Masonry Magazine October 1973 Page. 5

Words: Justin Breithaupt, Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, Charles Velardo, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Guy Apple, Robert Harrison, Roy Elam, Fred James, Ray Wimer, James Carollo, George Plumb, Nels Smith, Stan Misunas, Anthony Zotolio
Masonry Magazine October 1973 Page. 5

Masonry Magazine October 1973 Page. 5
OCTOBER 1973-VOL. 13, NO. 10

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

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
David B. Soloff, Jr.

Vice President
Charles Velardo

Secretary
Robert Ebeling

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotolio
O. L. Jollay
Robert Tubesing
Roy Elam
Justin Breithaupt
Guy Apple
Nels Smith
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
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742

SOCIETY OF
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
PUBLICATIONS


Contents

7 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

7 All-Weather Council Meets in Chicago

8 Brick Is Beautiful
And So Are Some Bricklayers

10 Smooth Selling

11 Washington Wire

13 '74 MCAA Convention & Show in Las Vegas

14 Firms Contracting for Space in '74 MCAA Show

15 Masonry Tour of Hawaii

17 In Memoriam Raimo, Ferguson and Staack

19 Things Are Looking Up In Kansas City

22 NLRB Case No. 22-CD-200

26 People & Events

30 BIA Brick Panel Seminars

31 Books

32 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 1973, Mason Contractors Association of America.

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