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Show HIGH COST BLAMED AS HALTING BUILDING WASHINGTON7, March 11. ILipdi prices of materials and hi.h wapres remain as the t wo . most import an t factors in proven pro-ven Urn; increased buildinc: activities, the department of labor announced today after compiling the answers to questionnaires from seven t y-f our ei ties. Another obstacle to resumption of building build-ing in some cities was said to be hi'-h interest rates on capital to finance projects. The conclusion of building industry organizations, or-ganizations, the announcement said, is I ihat no decrease in wa.es can be expected j until the general level of prices drops. . I |