The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-13
MAY BUILD NOW
Government Restrictions on
Certain Industries Removed.
Ban on Farm Improvements
Has Been Lifted.
ANNOUNCEMENT IS RECEIVED
Telegram Sent Out by War
Industries Board.
Highway Work Can Be Con-
tinHed as Before War.

Building restrictions in Kansas were
lifted to a great extent today in tele-
gram received by ]. C. Mohler. secre-
tary of the state council of defense'
from the war Industries board. In
general way the construction of build
ings and repairs may proceed without
permits where such expense does not
exceed $4,000. Certain buildings IN
cities, however. must be approved IN
writing by the state council of defense
where the work calls for expenditures
ranging from $4,000 to $4,000.
The ban on farm improvements is
lifted. Signing of the armistice with
Germany has resulted in removal OF
many of the former construction re-
strictions and it is probable that fur
ther notifications may follow. Fol-
lowing is the telegram which came to
the state council of defense today.
providing new regulations for building
operations:
Constructions Permitted.
Section of revised circular No y is
sued by the priorities division as to the
date October Is. dealing with nonwar con-
struction is hereby amended so as here
after to read rs follows:
Section j. Construction projects not re-
quiring permits or licenses from non-war
construction Observation-Disclosures projects
falling within the ana NC Ssrmits os
licenses will be required therefor from the
non-war construction section.
w8fns by the faeiies d1son Of the
war industries board.
All farm and ranch buildings, structures
or improvements.
All buildings, structures. roadways, plant
facilities or other construction projects of
every nature whatsoever undertaken by the
United States railroad administration or
by any rail or water transportation COM
pany organization or utility whether or not
under the direction of such administration
or by the American Railway Express COM
pany or by, the owner or operator or any
telegraph or telephone line.
The construction, maintenance. i'm
provement development by federal, state
or municipal authority of highways. roads;
boulevards. bridges, streets, parks and
The construction, extension, improve
ment. maintenance or repair of any public
utility including water supply systems.
sewer systems. light and power facilities
and street and interurban railways
The construction. extension or repairs OF
all irrigation and drainage projects.
Construction projects connected with the
extension, expansion or development OF
mines of every character whatsoever or
connected with the production and refin-
ing of mineral oils and of natural gas.
The construction, alterations or extern
sions of repairs or additions to plants en-
gagged principally in producing. milling,
ing foods and feeds.
The construction of new or the altera-
houses, churches, hospitals and federal
state or municipal buildings involving in
Tne aggregate Il cost HOC eACeeufIS twenty
five thousand dollars.
The construction Of new buildings or
structures not embraced in any of the
foregoing clGssificatiOns or the repairs or
additions to alterations or extensions
of existing buildings and structures in
either ease involving in the aggregate
cost not exceeding ten thousand dollars
The construction of new buildings OF
structures not embraced in any of the fore
going cIrssifications or the repairs or ad-
ditions to alterations of extensions OF
existing buildings structures in either
case involving in the aggregate cost not
exceeding twenty five thousand dollars
when approved in writing by the state
council of defense its duly authorized
representative.
buildings begun prior to September 3
1919. where substantial portion of the
building has already been constructed.
The telegram continues:
"All limitations on the production Of
building materials including brick
cement lime. hollow tile and lumber are
hereby removed and the ma terials so pro
duced may be sold and delivered for use
in connection with any building project fol
which no permit license is required un
der revised priority circular No. p. as
further revised as above. Or to any pro1ec
authorized by permits or licenses issued IL
pursuance of said circular.
PLEASE Immediately notify all former
applicants whose requests have been de
ciined of this ruling. This is being re
lensed for publication Wednesday morn
ing.
"Chief Non-War Construction Section.
war Industries Board.