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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
7
A compact discussion notes that affordability hinges on age, income, job stability, and commitment to future family planning. It suggests many households will both rent and buy, shaping financial choices and values in this era.
Sylvia Porter weighs whether buying or renting is cheaper amid high mortgage rates and rising costs. She notes long term equity from buying, tax deductibility of mortgage interest and taxes, and greater stability, while renting offers flexibility, lower upfront commitment, and fewer responsibilities. The piece also discusses when renting may suit young couples or the elderly and why many families still buy despite market risk.
George Meany president of the AFL CIO was released from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center where he had surgery to relieve arthritic hip pain. Meany 71 was in satisfactory condition and had been hospitalized for five weeks.
A 12 foot high cross will honor Sergeant Alvin C. York on Memorial Day. York’s family funds a $5,000 marble and granite marker, going into debt to pay for the monument. York, a corporal when he earned the Congressional Medal of Honor, is cited as one of America's greatest war heroes.
The White House indicated on Monday that President Johnson would, of course, be very happy to see French President Charles de Gaulle. Press Secretary Bill Moyers noted such a visit could occur around UN events if invited and appropriate.
An obituary fragment notes the death of a World War I figure tied to a secretary named Gee and a public service career, with a mention of a De Gaulle visit. The readable text is limited and lacks full names or exact dates.
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