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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1938
Page
10
The piece notes two decades of home design progress focusing on kitchens baths and utility rooms. It highlights changes from distant ice boxes and single baths to integrated layouts built in cabinets and multiple baths. It mentions modernization can be funded via FHA property improvement credit plans.
When nonliquid fuels are used in commercial buildings or multi family structures, installing an automatic stoker will save fuel and provide uniform heat. Under the amended National Housing Act funds may be obtained from FHA insured lenders on generous terms.
A two story colonial in Columbus Ohio valued for mortgage at 6150 dollars and financed with a 4500 dollar FHA insured loan. The dwelling highlights include unusually large room closets and Williamsburg style dormer windows giving the house notable character.
Investors in urban rental housing have shifted views on building lifespans. Advances in modernization and restoration over the last five years allow older apartment stock to be reconfigured, redecorated, and even limestone faced, delaying demolition and preserving cash flows.
Diagonal sheathing costs more than horizontal but provides greater bracing against wind pressure and stresses. Horizontal sheathing offers little bracing and can allow plaster cracks during high winds.
A living room or study can be lighter and cheerier with glass blocks around windows. Three rows above the window and blocks at ends increase light penetration. Improvements may be financed by a property improvement loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
Modernization rather than replacement is a trend in commercial and apartment sectors with both large and small buildings undergoing substantial upgrades. Such improvements can be financed by private lenders and the Public Housing Authority.
Reports indicate the Federal Housing Administration participated in over 125 home shows since February. Final data from 80 venues show an average attendance of 37,303 and a total of 2,984,286 attendees, with 60 percent paid admissions. Citizens invested about $267,460 to learn about home ownership and modern design.
A 2000 horsepower aircraft diesel engine is nearing completion in Germany. The project indicates progress in German industrial propulsion and aviation technology.
Federal Housing Administration released a report showing 26 savings and loan associations with more than one million dollars in mortgages accepted for insurance since operations began. In 1937 three institutions originated over a million dollars in FHA mortgages. Ohio led with multiple associations surpassing the million-dollar mark, including Cleveland and Cincinnati firms.
FHA Administrator urges use of fully drawn contract documents to protect homeowners lenders builders and the Mutual Mortgage Insurance program. Technical Bulletin No. 3 outlines required information and stresses professional preparation of contracts plans specifications and supervision to avoid disputes and clarify responsibilities.
The passage notes general conditions cover contract documents including correction, insurance, and arbitration. It assigns quality, materials, and workmanship to the specifications. It also compares the combined lands of England, Scotland, and Ireland to the state of New Mexico.
Scientific note explains that tadpoles do not shed their tails. instead the tail tissue is absorbed into the body to supply nutrients during metamorphosis. The process supports growth and development toward frog formation.
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