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Wyatt, Wilson W. (Wilson Watkins), 1905-

Party Hosted by India Edwards

President Harry S. Truman attends a party given by Mrs. India Edwards, Vice-Chairman, Democratic National Committee (DNC). Left to Right: Wilson Wyatt, co-chairman of Americans for Democratic Action; President Truman; Perle Mesta, Minister to Luxembourg; Eda (Mrs. Charles) Brannan; William Boyle Jr., Chairman, Democratic National Committee; and Edwards (far right).

Wilson W. Wyatt with Phillip H. Coombs

National Housing Expeditor Wilson W. Wyatt, seated, today signed the first premium payment plan designed to achieve expanded production of scarce building materials. The plan, placed into effect as of June 1, 1946, covers the structural clay (brick) industry and was worked out in cooperation with the representatives of that industry. Use of premium payments was authorized by the Veterans Emergency Housing Act of 1946. Standing is Phillip H. Coombs, National Housing Act Director of Materials Supply Branch and Chairman of the Interagency Steering Committee on premium payments.

Wilson W. Wyatt, resigned, Housing Expeditor

Wilson W. Wyatt, who resigned as Housing Expediter, shown packing up at his office today following a press conference. Mr. Wyatt said that the housing emergency now is greater than ever and that demand for homes is just now reaching its peak. Mr. Wyatt resigned after President Truman had called for relaxation "as rapidly as possible" of Wyatt's controls on construction and home building. From: Beth Gore.