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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1954

Page

5

FHA Stops Loan Insurance On 26 Home Luxury Items

The government declared 26 home luxury items ineligible for FHA loan insurance amid accusations linked to Bovard’s handling of postwar housing programs. The list, issued by Acting FHA Commissioner Nor jhouse Mason, targets items such as Venetian blinds, tennis courts, sofas, and other nonessential features as part of reform efforts following a wave of easy payment financing scandals. Mason announced hearings and field-office actions to tighten procedures and restore accountability.

Bovard PHA Federal Housing Administration FHA Jhouse Builders P. Mason Mason Burton C. Bov Fha Aid Washington

French Appoint New Army Chief of Staff

Gen. Augustin Guillaume was named chief of staff of the French armed forces to replace Gen. Paul Ely. The move comes amid a cabinet reshuffle, as Guillaume, veteran of World War I and North Africa, prepares to take command in Indochina and Morocco. The announcement was made after a cabinet meeting and stated no one is free of guilt in the events surrounding a fatal shooting in Detroit.

Paris Augustin Guillaume Paul Ely Detroit Edith Indochina Guillaume Re Small Trait Alle Igan Guillaume Jules Lack North Africa Morocco Small Kenneth Abd el Krim Middle Atlas

Doctors Building Planned Here In Charleston Area

A six story Doctors Building for physicians is proposed on a large vacant lot near Quarrier and Brooks in Charleston. Real estate actions include Landgraff Realty Co forming with 100000 capital, and Welch and Charles-Empire Pocahontas Coal Co Inc charter details noted. Missing person Edith Mildred Brickey, 80, of Seventh Ave, last seen Wednesday, described as five feet tall with dark eyes and hair, mother Mary Ball of Marmet reported.

Spree Quarrier and Brooks Agency Doctors Robert S. Spilman Jr Vir Doctors Building, Inc Alginia C. Field Stuart W. Charleston Thayer Charleston Landgraff Realty Co Welch Charles-Empire Pocahontas Coal Co. Inc M. Burgess Joseph Mirabile Albert Batley Edith Mildred Brickey Loos Nigersay Eine Shcuine Seventh Ave Cuces Boeevar Dominick Lobis Marmet Hubert Il Lambert G P Lucas Gratton

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