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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
8
Housing economists note a strong rise in remodeling as owners invest in existing homes. A typical example shows a 1000 square foot home expanding 12 by 16 feet for about 2800, boosting value to 14 800. New homes cost around 18 000 with added moving and closing costs, making remodeling financially appealing.
The Home Laundry Institute notes laundry rooms move from basements to kitchen and bath sites as homeowners seek convenience and aesthetic harmony. Flat top machines offer extra counter space while adjacent butter pantries in older homes serve as practical laundry areas.
Heritage House becomes Atlantic's largest project with seven stories and a price tag over $1,250,000. First residents moved in last November and others joined since January, creating a busy center for residents and neighbors. The seven story structure is the city’s landmark retirement facility.
The text emphasizes a dedicated laundry area separate from living spaces, noting convenient plumbing and proximity to laundry sources. It describes features such as sinks storage closets folding and sorting spaces ironing sewing and mending facilities.
A painted room can seem larger or brighter with a new color. A fresh coating perks up furnishings and can alter perceived ceiling height. Guidance from a reliable paint store or contractor helps select the best grade paint for smooth coverage and longer life, reducing labor.
A new machine speeds up lumber testing grading and marking at a rate of 1,000 feet per minute boosting production efficiency for timber processing facilities.
Frankfort AP reports pioneers in Kentucky used chimneys to collapse endangered log cabins after a pull on a key log. The Frankfort Chamber received a letter from G. P. Menard asking for area livery lodgings as he works on a book Travel Guide for Horses for travelers with mounts.
Travel advice for horse owners in Malville Kentucky covers where to stay during summer trips. Astronomers warn cosmic rays may have made moon dust dangerously radioactive, raising safety concerns for space exploration discussions.
Sunnyside park completes remodeling of the caretaker’s four room house with bath as part of ongoing park improvements. Varel Cannon serves as caretaker while staff enclose a 20 acre addition and erect shelter houses in the south picnic area. Improvements include softball dugouts, new water lines, pool repainting, and paving around the park.
A new outside hot water tap connects with an internal gas water point to wash hands tools and boots before entering the home. It also supports hose connections for lawn pool and car washing. A drainage valve directs water inside to prevent sudden spills.
To meet the nation’s need for 1.5 million engineers by 1970, nearly 80 000 instead of the current 40 000 will have to be graduated annually from colleges.
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