Lieder urges ending emergency controls on building materials
Otto E. Lieder, local lumber dealer and member of the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association committee, calls for removal of all credit and construction controls. He warns a steel, copper, and aluminum surplus could occur and urges using inventories and open-market materials to restore balance and allow larger homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto E. Lieder
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Lieder
Washington
Nude Wichita murder shocks city
The body of a 22 to 23 year old auburn haired woman with four stab wounds was found last night in a barracks bag under a porch in Wichita. Edward Bircher discovered the bag and police called the death the most cold blooded murder in the city. The victim’s clothing, including a white uniform, was inside the bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Edward Bircher
The Wilson House design in the Home of the Week
Thoroughly modern two story home with 49 by 27 foot footprint and 24 000 cubic feet of space. Features include a large living room with fireplace two closets a breakfast nook and a full modern kitchen with adjacent service entry. Plans and specifications are available from the Home Building Editor at La Crosse Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Junior
Sue
la Crosse Tribune
Fire Chiefs Propose 9 Home Fire Safety Measures
At a Dayton convention members of the Association of Ohio Fire Chiefs surveyed what precautions they would demand in a house built for themselves. The nine items include fire resistant roof and walls, proper wiring, chimneys cleaned, metal lath and plaster fire stops, enclosed shafts, an incinerator, multiple basement sprinkler heads, and fire protective materials around stairs and flues. They argue such features would confine most blazes to the room of origin, allowing quick action by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Dayton
Spring 1952 Bathroom Makeover Aids by Industry Bureau
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau urges readers to modernize baths this spring. All sizes and colors of plumbing fixtures are available with credit terms eased. A new regulation allows starting a project without a down payment and several new vanity lavatories have been introduced offering extra counter and storage space. New bathtubs feature wide rims for convenience and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
Helen Keller Honored by Variety Clubs International
A plaque and $1,000 were awarded to Helen Keller at Variety Clubs International annual meeting for humanitarian service. Keller was absent. the award was accepted by M. Robert Barnett, executive director of the American Foundation for the Blind.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Helen Keller
Variety Clubs International
Miss Keller
M. Robert Barnett
The
American Foundation For ‘the Blind
Precautions Save Garden Hose for Long Summer Use
Practical tips to extend a garden hose life include draining and cleaning after use, avoiding nails, using racks or reels, not kinking the hose, and protecting it where it crosses drives. Emphasizes protecting the faucet end with swivel gooseneck connectors or snap-on couplings.
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Tillman Bros
South Fourth Street
Salters
Coulee
Northwest
Adams
Vole
the National Bank
LA Crosse
North Fourth Street
F.d.ic
Wilson House
Eeeee
Johns-Manville
Balduzzi
Building Service
13Th and
Weston Streets
DELCO
Delco-Heat Conditionair
General Motors
Yorly Coal CO
Sumner Street
Eggleston Nursery R
Stoddard
Wis
Hwy
Minnesota Assoc
Cary Oil Burner CO
Emil Bjerstedt
Pittsburgh
FaNdermeileks
Pasco Cas
Bookle
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
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