The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-02
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(COuClnueQ rom rage U executive director of the WHA, will meet with MT. Wiley in Boston Fri day to protest the proposed reduc- ton. %
 A survey by the WHA reveals that other Connecticut communities re- ceived reductions greater than Wa terbury. Some of these are: New Haven, 8 reduction of 108 units from the original proposed 300; Hartford, a reduction of 128 from the original 300, and Middletown, cut of IT from the orfgina! 51.
 $50 Seek Housing
 To date total of $50 Waterbury veterans have applied for housing at the Hamilton Heights project. An estimated 1,260 local veterans seek housing, according to previous estimates. Many of the latter have secured housing elsewhere, moved from town or do not desire residence at the Hamilton Heights project.
 MT. Wiley defended the FPHA action because of the increased costs of construction plus the abso- 1ute limitation on the amount of funds available under Title V of the Lanham Act"
 'FWe are not in position to incur more obligations than there are funds to satisfy" Wiley said in his letter.
 A review is now being undertaken by the FPIIA, which will be com- pleted by next week to determine whether current project cost esti- mates can be reduced further so as to eliminate the need for cut ting the number of residences. Es- inmates now in hand reveal costs of more than $1,50O000 in excess of available funds for the New England program. Increased costs include labor rates, overtime result ing in premium payments, materi- als, etc.
 Other Cuts Possible
 MT. Wiley also infers that pos sibly some further reductions will be made.
 The text of the telegrams for warded at the request of Mayor Monagan in protest to the pro- posal are:
 Telegram to President Truman, Wyatt, Sen. Brien McMahon, Sen ator Thomas Hart and Congress man Joseph E. Talbot: Federal Public Housing Authority has an- nounced that due to lack of funds they are reducing by 25 percent the number ot units previously prom ised for temporary veterans hous- ing. Previous commitment was who'll ly inadequate to meet demand. On behalf of our home-Seeking vet erans protest this reduction. If further funds are necessary to carry out the program request immedi- ate government action to provide these funds"
 The telegram forwarded to the Governor and MT. White Is: Fed eral Public Housing Authority has announced reduction of 25 percent in units previously promised for temporary veterans housing pro- gram. Stated reason is lack of funds. Amount needed to carry out pro gram is approximately $150,000. Emergency requires that this amount be made available from the State fund and request that this full amount be allocated to Water- bury for this purpose"
 Wiley Asks Suggestions
 Wiley emphasizes the regrets of the FPHA in making such a move and states:
 We understand how serious any cut-back of anticipated construction in this program is to the veterans and their families in need of hous- ing in your city. The Federal Pub lie Housing Authority is heart and soul in this job of producing shelter for veterans and We regret more than we can say the necessity for this cut-bacx. Any additional sug- gestions you may have for com- pleting the program will be given most careful considers: :ion."
 Members of the local Housing Authority, including MT. Young. are: Vice-chairman, Richard w. Goss; treasurer, Joseph DeLauretis; assistant treasurer, John J. Driscoll. and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick.