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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe reports postwar housing strain as thousands lose identity cards for new ration books and seek lodging. Travelers Aid could not place 1,000 last month and ads show few furnished apartments or houses, with civilians asking the chamber of commerce for housing formation amid ongoing housing battles and a rush of veterans and families.
The USO Travelers Aid in Amarillo faces a housing shortage as families of servicemen seek homes. Director Mrs. Evelyn Flaherty and staff, including Dorothy Hawkins and Alfreda Carney, operate daily with hours extended on weekends. A priority system favors longest residents, yet demand remains high with 15 to 20 people often waiting.
Circuit court entries document a lot sale conducted by North E West. The middle initial E is shown, but its full meaning is not provided in the records. The note offers no further details on date, location, or buyer.
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