Masonry Magazine December 1968 Page. 29

Words: George Miller, James Keiser, John Keener, John Hepschmidt, Carl Koch
Masonry Magazine January 1968 Page.29

Masonry Magazine January 1968 Page.29
statute and judicial interpretation, the author's private view is that punitive damages are (a) uninsurable when granted as pure punishment for a wrong directly committed by the insured, (b) at least doubtful when the ultimate cost would be passed on down to the insurance-buying public if it were covered by insurance, but (c) should be covered when awarded as compensatory damages based upon the degree of injury sustained without splitting the award between the actual damages and the penalty.


THE COVER PHOTO

This space-saving fireplace draws its attractiveness from its simple design and soft textures of its new brick, manufactured with an antique patina. The placement shows how a fireplace can be used to define a separation between two living areas. The interior shown is in the Techbilt House, in Cambridge, Mass., designed by architect Carl Koch of Cambridge.


MCACP Holds Reception

HARRISBURG, PA. The Annual Reception sponsored by the Mason Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania was held during October at the Colonial Country Club with approximately seventy-five persons in attendance. This reception for local architects, representatives of the General State Authority Department of Property and Supplies, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State Public Building Authority is one of the highlights of the year. Presiding at the dinner was MCACP President, John Hepschmidt. Guest speaker for the evening was George A. Miller, MCAA Executive Vice President, who discussed "All-Weather Construction" and "Manpower Supply."

Pictured at the Central Pennsylvania Reception are: Seated (l.to r.) George A. Miller, MCAA Ex. Vice President: John M. Hepschmidt, President MCACP; and James Keiser, Reception Committee. Standing (1. to r.) Larry Melvin, Vice President, MCACP; and Robert G. Simrell, Executive Secretary, MCACP.

Officers of the Chapter are: John Hepschmidt, President; Larry Melvin, Vice President; Karl Cooper, Treasurer and Robert G. Simrell, Executive Secretary. Members of the Reception Committee were James Keiser and John E. Keener.

Our business is systems and service. The Annual Reception sponsored by MCACP is one of the highlights of the year for it brings the architectural profession and the Mason Contractor together for an evening of good fellowship.

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