Agreement Reaches Compromise on Federal Rent Controls
Washington June 19 A conference committee compromise extends federal rent controls through 1950 and for six additional months in communities choosing them. House action expected tomorrow with Truman’s sign likely before June 30. Counties would gain power to remove controls by December 31, while states and already-dropped areas remain unaffected. About 8.9 million housing units are under controls.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Strength For Today By Early Douglass Better Politics
A columnist argues governments depend on the people who support them. If voters skip elections or fail to engage, they share responsibility for political flaws. The piece urges more and better people to participate to improve U S politics.
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Douglass
William Penn
United States
New Day for Tenants Says Landlords Will Help
Hal Boyle reports from New York on a shift in rental policy as landlords promise better tenant service. Fred Trump discusses a new era focusing on light, air, and amenities in large Brooklyn developments Shore Haven and Beach Haven. He notes schools, nurseries, courtesy cars, babysitting, and even Broadway tickets as part of tenant goodwill, framed as smart business to attract rents. New York remains a major port.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Fred Trump
Ward
Trump
Brooklyn
Shore Haven
Beach Haven
Board of Education
Kate
South Pacific
Jin
Steady work like the ant in Luf's Stuff
A short reflective piece extols the ant as a model of steady labor. The narrator contrasts it with humans who hesitate, noting the ant begins promptly and continues daily. The author signs as N. A. Lufburrow.
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Lewistown W. 8. C. Meets at June Session
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Lewistown Methodist Church met June 13 at the home of Mrs. Joseph Livezey with Mrs. Raymond Stull presiding. Devotion by Mrs. Roscoe Martin and program by Mrs. Archie Bogle. Members present included Mrs. Luther Martin Mrs. Staley Grimes Mrs. DeWitt Dickey and Mrs. Eli Green. Dickey reported on the Cumberland Conference attended in May. The group voted to give $20 to the Lewistown War Memorial Fund. Hostess provided refreshments. Next meeting set for July 11 at Mrs. Roscoe Martin's home.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lewistown Methodist Church
Joseph Livezey
Raymond Stull
Roscoe Martin
Archie Bogle
Luther Martin
Staley Grimes
DeWitt Dickey
Eli Green
Dickey
Cumberland
Lewistown
Social Etiquette On Discussing Friends' Home Prices
The piece advises not to press friends about what they paid for a home. It suggests letting them bring up price discussions if they wish and cautions against asking about costs directly. The guidance emphasizes respectful conversation and avoiding sensitive financial topics.
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