Chicago Tribune from Chicago, Illinois • 45

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The position, which pays $20,000 a year, was a new job created after the CHA board became embroiled in an open controversy with Miss Elizabeth Wood, the executive secretary who had headed the housing authority staff since 1937. Board Sets Policy In the controversy, Miss is SUCH HANDSOME CAR-HANGING LUGGAGE! LIGHTWEIGHT STYLES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN water-resistant, SHEEN NYLON United Press Photo Dagmar Teubner, 2, of Downs-view, carried a private 200 stuffed animals when she re Afi turned from a trip to Germany to visit her grandparents. Hi SRBl rangement, Aid. Murphy 17th, chairman of the council's housing and planning committee, has appointed a subcommittee to work constantly with the CHA on all site possibilities. Small Sites Emphasized 4.

There is a new emphasis on small sites for public housing. Previously, public housing was built mostly in elevator-type buildings on large sites. Recent site selections have included porjects with as few as 12, 24, and 50 dwellings. This new policy has been based on the belief that public housing projects should be small so that they are not considered institutions, do not disturb at neighborhood, and utilize vacant land as much as possible. 5.

The vacancy rate in public housing projects has been cut to virtually zero. On Sept. 30, 1954, there was an average delay of 15 days between the time a family moved out and a new one moved in. Now, this delay is only 3 days, the time required to redecorate. This "Wis" Wood was dismissed by the board, the grounds for the separation reportedly having been that of Under the housing authority's organization, the board in general has the position of determining policy, which then is implemented by the top staff officer.

Here are the highlights of the new look of the housing authority since Kean became the chief staff officer: .1. Kean has approached the job as an administrator interested in efficient and economic operation of Chicago's public housing projects, which now amount to big business." The present 14,000 dwellings of the.CIIA represent an investment of public funds totaling 133 million dollars. There is an additional 100 million dollars worth of housing under construction or scheduled to be built by the CHA. Preliminary plans also have been Smart, distinctive luggage that ycu'l! carry as casually as you would your coat it's that, lightweight! Just hang these smart bags by their own hooks, full length in the car, hotel or mote! closet to keep suits and dresses handy ready to slip into at a moment's notice. The handsome sheen nylon is washable, durable new design boasts deep zip opening for easy packing, handy outside zipper find extra convenience in the center fold retaining bar, the water-resistant, moth -proof lining.

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