Dramatic Circular Stair Defines Bi Level House of the Week
AP News profiles a four bedroom home by architect Herman H. York featuring a dramatic circular stair around an oval brick planter, open railing to the living room, and a foyer that lets guests see both levels at once. The design includes a rear dining deck, easy garden access, a large kitchen with extensive cabinetry, and a low level exit to a play terrace. Interior finishes emphasize wood and brick with a restrained exterior. The plan highlights plumbing efficiency with three baths and a compact stack, 1376 sq ft upper living space, 983 lower, 295 sq ft garage, and flexible lower level layouts for garage and den configurations.
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Patience Pays Extremely Well in Land Speculation
Patience and fortitude yield big profits in land deals. In 1906 Myrtle B Thorne bought 10 acres north of town for 400 dollars and held through multiple booms and busts. Now surrounded by residential development the land sold for 75 dollars, illustrating long horizon investing.
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Marine plywood versus exterior plywood for boat building
Marine plywood is preferable for hull work because it resists splitting when bent. Marine fir plywood uses different specifications but shares many features with exterior plywood, making it a better choice for watercraft.
Calvert School Theme Written By Young Student
A Baltimore AP report notes a school composition from a year old Calvert School pupil. The piece opens with Spring is here and describes blooming flowers and trees, contrasting nature with human-made electricity in a simple, hopeful tone.
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Calvert School
Bald eagle decline prompts protection under federal law
The bald eagle once adopted as the U.S. emblem in 1782 is waning with fewer than 500 breeding pairs remaining south of Canada. Once hunted for bounty, the bird now enjoys federal protection, halting exploitation.
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