Housing Act of 1949: Hearing Before ... , 81-1 on H.R. 4009 ... , April 7 ... May 9, 19491949 - 701 pages |
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... problem areas in the whole field of housing . Second . It is a fair bill - fair because it recognizes the appropriate interests of private enterprise , local communities , and others who have a real interest in the provision of adequate ...
... problem areas in the whole field of housing . Second . It is a fair bill - fair because it recognizes the appropriate interests of private enterprise , local communities , and others who have a real interest in the provision of adequate ...
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... problem for our smaller cities and towns , as well as our larger metropolitan areas . They are perhaps the most obvious and familiar evidence that a sub- stantial portion of our housing supply is wholly unsatisfactory . More effectively ...
... problem for our smaller cities and towns , as well as our larger metropolitan areas . They are perhaps the most obvious and familiar evidence that a sub- stantial portion of our housing supply is wholly unsatisfactory . More effectively ...
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... problem effectively . They know the social costs of slums . The mayors and other city officials daily face the problem of heavy municipal expenditures for essential municipal services in slum areas which far exceed the taxes derived ...
... problem effectively . They know the social costs of slums . The mayors and other city officials daily face the problem of heavy municipal expenditures for essential municipal services in slum areas which far exceed the taxes derived ...
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... problem of slum clearance . I think it is a matter of common knowledge that the occupants of the slums are predominantly families of low income . It is equally obvious that these low - income families do not voluntarily choose the ...
... problem of slum clearance . I think it is a matter of common knowledge that the occupants of the slums are predominantly families of low income . It is equally obvious that these low - income families do not voluntarily choose the ...
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... problem . The housing problem has so many facets that it will not do to place all our hopes on any one field of action . It is my belief that Federal housing research must be broad enough to disclose the possibility of constructive ...
... problem . The housing problem has so many facets that it will not do to place all our hopes on any one field of action . It is my belief that Federal housing research must be broad enough to disclose the possibility of constructive ...
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Page 227 - All citizens of the United States shall have the same right, in every State and Territory, as is enjoyed by white citizens thereof to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property.
Page 390 - I am a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and chairman of its taxation committee.
Page 3 - Such notes or other obligations shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities during the month preceding the issuance of the notes or other obligations.
Page 289 - I am taking the liberty of sending a copy of this letter to the other members of your committee.
Page 693 - To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child, and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
Page 293 - The policy to be followed in attaining the national housing objective hereby established shall be: (1) private enterprise shall be encouraged to serve as large a part of the total need as it can; (2) governmental assistance shall be utilized where feasible to enable private enterprise to serve more of the total need...
Page 20 - All redemptions, purchases, and sales by the Secretary of the Treasury of such notes or other obligations shall be treated as public debt transactions of the United States.
Page 20 - The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to purchase any notes and other obligations to be issued hereunder and for such purpose he is authorized to use as a public debt transaction the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued, under the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended, and the purposes for which securities may be issued under such Act, as amended, are extended to include any purchases of such notes and obligations.
Page 22 - Congress that if any provisions of this Act, or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Act or its applications to other persons and circumstances...
Page 42 - ... the realization as soon as feasible of the goal of a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family...