Price increases threaten middle class housing access
An AP report by G David Wallace warns rising home prices jeopardize middle class affordability. Low income families struggle as new houses under 12 500 disappear and under 15 000 join soon, with nearly half of new homes a decade ago now under 20 000. Factors include easy money, higher costs, land shortages, sewer hookup bans, and lumber prices, illustrated by Levittown style housing expansion in PA and Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. David Wallace
Associated Press
Washington
America
Levittown
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Peter Taylor
For
Levitt and Sons
Levitt
Taylor
Salt Lake City
Milwaukee
Chicago
San Diego
Dallas
Baltimore
Oklahoma City
Boise
Idaho
Levittown homes rise from six thousand nine to thirty five thousand
Levittown houses that once sold for 6900 dollars with small down payments now fetch about 35000 dollars. Builders across the nation report rapid price rises for single family homes, with average new-home prices jumping from 16825 to 24844 in seven years.
Principals Meet at Osage Beach Missouri
About 450 participants attended the annual conference of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals at Osage Beach Missouri. Attendees included Frances F. Cawthorn Marjorie L. Hagan Edward M. Morris II and William R. Daly. The event was sponsored by the University of Missouri Columbia Extension Division College of Education and the Missouri State Teachers Association department of elementary school principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances F. Cawthorn
William R. Daly
Springdale
Marjorie L. Hagan
Edward M. Morris II
Oak Crest Park
Mexico
Missouri Association of
Osage Beach
University of Missouri, Columbia Extension Division
College of Education
Department of
Missouri State Teachers Assn
Kids thank speaker for getting them out of test
Seventh grade letters from Mexico thank Robert M. White II of The Ledger for showing slides on his China trip. Students praise the engaging assembly and express curiosity about China while some note they got out of tests. Several letters share humorous or critical remarks about wages, culture, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Robert M. White II
the Ledger
China
Mr. White
Mrs. Quick
Steve Hobbs
Larry Brandon
Fran Finley
Hardin Jr
Mitch Allen
Dawn Nickason
Mrs. Schlager
Nancy Forsee
Hardin
Ronnie Frazier
New Titles Added At Library In Mexico Audrain County
The Mexico Audrain County library announces new adult books including fiction titles such as The Wake by Steve Allen and What Did I Do Tomorrow by L. P. Davies, and non fiction works like Official Associated Press Almanac 1978 and Folklore From the Working Folk of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico-Audrain County
Steve Allen
Desmond Bagley
Jack Bennett
Evelyn Berckman
Maria
Curtis Bok
Ford Bowne
al Cody
John Creasey
L.P. Davies
Borden Deal
Dean Dickensheet
Alice Graham
Harris Greene
Astounding
Harry Harrison
Dorothy Low
Miriam Lynch
Helen Maciinnes
Sturgeon
Theodore Sturgeon
Henry Sutton
Glendon Swarthout
Oswald Wynd
Associated Press
Judith Vierst
FBI
the Berrigans
Jack Nelson
Retreat of
American Power
Henry Brandon
John East
Robert Farmer
Southern Ilinois
America
Tristram Coffin
Charles Whitney
Thornton Page
Beulah Parker
Citizens Band
David Hicks
Morgan Horses
Peggy Pittenger
Mala Rubinstein
Chemical Engineers
John Perry
Rome
Helen Seacroft
Meissen
Hugo Morley- Fleetcher
Harold Ridgway
Bob Douglas
USDA May Boost Corn And Soybean Output In 1973 Plans
Washington AP government figures show farmers gain most from rising food prices. An Agriculture Department report indicates a $34 monthly rise in a typical family’s 1973 food bill, prompting talk of acreage program changes to encourage more corn and soybeans. Officials say higher farm output could curb price growth while consumer costs rise. The farm share of the market basket increased by $18 in February, with middlemen earning $16 more as food prices climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Agriculture Department
Department
White House
Office of Management and Budget
USDA
Earl L. Butz
Jeff City Mayor Praises Amtrak Use In Missouri
Jefferson City mayor John G. Christy says Amtrak passenger service in Missouri rose 143 percent last year and should be kept. Amtrak proposes dropping the National Limited between Kansas City and New York due to losses. Christy notes the Missouri run nearly breaks even with several stops between Kansas City and St. Louis, a stronger record than the St. Louis east run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City, Mo
Amtrak
Missouri
John G. Christy
Kansas City
New York
St. Louis
Christy
Natural Gas Scarcity Warned By Utility Chief
ST Louis. Charles J Dougherty president of Union Electric Co said natural gas is scarce and will be scarcer due to years of regulation that discourage prospecting. He urged balance between needs and environmental goals and criticized activists for favoring costly policies that delay power plants. He noted Union Electric’s rising revenues but higher interest payments and ongoing large investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
U.S
Miss Mary O Blennis Graduates With Honors
Miss Mary K. O Blennis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert O Blennis of 302 W Boulevard earns a bachelor of arts in communications from St Louis University. Mid year graduates receive honors and will participate in the formal commencement on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. O’blennis
Robert O’blennis
W. Boulevard
St. Louis University
Area Faculty Attend MU Career Education Workshop
Robert W. Phillips and Mrs. Jessie Taylor joined 64 other participants from 16 Central Missouri communities in a University of Missouri Columbia workshop for teachers administrators and counselors. The goal was to equip schools with materials and training to establish career education guidance programs, sponsored by the UMC College of Education and the Missouri Department of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Phillips
Jessie §. Taylor
David Bell
J.R. Houchins
William E. Lowrey
Mexico
John L. Brubaker
Robert Trask
Centralia
Benny L. Gooden
William F. Millen
al van Sten
Montgomery County
University of Missouri
Columbia
Missouri
UMC College of Education
Missouri Department of Education
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National Association of Home Builders
Boston
Lake
Speaker
Waynoka
Okla
Cimarron River
Oklahoma
Ere
Kelly
Jeff City
Mary O'Blennis
Lawrence
Bank Americard
Goodyear Service
Tien
Fed
Cyh
Bill
Auxvasse, Mo
Mellon
E. Liberty
Goodman's
Texaco
Fulton Mo
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