Postwar Home Building Readiness and Costs Considered
Government lifts private housing restrictions October 15 and outlines a six point plan to speed scarce materials, control costs, and expand home production. Analysts predict costs rise about one third, with labor driving 73 percent of total costs. many envision homes in the 4000 to 10000 dollar range. Families should plan for a year of preparation, hold current leases, and expect new building advances such as waterproof plywood, plastic wallboards, and complete kitchen packages.
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Small Homes Guide
Eisenhower and Zhukov clash over Time magazine image
The article describes a friction between General Eisenhower and Marshal Zhukov after a Time magazine cover depicting Stalin provoked Western and Soviet publics. It notes Eisenhower defending press freedom and Moscow sensitivity to Western reporting. It also covers Truman’s Supreme Court nomination dynamics and other postwar political notes.
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All the Traffic Would Bear
A historical note on price freedom in early America as merchants charged what the traffic would bear and advertising helped establish the price system used today. The piece contrasts past practices with modern fixed pricing.
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Dodge Corp Survey Indicates Billion-Dollar Construction Backlog
The F. W. Dodge Corporation reports a total of 7.753 billion dollars allocated to construction in 37 eastern states with 1.107 billion set aside for residential building. President Thomas Holden says postwar revival should accelerate after V-J Day, as controls are removed and bottlenecks diminish.
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Hand Built Homes Offered At Price Range
Hand built houses shown in brick and frame styles. One model on the left costs about 8000 dollars and another on the right is priced at 6000 dollars. Prospective builders expect these price levels for entry level homes.
Coffee Table With End Shelves Pattern and Craft Tips
A feature on building a coffee table with end shelves using a ready pattern. Notes on painting wax finishing and a sentimental top with fabric accents. Mentions Pattern 234 and Morning Glory appliqué iron transfer No 202, with pricing and ordering details.
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