Nixon highlights insulation standards for energy saving homes
President Nixon explains revised insulation standards for government insured mortgages to reduce heat loss by about one third in typical 1200 square foot homes. An expert estimates added insulation adds about 60 dollars per house with yearly fuel savings near 70 dollars. Advice includes shading exposures, ventilating attics, and proper thermostat use for air conditioned homes, plus DIY repair guide offer.
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White House Diplomatic Reception Room gets new wool rug
The Diplomatic Reception Room receives a $20,000 wool rug and 18th century urns mounted as lamps as part of a White House refurbishment tied to a 1960s restoration program. The National Society of Interior Designers funded pieces including two Chinese export urns, cane-seat settees, and related furnishings, with colors drawn from the wallpaper to harmonize the room.
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Fire losses fall in Belize City as fires total 44
Belize City records 44 fires in 1970 causing 60 thousand dollars in property damage, a 36 thousand drop from 1969. Police chief Stephen Heusner noted the largest loss was 12 thousand tied to Dr C J McCleary’s airplane fire at the municipal airport.
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Glass pane repair tips from a home mock column
Andy Lang advises on replacing a brittle putty around a new pane. Causes include old dry putty and lack of priming the wood groove. Soak wood with linseed oil or thinned exterior paint, prime all putty contact, and repaint after 48 hours for best seal. A note offers a booklet for 30 cents. A separate item reports a lightning bolt killing 27 baboons in Rhodesia’s Marula district.
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