Savings associations defend housing affordability myths
The United States League of Savings Associations released a 1977 homebuying study arguing Americans bought houses in record numbers and that S LAs could qualify borrowers for conventional loans. The group questions claims families are priced out and notes a rise in speculative buying warrants close scrutiny.
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United States League of Savings Associations
Savings and Loan Associations
The
Savings Association League
Housing speculation risks warned as market heats up
The Gazette editorial outlines a boom in housing prices similar to a stock market surge. Charles D. Kirkpatrick II warns of a looming crash if prices and margins continue growing, with potential losses for buyers and lenders if values fall. The article notes widespread buying despite affordability concerns and argues the boom may not be sustainable.
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Charles D. Kirkpatrick II
New York Stock Exchange
Lynch, Jones & Ryan
U.S
Kirkpatrick
Elderly Gratitude Amid Debate Over Social Security
Letter responds to a previous piece urging praise for social welfare. The writer, nearly 81, recalls hardship during lean times, credits Social Security and government programs for basic security, and thanks churches and local agencies for aid. Calls for gratitude and unity rather than divisive views.
Laughable theory critique targets evolutionary debate
The letter challenges evolutionary thought noting similarities between chimps and humans while questioning fossil evidence and progression. It argues that scientific support for evolution is weak and calls for readers to reassess what is defended, labeling evolutionary theory as laughable.
Mr Average Declares Himself Midwestern Citizen of Record
William Hukill, Cedar Rapids Ottumwa architect and engineer, proclaims himself the archetype of average. He mocks partisanship, touts ordinary insurance and taxes, and uses his lay perspective at school boards and airport commissions to advocate for typical Midwestern views and policies.
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Iowa
Register
William Hakill
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Airport Commission
Department of Transportation
America
Tracing Handgun Use Spurs Proposed Federal Rules
Police seek to track the .38 caliber Smith and Wesson in several Des Moines murders with new Treasury rules. The Alco hol Tobacco and Firearms Bureau would require unique gun numbers and 24 hour loss or theft reports, plus quarterly disposal filings. NRA opposes, chiefs urge adoption, rules to take effect May 22.
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Smith and Wesson
Des Moines
Treasury Department
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau
House of Representatives
House Democrats Lead In Harris 1978 Survey Findings
The Harris Survey shows Democrats ahead 49 to 29 percent for House seats with independents at 27 percent. Incumbent disadvantage could hit Democrats harder as 43-39 percent now rate their own congressman negatively. Democrats lead among Blacks union members Catholics and big-city voters while Republicans trail overall but show pockets of strength in the Midwest and among Republicans.
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Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa
Hawkeyes
House of Representatives
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Harris
Congress
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