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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1965
Page
14
Spring is the time to summerize storm and screen doors. Lubricate hinges for smooth action and replace cracked glass inserts in fall. Store inserts safely away from children and pets. Adjust the closer screw when switching between glass and screen. Clean aluminum with vinegar or steel wool to prevent pitting and corrosion. Experts say winterize by removing glass in spring and re installing screens later.
New private construction expenditures reached 3.4 billion dollars in March 1965, up 10 percent from February and 2 percent above March 1964. Private nonfarm residential building rose to 1.8 billion, up 16 percent from February but 3 percent below March 1964, with a near unchanged seasonally adjusted annual rate from February to March. The total value of new construction, public and private, put in place in March was 4.7 billion, 11 percent above March 1964 estimates.
The NAHB survey shows small-volume builders producing up to 25 homes yearly rose 6.9 percent since 1959 while large-volume builders fell by the same amount. They accounted for nearly 1 million units in 1964, about 65 percent of all housing starts.
John A. Clem chairman of the Realtors' Washington Committee testified before the Senate subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations last week. He said the National Association of Real Estate Boards supports the intergovernmental cooperation act of 1955, noting the bill offers systematic procedures that strengthen how state and local governments administer federal grant and loan programs.
The Urban Renewal Administration and the Federal Housing Administration reach an agreement to give urban renewal apartment projects priority over nearby competing units. FHA will plan early, insure mortgages for specified numbers and rentals, and screen nearby applications a year before sale to prevent overbuilding and maintain local balance.
The best sink position is under a window between the refrigerator and range, with the automatic dishwasher nearby. Most homes favor a two bowl sink, but options include single and triple bowls, drainboards, corner fits, and a swinging faucet with hose spray. A food waste disposer saves time. consult a plumbing contractor for professional kitchen planning.
Homeowners can repair weathered blacktop driveways with ready mixed asphalt and gravel patches or cold mix. Clean the area, place stones at the bottom if deep, tamp, fill, and cover with sand to prevent tire sticking. Drive over patch to compact, then a light oil coat on tools and a warm bag aid application.
The Green Valley retirement community south of Tucson, a $100 million phase driven project by the University of Arizona and Don Maxon, targets retirees nationwide. It offers 1150 garden apartments, clinics, parks, pools, and a golf course with rents from 80 dollars monthly. The project, funded initially by New York State Teachers Retirement System, attracts both affluent and modest-income seniors seeking year round sunshine and active leisure.
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