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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1969
Page
8
Earl Aronson outlines fall planting for ranunculus tubers, noting varieties, soil needs, and propagation. The column shifts to home fire safety with tips on preventing fires in kitchens and living areas, urging public awareness and simple measures like baking soda usage and extinguisher checks.
A new 1969 Chevelle Malibu sport coupe owner reports a high pitched whine between 50 and 60 mph. The service manager dismisses it as animal noise and refuses warranty remedy. The columnist urges the dealer to locate the source, noting it could be nothing serious but may require payment if not covered by warranty.
The selection includes fringed white and rose tinged New Look Tulip with picotee edges and hardy south, indoor-winter suitability. Daffodil Two-Step features ivory cream perianth with lemon accents, while Inca Gold spans wide gold petals.
The text describes European pine shoot moth damage on Scotch red magho Japanese red and black Austrian and jack pines noting brown needle tips curled branches and excessive resin on buds. It details moth life cycle with July egg laying, 10 day hatching, larval needle mining, pupa size, and overwintering. It also discusses spittle bug damage marked by frothy spittle masses yellowing foliage sap loss and twig death.
The piece notes U S fire related property losses surpassed two billion dollars last year yet stresses deeper tragedy as families perish from carelessness. It cites adults leaving embers burning and children left alone to cook greasy foods leading to dangerous fires.
NEW YORK The giant 55-foot white spruce from Holand Vermont that adorned Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree is gifted to Camp Fire Girls for bird feeder stations. Logs are cut to 18 to 24 inches and distributed to Nassau Queens Westchester Staten Island Brooklyn and Bronx groups. Logs moved to craft shops this summer will become bird feeders in gardens and parks with peanut butter and suet placed in feeder openings to attract birds in good weather and aid them in winter.
The article notes Thomas Bayard as the first U S ambassador to Britain after being named in 1893. It states that before his appointment the U S representative at the Court of St James's had held ministerial status only.
A reader asks why 8.25 x 14 fiberglass cord tires ride rough at low speeds and out of balance above 55 mph. Advice suggests overinflation or out of round tires. have the balance shop check tire roundness and true the tires if needed. Offer to write to Mike Lamm in New York for guidance.
Swedish designed wooden shoes with rubber soles gain demand among models and career women in New York. Sold at a Scandinavian delicatessen, they come in 10 styles and six colors, notably white and black. Popular for nurses and beauticians for comfort, the arch supports long wear.
A survey of youths shows many teens seek happiness in work and expect to combine enjoyment with earnings. Money and security drive choices with girls showing greater emphasis on security, while several youths cite public service and personal fulfillment as key factors in selecting a career.
A long-legged model says adhesive tape across the instep where the shoe rubs eased irritation in the first days. She admits it looks a little crazy but plans to keep wearing the shoes despite the odd method.
Teen trend roundup covers rapping about life and bashing old cars for charity, acne control pills from University of Pennsylvania, cowboy Indian survival craze, fashion like jumper stickers and bellbottoms, Elvis albums, and a Can of Squirms game.
Reading letters from readers and Dr George Willeford on hearing protection notes loud noise risks. Discusses decibel levels from factories and rock music, audiograms, and using ear plugs. also answers a reader’s question about blackheads with dermatology basics and advice to wash the face.
Island barbers report up to 30 percent income drops as men grow long hair and visit shops less often. From 1958 peak of 3,937 Long Island barber shops to 3,373 now, barber numbers slide from 9,779 to 9,560. Some switch to hairstyling. retraining costly, others leave trade. A cauliflower ear advice column notes protective headgear and quick drainage to prevent deformity. Shaving legs with soap aids cutting, as moisture eases hair.
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