Threat to US Economy Seen in FHA Rule
Capital City mortgage bankers warn the new Federal Housing Administration policy restricting loans to subdivisions with written racial or religious covenants could slow home building and harm the broader economy. Officials say the rule applies only to new subdivisions, not those already approved, with debates over oral versus written agreements and enforcement amid a Supreme Court context.
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Austin
Federal Housing Authority
Owever
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Supreme Court
Washington
They Say Experience Sparks Feisty Seasonal Talk
A column of quips notes hopeful judgments from cp lomat and wary comments on jury dodges. It jokes about snow packing, cod liver oil contentment, and common colds while lampooning traffic disasters and railroading excess baggage.
Texans Lead Peace Drive For World Federation Support
Texans push for an Atlantic Pact based world federation to deter aggression. The Atlantic Union Committee of Texas reports growing public support and urges President Truman to call a world convention of Atlantic Pact democracies to consider federating into a global peace nucleus.
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Texas
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Will L. Clayton
National Atlantic Union Committee
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Neiman Marcus Santa Delivery Sparks Buyer Complaint
Billy Rose writes about a Christmas promotion from Neiman Marcus that delivered mostly empty or misleading gifts. He recalls receiving a box with nothing, another with tissue, a third with diamond cards, and a catalog, concluding the gimmick overpromises and underdelivers. He compares the stunt to a failed aquacade gag at the New York World's Fair and warns against Santa Claus advertising that ends in disappointment.
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Dallas
Texas
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Billy Rose
Why a Spider Walks Free on Its Web
Entomology notes explain spider webs have two strand types: sticky and non sticky. Spiders avoid the adhesive threads and run on the non adhesive silk, letting them move freely while prey and rivals get tangled.
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Jaycees in Texas outpace senators with people to people diplomacy
Washington Merry-Go-Round contrasts a Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce effort with a U S Senate appropriations subcommittee junket. Jaycees in Amarillo write to Salzburg youths to foster exchanges while senators tour Spain and Paris, urging a $100 million loan, and facing criticism for spending and conduct.
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Oklahoma
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New Mexico
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Eric Geiger
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Knights of Columbus
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Broadway Bits and Bites From Winchell This Week
Winchell on Broadway mixes jokes and jabs from Hollywood and New York society. Snappy quips cover mink tales, booze talk, a freshmen misprint, film lines, sports quips, and high society notices from across the entertainment world.
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