Masonry Magazine July 1970 Page. 3

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

Masonry Magazine July 1970 Page. 3
JULY 1970-VOL. 10, NO. 7

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
ROBERT HANSEN, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
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 & Houpt
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Fred 5. 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
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CONTENTS
7 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

7 People & Events

7 Holme Retires. Succeeded by Zotollo

8 About Our Cover

10 Smooth Selling

12 Meet Your Regional Vice Presidents

15 Washington Wire

16 Taxes

19 NCMA's Tek No. 19

25 Summer Executive Board Meeting

27 NADD Report

31 The MCAA Industry Tour of Spain

34 MCAA Income Protection Plan

36 Advertisers' Index
As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of Americe, 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.
masonry
July, 1970
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