Gas Officials See Tax Cut Boosting Buying Power
Gas appliance industry leaders say the proposed two stage tax cut will lift about 11 billion dollars in new buying power for American families and businesses. Ritzenthaler of GAMA warned firms to respond to urgent consumer demand and invest in automation, design, and new gas equipment for homes and industrial use. He predicted at least a million additional units of major gas equipment shipped in each of the next two years as shipments near 10 million this year and total over 120 million in use nationwide.
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Greenville
8.C
AL Bo Ritzenthaler
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
Southeastern Gas Association
Poinsett Hotel
Ritzenthaler
Hannd Buildiays
GAMA
United States
BLICO Joins New England Exhibit Plans for New York Fair
Berkshire Life Insurance Company of Pittsfield joins 18 other New England life insurers to sponsor an animated model city at the New York World's Fair 1964 65. The exhibit, directed by Exhibition Services International, will highlight contributions of life insurers to individuals and communities in the six state area as a feature of the Court of Industry and Commerce at the New England States Exhibition.
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Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Pittsfield
New England
Exhibition Services International
Cambridge
New England States
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
Vermont
Small Rooms That Appear Larger Decor Tips
The Construction Research Bureau reports simple decorating tricks to make small rooms feel bigger. Use large wall mirrors, white or light walls, and outdoor feels with large windows or a combined picture window. A light floor pattern and walls matching curtains extend perceived wall length.
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Construction Research Bureau
Air Conditioning of Entire Home on the Increase
SYRACUSE N Y Homeowners spend record sums this year on central air conditioning. Carrier president Russell Gray cites 373 605 installations in single family homes and predicts continued growth with 2 4 billion expected over five years for central systems.
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Syracuse
N.Y
U.S
Nussell Gray
Carrier Air Conditioning Co
Gray
House Doctor advises gypsumboard ceiling repair details
A reader asks about covering cracked plaster ceilings with acoustic tiles versus gypsumboard. The House Doctor explains gypsum board works but is a two-person job, outlines furring strip installation, joist location, nail placement, joint cement and tape methods, and finishing steps for a smooth ceiling.
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O.N.P
Independent Businessmen Decry Land Takings Practices
Independent businessmen say government land takings for urban renewal are unfair and dictatorial. A NFIB survey for Congress cites officials offering fair price rather than market price, and critiques relocation payments for goodwill, advertising costs, and lost income as normal business hazards.
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National Federation of Independent Businesses
Congress
Siphon Jet Closets Offer Best Design
Describes water closet operating designs labeled wash-down reverse trap and siphon-jet. asserts siphon-jet is best for ash type closets with large bowl area and quiet flushing. reverse trap is popular. wash-down type should be avoided in residential use due to noise clogs and cleaning difficulty.
New Siding For Houses Introduced
New exterior siding Colorlok by Masonite Corp promises long lasting no painting and easy washing with water and detergent. It features a tough hardboard base with a colored plastic film and resists bumps hail and abuse. Available colors include white beige green and gray. Interior walls favor wood grained hardboard panels like teak elm walnut and cherry for beauty durability and economy.
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Guilders
Masonite Corp
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