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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

10

House of the Week offers retirement living with easy design

The B-72 plan features a single level layout with wide corridors and doors, non slip floors, grab bars in a large bathroom, and outlets 18 inches above the floor. An 11 by 9 studio room, a 250 square foot garage, and screened porches ease daily living for retirees.

Paul

Two Room Ranch With Expansion Plan Listed

A two room ranch labeled retirement house offers 1,125 square feet of living space with a screened porch and a 250 square foot single garage. Expansion plans would add 294 more square feet for a third bedroom and bath.

Studio Room Flexibility With Retirement Uses

The studio room offers several retirement options including a guest room, sewing room, hobby room, or a combination. Paul suggests removing the wall next to the alcove if desired for a larger space while exterior design enhances curb appeal and aims to ensure a minimum standard.

Paul

Alabama Officer Dies In Germany

Lt Col Hugh Sinclair Jr 41 of Selma Alabama died Monday of a heart attack in Germany announced by the U S Army He was a 10 year veteran Velma James Sinclair and the couple lived in military housing near Frankfurt

Alabama Germany Frankfurt Hugh Sinclair Jr Selma Ala U. S. Army

Architect Details Building Features and Materials

Architect Paul specifies brick veneer and asphalt shingle roof for the project. Aluminum sliding windows are included in the design and overall upkeep is emphasized.

Paul

Glass fibers strengthen natural ice on polar runways

Tests show glass fibers added to ice airport runways in polar regions increase the strength of natural ice tenfold, suggesting a method to improve runway durability in extreme conditions.

Polar

Heat Tough Driving Weekend Prompts Engine Care Advice

Heat waves threaten driver safety and car performance during holiday travel. Vapor lock can stall engines as fuel boils in hot lines, while summer heat causes rough starts and bad idling. Super Shell's Hot Weather Blend claims to resist boiling, ensuring quick starts and smooth idling in high temperatures.

Super Shell Shell

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