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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1941
Page
4
A proposed Skyport project envisions a mixed use area combining business facilities and recreation. The plan references regional growth and transit access while outlining potential impact on surrounding communities.
Retail buying continued at a brisk pace this week with sales 12 to 16 percent above last year for the country. National Cotton Week opened with energetic promotions boosting total store turnover. Some centers reported slower movement of household appliances as refrigerators and washers deliveries grew spotty. Summer floor coverings stayed strong while pile fabrics waned. Sporting goods sold briskly with fishing supplies often leading.
For years concrete was seen as gray and utilitarian but colored concrete now offers Buff yellow red green blue brown slate and black options for patios porches and terraces. Experts advise using durable mineral oxide pigments and precise batching to avoid color variation financed via FHA Modernization Credit Plan for eligible homeowners.
Cracks in plaster ceilings of new homes are linked to shallow second floor joints and missing floor joist bridging. Insufficient joint depth allows sagging under furniture weight, causing plaster cracks and poor floors. Adding bridging between joists at about eight feet distributes weight and prevents cracking.
Interest grows in selling lots at the northwest corner of the U S Army air base for recreation and housing for air base personnel families. Heaven Realty’s A Berky said buyers cite a swimming pool billiards room and drive in lunch counters as attractive amenities for airmen and visitors. Several lots already sold with more interest in business establishments.
The article notes that heavy concentrated loads or jolts above walls can cause cracks. It urges proper bracing of the structure to resist vibrations and doubling of floor beams near partitions and openings. It mentions using metal lath to reduce cracking and warns about settlement from weak footings and improper plaster backing as common causes.
Federal Housing Administration official Seward H. Mott promotes neighborhood design focusing on location, design, street improvements, and open spaces. He notes shops near arterial streets reduce traffic, open space boosts values, and public parks enhance long term tax returns for sustainable, appealing communities.
Health and housing are linked as planners assess locations for single family homes or large rental projects. The FHA evaluates risks like smoke, fog, fumes, drainage, dampness, and heat to protect occupant health. Prioritizing sunlight, air, and recreational space reduces disease spread and supports better community well being.
Federal Housing Administration officials say methods that minimize height yield the most economical small houses with better exterior proportions than taller structures relative to width and length.
Peru's National Aviation League will deploy ten airplanes from the United States to train Peruvian civilian pilots and mechanics. The program aims to create a reserve pool for the country's military and naval aviation services.
University of Missouri professor urges soil fertility as critical for flowers and yields. Methods include increasing fresh barnyard manure, adding a complete fertilizer, and rotating leguminous green manures with vegetables to sustain soil health.
Cairo May 24 Capt James Roosevelt United States Marine Corps observer and son of President Roosevelt said he was machine gunned and bombed during a visit to Iraq but returned safely to Egypt. He had also visited Palestine and spent 72 hours in the area.
Federal Housing Administration technical authorities say a well proportioned interior chimney is desirable and more economical unless the building budget permits a larger external chimney.
An auction ordered by the Australian government of goods from a seized Italian vessel saw olive oil sold in Sydney for 50 percent above the regular government fixed price.
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