Mortgage Money New Federal Goal
A November issue analysis from the Federal Home Loan Bank Review argues that government steps to support housing will not shift mortgage control from private hands. It reviews mortgage market conditions, government actions, and future trends, noting weaknesses in the mortgage structure and the need to revive private funding with fair terms for borrowers. It also discusses plans to reorganize building associations and promote liquidating assets, plus evidence of public confidence in home financing institutions and calls for neighborhood property improvements to boost values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Home Loan Bank Review
Morteaige
Imortgana
Federal Home Loan Banke Board
Federal Housing Administration
Jon
Navermhe Review
Hirphin
Ae Neue Prodic
Gontiins
Federal Home Loan Bank
Modernization Directory of Firms Coordinating with Federal Housing Act
A nationwide directory lists firms cooperating with the government in the modernization program under the Federal Housing Act and explains how the public may avail themselves of its benefits. The listing highlights eligible services and contact points for homeowners seeking subsidized improvements.
Rural Housing School to Be Held in Hope on January 14
A series of four rural housing schools promoting farm improvement will be led by U of A professor G Larter and Miss Connie Bonslagel with the Federal Housing Administration. The Hope session on January 14 features Miss Ella Posey as district agent and other agents from Pine Bluff Jonesboro Fayetteville and Washington DC will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Little Rock
Federal Housing Administration
State Agricultural Extension Service
Connie J. Bonslagel
State Rural Better Housings Committee
Venne G. Larter
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Bonslagel
Hal Swood
Hisqi
Pine Bluff
Btan McGough
Ella Posey
Esther G. Kranter
Mary Rokabr
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Auericallune
Rurel Housiing
Parm Credit Administration
Norwood
Gilray Cas
Will Guk
Detter
S. A. Penton
College of Agricultural
Extension Service
Colone of Agricultural
Arkansas
Federal Housing Adminisaation
Fray
Wiss Bonslayer
Camouflaged Devices Change Kitchen Design Elements
A flawed OCR fragment describes hidden devices and mechanized changes in home kitchens. It notes rusty pipes, steaming stoves, peeling walls, and wall coverings that can be applied easily, without chipping or staining, plus a modern stove hood with fireproof materials used by architects.
Insulation Could Save Army Homes Winter Fuel
Tests by Armour Institute of Technology show frugal fuel savings for homes and bungalows in winter. Average frames and structures could save up to tens of coal equivalent units through proper insulation and construction improvements.
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Techniology
Farm Homes Also in Need of Repair
A bulletin from University of Arkansas professor Deane G. Carter details dire needs for rural housing in Arkansas. Survey data from 7,209 families show 35.4 percent desire loans totaling 2,279,903 dollars for repairs and modernization, with statewide needs estimated at 2,753,836 dollars. Vital improvements include interior walls and floors, sanitary equipment, water supply, and additions. A guide titled Arkans Farm House Planning is available through the Agricultural Experiment Station in Fayetteville or county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane G. Carter
University of Arkansas
Rural Relief Housing Committee
Civil Works Administration
Carter
Amore
Arkar Farm
Agrcultural
Fayetteville
Direcwer Agricultural Experiment Station
Fayettevile
Add Howe
Survey Finds 2.2 Percent Of Dwellings Lacking Running Water
A survey of 65 cities shows 2.2 percent of dwellings have no running water closets and 2 percent lack bathtubs or showers. The study highlights housing deficiencies and regional disparities in basic sanitation facilities.
Frisco Shows Big Construction Gain
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Better Housing Program reports progress in its modernization pledge drive. It aims for $7,000,000 in work within six months and plans to extend until the city is fully canvassed. Through three divisions and a field force including SERA and relief workers, pledges total $6,028,061.76 with 42,419 contacts and 6,124 pledges signed. Building permits for modernization rose sharply in October to $4,863,525, following $130,392 for the week ending November 21 and $31,813 the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Better Housing Program
San Francisco
State Emergency Relief Administration
San Francisco Relief Administration
Department of Public Works
Lack Homes Cities Have Housing Shortage Report
Ed ward M. Craig of the National Association of Building Employers says housing shortages exist in 18 of 60 major U.S. cities based on a Federal Housing Administration study. Cities named include Kansas City Los Angeles Buffalo Dallas Elizabethtown Norfolk Seattle and others, with optimistic notes on 1938 housing activity.
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United States
Edward M. Craig
National Association of Building
Erades
Federal Housing Administration
Cra
Robert D. Steele
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Buffalo
Dallas
Tex
Elizabeth
N. J
Louisville
Miami
Pla
Norfolk
Wash
Springfield
Mass
St. Joseph
Cleveland
Athinta
Des Moines
Duluth
Renate
Winter Walks Repair Urged For Safer Paths
Winter conditions dictate homeowners repair walks steps and terraces to prevent falls and injuries. Properly drained concrete with a 6 inch base of cinders or gravel and 3 to 4 inches of aggregate mix improves durability, while wood forms guide leveling and edge alignment.
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Bea
Jewels Split for Heirs in Chicago Estate Case
In a guarded Chicago vault jeweler Warren Piper weighs emeralds to break a 50 carat necklace into 11 equal parts for 11 heirs under a will. The 350 carats valued near $350,000 at $1,000 to $5,000 per carat, with estate value possibly over $1,000,000, as executors seek impartial division amid dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Solomon
Warren Piper
Pieper
Piper
United States Bureau of Mines
Jewel appraisal linked to estate shrouded in silence
The witness, Mr. Piper, declined to identify himself beyond saying he was evaluating jewels for an estate and was bound by confidence to reveal nothing further. The remark came during confidential testimony with no additional details disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Piper
Farmer Should Be Financially Free
Nashville reports Governor Myers of the Farm Credit Administration urged farmers to seek independence from government aid as a permanent policy. He warned emergency debt refinancing should continue while creditors push liquidation but opposed government subsidies, stating divesting farmer credit from aid and political control strengthens agriculture. Chester C. Davis discussed the Bankhead cotton act and addressed criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Farmers of America
Mers
American Farm Bureau of Federation
Chester C. Davis
Converting Waste Space Inexpensive Home Improvement Plan
Homeowners seeking extra living space can under the Federal Housing Program convert underused areas into habitable rooms at low cost. The article notes existing heat, taxes, and foundation ready, with top floors suitable for guests or playrooms and cellars for a rumpus room and diversions.
Origin of Rack Woo Rock Wool Found on Hawaiian Beach
Scientists discovered rock wool on a Hawaii beach and noted its insulation potential for hollow wall spaces. Natives believed the hair-like material belonged to a goddess dwelling in Kilauea, linking folklore to the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Kilauea
Cotton program blamed for market loss not sole cause
A speaker argues that the cotton program itself is not responsible for the loss of the export market. He cites foreign exchange restrictions, the low level of foreign purchasing power, and rising nationalism in foreign cotton consuming countries as the principal factors.
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Grom
Russel G. Smith
Bank of Amwerica National Trust and Savings Association
Statewiele
California
Neighbo
Phieco
Racia
Hope Hardware Company
Elm
Southern Ice & Utilities Co
Frisco
Duffie Hardware CO
Elm St
Hope, Ark
Carey
DeSoto
Williams Roofing Lumber
J. L. Williams & Sons
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