Two-Story House Design Aims For Modern Family Space
Architects York presents Design H-89 a two story home emphasizing kitchen family room rear living areas and a raised living room. The plan 55 by 27 eight features four bedrooms two baths first floor rooms include foyer wash area and mud closets with direct terrace access and a basement plan.
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Andy Lang
Herman H. York
York
Why U traps prevent gas backing into homes
The U trap holds water to seal off sewer gases that can be toxic or inflammable. When draining is needed for winter or a clog, keep some water in the trap or fill with nonfreezing liquid. Clogs often result from disposal of coffee grounds vegetable pieces lint or grease. flush with hot water to reduce buildup.
Fisherman's Net Lands Two Whales at NAMU
NAMU British Columbia AP report says William Lechkobit set a gillnet and hauled two killer whales, one about 20 feet, the other about 10 feet, snagged on a rock. Dr Murray Newman of Vancouver Aquarium visited and considered acquiring the whales but worried about costs.
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B.C
Williams Lechkobit
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Wood siding remains favored for warmth and security in homes
AP reports wood siding holds strong appeal amid rivals, praised for warmth and security. Architects blend with other finishes, offering vast stain and paint options from natural to bleached tones. Agriculture Dept notes on repaint intervals. staining pros and future painting considerations. brief on stingless bees as additional fact.
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Andy Lang
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Dampness In Homes Sparks Wet Living Woes
A ME FIX syndicated column warns that humidity from daily living causes dampness in houses. Moisture condenses on cold surfaces, may blister paint, and can lead to mildew and structural damage. Solutions include insulation with vapor barriers and exhaust fans. Open basement windows when drying clothes or cooking to vent moisture.
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Dehumidification Tips for Basements and Crawl Spaces
The guide explains moisture control in basements and crawl spaces using Kraft paper, dehumidifiers, and ventilation. It covers venting, vent placement, pipe insulation, and moisture-absorbing chemicals to reduce condensation on coils and prevent basement leaks from damp air and cold water pipes.
Disappearing Jewish Character in Far East Oblast
Henry S. Bradshek reports from Birobidzhan that the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in the Soviet Far East shows a fading Jewish identity as non Jewish workers fill jobs. Visitors are restricted, and local signs mix Russian and Yiddish sparingly. Officials cite population shifts, economic development, and strategic concerns with China as factors shaping the district's evolving character.
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Bira
Bidzhan
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AL Budukan
Khabarovsk
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Young Communist League
China
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Peking
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