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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1954
Page
4
A federal inquiry into the Federal Housing Administration examines alleged kickbacks and gratuities in housing program administration. William F. McKenna, appointed to probe operations from 1946 to 1950, charged Monday that officials may have abused delegated powers.
The piece argues that Democrats laxly administered FHA housing programs and that ex official Clyde L. Powell allegedly received over 100000 in payments from promoters. It warns of ministerial failure across federal agencies and calls for swift punishment if guilt is proven, stressing that public trust and democratic stability depend on accountability.
Doctors from around the world gather in Washington for the World Congress of Cardiology under the American Heart Association. They will test an international language called Interlingua to overcome language barriers and share findings about the heart with colleagues worldwide.
A colorful profile traces John Burton Tigrett and Milton C Sapinsley, noting how ideas pass through unlikely gates to become world selling products. It highlights Tigretts cautionary remarks on idea value, and Sapinsleys generous win-win financing ethos during tough times, shaping enduring business legacies.
A compilation of quirky claims and curiosities: a De troit girl, ex Miss Chicago, tales of shoe booms in Japan, Mount Pujiyama climbers, a mouth held shut myth, New Hampshire breakfast eaters, Egyptian hairdos, Grand pappy Jenking’s pyramid joke, snout beetle damage to multiple fruit crops, and light commentary on intrusion.
In Washington the Commerce Department opens a lawn alcove with six parasol shaded tables to boost morale. Secretary Sinclair Weeks led the move as workers enjoy lunch, carry trays, and eat in fresh air on the grassy south court.
Puzzle asks to count words formed by 16 setters placed in a grid with 43 total letters given, using each word once and avoiding plurals, counting both horizontal and vertical words formed, including inserted elites as extra letters to aid word formation.
Answers: 1 Graustark author George Barr McCutcheon. 2 Crisoles' % and what remained in Pandora's box after opening are not clearly stated here. 4 List price is the publisher's retail price. 5 Great philosopher Aristotle was Alexander the Great's tutor.
Washington reports that Dewey quits the 1956 race amid signs Eisenhower will seek a second term. Dewey fears Ike’s return boosts his own chances in 1960, while Taft Republicans push others for GOP leadership. The piece notes shifting New York influence and stalled school construction efforts under the Eisenhower era.
Willlie and senators push a school funding bill amid testimony withdrawals by Sam Brownell, amid broader Maine campaign tension. Margaret Chase Smith faces a tight gubernatorial race as Muskie backed Democrats gain momentum, and Colby professor Paul Fullam challenges her.
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