying he knows nothing about yachts or motorcycles. He quips he has never been on either and cannot comment on the event or the race’s details.
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Business Mirror
Jimmy
Claridge’s
United Nations
United Nations Plaza
Ellen Goodman
U.S. Senate
Sen
John H. Glenn Jr
Senate
Marconi Ave
Washington, DC
Howard Metzenbaum
Clever
Ireland
U.S. House
Clarence E. Miller
Cannon Building
E. Main St
Lancaster
Oakley C. Collins
Kemp Lane
Ironton
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
Eden Place
Athens
Ronald H. James
Proctorville
Pecs
The
Small Society
HE Sentuel
James Kilpatrick
Will Rogers
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