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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1959
Page
28
A coast to coast survey of homeowners in 11 U. S. cities finds most want more garage space and storage. Many have basements or attic space, and over half seek larger or dual garages in future builds.
American Home magazine named 48 winners for its best home for the money awards, highlighting 2 story Colonials in Schenectady Toledo and Dayton. Traditional styles, Center hall Colonials and salt box designs, prove you get more house for money with time tested materials and classic features.
National Owens-Corning test finds average 1,200 square foot homes heated and cooled for 8.44 dollars monthly in the South and 14.60 in the North. Full insulation and air bridge design reduced heating and cooling bills 20 to 50 percent versus FHA minimal standards.
An overview of residential window types including double hung awning hopper casement sliding and fixed sash, detailing how each style fits Colonial and modern designs. Notes the impact on light air appearance value and energy, with emphasis on versatile three way casements and combined windows for ventilation and aesthetics.
The Federal Housing Administration outlines minimum property standards for FHA insured homes to ensure durable, value for money housing. Standards cover materials, construction methods, design, drainage, and grading based on generally accepted national standards.
Heating and plumbing contractors will be busy with rush jobs soon. Have your heating plant checked now to ensure top efficiency during winter and save fuel with minor adjustments.
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner urged USPS rate increases for fourth class mail parcel post and catalogues by 88 million dollars annually. Proposed rises range from 35 percent to 1 percent, averaging 17.1 percent, with higher weights seeing smaller boosts. Exceptions must be filed by Sept. 28 with ICC hearing set for Oct. 9. Postmaster General Summerfield asked for the raises in 1958 to cover a 108.8 million dollar deficit for catalogues and parcel post.
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