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Show Me a Place to Call Home era housing woes in New York
Veterans in New York cope with severe housing shortages driving creative schemes to secure apartments. A naval officer’s wife secured a lease after a kiss, while others chase listings at midnight near the New York Times building. Rackets emerge with demands for large prepayments and mustering-out pay delays. A mix of songs at Hunter College rallies reflect the demand for homes, and belly breathing advice appears in ads.
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