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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
14
The article explains finish lumber is nearly defect free or select and B and better grades suit fine furniture. It also covers nail repair in plasterboard: use same size nails, avoid old holes, drive into framing, and plaster heads to hold. It adds a tip about talcum powder to keep tiles clean and instructs bleaching wood before sealing: wait 24 hours and lightly sand before applying sealer.
Nixon, the Republican presidential nominee, continued his vacation on Walkers Cay in the Bahamas. An aide said he would return by yacht to Key Biscayne near Miami, and he was staying in touch with medical bulletins and news of the Eisenhower era and the Czechoslovak crisis.
President James A. Garfield played a notable role in the Civil War, serving as a Union officer. He earned commendations for his leadership and battlefield actions.
UP News profiles designer John Van Koert predicting future kitchens will be premolded and highly sanitary. He cites new materials like ultrafloor vinyl chip flooring with seamless joints, integrated walls, and one piece bathrooms, aiming for maintenance free, bright, safe interiors.
Chicago AP reports a secret labyrinth beneath the Democratic National Convention platform uses phony exit signs dead-end tunnels and gold drapes to mislead attendees. Only those briefed or guided by security guards will access the microphone area.
Pamela J. Higgs filed a divorce petition in Butler County Common Pleas Court case 15701 against Pfc. John J. Higgs living at RA11705190 4th Inf Div A P O San Francisco. The petition cites Gross Neglect of Duty and sets an answer deadline of September 2 1968. Deputy Adela Hoelle. Attorney Crist and Kaup. Publication dates August 12 19 26 and September 29 16.
Lacquer dries quickly so apply in thin coats and flow with the grain. Use lacquer thinner in a 50 50 mix for beginners and avoid backtracking. Work in a dust free, well ventilated area and sand lightly between coats. Durability varies by wood type and coats. practice on scraps first.
A short instruction describes a numerical puzzle: count letters in your first name, adjust by minus four if six or more letters or plus three if fewer, use the result as a key number to scan a rectangle from the upper left, checking each key number left to right, then read the letters under those checked figures to reveal a daily message. 8 26
On this date August 26 1920 the 19th Amendment took effect guaranteeing women the right to vote. Other events include Edward III's victory at Crecy in 1346 and Hals birth in 1584.
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