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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1976

Page

3

Weed identification and control for home lawns

Homeowners spend three to five dollars per 1 000 square feet for weed control. Identify weeds by type grasses broadleaves and sedges. True grasses have jointed hollow stems and parallel veins. Use certified seed, avoid seed with weed seeds, and apply herbicides carefully to prevent spray drift. A guide E C 75 178 Lawn Weeds and their Control is available at the Extension Office.

Bob Woboril

Safety first power mower use and proposed federal rules

The piece warns readers to follow safety basics for power lawn mowers including reading the manual, understanding controls, keeping shields in place, clearing the area, and handling gasoline safely. It discusses irrigation in gardens and compares potential federal rules for mowers with cost impacts, noting proposed standards might raise prices while reducing injuries.

Apartment construction slows as rental demand climbs

James M. Woodard reports that apartment building starts fell to 268,300 last year, the lowest since 1958, while vacancy rates drop to around five percent nationally and under one percent in some areas. NAHB president John C. Hart warns tax reform penalties may deter multifamily housing, urging Congress to adopt incentives to spur investment and prevent future housing recessions.

James M. Woodard John C. Hart National Assn. of Home Builders NAHB Hart Congress

Marbleized china fixtures debut at Home Builders Show

Universal Rundle of New Castle, Pennsylvania unveiled marbleized china bath fixtures that mimic carved marble. The line includes sinks, toilets, bidets, and vanity tops across 17 products, with a new Marble Creme fiberglass tub shower color to match.

Chicago NFS Universal Rundle Corporation New Castle Harold O. Staus Universal Bundle Staus Universal Rundie

Speed Painting Tips for Flat Exterior Surfaces

Columbus 7 Telegram notes home page tips for painting exteriors. Using a paint roller speeds application while cautioning against rolling too fast to avoid splatter and extra touch-ups.

Measure exact needs to save on DIY materials

Save on do it yourself projects by measuring exact needs and giving suppliers precise sizes and piece counts for efficient purchases.

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