Middle Class Housing Push Spurs New Global Plan
A Federal Housing Administration official said a broad program to expand home construction costing 8500 to 10000 ranks high on President Truman's near term legislative agenda. The plan targets middle income families neglected by current housing, seeks more rental units, and would liberalize FHA loan guarantees to favor private construction while navigating Southern opposition and civil rights concerns.
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Office Workers Face Closed CSO Hearing Over Communist Ties
A three person CSO committee held a closed hearing at CIO headquarters on charges of Communist leanings among Office Workers. The union sought a federal injunction in Philadelphia blocking the session, while CIO leaders stated no court ruling had been issued.
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Golden Apples Awarded to Haver and Douglas in Hollywood
Hollywood event names June Haver and Kirk Douglas as most cooperative actress and actor by the Hollywood Women's Press Club. They will receive golden apple awards at a dinner tomorrow night. Hedy Lamarr and Humphrey Bogart labeled most uncooperative and receive nothing.
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Girl Who Lived in Attic Poses Mystery for Police
In Greenville Tennessee an 18 year old girl Joyce Conduff lived two years in a dark attic above her home hidden behind the chimney. Police found her cowering in the garret after an anonymous call. Her father Ernie Conduff reported she stayed in the attic because she disliked her stepmother.
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Attic Discovery Hints at Possible Deception
After questioning the girl at police headquarters investigators said there might be more to it. No charges were filed as the attic appearance seems voluntary.
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Dewey Calls Water Crisis Conference
Governor Thomas E. Dewey summoned New Yorks top water officials and engineers to a conference on the cities water crisis. City reservoirs stood at 34.8 percent capacity. upstate Groton and Catskill systems held 88 billion gallons. A month of rain was urged. rationing possible if rains failed.
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Dry Friday experiment cuts NYC water use to 789 million gallons
A voluntary drive reduced New York City water use to 789.2 million gallons in 24 hours, down 176 million gallons from the prior week's daily average and 1 million gallons less than last Thursday’s consumption, as the plan aimed for a full report.
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Take a Break at the Friendly Coffee Shop
Between busy hours, enjoy a break luncheon at the friendly Coffee Shop. Meet friends, enjoy good food, relax, and take advantage of low prices. Come often.
Argentine government moves to allow imports under Franco-Argentine treaty
Buenos Aires reports the government issues Central Bank regulations to permit imports of French goods under the Franco Argentine trade agreement signed last September, previously prohibited.
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