Housing needs of working mothers prompt flexible markets
Dr. Hertha Kraus at Bryn Mawr argues in the Journal of Housing that in April 1947 there were 2,670,000 employed women who head households with dependents. She urges designs that ease housekeeping, public transport access, and delegation of chores, including small private annex units and group facilities in multiunit housing for families with children the aged or disabled.
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Hertha Kraus
Ryn Mawr College
Journal of Housing
Kraus
United States
Krauss
Commentators decry anti-Partition propaganda in Dublin visits
Northern Ireland commentators complain of copious doses of anti-Partition propaganda handed to visitors in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ireland
Dublin
Water Service Opened In City By Iowa Man
E A Rowley recently became owner of the Home Softener service a La Crosse water treatment business. Rowley from Davenport Ia has a background as a public school administrator scout executive and has been active in Rotary Red Cross and church groups. The firm moved this week from 1118 Gillette street to 908 South Third street and is building a Van Farm And Home service.
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E. A. Rowley
la Crosse
L. G Pettygrove
Rowley
Davenport
Krause Kabin
Boy Scouts of America
Green Bay
Wis
Bear Paw Lake
Oconto County
Eau Claire
Grandview Hospital
Louise Anderson
Rowleys
Allyn
College of Business Administration
University of Minnesota
NROTC
Edward
Wessington Springs
S. C
Red Cross
Home Softener Service
Gillette Street
South Third Street
Contracts Fall 12 Per Cent In Year Summary
New York report shows October construction awards across 37 eastern states at 1.14 billion dollars, down 12 percent from September but 7 percent above October 1949. Ten month total reaches 12.25 billion, 45 percent higher than 1949. Residential and non residential values and area figures are given along with public works totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockies
F. W. Dodge Corp
Construction News and Marketing
Dodge
Vapor Barriers In Walls Prevent Moisture Condensation
The article explains that vapor barriers stop warm interior air from condensing inside wall cavities when placed on the warm inner side. It warns barriers on the cold outer side trap moisture and damage the structure. Insulation batt and blanket products now include a vapor barrier on one face.
Smuggling of Cattle Across Border Reported
The Hague reports cattle smuggling from Holland into Belgium with prices $50 to $100 higher per head. Lignite accounts for about one third of the nation’s solid fuel supply.
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Holland
Belgium
Hague
Survey Finds Demand For Attached Garages Among Buyers
A recent survey shows 45.3 percent of American home buyers want attached garages with 40.2 percent preferring semi attached and 11.6 percent opting for detached garages. The yellow fever mosquito has been wiped out in British Guiana after a two year fight.
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British Guiana
Insulated Garages and Heat Confinement Facts
Motorists report easier car starts on cold mornings as garages use structural insulating board. The material slows heat loss and resists wind penetration. The piece notes 23 professional comedy schools operate nationwide as branches of recognized colleges.
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Comey
United States
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Wege
DIAL
Cargill's
Front and
City
Iowa
L. C
L. C. Farm Building Supply
Rose St
Emil Bjerstedt
Cary Oil Burner CO
Sixth St
Berg
Paint and Wallpaper Co
Main Street
la Crosse Mutual
Lacrosse Mutual Loan and Building Association
Hoeschler Building
McKays Company
St. Paul, Minn
the Association OF
Edward A. Rowley
la Crosse Area
Mr. Rowley
L. G
Chuck) Pettygrove
With
Van’s Farm and Home Service, Inc
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