HUD Official Promises Open Housing Enforcement
Governor Bob Scott voiced confidence in North Carolina's Housing Corporation to fund low income housing, aiming to frame housing with the same priority as highways and education. He noted substandard housing affects about 400,000 residents and highlighted federal support, while detailing planned state meetings to explain the program and ongoing court scrutiny of the corporation's constitutionality.
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Bob Scott
North Carolina Wouging Corp
Scott
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Housing Corp
Superior Court
James H. Pou Bailey
General Assembly
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Scntt
Joe Bautes
Witt
Srea
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Meilsion
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1968 Housing Law Fully Enforced Thursday
Washington AP reports a 1968 housing law becomes fully enforceable on Thursday. HUD will intensify enforcement, adding about 1 million housing units to protections, including apartments, military housing, and new subdivisions. Officials forecast a surge in complaints and sanctions, with more conciliations and damages in 1968. The act bans denial of housing access based on race, color, religion, or national origin, with HUD directing state enforcement under new federal power.
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Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Samuch J. Situmon
Equal Opportunity
Simmons
HUD
High
Rivers and floods force hundreds from homes across four states
Torrential rain and dissolving snow overwhelmed streams in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, driving hundreds from their residences. Tennessee reports three deaths. Lee and White counties in Virginia and areas along the Cumberland River in Kentucky evacuated about 200 people. Transportation arteries blocked by landslides and rising water, with National Guardsmen aiding evacuations and dikes built along flooded areas.
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West Virginia
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Kentucky
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Wite
Cornterland River
Lee County
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National Guardsmen
Civil Defense
Virginia Mountains
Man Wounded By Gun Shots in Greensboro
Greensboro police report Walt Hubert Mills was wounded by gunfire three times at his home on Thursday morning. A side window and the door glass were struck. Mills was hit in the stomach hip and shoulder as he answered the door. No motive is known.
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North Vietnam to allow POW mail and packages
U S officials report North Vietnam plans to permit prisoners of war to receive one package every two months, with letters monthly once postal arrangements start. Initial shipments expected next February, though Hanoi has limited postal and camp-inspection access under Geneva terms.
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Mitchell Facing Charges in My Lai Case
Washington Army officials reveal Maj. Gen. John Roles will oversee charges against soldier Mitchell for assault with intent to commit murder in the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment. the case follows the earlier court martial of William Calley Jr. and up to two dozen others under investigation.
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APL
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My Lai
Vietnam
John Roles
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Tex
Mitchell
U.S
Calley
Parent Ca
Cigilhats
Maximum Interest Rates Boosted For Second Time
Washington reports a second rise in maximum mortgage interest rates within a year to 4?4 per cent, with George Romney defending the move as needed to curb inflation and keep mortgage funds flowing. Banks cite higher yields and discount points, while builders warn of further housing crunches without broader controls.
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FTA
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Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Malnainistration
Macy
Yoo
Iro
Mortgage Bankers Associion of America
National Association of Home Builders
Tousing
Orl.als
Laday
Robert M. Pease
Louis TR. Barba
Home Builders Group
Melin
Congress
Barba
Federal Reserve Board
Pease
Indiana
Alighsissippi
Missouri
Ohio
South Dakota
Virginia
Jiu District of Columbia
Rommey
Romney
Federal
National Mortgage Association
National Mortgsee Association
Tomney
Secretary of Housing
Recession Threats and Inflation Debate with Nixon Aide
Washington AP reports that 1969 price rises fueled arguments over Nixon policies as 1968 data showed 4.5 to 6.1 percent living-cost increases. AFL-CIO's Goldfinger warned of recession risk, while Labor Secretary Bhultz said federal actions are cooling inflation. Nixon signaled budget and tax moves to counter rising costs.
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Nixon
Nathaniel Goldfinever
George F. Bhultz
Shultz
Mixon
Labor Department
Goldfinger
Astahon Pilleles
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Shidtz
Gotdfinger
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