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Harris-Savage Home (RTHL #17586, [20] 2013), 5703 Swiss Ave.—Constructed in 1917 for P.A. Ritter, later occupants of the home included William A. Turner, a Texas oil field pioneer, and W.R. Harris, who was a prosecutor during the impeachment of Texas Governor James Ferguson by the Texas Legislature, and Wallace Savage, a former mayor of Dallas.
The house's two bedrooms and the only bathroom, were located on the ground floor. [1] The south facade of the Florida Tropical House. The building's flat roof was modeled from that of a storm-proof deck from an ocean liner [11] and included a loggia, deck, and recreation room. [10]
The San Fernando Valley has a significant population below the poverty level. About 30 percent of Valley households in 2009 earned less than $35,000 a year, including 10 percent who made less than $15,000 a year. [64] The Pacoima district, once considered the hub of suburban blight and of having the highest poverty rate, is no longer such.
Five other major cities – St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia – had also donated at least $15,000 by September 15. [133] By state, the largest donations included $228,000 from New York, $67,000 from Texas, $56,000 from Illinois, $
Jim Wright (D-TX) US Representative and house Speaker, resigned after an ethics investigation led by Newt Gingrich alleged improper receipt of $145,000 in gifts (1989) [359] Keating Five (1980–1989) The failure of Lincoln Savings and Loan led to Charles Keating donating to the campaigns of five Senators for help.