Real estate boom and what amateurs should know now
The piece notes land values surging from small to multi thousands in locations like Ouston area near the Astrodome and Phoenix. It cites rising farm and homesite values since 1950, foreign investment growth, inflation hedges, housing demand, and limited land supply, advising readers to consider real estate as part of a nest egg and promising further guidance in upcoming columns.
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Democrats push own consumer program in Congress
A Democratic Study Group task force argues for an independent consumer program, saying the nation faces a consumer revolution and that Nixon has delayed delivering a consumer message to Congress after six months in office. The group champions urgent action to protect free enterprise integrity.
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Theory and practice in commodity markets and consumer policy
A discussion argues theory helps simplify reality in price modeling and market analysis while highlighting limits. It also cites consumer protection debates with quotes from Rep. Karth and Virginia Knauer on government action and bipartisan cooperation, referencing Nixon administration positions and policy milestones.
Rockefeller Joins Critics of Nixon Welfare Reform
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller charged that Nixon welfare reform proposals shortchange industrial states like New York and would not relieve local taxpayers. He supported sound concepts but urged extending application for fairer relief, a stance echoed by Mayor John Lindsay who said the reform delays relief from local taxpayers.
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Moynihan says welfare emphasis signals shift from foreign to domestic
President Nixon’s welfare proposals, praised by Dan Moynihan, aim to replace Aid to Dependent Children with a work based minimum income. The plan includes day care, work or training requirements, and targets reduce welfare disparity between states, with a focus on aiding the South and expanding job programs over a decade.
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Sensible mutual fund guidance from a wary reader letter
A 58 year old man and his wife with solid finances consider a mutual fund plan. A salesman suggests starting with 1500 dollars then 100 monthly, with early withdrawals. The columnist backs prudent, long term investing and cautions about state restrictions and past bankruptcies.
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