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Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

20 Apr 1978

Page 7

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Ottawa Herald

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Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1978

Page

7

Ottawaians Build Solar Home Beyond Petroleum Fuels

Canadian family Paul and Pam Ditlevson convert a Cape Cod design into a solar home northwest of Ottawa. Their two children Jeremy and Rebecca helped with nails and painting as they secured financing from a solar-savvy lender. The system uses 16 copper and glass collectors for 516 square feet, heating water in a 2000 gallon tank and circulating warm air to heat 1800 square feet of living space.

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Joan Istas Jeremy Ditterson Paul Pam Rébecca Rebecca Pam Ditleyson Ottawa Jeremy Mortages Ditlevson Savings and Loan Cape Cod Ditlevsons Lawrence Tom Ditlersons Peter DeWispelaere Ditterson
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Senator DeConcini and snail darter headline Washington mix

In a Capitol Hill coincidence, Senator Dennis DeConcini and the snail darter fish drew attention the same week. DeConcini backed a canal treaty and an amendment. environmental, political, and procedural tensions shaped the debate, tying local dam plans to federal power and waterways policy.

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Washington Capitol Hill Dennis DeConcini Arizona Carter Senate DeConcini United States Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee River Tellico James Allen Dala Robert Griffin R-Mich Orr
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Homebuying advised to curb inflation and build equity

Aimed at budget conscious readers, the article argues buying a home fixes shelter costs amid inflation, notes tax benefits on mortgage and property taxes, and potential capital gains treatment. It highlights solar home plans by the Ditlevsons, their unfinished house, anticipated expansions, and energy efficiency tradeoffs including higher upfront costs and a $34.34 heat bill for a recent period.

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