New Faces for Old Places in Portland Modernization Plan
A campaign called New Faces for Old Places promotes home modernization in Portland Oregon. A group of young architects hired by the West Coast lumber men's association propose three design solutions to facelift sound old houses including bungalows and Victorian homes using western red cedar Douglas fir and hemlock. The plan aims to expand space by adding second stories and enclosing porches while preserving the sturdy wood frame.
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Portland
Oregon
West Coast
Lumbermen's Association
Air Conditioning Plans For Your Home Costs And Tips
Two main cost factors exist for home cooling equipment and installation. Equipment costs, now under a third of 1947 prices, account for 50 to 60 percent of installed price with $300 to $400 per ton, about $900 to $1,200 for a 3 ton system. Operating costs average $35 per ton per cooling season, about $105 for a 3 ton unit, varying by region. Homeowners can cut costs by shading, reflective roofs, early cooling, venting, and insulation while avoiding low-cost shortcuts that harm efficiency.
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South
Gospel singer S Whit Denson sang at his own funeral
Addison Alabama AP report notes gospel singer S Whit Denson, 74, requested two recordings played at his funeral. Denson sang all four parts and played piano on both selections, I Won't Turn Back and New Morning Sun, as relatives arranged the service.
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Addison
Ala
S. Whit Denson
Denson
New Morning Sun
Check Your Air Conditioning Before Summer Time
Report urges homeowners to have central air conditioning checked and serviced before hot weather arrives. Instructions include cleaning condenser coils and basic maintenance like oiling the blower motor and changing filters, with recommended professional service for complex issues. In Chicago, police report a man jailed for fabricating 1964 Illinois plates on a 1961 car, leading to his arrest at O Hare Airport after he claimed the boom needed the car for a Saturday shift.
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Chicago
Carl Grigs
Griggs
O'Hare International Airport
Illinois
Airflow Challenge: Keeping Homes Quiet and Cool
Residents describe the difficulty of maintaining a comfortable indoor climate in non air conditioned areas. They stress keeping windows and doors closed, especially with small children, as a necessary effort to reduce heat and maintain safety.
Fence of Fruit Trees for a Dwarf Hedge Idea
A gardening note recommends planting a row of dwarf fruit trees six feet apart to form an attractive hedge or fence. Dwarf trees are comparatively easy to care for, suggesting a low maintenance, decorative border option.
Dormant Spray and Mix of Malathion in Fruit Treatment
The text notes applying a dormant spray first and then an all purpose mixture of Malathion Methoxyclor and Phaltan at ten day or two week intervals. It reflects agricultural pest control guidance with specific chemical names and timing.
Private backyard pools boom prompt home ownership rise
Increasing interest in water sports and fitness drives more homeowners to add pools. Buyers must assess size shape and construction, plan maintenance, and choose features like filters heaters enclosures and safety covers for year round use and long term investment.
Terrace table couture links outfits with outdoor decor
Frances Lee, a New York designer, advocates coordinating patio dresses with furniture. She showcases hot pink and turquoise contrasts on a Palm Beach terrace, slips sofas with blue floral fabrics, and colors a sheltered outdoor room with plants and a bay window. Her work includes decorating the Richard Nixon New York apartment.
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Richard Nixons
Giant spider crab tops world crab size in Japan
The giant spider crab, Japan's largest crustacean, can reach up to 11 feet from tip to tip, earning its status as the world’s biggest crab in length and span.
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Japan
Alum Comb Windows Installed at Saco Address
Van Plomliades advertises installation of alum and comb windows with triple track self storing screens. Satisfaction guaranteed. Located at 58 Laurel Avenue, Saco, contact AT 4-6128.
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van Plomiades
Laurel Avenue
Saco
New Home Products On Market From AP
The AP reports several new home products: a residential aluminum screen door with low maintenance finish, prehung in a vinyl cushion Z-bar frame for easy right or left installation, and reinforced corners. Also featured is a colorless antifoulant wood preservative for boat hull paints, compatible with various coatings and protecting against barnacles and dry rot. A compact portable electric drill at 6'2 inches, 27 ounces, claims breakthrough portability and rugged handling. A floor patch kit for leveling uneven subfloors uses a liquid latex and powder mix for a 10 square foot area, with the carton serving as a mixing box and strong water resistant adhesive for tile bonding.
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Associated Press
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