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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1918

Page

15

Real estate boom urged for San Antonio home ownership

A San Antonio real estate article urges buying homes now as population and building surge. It cites rising property values and rents, high demand for business space, and government growth boosting demand. Emphasis is placed on owning rather than renting to gain independence and civic involvement.

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Washington spy scare widens as government hunts leakers

Washington wartime officials tighten security amid a broad purge of suspected German spies and informants. Arrests target plans to attack public buildings and expose that hundreds of workers in government departments may be compromised, with passes restricted and ongoing monitoring of personnel.

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Industries of Texas Help to Win War

The Southwest is urged to expand manufacturing to support wartime needs. Textiles, timber, and housing are highlighted, with emphasis on locating new plants near military camps and transportation hubs. Officials argue Texas resources and labor can boost national production and logistics during and after the conflict.

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Southwest Market Expansion Prompts Postwar Trade Growth

Agencies back a move to develop manufactured products regionally as competition grows. The Southwest plans to capitalize on new markets in Northern Mexico, viewing postwar trade shifts as a key driver. Proximity to markets and favorable schedules may boost international commerce in the area after the war.

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Homestead Protections Expanded for Service Members

The new act, law 29 approved by the President, extends homestead rights to those who enter military or naval service. It suspends absences due to wounds or disability, preserving residence and cultivation requirements. Widows and dependents of deceased service members gain station rights and patent eligibility.

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SAHAF URGES SOUTHWEST 10 GET TOGETHER

A Missouri dispatch reports C E Scluft urges Southwestern manufacturing groups to unite to lure new plants. He cites government moves and wartime needs, calling for coordinated regional industrial growth with surveys, resources, and favorable tax conditions to attract and support new facilities.

Sahaf

New Planning And Zoning Laws Reform City Development

Wisconsin legislators enact new zoning measures giving cities power to adopt district plans and regulate building layouts, affecting density and street layouts. The 1915 act shifts authority to planning commissions to pass zoning plans with council veto and requires city plans to be submitted for approval, enabling developers to seek amendments and adjust districts with state oversight.

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Labor parity gains strength in Britain amid party reorganization

The British Labor party, smaller than Liberals and Conservatives, moves toward a reorganization to become a broad party of producers. A doubling of the franchise to six million women voters and a push toward common ownership could redefine its role in Parliament and politics.

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Plans for Los Angeles Civic Center Scheme Emerges

A proposed civic center plan in Los Angeles envisions a central complex along Bunker Hill with a new city hall a municipal theater a post office and a public library. The scheme notes the land is low priced and the project would be a landmark development for the city under the guidance of City Plan Association member Cor Louis Aglee and architect Rankin.

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Housing Plan For Workers Builds Villages And Hostels

The British wartime housing plan examines temporary and permanent accommodation for workers near factories. It describes cooperative housing, municipal loans, and standardized brick cottages with living rooms, bedrooms, and baths. Dormitory villages and hostels are used for large groups, featuring central dining and administration, with hot water and well-supplied facilities.

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Weekly Trade Conditions Report with Mixed Signals

Clery reviews the week’s trade showing improved sentiment in some areas despite weaker conditions in others. Factory activity and production pressures persist in several regions as earnings and demand shift after year start. Weekly bank closures total 1.4606 billion dollars, reflecting liquidity in markets.

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