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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Predicts No Decline
In Home BUILDING

The fear that the requirements
of the government and industry
for building materials for defense
purposes will result in a sharp de-
cline in home building because OF
shortage of materials, is appar-
emily due to the tremendous pub
licity given to the enormous
quantities Of building materials
required by the defense program.
rather than the result Of calm
examination of actual fact, ac-
cording to Bror Dahlberg, pred~
dent OF Celotex Corporation.
while the rate of acceIer-
alton In homo building witnessed
during the past year may be
reduced temporarily, facts indi-
cate that any such cut win be
of short duration so far as avail
ability Of m aterials II con-
cerned," said Dahlberg.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Schedule
OF Land
Auction

The following is a proposed
schedule of auction sale OF state
owned land in Wayne County for
the week beginning Monday:
Monday - Subdivided land in
Dearborn, beginning with John H.
Walsh Subdivision, through and
including Zeigler Park Subdivision.
Tuesday - Subdivided land in
Garden City beginning with Birch
Lawn Subdivision, through and
including Folker's Garden City
Acres No. II. Also unsubdivided
land in Garden City.
Thursday - Subdivided land in
Garden City. beginning with Folk
ers Garden City Acres No. u,
through and including Westwood
Park Subdivision.
Friday-Subdivided land in the
city of Hamtramck, beginning with
subdivision of the part Of Out Lots
3 and of the subdivision of west
half of quarter section 80. 10000
acre tract between the boulevard
and Young street. through and in
Guiding Whitney Subdivision" also
subdivided land in Highland Park,
beginning with Bane's Subdivision,
through and including Wright and
StraSsburg'S Addition
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
1910 VIII Show
t2-Yedr Record

New residential construction in
the United States during 1871 is
likely 10 continue at the highest
levels since 1928. Federal Housing
Administrator Abner II. Ferguson
declared today.
In view Of the upward trend Of
employment and purchasing power
throughout the country and the
existence Of ample credit supplies
on favorable terms, Ferguson said,
he probabilities are that the
American home building industry
during the coming year will at
least maintain the pace reached in
1910 when approximately $4,000
new dwelling units were built. ac-
eording 10 an estimate Of the bu-
rcau OF labor statistics.
The output Of new housing ac-
cOmmodatlonS IN 1910 set a 12,year
Sob reCnrd and cnulpare5 Wi b
it's 900 dwelling units in 1883 lan1
500 600 in 1929. Thus. more than
q million dwelling units were pro-
dueed in 1899 and 1870
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Dividend
Being Mailed

This week will see the distribu-
ton of approximately $50, 375, 900
in dividends for the last half Of
the year by the savings, building
and loan associations and CO.
operative banks, the United States
Savings and Loan League reports.
This will mark the one hundred
tenth year in which institutions
of this type have been distribut-
ing earnings in the United States.
Morton Bodfish. Chicago, execu-
tive vice president. points out that
checks will be mailed or funds
credited to 6.50o,000 share ac-
counts.
The league officer said that
Sc. 100000 OF the dividends are
earnings on funds placed with the
associations in the last six months
and estimated that 375,000 indi-
viduals are participating in the
distribution December 81 for the
uTSI time.
In addition to individuals who
hold the bulk of the savings and
loan investments and systematic
savings share accounts, some
dividends will be paid to trust
funds, fraternal organizations, and
TO the United States treasury and
the Home Owners Loan Corpora
ton. which have about 4 per cent
of the investments in these thrift
and home financing institutions.
Sums received by individuals
will range from amounts Of less
than 81 on newly started share
accounts where the saver is put
ting in small instruments each
month, up to several hundred dol
lars earnings on substantial lump
sums invested in the associations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

winch Iell 10 an extreme low only
a few years ago, now is firmer
than at any time in the nations
history-and it extends to small
financial institutions as well as
the largest.
Proof of that statement, made
by Nugent Fallon, general man.
ager of the Federal Savings and
Loan Insurance Corporation, was
offered today in the volume of
savings flowing into the savings
and loan associations his institu-
ton insures.
During the past year private
Investments In insured associa-
tiOns have increased from ST.
tattoo 900 to S2,114,8S1. 900, an
increase Of 81 per cent" said
Fallon. 'In three years they
have nearly doubled.
"The average citizen a few
years ago placed his hard-earned
savings with men and institu-
tions In whose character he had
faith-sometimes to see them
vanish as a result of circum-
stances over which no individual
or individual institution had
complete control. That was the
real tragedy OF the depression.
To-day, savings can be placed
I'm institutions and be insured
against any conceivable finan-
ciaI catastrophe which may Oc-
cur. This Is a protection not
only for the investors, but for
the men and institutions OF high
character with whom they deal.
They have been bulwarked not
only against their own mistakes
but those OF others"
In the six wears since the -crea-
ton Of the Insurance Corporation.
no insured investor has lost a cent
in an institution the corporation
protects. Fallon said
"Some 100000 investors in
2.264 savings and loan assOcis-
lions now are protected up to
81. 900 each" said Fallon-a The
average account Is S799. with 90
per cent of all accounts under
$1,000. The assets of insured
associations now amount TO
So 300, 000. 900"
When the depression brought
wholesale failures to financial in
Stitutiens. Congress acted to re-
establish public confidence by the
creation of the Federal Deposit
| Insurance Corporation TO insure
! the accounts in commercial banks.
The success and public approval of
this step resulted in the establish
ment Of the Federal Savings and
Loan Insurance Corporation to eX-
tend a similar protection TO the
investors in thrift and home
financing institutions
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
New Project TO Honor
Confederate General

Construction began this week on
United States defense housing
project named for the celebrated
Confederate general who said that
the way to win a battle was to
Cit thar fustest with the mostest
men"-Nathan B. Forrest.
The new project, to be occupied
by air corps enlisted men and their
families as we'll as some civilian
employees, is located at Selma, Ala,
at the site of the specialized flying
school, Southeast Air Corps Area.
1t is being constructed under
United States Housing Authority
by the Selma Housing
Authority,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Minimum, Ceiling Height

II is required that the ceiling
heights of rooms shall be sufficient
in proportion to their respective
use requirements to provide free
circulation of an adequate volume
of air.
The FILA has prescribed the fol-
lowing minimum widths for the
various rooms of large-scale rental
projects
Living room II feet; kitchen
with two rows of fixtures opposite
6 feet 6 inches; kitchen with one
row of fixtures 5 feet 6 inches;
private hall 3 feet; entrance foyer
3 feet, 2 inches; clothes closet l
foot 10 inches deep; and linen
closet / foot inches deep.
No minimum is established for
net area of living rooms or bed
rooms, since their adequacy is
based on local demand and furni-
ture arrangements, but they must
conform with light and air regula-
tons of the administration or with
those of local building codes if
they are more stringent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Builders Words
Defined by FLA

Common words associated with
building often are misinterpreted
by prospective home owners. The
following definitions are used by
FILA officials for the classification
of building types:
Attic is the unfinished space
Immediately beneath the roof
which is not utilized or is only
partially utilized for finished
rooms.
Basement is usually an en-
closed disable space having full
headroom below the main floor
level of the building. This defini-
ton is not altered by the presence
of one or more finished rooms.
Detached building is one in
which no exterior walls are COM
mon to any other building.
Semi-detached building is on e
of two adjoining buildings standing
independently of others and having
a common part wall --.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Minimize Heioht

Structural methods which min
imize height are usually the most
economical and result in small
houses OF better exterior proper
tons than when they are high in
relation to their width and length,
il is said by officials of the Federal
Housing Administration.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Housing Project
Room Measure
Plan Outlined
Prospective Builders
Can Use Standard
Drawn Up by FILA

Interesting and useful TO the
prospective home builder are the
standards which the Federal Hous-
ing Administration has outlined
for use in measuring and counting
rooms in multifamily and rental
housing projects.
A room is interpreted as a space,
separated by partitions from other
roon1s, and having independent
outside light. An exception is made
for dining alcoves which may be
extensions of living rooms. In any
case, these alcoves must have at
least one exterior wall and be
lighted by windows other than
those required for the living room.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Chimney SUGGESTION

Unless the building budget will
permit construction of chimney
Of good proportion in relation TO
the size of the house, II is thought
highly desirable and also more
economical to use an inside CHM
ney, according to Federal Housing
Administration technical author
itfea
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Measurements Listed


Rooms are measured as follows:
Living room is one room, bed
room is one room; kitchen, more
than 60 square feet, is one room;
kitchen and dining space combined
of more than 60 square feet is
measured as one room; dining
room of more than 40 square
feet is measured as one room;
kitchen less than 60 feet but more
than so square feet is one-half
room; dining alcove of more than
As square feet is measured as one
half room.
A strip kitchenette located in a
room, a recess of a room, or in
closet space is not counted, nor
are bathrooms, interior foyers, or
other accessory interior spaces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Project Honors Patriots

The memory of II patriots who
defended Baltimore against the
British during the famous battle
of 1914, will be perpetrated in the
names of the thorougi1fares rum
ming through Armistead Gardens,
United States Housing Authority
public housing community in that
city.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
Insurance
Projects
Investor

The faith of American investors,
which fell to an extreme low only
a few years ago. now is fir1ner
than at any time in the nations
history-and it extends to small
financial institutions as well as
Evening star., 1940-03-24

second greet war tt" century ho: changes
modem mtoy science This bird Of the sixth
mposhit
to 100000 pigeons ION dut lofts the
in
British " ~ ~ - y wv
United Stote Of
more depende he1ed soldiers for this Vito breed
toms IT'S ] o,se center at Fort Monmouth j. where these pictures
Development the
the 1901 msoqes from
the horoed city o there military
eorrers ~ ""se'
Evening star., 1940-03-24

Way Back When Pogo Sticks were the rage the great
Battle Creek cereal manufacturer K Kellogg special
breakfast food help America keep reguar was named
In the years
lists have its effectiveness thousands of physicians
recommended it, millions of Americans have used it,
Evening star., 1940-03-24

Now One Million Day! Twenty after its discovery,
of million Americans day crisp cunchy
ALLBRAN If suffer from the kind Of
constipation ue to lack of the right kind Of bulk the de
ALBRAN help join the regulars Eat every day and
drink plenty of water Made by Kelloee Battle Creek
Evening star., 1940-03-24

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flight. This
m e SIS O 9 e
bearer hos un-
e. ! n 9 ly
reached home
and its own
coop. its or-
rival sienoied
by q bell
hooked up to
the trop door.
Evening star., 1940-03-24

coprsear. ,sic. ~ Kellogg COMPANY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
FranCO=Americans

The annual pre- Lenten mas querade of the Franco-American Social club was held at the club hall on South Main street last night. Honors for the best-dressed group went to the "Grecian Water Girls, Mildred Herman, Mary Drauch, Adeline Zech, Ida Edith Zech and Rose Bessie.
 Other prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Boucher, masculine imper- sonation, and Mrs. Cleo Bouchard, funniest costume. Miss Louise Girard was awarded the special prize.
 Costume judges were Mrs. Au. rore Dorval, Henry Drolet and Es- prit Donais. The committee was headed by Armand St. Germain and included Roger Huot, Ubald Desaulnier, Rosario Pelletier, Leo Archambault. Esprit Donais, Luz cien Perrault, Henry Drolet, MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Mrs. Aurore Dorval, Mrs. Cleo Bouchard, Adrien Madore and Lucien Lar rivee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Your Income Tax
WHO MUST FILE RETURN

Returns are required of every in- dividual who is single or who is married but not living with hus- band or wife who for the year had a gross income of $5,000 or more or a net income of 1000 or more, and of every individual who is married and living with husband or wife, if no joint return is made and If CD such individual has a net income of $2,500 or more or a gross income of $5,000 or more and the other spouse has no gross income, or CD such individual and his spouse each has 8 gross income, regardless of the amount of net income, and the ag- gregate net income of the two is $2,5OO or more, or (3) such in- dividual and his spouse each has a gross income and the aggregate gross income is $5,00O or more. Widowers, widows, divorcees, and married persons separated by mu- tual consent are classed as single persons. The personal exemptions are $1,000 for single persons and $2,500 for married persons living to- gether and for heads of families.
 Husband and wife living together at the close of the taxable year may file a single joint return (even though one has no gross income) or make separate returns of the irl- come of each. If separate returns are filed, one may not report income which belongs to the other, but must report only the income which actually belongs to him. If a joint return is filed, the aggregate in- come disclosed is subject to both the normal tax and the surtax. The liability with respect to the tax on joint return is joint and several. A joint return may not be made If either husband or wife is a non- resident alien.
 If a joint return is not made by an agent of the taxpayers it must be signed by both husband and wife and sworn to before a proper of ficer by the spouse preparing the return, or if neither or both pre- pare the return, then by both spouses.
 Where separate returns are filed by husband and wife, the joint per- sonal exemption of $2,500 may be taken by either or divided between them in any proportion as agreed upon. :,
 In filing a joint return husband and wife compute the earned in- come credit in the same manner as in filing separate returns. If tax payers net income is not more than 5000, the entire net income is con- sidered to be earned net income.
 Husband and wife may elect each year to file a joint return or sepa- rate returns. Where, however, joint or separate returns have been nled for a particular year, neither hlls- band nor wife may after the due date of the return file an amended return or returns on . different basis for that year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
LIBRARY PROJECTS TO BE CONTINUED
Amicable Settlement Is Reached in Controversy
 Affecting Waterbury

Continuance of library projects in Waterbury and Naugatuck is as- sured by an agreement reached be- tween State WPA Administrator Vincent J. Sullivan and Dr. Alonzo Grace, state commissioner of educa- tion and chairman of the Connecti- cut Public Library committee. Dis agreement between the two agencies had threatened to end the state wide project, which is in operation in 16 towns.
 The project involves 85 employees, with total payroll of more than $133, ,000. It includes iuending of books. indexing, revision of catalogs, operation of portable library units and reconsideration.
 The local library project in which WPA workers are employed has been highly praised. It was cited by Miss F:melyn Barrett, librarian, in her annual report to the board of agents of the Silas Bronson Library yester- day afternoon.
 The new agreement the result of meeting of the CPLC and Dr. Grace with Administrator Sullivan nearly two weeks ago, at which time points cont erning the operation of library projects at which the CPLC and the WPA were at variance were thoroughly discussed. Prior to that meeting, the CPLC had served mo- tice on the WPA that discontinuance of the library projects would be fa- fected on or about February 1.
 In ? letter to Commissioner Grace yesterday, AAr. Sullivan said: T be- lieve that the points discussed at the meeting and itemized in your letter completely clarify the pre- viously controversial subjects and establishes a mutually agreeable working relationship between the CPLC and the WPA."
 Speaking for the CPLC this morn ing, in reply to MT. Sullivan's let ter, Dr. Grace assured the WPA ad- ministrator that the library projects would continue under the present agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Dr. HetzeI Endorses
 Mental Hygiene Plan
Issues Statement Supporting Local SOciety's Mem. bership aign-TypicaI Case of Cooperation

Dr. Joseph L. Hetzel, prominent local child specialist, joined the list of endorsers of the Waterbury Mem tai Hygiene Society's campaign in a public statement today, praising the work of the organization. He declares it imperative that mental hygiene be given a much wider ap- plication in Waterbury than 1t has up to the present.
 The society is conducting a mem- bership campaign; seeking the mo- ral and financial support of the general public for it's program of activities. It has received the en- dorsement of health officials, school authorities, the Visiting Nurse As- sociation, the Waterbury Day Nurs- cry and other agencies in Water- bury.
 Valuable Instrument
 Dr. Hetzel's statement was as fol- lows:
 Mental Hygiene is one of the most valuable instruments at my command. In many cases, par- ticularly where feeding or be- hayior is concerned, it is indis- pensable to good results. The he- roic efforts of the Mental Hy- giene society in Waterbury de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Republicans Figure On Winning Congress
Statisticians Estimate 5@o Shift in Voting in 38
 States Would Give C. 0. P. Control

matic if Republicans organize the House when the next session of con- gress meets in January, 1941.
 His home state of Massachusetts and some Republican leaders in neighboring areas are thinking of Martin as potential presidential or vice-presidential material but with the speakership assured if his party can turn the tide this year, Martin might prefer to continue his legiSla- tiv career. Or he might follow the example of President John N. Garner who in 1892 ran simultan- eously for vice-president and for election to represent his congress siona1 district in the House of Rep resentatives.
 Judged on the basis of Martins figures, 8 continuation of the anti- Democratic trend which distir- guished the 1888 elections would shift control of the House to the Republican party even though 1t might fall short of returning Re- publicans to the White House. In the Senate Democrats hold 69 seats, Republicans g, and minor parties four, and there is no chance of Re- publicans regaining control there this year.
 Eliminating the 1,O14 counties in traditionally Democratic southern states, the 1940 battle found extends over 2,O58 counties of which, in 1886, carried only 757. But Martin said the 1888 count reversed that trend in this fashion: Repub- lican, 1,123; Democratic 885; third parties, unreported or tied, 50.
 we need 50 more seats to carry control of the House," Martin said. When it is realized that 43 of our who were defeated in 1888 boiled more than Al per cent of the total vote, and that 9 others polled between 45 and AZ per cent of the total vote, you can realize that there are 65 districts to be carried with an increase of only 5 per cent in the Republican vote.
 "On top of this, an increase of 10 per cent in the Republican congress sional vote would give us an addi- tional 29 seats over and above the 65 which are within the 5 per cent group. An increase of 10 per cent in the Republican congressional vote would give us 94 additional seats in the house."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
ASSOCIATES HONOR. DENNIS J. SCANNELL
Popular Store Executive Feted on 18th Anniver=
 Sary; Rememered

In recognition of his 18th anni- versary in the service of the w. T.. Grant Company, Dennis J. Scan nell, local manager for the past nine years, was honored last even- ing at a surprise testimonial dinner held at The Elton. The event was arranged by his employees, who pre- ented him with radio as a gift and remembrance of the occasion. Many out-of-town officials attended the banquet. F. B. Sampson, senior superintendent of the Hartford dis trict, officiated as toastmaster. A program of entertainment was pre- Sented during the evening.
 The various speakers on congratu- lating MT. Scanlon paid tribute to his efficiency and his loyalty to the firm. His local associates eulogized his personal qualities that have him one of Waterbury's most outStand- ing store executives.
 Seated at the speakers table were Andrew w. Scannell, son of the guest who is buyer for the furniture department of the store in New York City; J. J. Curran, manager of the Bridgeport store, and Willia m O'Sullivan, manager of the Flush ing, L. l., store. Mrs. D. J. Scannell, Richard Scannell, Richard Walsh. assistant manager of the local store; Miss Margaret Scannell, of Bridge port; Miss Statis H. McEvoy, chair man of the arrangements commit tee; Miss Katherine Scannell, MT. and Mrs. Fred Menold.
 Assisting Miss McEvoy were MT. Walsh, MT. and Mrs. James Bal loch, Jack Carey, Leonard Gaffney, Misses Annette Davino, Grace Mor- rissey, Margaret Varanelli, and Mrs. Madeline Burns.
 The reception committee included Misses Statia and Anne McEvoy, LaVaughn Morgan, Annette Davino and Lillian Hurley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
BY LYLE c. WILSON

Limited Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, February 2. - (UP) - Republican statisticians estimated today that a five per cent shift in voting in 38 states outside the solid south would return control of the House to the COP. next November for the first time since 1880.
 In 10 lean years Republican House strength steadily receded until the 1888 general elections when gain of 30 seats restored the party to major opposition status with a membership of 169 representatives.
 House Republican Leader Joseph w. Martin, Jr., who called the turn precisely more than month be- fore the 1898 election, described 1940 prospects in speech last night be- fore dinner group of congressional secretaries. The emphasis Martin put on house gains and his confi- dence that there would be at least a five per cent turn over to give Re- publicans control of the House con- tributed here to the belief that he is more a candidate for reelection to his present seat this year than eager to obtain either the presidential or vice-presidential nomination of his party.
 Martin generally is credited here with remarkably effective execution of his responsibilities as Republican leader of the House and his promo tion to speaker will be almost auto