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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1971
Page
6
A kitchen display shows Dacor Bricks and Dacor Stones as non porous polyester products that imitate real bricks and stones. Weighing four ounces per brick and varying stone sizes, they clean easily with a damp cloth. Interior designer Miss Peggy Walker of New York selects green white contrasts and blue accents for a bright, wipeable space.
A Bowling Green Kentucky community effort in the Barren River Area Development District drove growth in highways libraries medical centers and over 36000 nonfarm jobs. The USDA filmstrip Tomorrow's America documents rural improvements and how residents used federal state programs to boost quality of life. Copies priced at 8.50 12 and 225 for narration available from Photo Lab Washington DC and the USDA Office of Information.
The 1970 Fact Book from the United States Savings and Loan League shows a surge in construction but only a slight rise in home ownership rates. From 1960 to 1970 the number of homeowners grew 7.1 million, yet owner occupancy edged up little, from 61.9% to 39.9 million homes. The league cites aging population, high land costs, and tight mortgage money as factors. Home owners now outnumber renters in most states, with Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Idaho, Maine, and South Dakota posting high ownership rates. California leads in owner occupied units and New York in rentals. Single-family starts remained modest in 1970, while multi-family starts were a strong second.
A compact note argues that for small projects rejects and shorts from a dealer’s bargain section can suffice. It suggests saving money by using lumber that isn’t the top grade while still meeting project needs.
A short guidance item advises treating all fence posts and bottom rails with a preservative to extend their life and prevent decay.
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association urges caution when using ladders and overreaching. An Indianapolis study notes about 90 percent of apartment residents move out to buy a home, with 48 percent seeking better, often higher rent apartments.
The article advises renters to clean surfaces before painting to ensure proper primer adhesion. It recommends washing older surfaces with a mild synthetic detergent and dust removal for new surfaces. It also notes a louver fence provides privacy and improves yard ventilation.
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