Rent Controls Seen Likely as Texas Legislature Opens
Dallas representative W O Reed predicted state rent controls will pass in the 50th Texas Legislature after federal ceilings on transient hotels and motor courts are removed February 15. Hotel and motor court operators expect only minor adjustments, with some increases limited to multi occupant rooms. Public figures and industry voices call for action only if prices rise beyond the federal ceiling lift.
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Nation-Wide Survey On Spending Planned
Ann Arbor January 11 1947 a survey planned by the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan to study how war bonds and bank deposits will be used in 1947. Dr Bensis Likert directs the center and the Federal Reserve Board supports the project surveying 3000 American households for spending plans and inflation risk insights.
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Readjustment allowances for Texas veterans remain intact
Texas veterans eligible for readjustment allowances remain unaffected by President Truman's New Year declaration. Harry Crozier, head of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission, says the program lasts until two years after the war ends, with 56,000 to 60,000 veterans currently unemployed claiming $20 weekly. About 10,000 self employed veterans received up to $100 monthly in December under the second map.
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Tech Students at Texas Tech See Higher Part Time Earnings
The official dean of men report shows 576 of 3870 male students work part time during fall semester with average pay over 26 dollars monthly and hourly wages up about 60 percent since 1945. Employment rises with enrollment while average daily hours drop from three to 1.8.
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Crude Oil Production In U S Drops Amid Cold Week
US crude oil output fell by 118 975 barrels per day to 4 550 265 in the week ending Jan 11 as extreme cold cut production. Oklahoma slid 8 550 to 355 800, Texas dropped 43 235 to 1 931 615, while Louisiana rose 1 725 to 408 125 and New Mexico gained 300 to 103 500.
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March of Dimes Campaign Opens January Fifteenth in Lubbock
Durward Mahon announces the annual March of Dimes drive in Lubbock County from January 15 to January 30. Half of local funds stay for polio treatment and services, with the remainder supporting the national foundation's research and programs.
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Arabian Leader Prince Amir Saud Plans American Tour
Prince Amir Saud of Saudi Arabia will arrive in Washington to begin a five week U S tour, meeting President Truman and then visiting New York from Saturday to Jan 21, with further stops announced by State Department.
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