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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
6
New York sewing teacher Ann Necchi works on sewing the U S Constitution onto a 70 yard blue felt piece using a zig zag machine. Letters about half an inch high in red and white thread. she plans to exhibit the work and donate it to the Library of Congress after completing nationwide tours.
A German team of small fry players selected by Chancellor Adenauer and Germany’s Foreign Office will tour Houston and Bryan Texas to play American football. The event attracts national radio TV film press and magazine coverage. Mayor Wagner may host an official reception for the youngsters, said to be among the first Europeans here for football.
Washington reports on Ifaluk Atoll in the Caroline Islands where a giant starfish, 2 feet across with 13 to 15 spiny arms, lurks on reefs. Its sharp spines, up to an inch, blend with the colored bottom, making the creature a menace to islanders who wade in shallow waters.
Minneapolis doctors warn that indoor temperatures kept too cold during hot weather can cause health issues. They say air conditioned spaces in homes and public venues are often far cooler than outside, increasing risk of colds and digestive upsets when moving between environments. Regulators suggest setting indoors about ten degrees cooler than the outside.
A quirky note describes Americans adopting British tea and coffee rituals at 4 o clock with humor. The piece hints at a twist on the tradition and comments on workplace routines and cultural mix.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee highlights benefits of top dressing alfalfa with phosphate and potash fertilizer. Benefits include more hay per acre, higher quality protein, stronger roots, and longer stand life, with recommendations of up to 300 pounds per acre based on soil needs. For every four tons of hay, alfalfa yields 149 pounds potash and 55 pounds phosphate to replenish.
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