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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
15
A compact portable torch weighing under three pounds ignites instantly in cold weather without pumping. It uses disposable propane cylinders and is designed for amateur repair work on farms and homes, with safe operation and convenient discarded cylinders. It supports heating, soldering, brazing, painting, and freeing frozen fittings on vehicles and machinery.
University of California researchers announce dehydrated steaks roasts chops and ground meat that can be stored at room temperature for two years in air tight containers. The product, made by vacuum dehydration, rehydrates quickly for cooking and suits military and camping use, with other dehydrated foods already on the market.
The article describes a homemade ventilation setup using a 42 degree control to keep inside air above the threshold. A fan at the duct bottom expels cooler air outside while the door seals and re circulates warmer, moister air inside until the temperature falls to 42 degrees prompting venting. A humorous sidelight by Sidney Brody mentions trying a new diamond.
A descriptive home design showcases a concrete slab exterior, brick interior accents, and a large thermopane window living room. The plan includes a three-sided fish tank partition, copper fireplace hood, and a future kitchen dining room integration. Penny's Small Homes offers blueprints and portfolios with added postage requests.
The text notes asbestos fibre board as a protective material for stoves pipes boilers and walls. It highlights its many forms and uses in the home as described by American Builder magazine.
The article describes placing a cold frame near the house in full sun with shelter from cold winds, and notes a southward tilt of the sash. It recommends heavy decay resistant framing from cypress white pine or redwood and explains standard sash sizes 3 by 6 feet, with plastic alternatives offering lighter weight and UV transmission.
The article describes a sun driven planting schedule dividing the U S into zones with last frost dates. It lists state start dates for Planting Time from January 1 in Florida to March 1 in northern states and urges gardeners to observe the program endorsed by gardening groups nationwide.
A clam dropped by a seagull from a second story office shattered a window in Mystic Connecticut and struck Mrs. Dorthy Bailey on the head. The incident was reported by United Press.
Bristol Connecticut police officer Edward Kyliskis investigated a two car collision in which one of the drivers was his wife, prompting a personal stake in the incident.
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