Fund Drive Under Way for USS Arizona Memorial Stamp
The USS Arizona Memorial Fund launches a nationwide drive offering a seal stamp to donors of 35 or more. The goal is 500000 to encase the hull with steel and concrete and build a nearby museum near Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Donations may be sent to the memorial fund in Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
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Construction Mark Predicted for 1958
The Associated General Contractors of America predicts a 1958 record of 49 to 68 billion dollars in total construction, boosted by highway, school, and home building and supported by expected maintenance and repair outlays. It cites improved credit conditions and a mild business downturn as key factors.
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Solon Raps Delay in Use of Housing Appropriation
Sparkman of Alabama said the Senate Housing subcommittee will begin hearings soon to probe why the White House waited to release 177 million dollars approved by Congress for military housing urban renewal and cooperative housing programs. He called on administration spokesmen to explain the delay as the new Congress opens January 7.
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Housing starts drop under million goal this year
Housing construction in year declined to 926000 starts below the one million target. Sparkman urged looser money policy and lowering FHA insured mortgage maximum from 5.0 to 4.34 percent to spur homebuilding, noting housing can lift the economy out of a slump. The Queen’s televised Christmas message drew praise for its polished, calm delivery.
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