Vacation Cabin Trend in Year Round Living
The article argues for year round livability in vacation homes through planned developments with recreational facilities. It cites John Concord of Masonite and Penn State Extension specialists on sizing electric fans, insulation, and modern utilities. It notes two paths to a two purpose home, build or buy, and highlights benefits of dual use as vacation and retirement residence within a planned community.
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John Concord
Masonite Corporation
Esserm
University Park, Pa
UPT
Pennsylvania State University Extension
Concord
Shepard’s Lane
Manchester Village
George L. Markey
Markey
Jesse Ameden
Jesse
Richard Ameden
Manchester Depot
Otis
Home Safety Hints For The Elderly
New York UPI Special steps to safeguard seniors at home by the Council On Family Health suggest regular vision and smell tests to read labels and detect gas leaks. Place a bell in the bathroom, check walking sticks and footwear, wipe spills, and install low tubs beds and bathroom handrails for safer living.
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New York
UPI
Council On Family Health
Council
Unification of Building Codes Urged in NationWide Reform
J A Reidelbach Jr of the Home Manufacturers Association urges a single national building standard to end diverse local codes that inflate costs and stifle innovation. He cites bureaucratic delays, higher prices for homebuyers, and slowed adoption of new materials, calling for uniform rules to reduce housing costs and improve safety.
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New York
UPI
J. A. Reidelbach, Jr
Home Manufacturers Association
HMA
Washington, D.C
Savings Bank Journal
Cape Cod
Reidelbach
Building Department
Congress
Board of Appeals
Italy car ownership rises cutting ratio to 9.7 Italians per car
The Automobile Club of Italy reports as of Jan 1 this year Italy has 5,468,098 privately owned autos, a ratio of one car for every 9.7 Italians, nearly double the 17 Italians per car seen in early 1962. The club notes the trend prompts federal standardization and a private industry board to govern adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
UPI
Italy
Automobile Club of Italy
Club
Oil Heat Institute Plans Nine Week Technician Course
Montpelier Vermont Oil Heat Institute president Gerald R. Martel announces a nine week New England Oil Heat technician course for oil burner servicemen starting September 13 at Christ the King School Rutland. The program includes sessions on Honeywell controls humidification Auto Flo and other brands, led by industry authorities. For more information contact Martel in Ludlow.
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Montpelier
Gerald R. Martel
Vermont Oil Heat Institute
New England
Christ the King School
Main St
Rutland
New England Fuel Institute
Honeywell
Auto- Flo
Boston Machine Works
Taco
Sundstrand
Family rooms become standard in over 40 percent of new homes
The Southern Pine Association reports that more than forty percent of new U S homes include a family room. It notes wood paneled walls are common and that low maintenance is as important as warmth and cheery atmosphere in selecting materials for these rooms.
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New Orleans
UPI
Southern Pine Association
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Love
Pine Crest
Pine Crest Boarding
Bennon U.S
Bennington, Vt
Dial
McKinley Street
Oil Heat Institute
Miller Mobile
Winkler
Martel
Ludlow
H. Greenberg & Son, Inc
Bennington
Morse C & B
Shaftsbury Road
Watchdog
Spasso
J.H. Winslow
Vermont
Depot Street
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