Cape Cod Expansion for Flexible Family Living
Cape Cod style house by architect William G Chirgotis expands to fit families with a first floor of 870 square feet and a second floor of 473 square feet totaling 1343. The plan includes a living room dining room kitchen two bedrooms and a bath on the first floor with optional attic bedrooms and bath. A porch or breezeway connects to a garage and the design emphasizes compact footprint low cost plumbing layout and potential for future finishing while maintaining resale value for varying family sizes.
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William G Chirgotis
New England
Cape Cod
Jroof
Chirgotis
Handy Table From Boards And Pipe
A simple dining table can be built from lumber and four lengths of steel pipe. Top made from six 2 inch boards, final size about 96 by 45 inches, with four pipe legs and flanges. Variations allowed, options for painted or clear finish, and considerations for durability and floor protection.
More Machine Tools Imported Surges to 340 Lines
New York reports that domestic manufacturers cannot fill orders promptly, prompting an uptick in imports. U S machine tool distributors now handle about 340 imported lines, up from roughly 75 a decade ago.
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New York
U. S
Battle over Diamond Head zoning pits developers against preservationists
In Honolulu a quarrel over Diamond Head pits the Diamond Head Improvement Association led by Chinn Ho for a $40 million high rise hotel complex against the Save Diamond Head group urging preservation. The Honolulu Planning Commission rejected the plan 4 to 2 and City Council is not inclined to change zoning. The public reaction likens the proposal to turning a local landmark into a Los Angeles style skyline.
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Honolulu
Diamond Head
Hawaii
Islands
Diamond Head Improvement Association
Save
Diamond Head Association
Waikiki
Chinn Ho
George K. Houghtailing
The
Improvement Association
Nmuliulnzed
Paint stain removal and masking tape painting tips
An oil and water based cleaning guidance column covers removing spilled paint from concrete with repeated remover applications and a stiff brush. It notes masking tape often fails with latex paints and is pulled too early. It also explains window pane sizing deductions and recommends a 1/16 inch reduction on both length and width. It confirms bar varnish exists though is pricier and stocked by professional suppliers.
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AP News
Ous
First U S Laundry Founded by Independence Starks
Independence Starks of Troy New York established the first laundry in the United States in 1835 to wash and press goods from his own factory and nearby collar makers.
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United States
Independence Starks
Troy
N. Y
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Middletown Journal
Post Office
General Post Office
New York, N.Y
Andy Lang
U.S
Unior
William H. Donham
D.R
L.R
Middletown
Maurice E. (Moe) Ridenour
Janitrol — Bryant — Winkler
Trenton
West State St
Dial
Lefferson Rd
Maroware
Miami Cement Products, Inc
Seven Mile
Ohio
Weldwood
Denny Lumber Co
First Avenue
Grimes
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