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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1952
Page
9
The article discusses how windows affect privacy and costs, noting sun fading losses and rising blinds sales. It explains advantages of Venetian blinds for insulation and light control, compares metal and wood slats, and describes clever boxing to hide bundles. Installation tips emphasize measuring, mounting, and adjusting cords.
A one story modern style house named The Columbus measures 50 by 27 feet with nine closets and 28 000 cubic feet. It features five rooms including two bedrooms, a dining porch, picture windows, Hollywood casement windows, and a front entry hall with a fireplace. The plan includes a 70 foot lot note, a garage, kitchen, laundry, and a cement cellar with potential full basement excavation. Plans and specifications are available from the Home Building Editor.
COLUMBUS Ohio The executive board of the union local representing aircraft workers at the Columbus plant of North American Aviation Inc is authorized to call a strike if it sees fit The plant employs about 10 000 workers Union members negotiate for permanent continuance of a 13 cent an hour cost of living boost and other benefits. Notice of Hearing for Parole Mansfield Ohio Everett Johnson No 50022 is eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after July 1 May 19-26.
Notice names Carl W Mullendore with unknown address. Leona M Mullendore seeks partition of Lot 83, Roselawn, Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio, at 2724 Tytus Ave Middletown. Hearing set for July 26, 1952. case filed May 1952.
Grant Smith, a 25 year old Black man jailed seven months on a murder charge, heard a confessed new suspect. Theodius Hester, 25, admitted the killings and named Arthur Murphy and Percy King as participants in the South Side apartment slaying of Mrs. Helen Benson. Authorities noted conflicting identifications and lie detector doubts. Assistant State’s Atty. John Long prepared to investigate in California and seek dismissal if Smith is cleared.
A brief verse urges readers to avoid snap judgments about daily acquaintances. It notes initial dislikes can flip with insight, as someone seen as a heel may become a valued friend once you learn what makes them tick. The piece champions patience and open-mindedness in judging others.
In Paris the moderate coalition backing Premier Antoine Pinay won 11 new seats in the Council of the Republic, boosting morale for inflation-cutting measures. The election, decided by an electoral college, mostly took seats from Gen. Charles de Gaulle's rightists, who dropped eight. Communists held 15 seats. results cover 132 seats with 24 overseas returns due later.
Two Preble County men faced Common Pleas Court actions after a grand jury indictment. Marshal Johnson, 30, of West Manchester pleaded guilty to non support and received a suspended sentence of one to three years with a $500 bond and $12 weekly child support obligation. Frank Richardson, 18, of Camden pleaded guilty to two counts of issuing bad checks. case continued and he was released on $500 bond.
Paris editors and staff of the semi official presidency agency quit for 24 hours to press a 5.65 percent raise. The government issued requisition orders threatening arrests and fines to force a return to work. The union said demands not met but advised resumption.
The Ohio Progressive party plans a court bid to place its candidates on the November ballot. Don Rothenberg of Cleveland, executive secretary, said the party will demand that the Ohio Un-American committee probe the law as subversive.
Two cars collided head on in driving rain five miles north of Portsmouth killing three people and injuring five. The dead were Oren Bailey Lewis 45 of New Boston Verna Marie Arrowwood 42 and Wanda Marie Arrowwood 18 both of Columbus. Injured were Portsmouth area residents and Ashland Oil refinery pistol team members returning from Marietta. Names include Harry Hook Robert Foster James Kipnsey Gilbert Monroe and James Northcutt.
In San Francisco 104 commuter bus drivers blocked a negotiated settlement of a 79 day strike that halted Pacific Greyhound buses in seven Western States. Union official Al Baker urged acceptance and hopes it will be approved. The San Francisco area drivers plan a meeting tonight to discuss terms.
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