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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1955
Page
24
Porches and exterior stairs suffer daily from weather wear and foot traffic. Experts warn loose boards and protruding nails cause hazards and rot can threaten stairs. Use porch floor enamel, drill drainage holes, and paint with a long handled 36 inch roller to speed coating and keep surfaces clean.
A NEA feature argues proper tool care boosts home repairs. It recommends replacing worn tools, using safer substitutes, and cautioning against makeshift fixes that risk accidents. The piece notes safety themes from the National Safety Council and ends with a reader Q A on removing kettle deposits with vinegar and water.
Step by step construction of a demountable see-saw playground toy. Describes teeter-board frame with 4 by 4 post, 2 by 4 pivot cap, steel bar pivot, fasteners, and assembly details for outdoor use and winter storage. Includes lumber sizes, bolt and screw specs, drilling depths, and installation tips.
The Grace Line freighter Santa Adela, 6500 gross tons, ran into an underwater mud bank at the Columbia River mouth near Astoria, 12 miles from port, while en route to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Salvage Chief tug failed to free it at high tide. A subsequent plan to remove bunker fuel by oil barge could improve buoyancy for another pull.
New York architect Ralph Walker urges wider wood use in schools homes and auditoriums. He praises wood durability and beauty noting medieval Japanese houses and Shakespearean era windows show longevity. He envisions warmer wood rich kitchens replacing cold white designs and calls for closer collaboration between lumber industry and architects.
In San Francisco Charles Siacotos a 55 year old grocer fought robbers during a slotted hold up He seized a gun held it to his stomach fired but it misfired He struck one assailant with the gun then used empty bottles and canned goods as weapons The two robbers fled a parking lot owner later captured one suspect the other escaped.
Public health officials note a rising pica risk among children ages 11 to 3 and lead poisoning deaths tied to home paint. Beginning next November labels on paint cans will require warnings if lead exceeds one percent and advise removal of old paint before repainting children's items.
Banks and insurers increasingly guide home design by dictating window heights and layouts to protect investments and safety. Architects respond with varied opinions, noting FHA limits and a shift away from old styles toward more contemporary forms.
In San Mateo California DJ Red Lodner of KVSM, lone night staff, left to take a breath and locked the door. The record stopped and listeners called police. Officers retrieved keys from the station engineer to restart the show.
Eck art advises on repainting surfaces after removing old paint and light sanding. Consumers should choose among about 18 lead free colors and read labels to ensure lead pigments stay under 1 percent, especially away from children. Public health officials and pediatrics groups praise the reform.
A DIY guide describes building a combined see-saw and merry-go-round for children. It covers splicing 2 by 4s with spacers, bolting, drilling cotter-pin holes, attaching seats, and securing a 4 by 4 post with an anchored steel bar, set in ground with grease for pivoting action.
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