New Towns Echo Modern Living Concepts
New towns being built around the United States aim to blend city conveniences with suburban life. Planners design full environments where homes are near schools shops and recreation, reducing commute times and eliminating school buses. Notable sites include Litchfield Park near Phoenix and Reston near Washington, with growing populations and planned facilities.
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New York
UPI
Valencia
Irvine
California
Los Angeles
Litchfield Park
Phoenix
Ariz
Reston
Columbia
Washington
D.C
Houston
Clear Lake City
Ohio
Louisiana
Florida
Hawaii
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear
Arizona State University
Panels Make Basement Usable
A plan by the American Plywood Association uses Styrofoam panels and plywood underlayment to create a warm, resilient basement floor. The method lays a grid of nailing strips on a concrete slab, applies a vapor barrier adhesive, places Styrofoam panels, and then fills joints with wallboard adhesive before sanding and covering.
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San Francisco
UPI
American Plywood Association
APA
Tacoma
Wash
Second Home Seekers Told What To Look For
NEW YORK United Press International reports rising land interest and prices as families seek second homes beyond urban areas. Experts Branigar and Elkind outline essential checks for buyers including zoning, utilities, indebtedness, access, fire protection, recreation rights, drainage, nearby development, and seller reputation, warning that land investment favors the affluent and carries risks from zoning shifts and development costs.
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New York
UPI
Lake
Woodland
Harvey W. Branigar Jr
Branigar
R C Wilcox Named VP of Vermont Bank
Brattleboro Vermont National Bank appoints Robert C Wilcox as vice president and trust officer. He will oversee trust department activities starting Dec 2. Wilcox previously served Casco Bank Trust Co Portland Maine as assistant trust officer and has extensive training in estate planning taxation and banking operations.
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Brattleboro
Vermont National
Robert C. Wilcox
Jack Hunter Jr
Vermont National Bank
Wilcox
Trust Department
Casco Bank & Trust Co
Portland
Maine
Trust
Lowell, Mass
Bowdoin College
Harvard Graduate School of Education
National Trust School
Northwestern University
University of Maine School of Law
American Institute of Banking
Naval Reserve
Lowry
USNR
A.I.B
Maine Estate Planning Council
Corporate Fiduciaries Association of Maine
Bowdoin Club of
United Fund Campaign
Christian Education Committee
Invested
Woodfords Congregational Church
Portland Players
Lyric Theatre
Postal Workers Earn $250 Awards at Ben Avon Post Office
Three Ben Avon Post Office employees received lapel pins and $250 each for outstanding performance. John J. Thomayer praised for parcel post duties and public relations, Wallace E. Jones for efficient outgoing mail handling and good co worker relations, and Roy Marsden honored for 20 years with the Civil Service Commission, vehicle control, property duties, and personnel tasks. Jones noted for excellent relations with staff and supervisors and Marsden for extensive unused sick leave. Chrysler introduces a Holstein powered model with four legs, after acquiring 107 Holsteins for a forthcoming plant near New Stanton, Pa.
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Palm
Stanley J. Pekalski
Bennington
Roy Marsden
John J. Thomayer
Wallace E. Jones
Benon
Jones
U.S. Civil Service Commission
New Sianton, Pa
UPI
D— Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Keep in Shape at Home With a Gym in Every Bathroom
Americans pursue fitness at home as Family Fitness Centers grow. A personal gym lets daily workouts happen any time, with equipment like treadmills, bikes, and sauna. Rooms may include storage, a dressing area, and even a pool or winter skating rink for year round use.
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New York
UPI
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Lawrence D. Elkind
Kennilworth Associates
Elkind
R.C. Wilcox
Vermont Bank
Carole Ann Pope
Colby College
University of Montana
Meredith
Matthew
Cowpower
Varney
Bennington Potters
Carpenter Hill
U.S.7
Lester Davis
Gloria Gil
Home Furniture Co
Ene
Pownal Call
Enterprise 6939
Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc
Lenox, Mass
John M. Moore
Arlington
Hodgson
Economy Auto Stores, Inc
Bennington, VT
Elm St
Srightens Buy
A. J. Dewey & Sons Lumber and
Mckinley Street
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