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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
5
Premier Leon Blum promises to keep parliament in session until a 40 hour week paid vacations and collective labor contracts are enacted. He spoke after becoming head of France's first Socialist government as 254 strikes were reported in the past day, urging national unity while preparing cabinet and police for possible action.
Avon Lake on June 3 marks the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walker. Their children hosted a dinner at 7 p.m. with the entire extended family present and celebrating the Crandall marriage milestone too. Nearby communities join in the school board notes and local briefs, including library updates and staff surveys.
A guide on proper flag display covers methods for hoisting on a staff and hanging, orientation of the Union, half-staff procedures, cross-staff displays, procession order, indoor use, and handling worn or damaged flags. It notes international display rules, ceremonial contexts, and references to U S Army offices for further rules.
The article traces a shift in artificial lighting from wall and ceiling fixtures toward lamps and indirect lighting. It notes a plural trend and suggests a mixed approach may be ideal, with utilitarian rooms using ceiling lights and specialized areas like over sinks potentially favoring indirect lighting in the future.
The article discusses using strong direct light where work is done and a mix of lamps and indirect lighting in living rooms, libraries, and social areas. Indirect lighting provides general illumination, while lamps suit reading. Candles remain flattering on dining tables, and bedrooms favor indirect lighting with ceiling fixtures or lamp at the dressing table. More wall outlets will enable more lamps as electric rates stay low and equipment costs fall.
Japanese soldiers seized two United States Navy seamen who photographed a Chinese train carrying Japanese trench mortars into northern China. The American embassy prepared a protest. The men were part of a 90 man shore party from the U S S Black Hawk at Chingwangto. Lieut. Raymond A McClellan led the party to Shahaikwan Gateway to Manchuria where the seamen took snapshots.
A Japanese army patrol examining sovereignty seized a camera, tore films, and detained seamen. Lieutenant McClellan argued with Japanese officers and secured the release of the detained men after a lengthy exchange.
Instructions describe cleaning wood floors with a lye solution to remove stains and soil. An expert should apply the lye and leave it only long enough to lift stains, then wash it off. Caution is given about potential skin burns if mishandled.
The guide advises smoothing the face, removing ridges, and applying several finishes. Start with a stain for depth, especially on dark floors. If edge grained, mix stain with filler, then apply wax after filler. Expect about three coats as wood absorbs some finish.
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