Masonry Magazine January 1974 Page. 7

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 January 1974 Page. 7

Masonry Magazine January 1974 Page. 7


JANUARY 1974-VOL. 14, NO. 1
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
SNAP
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
PUBLICATIONS

masonry
January, 1974


Welcome From President Soloff
8


Washington Wire
13


1973-74 MCAA Officers
17


MCAA Regional Vice Presidents
18


Official MCAA '74 Convention Program
21


Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
24


People & Events
24


Taxes
27


MCAA Insurance Dividend Plan on Target
33


Who's Who at the '74 MCAA Educational Trade Show
35


Masonry Wall Support System Protects Employees, Cut Construction Delays
42


NLRB Case No. 23-CD-304-Smith Southern Corp.
45


Communications
49


Books
50


Large Masonry Project Utilizes Mountain Climbers' Technique
51


Advertisers' Index
54

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 1974, Mason Contractors Association of America.
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