Essential contract features urged for FHA buyers
FHA officials in Washington urge buyers to insist on a warranty deed and clear title. Contracts should specify taxes and liens, outline all restrictions, be recordable, and include trust provisions for mortgage release. Improvement plans, remedies for seller default, and purchaser protection against fraud are emphasized.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Housing Administron
Federal Housing
Ate
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Fed- 1
Septic Tank System Components and Standards
A septic system comprises a covered settling chamber for sludge and bacteria, and a tile field of clay or concrete tiles with open joints that drains the chamber and distributes treated sewage to the subsoil. It should not be placed on lots under 5,000 square feet and tile layouts must fit soil and slope conditions per health department guidance.
New Abordale Home Drainage Question and Advice
A homeowner asks how to ensure a proper drainage system in a new house. The answer lists seven essentials: quality materials and workmanship, well sealed joints, correct sizing, individual fixture venting, proper pitching, cleanouts at bends, and correct traps to prevent pollution and ensure durable drainage.
Repairing concrete foundation wall cracks
The method outlines cleaning the crack, dampening edges, and filling with a mix of one part Portland cement to three parts sand with enough water for a workable paste. After patching, keep the area damp for several days to cure.
Preventing Copper Screen Stain on White Woodwork
To stop greenish discoloration from copper screens on white woodwork, clean the screen thoroughly with benzine and apply a thin varnish coating. A single coat should protect through the summer, and staining from copper drip can be removed with ammonia wash if it occurs.
Man's Ideal Marriage Weds Love and Cash
An essay argues that romance and money increasingly mix in marriages. It critiques men who demand wives' money, notes shifts in gender roles, and urges mutual effort, fairness, and respect over financial bargaining in relationships.
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Helen Welshimer
Harvard
New Duke Man Dr. Ray C Perry Joins Faculty
Dr Ray C Perry named assistant professor of church history at Duke University School of Religion starting next September. A Manchester College and University of Chicago graduate, he is regarded as a leading young scholar in early and medieval church history.
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Ray C. Perry
McPherson College
Duke University
School of Religion
Manchester College
University of Chicago
Plate Glass In Colors Blends With Interiors
Plate glass decorates kitchens and baths with tints like ivory gray jade and burgundy. It blends with building materials and keeps a bright surface for years. Housewives prefer it for walls and counters due to easy cleaning and odor moisture resistance.
Relief Coming to Crowded Homes in Survey Findings
Economic downturn forced many into crowded housing but surveys show relief is near. In 19 of 20 cities families move to more comfortable quarters as unemployment falls and living conditions improve. The FHA insures mortgages up to 80 percent of property value with private lenders, amortized over 20 years.
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Federal Housing Administration
Riot at Riom Prison in France Injures Six Guards
Rioters at Riom prison in Clermont Ferrand France attacked guards injuring six as convicts staged a riot during the day.
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Clermont Ferrand
France
Riom
Architectural Service Delivers Dividends for Home Building
The article notes that about 80 percent of houses in the country are built without an architect. It states hiring an architect yields more artistic and practical homes, saves on materials and labor, and reduces costs through better supervision. Architects plan for current needs and future alterations, with fees paid back in benefits.
Keep Kitchen Cool In Summer By Ventilator
Heat from the kitchen in summer raises temperature and odors warm the whole house. A built in ventilator removes hot air with an automatic three speed fan. Wall mounted unit is weather tight with a protective cover and outer wall shutter for neat appearance.
Disorder erupts as inmates protest plan for Devil's Island
Widespread unrest breaks out with inmates smashing furniture before being subdued. The riot stems from long-term prisoners angered by the government plan to gradually close Devil's Island in French Guiana, a former penal colony.
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Devil's Island
French Guiana
Contests For Home Designing Set By Claymen
Washington D C The Structural Clay Products Institute announced a home design competition to show industry evolution and new brick and tile ideas. Eligible entrants include builders realtors architects designers draftsmen and engineers. One to two story homes up to 24000 cubic feet are allowed.
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Washington, D. C
Structural Clay Products Institute
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