Glass pact extended for 1948 49 with no wage change
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and Libbey Owens Ford Glass Company along with the CIO Federation of Glass Workers extended their contract from May 1, 1948 to May 1, 1949 without wage changes. Wage talks may reopen July 1 if needed. arbitration is available. About 20 000 workers nationwide are covered. The deal includes full insurance premium absorption and preserves no strike and no slow down clauses. Plants involved include Crystal City Missouri Ford City Creighton Pennsylvania Clarksburg West Virginia Mt. Vernon Ohio Henryetta Oklahoma.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Libbey -Owens-Ford Glass Company
CIO Federation of Glass, Ceramic and Silica Workers of America
Atlantic City
N. J
Sylvester Garrett
Plate Glass
Crystal City
Ford City
Creighton, Pa
Clarksburg
Wa. Va
Mt. Vernon
Henryetta
Okla
Nominations Approved for War Assets Administrator Posts
The Senate Expenditures Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Jess Larson of Oklahoma for War Assets Administrator and recommended confirming Paul L. Mather, retired rear admiral, as associate WAA administrator. Senator Tydings urged disapproval of Larson citing concerns over Kalunite plant sale. Chairman Iken noted the vote undercuts Tydings' case.
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Washington
Senate Expenditures Committee
Jess Larson
Oklahoma
Senate
Paul L. Mather
WAA
Tydings
D-Md
Larson
Kalunite, Inc
Salt Lake City
Utah
Uite
Iken
R-Vi
Benefit Olympics Planned By Police
Hamilton to host the first annual Police Olympics on June 10 at 8 p m at the Butler County fairgrounds. A three hour show features boxing wrestling variety acts comedy and other entertainment. Committee headed by James Parker Arthur Leibrock and Walter Reumann organizes event.
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Hamilton
Butler County Fairgrounds
Pogram
Theamilton Police Mutual Aid and Fraternal Order of Police No. 8
James Parker
Arthur Leibrock
Walter Reumann
Construction Worker Burned To Death In Trailer Fire
Akron story reports Russell Rownell, 32, a construction worker, killed when his trailer home burned in Tallmadge. Wife and two children stayed at a nearby house as the blaze destroyed their home.
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Akron, O
Russell Rownell
Tallmadge
The Lansing tiny two story house with garage
A compact two story home named The Lansing offers gracious living on small lots. Built largely of brick with a brick half front and clapboard accents it features a spacious kitchen dining alcove two upstairs bedrooms and ample closet space including a lavish master with three way ventilation. FHA conforming design and approvals from Structural Clay Products Institute are noted. Blueprints and specifications are available from Housing Plan Service in New York for seven dollars and fifty cents per set.
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Lansing
FHA
Structural Clay Products Institute
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
Housing Plan Service
Nassau Street
New York
N. Y
Summer insulation cuts heat and saves fuel costs
The Construction Research Bureau urges American homes to insulate with four inches of mineral wool to cut interior temperatures up to 15 degrees this summer and save up to 73 percent of next winter’s fuel. Walls add another 72 percent saving. insulation is framed as essential amid fuel shortages and rising prices.
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National Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
J. A. Krug
Interior
Sound and Lasting Investment For Home Builders
A home should be planned as a sound permanent investment with careful floor plans, first grade materials, and up to date design ideas. The article urges using high quality materials and modern ideas to maximize comfort and resale value for all family members.
Fix Sagging Screen Door With Diagonal Rod and Turnbuckle
A sagging screen door can be corrected by attaching a rod and turnbuckle from an upper corner to the opposite lower corner. Tighten the turnbuckle until the door swings freely and stops sticking.
Garage Location and Space Saving Solutions in Home Design
This piece outlines three main garage placements: attached to the house front for accessibility, beneath the house on a hillside for direct drive-in, or at the rear yard which is discouraged due to lost space. It highlights fire barriers, insulation, back doors for washing access, automatic doors, and drainage concerns in cold climates.
Madison Tracts Sold At Sheriff Sale In Madison Township
Two tracts in Madison township were sold at sheriff's sale following a partition suit by Laverna D. Rager against Nellie Ashmore and others. The 166.4 acre tract sold to Floyd K. and Loretta Richardson for 16200, appraised at 18000. The 95.29 acre tract sold to Everett M. and Mille Eigelston for 13700, appraised at 12000.
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Madison Township
Sherif
Laverna D. Rager
Nellie Ashmore
Floyd K
Loretta Richardson
Everett M
Mille Fgelston
In a U S auto plant half the workers face disability
In a large U S auto manufacturing plant one in every two employees has some physical handicap.
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U. S
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Glass Company
Paul Regas
Bessie Regas
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Oscar R. Leiser
Del
Worcester
Chester Bowlus
Henry Persch, Jr
Church Council
St. John'’s Church
Trenton
Deutsche Evangelische St. Johannes Kirke
Common Pleas Court
Miami Street
Harry F. Duane
State of
Court of Common Pleas
Chester C. Bowlus Henry Persch, JR
St. John's Church
Ws A. Wilmer
the Lansing
Housing Plan Service, Inc
Hiyase Gros
Jack Stallsmith
Carl Burgemeir
B.D. Morgan & CQ
General Contractors
Charles ST
DIAL
Leese
Grimes
Highland Ave
Mayfield
Ssavings & Loan Association
Meastacorne
Central Tayv
Construction Research Bureau of New York
Clearing House For Building Information
Construction Research Bureau
Egypt
Lowe Brothers
Central Ave
Jones Engineering Service
First Ave
Cole A
Bellemonte St
Ah Taek
Dak
Sohailen Faitila Scotch Enamel
Kove . Dutt Moe
Johnston-Qualty
Ralston Paint Store, Inc
N. Broad ST
Madison
Casement
Builders’ Supplies
Blumberg & Cohen, Inc
Thorn Metal Windows
Girard Ave
Verity
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