Masonry Magazine September 1970 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, G. Blackstock, Guy Apple, Robert Harrison, Ray Wimer, Harrell Webster, V. Emory, Stanley Childs, Poul Rosensteel
Masonry Magazine September 1970 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine September 1970 Page. 3
SEPTEMBER 1970-VOL. 10, NO. 9

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

President
Allen Young
Vice President
David B. Soloff
Secretary
Guy Apple
Treasurer
Robert Tubesing
Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harrell Webster
Robert Harrison
V. E. Emory
Stanley Childs
G. Earl Blackstock
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
Pedersen & Haupt
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Fred S. James & Co.
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Field Representatives
Poul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon
Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742
SNAP
ROBERT HANSEN, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher


CONTENTS
Washington Wire
Fire Report No. I
Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
People & Events
Flare Square Masonry Project
Coming Events
NADD Report
Fast Track Closeout: Best Way To End The Affair
Taxes
Glass Block Solves High School Design Problem
Books
Start Production of Wedge Blocks
Product Profit Makers
Advertisers' Index

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, masonry publishes authoritative announcements and articles concerning activities of the MCAA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised nor statements made concerning them.

Published monthly. Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 208 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604. A.C. 312-726-5742. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1970, Mason Contractors Association of America.
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