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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1976

Page

10

Refinishing Floors Requires Careful Preparation and Tools

The article advises extensive prep before sanding a wooden floor, including moving furniture and textiles. It covers rental timing for a drum sander and edger, safe attachment of abrasive papers, sanding sequence from coarse to fine, and careful operation to avoid grooves. Finishing options include varnish shellac and synthetics, with wax for durability and safe-on-wood labels.

Equipping the Yard Shed Barbecue Combo

A combined barbecue and shed unit designed for summer storage. The shed houses two storage areas with dual doors and a redwood work counter beside a concrete block barbecue. The unit measures 6 feet 6 inches wide by 5 feet 8 inches deep by 6 feet 4 inches high.

Keeping Oil Paint Fresh and Removing Rust Tips

The guide advises sealing paint cans tightly with the lid and a cloth, then hammering the edge to prevent skin formation and reintroducing turpentine before using again. It also notes drilling concrete blocks rather than mortar joints for better hole strength and suggests brushing rust off tools followed by rust-removing chemicals.

Charles Manson Heres Teddy Bear Package in Vacaville

Charles Manson, serving time in Vacaville for mass murder, received a small parcel from Poland that police later deemed harmless. Officials initially feared a bomb. the package contained a teddy bear and a Polish travel book.

Vacaville Calif Charles Manson Sharon Tate Poland Manson

Attractive indoor plant containers gain popularity

Indoor plant containers become more stylish with tiered four‑pot planters and macrame hanging setups suitable for both indoors and outdoors. New shelf arrangements pair sitting and hanging planters with trellises and tools, while makers urge owners to experiment beyond plain window-sill pots. Futura Impatiens suit shaded areas with 1%-2 inch flowers, though they stay compact.

Earl Aronson AP News

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