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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1972
Page
3
In a compact split level plan by Derick B. Kipp a chalet exterior dresses a three to four bedroom home. Living areas center on the middle level with a 25 foot combined living and dining space, bow window, and airy feel. A kitchen with ample counters, a lower level laundry and workshop, and two recreation rooms spread across levels meet budget and space needs.
The Veterans Administration reports a ten percent cost-of-living increase effective August 1 1972 for twenty two million veterans receiving compensation for service connected disabilities. A home odor tip suggests placing one teaspoon ammonia in a bowl of water overnight to freshen living areas after a party and cigarette smoke.
The Veterans Administration raised grants for eligible veterans to buy wheelchair accessible homes from 12500 to 17800, effective July 10, 1972. This marks the second hike in three years.
Readers discover that cataloging estate items in diaries can unlock cash from real estate, bonds, jewelry, and heirlooms. A couple earned 9500 from furnishings, 2000 from old china, 800 from paintings and linens, and 85 from an empire clock, with furniture over 3000.
A reader asks about wide versus thin boards in damp rooms noting no advantage to wide boards. A second query favors cardboard on fridge shelves to help airflow and temperature. A third discusses laying concrete over dirt with gravel underlayment advised for drainage. The final item covers replacing old black caulking with white or colored variants and proper cleaning of gaps.
A guide to unstick a stubborn double hung window by using a putty knife rather than a screwdriver. Start with careful prying, work small areas, tap gently with a hammer, and avoid damaging the wood. If needed, remove the molding, clean, lubricate, and reattach to keep sash movement smooth.
The article advises primer use on hardboard to prevent uneven top coat absorption and recommends products like Shel Lac latex undercoaters and alkyd primers. It notes factory primed options, moisture considerations, sanding of irregular primer, and sealing practices for repainting, including locating moisture sources to prevent repeat failures.
Natural Resources Director William Nye announces an Outdoor Recreation Planning Forum to draft a master plan for Ohio recreation from 1975 to 1980. The forum gathers government and private groups to ensure broad participation and progress updates. The initiative aligns with the Land and Water Conservation Act and keeps about 10 million dollars in annual federal recreation aid.
Dr. Albert Debons and Dr. Isidore Krimsky of the Brooklyn VA Hospital report a brain region that helps regulate appetite. The discovery points to a neural mechanism influencing average people to overeat and may inform future treatments.
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