Editorial on housing crisis and finance reform in America
The piece argues high interest rates and inflation have pushed housing into a deep slump with mortgage costs rising above 17 percent in many areas. It warns that the US may need two million new housing units yearly in the 1980s to meet demand as starts lag and 1981 could be the worst building year since 1946. It calls for Washington action to free financing, criticizes federal programs for draining funds, and emphasizes creating affordable loan money to restore productivity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Association of Home Builders
United States
Washington
James W. Christian
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Federal Reserve
Jack Carlson
National Association of Realtors
Adidas
Afghanistan
Grant
Jallalludin
Department of Energy
White House Budget Office
DOE
Budget Office
FBI
Bureau
Education
Terrel Bell
Reagan
David Stockman
Bell
Stockman
Education Department
LSD Guru Leary vs LidDy Debate Draws Big Gates in Boulder
In Boulder, Timothy Leary and G Gordon Lid dy held a verbal clash on freedom versus authority before about 800 people. Ticket prices 12 15 and 18 dollars fueled a gate near twelve thousand dollars, with each man likely leaving richer by around three thousand. The event underscores a market where crime and notoriety can appear profitable to audiences seeking entertainment and controversy.
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Colorado University
Timothy Leary
G. Gordon Liddy
Boulder
Letter on Amin refuge in Saudi court and Kansas vote
Herbert Galton urges readers to link Idi Amin’s refuge at the Saudi court to U S politics. He cites columnist Jack Anderson and senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum, accusing Reagan’s administration of misdirection and praising the technology supply to Idi Amin. He signs from Kansas.
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Journal-World
Jack Anderson
Reagan
Idi Amin
Saudi Arabia
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Hollywood
Kansas
Uganda
Royal House
Herbert Galton
Ousdahl Rd
Today in history highlights and old World Company masthead
November 4 marks historic events including the 1979 Iran hostage crisis with 444 days of captivity for 52 Americans, 1921 Japan assassination of Premier Takashi Hara, 1922 King Tut tomb discovery, 1931 League of Nations censure of Japan in Manchuria, and 1956 Soviet invasion of Budapest. The Lawson Lawrence Journal-World weekly masthead lists staff roles, addresses, and subscription rates.
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U.S
Tehran
Japan
Takashi Hara
King Tut
Egypt
League of Nations
Manchuria
Budapest
Hungary
Britain
Dolph. Simons Jr
Dolph Simons Sr
Po Rbiues Tnd Ab
W.c. Simons
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Kaw
Douglas
Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Ralph Gage
Bill Mayer
Robert Nordyke
Ser
Allen Torrey
Cee Ee Eens
Donna Wiley
Coricerence Ee
Jack Starkey
Bruce Baker
Keith Wood
Dallas Dolan
Rumor as a weapon in Washington power plays
A Washington overview notes how political rumors shape power jockeying in the Reagan era. It details rumors that Richard V. Allen might exit and a later “musical chairs” reshuffle involving Haig Weinberger Meese and Clark. White House denials followed, while insiders spread and test loyalties.
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Washington
CBS Evening News
Richard V. Allen
State Department
Allen
White House
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Caspar W. Weinberger
Edwin Meese 3d
Weinberger
William P. Clark
Reagan
Pentagon
Congress
Haig
Haig-Allen
Meese
Clark
Deadly Afghan guerrilla tale and US reporter’s peril
A roving reporter disguises as a Mujahidin to cover Afghan resistance against Soviet forces. He witnesses near-border smuggling, bribes, and a perilous trek, with details on disguises, armaments, and a French medical team aiding Mujahidin. The piece links to a broader executive memo and budget shifts in US agencies.
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Washington
Afghanistan
Mullah Jallalladin
Peter Grant
Grant
Pakistan
Richard
Christian Molly
Red Cross
Mouys
Reagan Aides Brace For Economic Fallout And Policy Realignment
The Reagan administration faces a recession and double digit inflation a year after the election. Budget director Stockman calls for a mid course correction while Treasury Secretary Regan doubts a balanced budget by 1984. Analysts warn the recovery may be slow and inflation could rise, with tax cuts and defense spending planned to stimulate the economy amid fiscal strain.
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Washington
AWACS
Reagan
David Stockman
Treasury
Donald Regan
Congress
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
P.O
Leslie H. Gelb
N.Y
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