Slum Clearance Aim Stressed In New Housing Law
Public meeting at City Hall will discuss allowing the Austin Housing Authority to apply for federal funds to finance 520 new units as expansions of the Rosewood Santa Rita and Chalmers projects. Realtors oppose. veterans groups and some women’s groups back public housing. Title I supports slum clearance and urban redevelopment with loans and grants for residential use.
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Slave Labor, Unions, and Soviet Trade Weigh on U S Economy
A reader argues that Soviet slave labor costs Russia and reduces US jobs in fur, wood, crabmeat, and walnuts markets. He cites UN purchasing, Moscow furs, Manchurian nuts, and counterfeit shoes, warning of broader economic and labor strike implications.
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Vaigach
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Siberian
Bellingham
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New England
Maryland
Pacific Coast
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Washington Warns of Economic War over Russia Threat
A 1950 Washington briefing reveals Secretary of Defense Johnson arguing Russia plans economic collapse to conquer the U.S. while Gen Bradley and Admiral Sherman question the alarm, and Senator Connally's theatrical Senate exit highlights budget tensions and public worry. The piece also probes the RFC loan to Texmass Petroleum amid internal reviews and SEC concerns.
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United States
Johnson
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Omar Bradley
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Bradley
Navy
Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
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Good Neighbors Fed Up on Attacks on Texas
The Texas Good Neighbor Commission denounces Mexican attacks on Texas and mistreatment accusations as vicious and without justification. Chairman Neville G. Penrose cites propaganda in Mexican papers and cartoons, urging Texas officials to note the hostile campaigns while stressing no basis for the claims.
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Texas
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Penrose
Mexico
United States
Novedades
la Prensa
Novedadas
el Popular
Rio Grande
Excelsior
Mexico City
San Antonio
Good Neighbor
State Department
Immigration Service
Good Neighbor Commission
Realistic stance on neighborly relations with Mexico
The piece argues for practical policy toward Mexico amid reports of fugitives and crimes affecting Texans. It notes Mexico harbors accused killers and thwarts treaties, urging continued efforts by the Texas Neighbor Commission to correct abuses and foster public sentiment against retaliation.
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Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Laredo
Brewster County
Texas
Rio Grande
Gé@ed Neighbor Commission
Answers from a Q and A feature on etiquette aviation and wildlife
A reader Q and A column covers etiquette for soldiers and ladies, state rankings in civilian aircraft, and notes on carnivorous mammals. It states soldiers should keep caps on when armed and speaking to women, California leads in civilian aircraft, and Kodiak bears can weigh up to 1800 pounds though generally timid.
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California
Texas
Kodiak Bears
Kodiak Island
Alaska Peninsula
Broadway Theatre Buzz: Eliot Reworks The Cocktail Party
The piece notes T. S. Eliot revised Act 3 of The Cocktail Party after its premiere while critics split on Broadway shows. Atkinson panned Cry of the Peacock despite brief runs, Tickets Please faces polishing, Home Is Sore Rows receives a harsh verdict, and When Dreams Come True costs 300000 to stage.
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Tryout Town
Variety
Pasadena
J. B. Priestley
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