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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1956

Page

7

Three Ways To Build It Slab Crawl Space Cellar

House of the Week outlines three construction options slabs crawl space or basement with modern methods. Architect Samuel H. Paul designed a glass wall living area with floor to ceiling windows and verandas. The plan emphasizes daylight, outdoorindoor blending, simple economy, and a rectangular footprint with a front patio and garden terrace.

David Bareuther Arctic Circle Samuel H. Paul Samuel Paul 164Th St Jamaics N. Y

How To Orient House To Sun

The article advises orienting a house to maximize sun exposure. It notes that garages were once placed on the north to bring sunlight to air rooms, but now garages are often on the west to capture afternoon sun. It suggests studying the plan against the land and reversing the plan if needed to favor preferred windows.

The Week Spotlights Home Building Choices

The Week highlights design options for new homes, presenting building on a slab, over a crawl space, or over other foundations. It emphasizes practical factors like cost, durability, and suitability to-site, guiding readers through the decision with an eye toward long-term stability.

Suburban House Design Highlights Flexible Living Space

A 1524 square foot home uses standard lumber lengths to minimize waste. Half inch gypsum panels form drywall with extra fire protection in the garage. Aluminum sliding windows and glass doors connect living areas. A folding partition between living room and den creates a four bedroom capacity. Stained vertical siding contrasts with a light roof and aluminum frames.

Descent into Madness in the Morgan Household

Morgan, distraught and wielding a knife, confronts a feared portrait of Virginia in the Channing house. Wade intervenes but refuses to stop her from destroying the framed image. Lora persuades Morgan to sleep and tend to her, while Clothilde helps. Morgan questions why she remains drawn to Wade despite his marriage, seeking understanding from Lora.

Morgan Lore Wade Madame Channing Lora Virginia Clothilde Enon Adam Jik Ambrose

Fatal and nonfatal hunting accidents in Pensacola area

A 16 year old youth was killed and two others wounded in three separate hunting incidents near Pensacola. Johnny Clark died from a single accidental bullet. Jimmy Ellison Donald Livingston, 14, shot at Niceville. Lester Summerlin, 20, injured by buckshot. Detective notes separate cases.

Pensacola Fla Johnny Clark Grace Clark Navy Point al Bates Jimmy Ellison Donald Livingston Hope Niceville

Third Accident Involve 68-Year-Old Pensacola Driver

The report notes a serious condition in the third incident where Anton Blaha, 68, of Pensacola, had his car pierced by a .22 caliber slug from an unknown shooter. Across all traffic accidents, over 20 percent occurred between 5 and 8 p.m.

Anton Blaha Pensacola

Tuscaloosa Plant Union Sign Three Year Pact

Reichhold Chemical Co and the International Chemical Workers Union announced negotiations for a new three year labor contract covering January 1, 1956 to December 31, 1958. Reichhold ranks among the largest producers of synthetic resins and chemicals.

Tuscaloosa Reichhold Chemical Co International Chemical Workers Union Reichhold

Driver vision obscured in most fatal crashes

In nearly one eighth of fatal traffic accidents drivers had impaired or obscured vision. The finding highlights how limited sight contributes to deadly outcomes and underscores road safety concerns.

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