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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1962
Page
7
NIBCO Inc reports a marked rise in copper and bronze fittings as home builders and buyers seek durable, corrosion resistant, fast heated water systems. Lee Martin cites six factors including longevity, reduced lime buildup, rapid hot water delivery, leakproof telescopic joints, clog resistance, and appealing appearance, plus stable copper prices driving growth.
Dr. Philip L. Rusden of Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories recommends a crash program to halt dieback in oaks maples ash beech sweetgum birch and elm. He cites warmer drier climate over 60 years and urges dead wood removal heading back limbs root balance invigoration feeding and direct control of insects or diseases.
Francis J. Hogan of the Bennington Board of Listers reports 1963 has 26 residential starts to date 9 in the village 17 in the town and 9 in 1962 with 38 starts. Commercial starts total five in the village four in the town and one industrial plus 1962’s 17. He cannot estimate Grand List value until April 1 but notes a roughly even mix of large and small units and expects more starts before April 1.
The text reports widespread tree decline in early detection sites with northern New England birches showing top dieback and bronze birch borer entry. Sweet gum blight, maples with bleeding cankers and poor growth, oaks with root loss and crown dieback, beeches, ash cankers, and elms showing dieback despite Dutch elm disease absence are noted. Dr Rusden urges an all-out attack to curb dieback.
The fall and winter bring more basement stair use. Paint the edges of the steps white or a light color to improve visibility and reduce slips.
Lacquer coated brass doorknob tarnish where lacquer wore. Remove remaining lacquer with lacquer thinner using gloves, clean with brass polish, then apply at least two thinned coats of lacquer to protect. Copper gutters may stain wood siding. paint the copper exterior to avoid transfer.
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