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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1977
Page
6
ROTC programs attract more students as the Vietnam War ends and a new generation views military service more favorably. Rising enrollments reflect perceived benefits including starting pay around 12000 dollars and valuable leadership credentials from a four year active duty tour, bolstering civilian job prospects amid unemployment concerns.
A TV World View survey shows young viewers receive biased geography on the Arab world. More than a quarter wrongly identify Golda Meir as Egypt’s president. The poll asks viewers to name the correct country for China and India among four options.
Dear Dr Lamb offers guidance on Antabuse disulfiram as a deterrent for drinking and notes its interaction with alcohol causing severe illness. The letter urges readers to request Health Letter material and to mail inquiries to the newspaper address for more information.
The article surveys presidential compensation and White House perks, detailing salary after taxes, the 142 room White House and its $60 million value, Carter's $2,178,000 residence budget, and extensive staff, security, and support. It notes Camp David, 17 aircraft, 31 motor vehicles, two armored cars, and a total annual cost around $230 million with Carter receiving $50,000 annually in other benefits.
The article weighs the puzzle of home buying amid rising mortgage rates and inflation fears. It notes May mortgage rates ticked up to 8.96 percent while new and existing home sales surge, with April resale transactions at 310,000 and a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.3 million. California-style speculation appears regional, though eastern spread is possible as prices climb and over one third of resales exceed $50,000.
The Palladium Times announces delivery and mail rates, office address at 140 West First Oswego New York, publisher Clark Morrison III. Rates include yearly delivery 52 dollars, weekly 1 dollar, single copies 20 cents, mail rates varying by address with 30 day notice, and corrections policy acknowledging Associated Press usage and error adjustments limited to the cost of the error segment.
A jumble of letters discusses free speech, public campaigning, and civic rights in Oswego including concerns about retaliation for political support. The editor notes requests for anonymity and questions how law enforcement may respond to political expression. Also mentions the Altmar fish hatchery effort and local river issues, plus brief notes on public figures and historical laws.
A fiftieth anniversary glimpse recalls Mary Astor in Forever After at the Strand as Schine chain theatres promote new releases. Hinges include Lindbergh stamps, air travel notes, and summer plans at Oswego High School with local business and rail shipping updates.
June 24 marks several historic notes from centuries ago. 1520 conquistador entered Mexico City, 1793 France’s first republican constitution, 1940 France armistice with Germany, 1942 Dutch royal family arrived in exile, 1986 Nasser elected Egypt president.
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