Masonry Magazine May 1972 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, Charles Velardo, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Guy Apple, Robert Harrison, Donald Harris, Roy Elam, Fred James, Ray Wimer, Poul Rosensteel, D. Bidwell, James Carollo, George Plumb, G.W. Veazey, Kenneth Parkor
Masonry Magazine May 1972 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine May 1972 Page. 3
MAY 1972-VOL. 12, NO. 5
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

# masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

President
David B. Soloff, Jr.
Vice President
Charles Velardo
Secretary
D. R. BIDWELL, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
5 Cowell Student Health Center

7 Washington Wire

10 Smooth Selling

11 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

11 Coming Events

11 People & Events

13 New Jersey "Buildings of the Decades" Awards

15 NCMA Tek No. 40-"Construction Details/
Customized Concrete Masonry Units"

19 Independence Hall Replica

21 NADD Report

23 SCPI Technical Notes

29 Colorado Holds Fourth Annual Conference

32 Glass Block Lends Beauty. Utility to Printing Firm

34 Advertisers' Index

Robert Ebeling
Treasurer
Robert Harrison
Regional Vice Presidents
Donald Harris
O. L. Jollay
Robert Tubesing
Roy Elam
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Guy Apple
Kenneth Parkor
James Carollo
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt
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 Coda 312
726-5742
SOCIETY OF
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
PUBLICATIONS

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 1972, Mason Contractors Association of America.

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