Flaws in 235 housing aid scheme expose poor buyers to risk
The 235 mortgage subsidy program, meant to help low and moderate income families own homes, has faced suspensions and scandal warnings as sloppy management let crooks target the poor. Inspectors found many sold homes in poor condition and some new houses built with cheap materials. FHA's unfamiliarity with inner city housing and lax oversight allowed exploitation, though many buyers reported obtaining decent, affordable homes.
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Suit filed for death in hijacking incident in 1970
The Hartley estate sues in Hackensack accusing the FAA and New York Port Authority of failing to provide adequate hijacking safeguards. James E. Hartley, 31, Eastern Airlines copilot, died from a neck wound during the Newark to Boston shuttle hijack attempt by John DeVivo. Pilot Robert Wilbur was wounded but landed the plane with 71 aboard.
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