Woods, Tighe E. (Tighe Edward), 1910-1974

United States Housing Expeditor Tighe E. Woods today told the House Banking Committee that the need to expand rent control stems from the nations new defense effort. He urged the committee to support a 24 month continuation of controls. The administration wants a stronger law, with authority to bring back under control areas that have previously freed. From: Beth Gore.

Tighe E. Woods, Federal Housing Administrator, shown as he testified on rent controls before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee today. Shortly after his testimony crowds of landlords swarmed in the rotunda of the Capitol and then stormed the offices of individual Senators. From Beth Gore. From: Beth Gore

Housing Expediter Tighe E. Woods asked for a two-year extension of rent control because of a continued critical shortage of rental housing. Woods, shown before the House Banking Committee, said that removal of rent ceilings now on the estimated 4,350,000 under control would be a serious blow to our economy. From: Beth Gore.

Housing Expediter Tighe E. Woods said today he thought very little material is being saved for housing by restrictions in the present housing act on non-essential business construction. Woods told a Senate Banking Subcommittee on rent that "I would feel bad" if the clause were eliminated from the Act. From: Beth Gore.

Tighe E. Woods today was appointed housing expediter to replace Frank R. Creedon, who resigned. Mr. Woods has served as Mr. Creedon's deputy. From: Beth Gore.