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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1965
Page
7
New York reports that construction contracts will rise to a record 30 billion dollars in 1966, up 7 percent from 1965. Transportation, office buildings, stores, and manufacturing plants lead gains with tunnels and dormitories among the strongest growth sectors as the market tightens and expands.
Max S Wehrly executive director of the Urban Land Institute in Washington DC received the American Institute of Planners 1965 distinguished service award. His work built nationwide business support for better community planning and private land development. He edited The Homebuilders Manual for Land Development first published in 1950 and oversaw many Urban Land Institute technical bulletins on development.
Modern paints offer faster drying times less odor and a broader color range says the National Paint Varnish Lacquer Association. In redecorating a room or entire house daffodil yellows pair well with chrysanthemum golds and tawny browns for autumn warmth.
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association urged quick enactment of H. R. 7165 to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine just compensation for freight car owners and ensure an adequate national freight car supply amid a shortage. The statement was made during October hearings before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
Washington reports that amid lender worries over money tightening, top builders foresee a slight rise in housing starts next year, about 5 percent overall through 1968, with most gains in single family homes. They warn labor shortages and higher money costs could slow production, while rental housing demand appears near its peak.
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