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Electricity An Editorial

Thomas Dreier's "Vagabond" credits an electrical authority in the following fashion on the subject of Electricity:

"Although we have only about six percent of the world's population, we generate d 38 7 /l}o/o of all the electricity pro-

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duced in the world last year. Our total output actually exceeded that of this combination of countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada, West Germany, Japan, France dnd Italy.

i:Wtrere we Americans spent 31 8/10ths of our income ; after taxes for food, and 8 l/10% for shoes and clothing, ',i we spent only one and three-tenths percent for electricity. We spent 3o/o f.or alcoholic beverages, and 2o/o for tobacco products.

"The majority of our homes have at least 12 electrical appliances. The number is increasing daily. Without elec' tricity, our standard of living would drop. It is when the , current is cut off temporarily that we realize how dependent we are on it, and how insignificant its cost compared to the comfort it brings us."

VA ro Follow FHA Procedures

Washington, D.C.-P. N. Brownstein, director of the Loan Guaranty Service at the Veterans Administration, has clarified to the National Retail Lumber Dealers Assn. the FHA Letter No. 1802, April 5, 1960, on the VA initiation of grade-marking of framing and board fumber as follows:

"In those areas where grade-marking of lumber was initiated April 1, 1960, construction may proceed under the old lumber requiriments providing the VA Certificate of Reasonable Value was issued prior to that date. Where grade-marking was previously required and in all instances where Certificates were issued on April 1 or later, the requirements of grade-marking of framing and board lumber are applicable."

It is the intention of the Veterans Administration to follow all procedures established by the FHA relating to their Minimum Property Standards, said the NRLDA.

Tote With Fremonf Lumber Compony

Frank Tate, formerly with \Mestern Sierra Lumber Company in San Jose, recently joined the staff of Fremont Lumber Company in Irvington. Jerry Kearny, head of the up-and-coming yard, has signed up as a new LMA member'

Repco Industries Rebuilding Sholt Engines for Fork Lifts

Repco Industries, Inc., Hollydale, Inc., is building a trustworthy name for itself in the trade with its "Rebuilt" Continental short engines for Towmotor, Clark, Ross and Hyster fork lifts. The firm offers immediate delivery on all model engines at competitive prices from its "bankt' of en- 'gines, which affords no loss of sales and no down time in its uni ice. The old engine can be taken out and reRepco Rebuilt Motor "right now" under the rts unrque servlce. r ne olcl be placed with a Repco under the policy.

Repco Industries uses modern factory production methods in its operation to supply a product that it claims renders "new-engine performance." Every engine is torn down to the bare block and all moving parts completely reconditioned to function like new, or replaced with brand-new nationally known products. They have been able to fulfill their guarantees,'say Repco officials, because each assembly is done under the supervision of trained lift-truck engine experts, and highest standards for quality, accuracy and performance are the constant aim of the firm at 12324 Center St. in Hollydale. Repco's "4-Star Engine Exchange Policy" and its Price List are available from the above address or, by phone, from NEvada 6-9711 or MEtcalf 4-1 555.

NAHB Suppoils H.R. Bill IO59O

The Natl. Assn. of Home Builders, Washington, D.C., is supporting H.R. Bill 10590 which will permit the Treasury Dept. to refinance the government debt without unduly invading mortgage funds. The NAHB believes this will make possible a more stabilized debt management to the benefit of home buyers, builders and the general public, and the bill's defeat would mean still tighter mortgage money and higher interest rates.

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TRUCK & TRAIIER

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