The Tug of Comfort and Security in Household Finances
The piece discusses how households balance desires for a better standard of living with financial security. It cites George Katona's view on high savings persisting into the 1970s and notes trends like trading up to compact cars or adding air conditioning as popular consumer choices amid economic pressures. It also mentions Britain’s English Channel policing and broader social costs, with observations on inflation, unemployment, and spending behavior shaping how families compromise between comfort and security.
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George Katona
Behavioral Economists
London
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Idatlar
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Strait of Dover
CITV
Anthony Quinn
Ed Nelson
Wedson Curity
ITV
Armed Forces Texas Native Named Marine Recruiter in C.R.
Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert E. Graham, 42, Texan and longtime recruiter, has been assigned to the Cedse Rasids Marine corps recruiting station in the Federal Building after 23 years in the Marine Corps. He and his wife Betty reside at 100 Thirty-fifth Street NE with children Robert, 10, and Becky, 7. Seven men enlisted in the Marine Corps including David A. Hoeck of Independence, and others sent to San Diego and nearby cities. Lt. Cat. Darrell J. Schlotterback, son of Mrs. Louise C. Schlotterback, received the Legion of Merit upon retirement after 20 years of service for improving the air force correction system and drug abuse committee work.
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Robert E. Graham
Cedse Rasids Marine Corps
Federal Building
Graham
Texas
St. Paul
Marine Corps
Betty
Thirty-fifth Street
Robert
Becky
David A. Hoeck
Rural Independence
San Diego
Wayne F. Overhulser
Johnson Avenue
Wayne J. Gallagher
First Street
Leslie A. Ross
Seventeenth Avenue
David A. Burdick
Thirty-fourth Street
Rocene E. Ockenfels
Iowa City
Michael PD. Sarchett
Eighteenth Street
Cat
Darrell J. Schlotterback
Lous C. Schlotterback
N Street
Siv
Legion of Merit
Air Force
Directorate of Security Police
Pen Lotterpack
AIST
Wilson High School
Defense Department
Theniversity of
Towa
Containment of Cyclists in Parks Sparks Criticism
In Des Moines the Iowa Conservation Commission urged state law enforcement to prevent motorcycle groups from using five parks. The notice cites two incidents last summer including intoxicated riders at Guthrie Manitou State Preserve and motorcyclists escorted by Jackson County deputies at Maquoketa Caves. County sheriffs defend enforcing park rules while expressing concern over unlawful acts.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Lyon County
Crayg Vinson
Guthie Manitou State Preserves
Jackson County
Maquoketa Caves
Concert Series Postpones Mitchell Tuff Duo Event
The University of Iowa Concert Series postpones the Mitchell Duo concert scheduled for Wednesday evening. Rescheduled date to be announced and ticket holders may use their same seats. Tickets will not be sold until a new date is announced.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Mitchell Tuff
Parochial Schools Denounce Indirect Aid Recommendation
Iowa Catholic legislator Sen Gene Kennedy calls the governor's eduction advisory panel stance a slap in the face to parochial schools. He accuses the panel of pistol whipping the sector while noting lawmakers and officials debate indirect aid versus shared time concepts. Leroy Peterson chairs the committee, saying the issue is difficult and that both public and private education are needed.
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Des Moines
UPS
Robert Tay
Gene Kennedy
Dubuque
Kennedy
Ray
Leroy Peterson
Judge Drops Drunkenness Charge in Ryan Case
In Cincinnati a judge dismissed the drunkenness charge against Robert Ryan after ruling the indictment misstates the offense. Judge Donald Montfort held a defendant cannot be convicted of a crime for being unlawfully found intoxicated.
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Robert Ryan
Donald Montfort
Unclear historic school case with death risk for theft
Fragmentary report describes an 18th or 19th century school scene with a punished pupil. Mentions a "modern science of anatomy" and a risk of death sentence for stealing a ring from a man in a gallows context. Names and places are garbled.
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Modern Science OF Anatomy
Louvain
Regium
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