Cannon Building Remodeling Approved for Capitol Hill
The Cannon Building to receive a $5 million remodeling next fall approved by the House Office Building Commission. The project aims to modernize offices without reaching the opulence of the Rayburn Building, after trimming initial renovation plans by Capitol architect G. George Stewart. Speaker John W. McCormack to announce at a news conference.
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G. George Stewart
Hiding it doesn’t fix peeling paint says House Doctor
The House Doctor warns against aluminum siding to hide peeling paint on yellow pine. Peeling results from water in wood and moisture inside walls. Ventilate home and walls to reduce water vapor. avoid hiding damage with siding. Oil paints require dry weather before application.
Do It Yourself Home Ventilation and Pest Tips
A column offers practical do it yourself advice on venting wall cavities with aluminum louvers or latex paint as vapor barriers, preventing roof ice dam leaks with heating cable, caulking and sealing cracks, treating mildew with bichloride solution, and using glazed tiles cautiously. It also covers cedar closet placement in a garage, attic bat control with sulphur candles, and safety considerations for insulation and fire risk.
Cranwell Plans New Chapel as Five Year Appeal Opens
Cranwell School in Lenox unveiled plans for a contemporary chapel as the first step in a $2 million, five year building program. Groundbreaking is planned at 2:30 on school grounds. Architect Peter McLaughlin of Boston will design a chapel with 27 glass panels, private altars, and a Lady Chapel, named the Gengras Chapel in honor of donor E. Clayton Gengras of Hartford who gave $300,000 toward the project.
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Peter McLaughlin
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Quirinal
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Perth
Gengras
E. Clayton Gengras
Hartford
Reclaiming Land To Meet Demand Accelerating
L M Bushart of the American Farm Bureau told the Oklahoma Association of Realtors in Tulsa that reclaiming waste land such as rocky areas swamps and other nonproductive terrain will accelerate to meet growing demand from a rising population industrial growth and outdoor recreation. He cited 1963 estimates that waste land accounted for 12 percent of total land area and said the trend of using nearest land is shifting toward reclaiming less suitable sites.
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L. M.bushart
American Farm Bureau
Kan
National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers
Bushart
Oklahoma Association of Realtors
Tulsa
Question and reply policy for home repair letters
The notice invites readers to submit one question about home improvement. Written inquiries should be addressed to The House, with a stamped self addressed envelope for reply. Readers are cautioned that Sulphur fumes may fade exposed clothing.
Law Proposed To Control Private Wells
A state legislator proposed a private water well law to safeguard public health by setting installation and repair standards. The Public Health Service favors a model act to license drillers and pump installers, with a goal to present the measure to state legislatures nationwide.
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PHS Committee On Water and Sewage Supply
Committee For Private Water Resource Protection
Public Health “Service
Public Health Service
Council of State Governments
Committee For Private Water Resources Protection
Water Systems Council
National Water Well Association
Central Supply Association
American Institute of Supply Associations
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