Fewer housing starts forecast this year
A housing market forecast for 1978 projects 1.75 to 1.85 million starts with a slight dip from 1977. The NAHB expects most declines in single family homes while apartment starts rise, with overall healthy production but face constraints from labor, materials, and tighter mortgage money.
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Robert Arquilla
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Medicare deductibles rise for 1978 hospital coverage
Beginning January 1 1978 the Medicare hospital insurance deductible increases to 144 dollars from 124. Day limits also rise: 61st to 90th days 36 dollars per day up from 31. reserve days 72 up from 62. skilled nursing facility 18 up from 15.50. If a benefit period starts in 1977 the 1977 deductible of 124 applies.
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The New Florida Driver License Photo Surprise
In Florida motorists face renewed licensing tests and a new camera system. The writer recalls aging nerves and dreamlike worry about signs and passing the tests, aided by a fresh, flattering photo and a humorous encounter at the license office.
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Louis Sinclai
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