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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1979
Page
1
Editor urges state lawmakers to boost funding beyond state highways to county roads. With inflation, stricter rules, and weather, counties like Franklin face asphalt shortages, bridge repairs, and miles returned to gravel, risking worse conditions.
Dale L. Carey of Princeton reflects on Thanksgiving, noting America's bountiful blessings and the call to uphold righteousness and brotherhood amid taxation, government spending, hostages in Iran, energy, pollution, and economic challenges. He urges simplification and faith in virtues for the nation’s path forward.
A cluttered TV guide lists films and programs across genres. It notes Guns of August a 1965 WWI documentary narrated by Fritz Weaver and features multiple drama and mystery titles including The Waltons, Quincy M.E., Love with the Proper Stranger, Barnaby Jones, Masterpiece Theatre adaptations, The Tonight Show, and police dramas with guest lineups.
James Kilpatrick argues on Capitol Hill two back to back votes reveal a conservative shift as House members revolt against federal regulation. Russo’s anti funeral rule amendment passes 223 to 147, and Gephardt’s hospital cost study replaces Carter’s bill 234 to 166. A two party strain grows amid public anger at federal overreach.
Mortgage money remains tight after the Fed credit controls on Oct 6 yet loans are not vanished. The November resale rate is likely to exceed 3.5 million, with thrift institutions retreating and usury ceilings in 20 states dampening lending. Sellers and some real estate agents provide available funds in rarer cases.
Irony in Iranian crisis era sees sellers offer temporary financing to keep sales alive. A typical term involves a 20 percent down payment and a two year loan for the remainder with a balloon due at two years. Buyers struggle to cover full costs while brokers also seek financing, sometimes via second mortgages at high rates for multifamily properties.
An exchange mixes a reader question about mid day fatigue with siesta ideas and a medical reply on possible gout symptoms. Additional letters touch spleen function after splenectomy and notes on mortgage assumptions and property options affecting the housing market.
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