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Newspaper
Holland Sentinel
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
4
The article notes the United States nears 201 years with quiet patriotism following last year’s Bicentennial excitement. It contrasts past wartime constraints with today’s complex governance and ongoing issues like energy shortages, budgets, inflation, and unemployment. The piece argues progress hinges on adapting to modern challenges rather than nostalgia.
The guide advises there is no single best plan for education funding. A 5 percent saving account at $20 monthly yields a predictable total in 12 to 14 years, while buying $25 bonds at a discount can grow at about 6 percent. Stocks offer no certain outcome and education costs in the 1990s are unpredictable.
A proposed Federal Trade Commission Amendments Act of 1977 would let individuals and class groups sue firms violating FTC orders for damages. Supporters say it boosts deterrence and aids modest claims, while opponents warn of vague rules and mass suits risks. The bill aims to empower consumers to recover money and, when small, redirect unclaimed damages to public uses.
Q asks about high commissions in a variable annuity and future income from exchanging bonds. A explains the fixed semiannual interest from H bonds, a capital gain from stock sale for tax purposes, and how tax exempt municipal bonds are marketed, taxed, and varied in return.
A writer suggests balancing inheritance by reserving emergency funds in savings or bonds and gradually investing the remainder in growth stocks. The goal is to build a substantial nest egg, assuming the reader does not pursue a business or real estate venture.
A U S Office of Education Abt Associates study reviews 9200 third graders in Follow Through programs showing the old fashioned method outscored the open classroom approach across 100 cities. Distar in Anacostia and open education in Morgan Street schools illustrate contrasts with higher costs and lower test percentiles for the new method.
Ten years ago Garrell A. Adler of Holland was named deputy superintendent of the Kent County ISD. Jaycees honor Vander Kuy and Van Liere at their 29th annual Holland dinner. Seventeen years ago Christian Endeavor members met en route to the 72nd Michigan convention. Mrs. Jellema elected Fifth District American Legion Auxiliary president at Comstock Park. Twenty-five years ago David Bos of Holland led a mass youth delegation to the Michigan capitol for the State American Legion conference.
On this day in history events include telegraph links between New York and Boston in 1847, a stock market collapse in 1893, Truman aiding Korea in 1950, and a deadly Philippines typhoon in 1960. Helen Keller born June 27, 1880 is noted along with a quoted thought on literature and a stray proverb.
Hollywood reporter Viner and actress Deborah Raffin were detained for hours by Hungarian police near Budapest after their passports and camera were seized. They faced multiple interrogations, were held under house arrest, and later released, with three pages of notes missing from Viner’s hotel room. The State Department called the episode an inconvenient incident.
In a Supreme Court friend of the court brief, Edward Teller and 100 scientists urge faster approval of a Midland Michigan nuclear plant by Consumers Power. They argue NRC delays raise costs and threaten energy security amid environmental challenges and public interest groups.
A prayer excerpt asks God to empower bold preaching like Paul in JerusalemActs 9 26 31 9 28 29 guiding believers to offend hard hearts encourage the hesitant reassure the weary and praise the Lord through steadfast faith.
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