Williams College Spends $2 Million for Improvements
Condemnation reform urged as current eminent domain rules ignore indirect losses. Sidney Z. Searles argues modernized standards needed to cover moving costs, goodwill, and legal fees before title transfers. He cites a University of Connecticut survey and a New York pharmacist case to illustrate hardship and argues standardization of rules to prevent zero to twenty five thousand dollar moving awards.
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Williams College
Searles
Joseph Corso
New York City
Columbus Avenue
University of Connecticut
National Civic Review
Study shows profit down for centers
New Fortune study shows about 800 new shopping centers will be added in 1963, lifting total centers to 6,500 and $50 billion in annual retail sales. Experts warn about possible overbuilding while others defend expansion as profitable. Foreclosures and vacancies remain low, but many centers reportedly earn less than 6 percent for developers. In Williams College spending to 1962 63 tops $2 million includes dormitory, observatory, library, and related projects.
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New York
Fortune
Williamstown
Williams College
Observatory Planetarium
Roper
Stetson
Roofing Tip Warns Downspouts From Water on Roofs
Allied Chemical's Barrett Division advises two story and split level home owners to redirect downspout water away from roofs to prevent erosion and leaks. The guidance focuses on preserving asphalt shingles by avoiding runoff onto the roof surfaces.
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Allied Chemical
Barrett Division
Engineered Wood Permits Unusual Sizes and Shapes
Wood construction blends innovation with tradition as engineered wood uses powerful adhesives to form giant arches and other shapes under lamination. The material’s grain and natural charm remain visible with transparent finishes, while lumber remains prominent in simple applications.
Plumbing Book Promotes American Made Brass Goods
The Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau says top engineering goes into the design and manufacture of American made faucets and valves. Domestic materials are easily replaced if worn or damaged, unlike cheaper foreign products.
Cedar Closet Lining Turns Guest Closet Into Storage Area
A how-to note on converting a seldom-used guest closet into a moth-repellent storage unit using aromatic red cedar lining. Pre-packaged cedar lining costs about $50 for a typical bedroom closet, with tongue and groove joints for a strong fit and simple horizontal application.
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Sidney Z. Searles
New York City Bar Association
Reader's Digest
Berkshire Hall
Bastion Block
Spring Street
North Berkshire
Williams
Carr Hardware CO
North St
Model Sun
Landers Road
Freneryawiters
Tot
Lew
Ferry's
Twisiing
South Street
L. R. Sweatland, Inc
Delco
Contitionai
Kinne Brook
Crane Avenue
Allendale
Gull
W. Housatonic St. Dial
Elm St
Fred Whitham
Columbus Ave
Dial
Harry
Go Weathermaker Furnace
Harland B. Foster
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