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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

8

House Leaders Clash Over Housing Bill Debates Loom

House leaders prepared for a heated debate on a housing bill as factions from both parties lined up alternative proposals. The dispute centers on a new veterans mortgage program within the FHA and use of life insurance funds, with opposition from many Democrats to veterans housing provisions.

Wasitington House Jeacera Tant Sity Arity Odebate Alle Refowa Ren Teague Home Mortgage Credit and Press Administration Veterans Provisions Committee Menaura Costa O Veterans Hood and Disaster Insurance Rep. Ralns Eram FHA Federalousing Administration FITA National Service

Flames Sweep Historic Hospital Fire Evacuates Patients In Quebec City

Independent Carrier wins $15 Poster Award as fire sweeps a historic hospital in Quebec City. Faulty wiring sparked the blaze which forced evacuation of about 200 women patients. The hospital, built in the early 17th century, was brought under control within an hour. Winners of the Poppy Poster Contest are named Tamara Kruz Donna Handsford and others with posters displayed at Municipal Auditorium and state Legion convention.

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May Department Stores reports 1956 sales top half billion

May Department Stores Co reports 1956 sales at 521.4 million, up from 494.6 million last year, with net earnings of 20.7 million or 3.31 per common share. The firm plans a 3 percent sales rise in early 1957, budgeted capital spending of 20 million, and openings of new downtown branches in West Covina, Cleveland, and a Redondo Beach project this fall.

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