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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1969
Page
7
Birch trees suffer browning this spring and summer from birch leaf miners. The insect larvae mine leaf tissue, browning areas but not killing trees. Control advised only for valuable trees, begun late May or June, with sprays every 14 days through July. Systemic insecticides exist but require licensed arborists and precautions.
A homeowner guide compares galvanized steel and aluminum gutters noting cost, finishes, and maintenance. Galvanized steel is cheaper and stronger but often needs priming and painting. aluminum resists corrosion, is lighter, and may require painting for color harmony. Choose matching downspouts and fixtures, and consider DIY effort and finish options.
A raised ranch home features a dramatic foyer with a split staircase and an open well creating spacious light filled living areas. The plan HAS9SY covers 1161 upper and 771 lower square feet with a bonus lower level recreation room and extra lavatory. Also notes grape juice and flowering plants suited for cutting and garden lessons.
AP News features describe aphids on roses and trees spreading plant diseases and a scientist at New York State Agricultural Station using a micro wired aphid to study feeding. The goal is to develop plants unseen by insects. Also noted are Gladiola awards for 1969 including Frostee Pink, Grape-juice, and Candy Doll with descriptions of their color and blooms.
A guide to proper house painting stresses surface prep and moisture checks before painting. It warns against rushing through projects, notes issues from dirt to loose caulking, and advises priming, rust removal, and masonry maintenance to prevent quick regrowth of a seedy look. The piece closes with a note on hawthorn buds.
The president of the National Society of Interior Designers James Hewlett argues many affluent homes lack furniture, spending on costlier houses while furnishing lags. He suggests affordable, well furnished homes may enhance status more than unfurnished posh houses, noting furniture should be financed and not treated as permanent. He warns against buying expensive items beyond means and stresses temporary, adaptable furnishings suited to changing lifestyles.
The article weighs the hidden expense of landscaping with new homes. It advises buyers to plan the land, assess topography, and consider terrace, ponds, and drainage. It warns transplanting trees is costly and the final look hinges on chosen plants and areas around the house.
Linda Baye Henning and Mike Minor urge maturity before marriage. The couple, featured on Petticoat Junction, say a year of thinking proves more stable than rushing into nuptials. They emphasize partners must grow together and test compatibility beyond romance.
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