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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1938
Page
17
Small communities benefit from FHA minimum construction rules increasingly replacing written codes. FHA reports show inspections bolster local enforcement, while many tiny towns lack full protections. Officials note rising interest in zoning and planning ordinances to shield property owners and the construction industry.
Window glass may be divided into two classifications Plate and drawn glass Plate glass is that which offers the maximum strength and clear appearance The article outlines properties and typical applications of plate and drawn glass in residential use.
The article compares window glass, plate glass, and drawn glass for distortion, strength, and size limits. It notes ordinary window glass can distort beyond 50 by 70 inches and mentions ultraviolet glass with therapeutic value when meeting AMA standards. Glam glass is highlighted as rising in structural and interior wall use.
Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald reports rising inquiries into local real-property surveys. Detroit Louisville and other cities are testing the method, using block-data maps to show conditions of properties and dwelling characteristics across 203 cities and DC. Local governments and real estate groups sponsor these surveys and use results in mortgage operations.
A discussion on changing store merchandising displays from decade to decade and the need to modernize storefronts and windows. It notes the Federal Housing Administration Property Improvement Credit Plan as a source of funds for owners and lessees to upgrade windows and store exteriors through private lenders.
Landscaping a small 50 by 100 foot lot can beautify a home for about 100 with shrubs trees and a good lawn. Save topsoil from any basement fill spread it over the lot and use clover or a legume to improve soil before heavy feeding. Consult neighbors for guidance and choose a sturdy shade tree and four fruit trees to enhance beauty and utility. Nurseries often include delivery planting and soil with tree purchases.
Instructions describe rubbing the floor with oil and pumice powder or pumice with water to reduce gloss. Then a note on planetary visibility states Saturn’s northern rings have been seen for five years, but the next fifteen years will show the southern surface. A nautical mile equals 6080.27 feet and is one sixtieth of a degree of a great circle.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to banks building and loan associations and other financial institutions insured by the federal agency A. The text hints at insurance coverage or regulatory framework but lacks full details or clear events. No specific names dates or places are readable.
Finland’s government plans a monument in Chester Pennsylvania for the Delaware tercentenary to be unveiled June 29. A special Delaware commemorative stamp designed by Aarno Karimo will be issued blue with two male figures clearing land. First day sales will be handled by the Washington post office with separate orders for each denomination.
A new hinged metal cover blends with building fronts to shield awnings from weather and neglect. The device reduces cigarette damage and can be financed through the FHA property improvement credit plan.
Article notes that planned design and restrained signage in small town shopping centers reduce zoning conflicts. It cites benefits for residents and merchants, and mentions architects paid through improved aesthetics and efficiency in store modernization.
A note on rear or side porch enjoyment through the year using stalling sliding glass panels. These panels are easily installed and may be purchased at reasonable cost.
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