Federal Officials To Speak At Urban Development Clinic
Federal housing and urban renewal leaders will address a two day Urban Redevelopment division meeting in Washington D C October 21 and 22. Robert C Weaver administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency will give the principal address at 10 a m October 22. William L Slayton and Philip N Brownstein will speak at lunch October 22. The gathering aims to link federal agencies local public bodies and redevelopers with seminars on market analyses and informal discussions led by top agency staff.
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Urban Redevelopment Division
Action Council For Better Cities
Washington, D.C
Lewis E. Kitchen
Action Division
City Reconstruction Corp
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Home Finance Agency
William L. Slayton
Philip N. Brownstein
Washington
Fed
Eral
Division
Slayton and Brownstein
New Report Sees Upswing in Housing Starts in 1965
A U S L League release says housing markets brighten as nonfarm starts rise in eight months to 602,300 this year versus 637,200 last year. April tops year earlier. May near identical. year-end outlook favors single family over multifamily starts with a dip in permits for multi family housing.
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U.S. Savings and Loan League
Market contrasts widen across local housing markets
The report details broader differences in local markets with gains in the Northeast and South offset by declines in the West. Single family building up 27 percent, down 31 percent, apartments up 37 percent, down 34 percent, 29 percent flat. Vacancy across rental units sits at 7.7 percent in Q2, 7.5 percent in late 1964, with South and West showing higher homeowner vacancy and Northeast the lowest. A London Airport hush and noise mitigation funds are noted, with $280 per resident proposed for soundproofing against jet traffic.
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North Central
London
Lantern Restaurant expands with grill and takeout menu
Lantern Restaurant at North and Linden adds a gas-fire charcoal grill in a new front area. The feature enables a revised menu including charcoal broiled burgers pastrami delicate roast beef and corn beef sandwiches plus baked ham with a new full breakfast and lunch. The remodel extends over five years culminating in a redesigned interior and a shortened bar area. William G. Pappas owner has led the changes since 1952 and the Lantern has operated at the corner for about 35 years with roots tracing to Gus Pappas and William Yerazunis who started the business after a Summer Street lunch cart era.
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Sbrler
North
Linden Streets
William G. Pappas
Lantern
Mr. Pappas
Pappas
William Yerazunis
Gus
Gus Pappas
Yerazunis
Summer Street
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High School
August Massachusetts construction contracts fall 15 percent
Dodge Co reports August 1965 Massachusetts future construction contracts totaling 90.34 million, down 15 percent from August 1964. Nonresidential 36.45 million, down 15 percent. residential 44.73 million, down 19 percent. nonbuilding 9.16 million, up 4 percent. Eight month total 717.67 million, up 1 percent. nonresidential 271.04 million, down 5 percent. residential 316.56 million, down 10 percent. other 130.07 million, up 69 percent.
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Boston
Massachusetts
FW. Dodge Co
McGraw-Hill, Inc
Dodge
John A. Davidson
Timber Growth Surpasses Logging in U S Forests
The U S Forest Service reports a survey showing timber growing in America is nearly six percent higher than the amount removed by harvesting and natural causes, indicating expanding stock and healthier forests.
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Forests of
America
U.S. Forest Service
Evergreens Brighten Winter Yards Says Nurserymen
Generous plantings of evergreens stay colored year round to keep temperate properties from looking drab in winter. Red berried trees and shrubs add warmth, says the American Association of Nurserymen.
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New York
UPI
American Association of Nurserymen
Water Line Aid for Growth Areas Proposed
President Johnson backs a housing and city development aid plan that would allow the federal government to pay up to 40 percent of water and sewer line costs in regions projected to experience population growth.
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President Johnson
Fall Open Season for Summer Home Hunting
Fall offers more homes, lower prices, and more time for details on cost and upkeep. Aldo Martin of Flexalum advises checking neighbor reliability, choosing durable materials, and ensuring a sturdy foundation, roof, and siding. Consider local lenders for extended loan options with area knowledge.
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Aldo Martin
Flexalum
Alcan Aluminum Corp
Turn Garage Into Room For Play
When wintry or wet weather keeps preschoolers indoors, transform the garage into a playroom using colorful ceramic tile walls and floors. Tile resists scratches and stains, cleans easily, and endures rubber balls and trikes. the car can move to a carport, and tile from the Tile Council of America marks domestic quality.
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Bailiwick
Tile Council of America
Trade Association of Domestic Manufacturers
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Columbus Ct
Beefburgers
North St
West
Lantern Restaurant
U.S
Weldwood
Real Woods
Dettinger Lumber CO. Inc
Werren Terrace
South St. Opp Stadina Parkway
Kelly
Lenox
Pinsfield
Lenox Road
E Electric
Carr Supply CO
Berkshire
Ead
C. M. Farrell & Son, Inc
Boyle
I O'Brien
The
Berkshire Oil Heat Council
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