Evaporative Cooler History Shows Evolution to Modern Systems
The article traces evaporative cooling from home made 25 year old devices to early fans and box coolers, then motorized and squirrel cage blowers, and finally roof installations and ducted systems. It notes a Tucson sheet metal design using a tall cooling tower and radiators to produce dry air, as a precursor to modern refrigeration.
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Tucson
GI Bill Time Limits For Home Loans Nears End
World War II veterans have three years left to apply for GI home loans. The cut off is July 25, 1957, with the program aiding over three million veterans to buy homes. The 10th anniversary is June 22, and the VA reports very low losses on GI loans.
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R. G. Hughes
National Association of Homebuilders
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Rubbish Burners Adopted To Improve Fire Safety
Fire prevention officials recommend galvanized steel rubbish burners with perforated bodies and tops. The ash and debris burn quickly while preventing sparks and flaming particles from reaching buildings.
Resin-Base Paint Introduces Fire Retardant Coating
Glidden Co. of Cleveland markets a new resin base paint noted for durability and washability with fire retardant features. On flame contact the paint swells and chars forming a non combustible ash blanket. It resists mildew and fungus, available in twelve pastel colors and can be brushed or sprayed.
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