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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1955
Page
6
A detailed midcentury style set of instructions for constructing a sturdy four corner buoyant float. It covers frame dimensions 96 by 72 inches using 2 by 10 lumber and 8 inch spikes, a 2 by 6 floor with 8 inch gaps, oil drums at corners, inside stringers, a 72 inch ladder, and securing hardware including carriage bolts and galvanized lag screws. It ends with attaching four tie rings for the completed float.
Federal Civil Defense Agency official Harold L. Goodwin told construction executives that Operation Cue tests in Survival City Nevada showed reinforced construction withstands blast better than nonreinforced structures. He noted glass breakage would endanger occupants even in steel reinforced concrete buildings and urged broader public awareness and future earthquake resistant brick designs.
A historical note dismisses a long held belief among Central and South American natives that mahogany trees must be felled by moonlight for better quality. The article argues there is no scientific basis for the superstition, stating night cutting does not affect sap content or color.
An advice piece on selecting hedges fences and screens to protect privacy in outdoor spaces. It compares ground space needs for fences and hedges, notes sound and view considerations, and suggests plant choices and placement strategies for corner lots and busy streets. It cites practical tips to balance privacy, aesthetics, and cost.
The Construction Research Bureau urges designers to consider longevity trends as Americans live longer. Recommend non-slip Kentile flooring for safety, ramps with 32 inch handrails, year round climate control, easy traffic flow, outward swinging doors avoided, upstairs phone hookup, and a second bath to ease daily tasks for elderly residents.
Fall is cited as the best time to plant lawns and keep out winter weeds like wild oats and brome grasses. The text advises thorough lawn bed preparation, weed removal, and heavy watering before reseeding to reduce competition. Colchium bulbs bloom with or without planting, but proper planting extends life. dahlia blooms should mature before cutting, with salt and hot water treatment for preservation.
Page six of the Daily Review dated Saturday August 27 1955 highlights brief summaries from the era. It outlines local events and notable items likely including society notices and short briefs from city news. The page captures the era’s community rhythm in compact items with potential names, places, and dates.
A 21 minute color educational film titled Bountiful Heritage is now available for garden clubs civic groups and schools. Made for 16 mm sound projectors it showcases seed breeders creating varieties for home gardeners and commercial brewers and has earned an Honorable Mention in the 1953 Cleveland Film Council competition. Reserve prints by writing Ferry-Morse Seed Co Box 778 Detroit Michigan or Mountain View California. Groups provide projector and operator and return postage with no rental fee.
A new soil conditioner and mulch from sulphite cooking liquid used in paper production is being trialed in California. The powder, 200 to 300 pounds per acre, promotes normal germination and easy growth when spread as mulch. Its sulfur and nitrogen nurture plant nutrition.
Algae may soon become an important source of nitrogen for plant food. Scientists are growing algae experimentally for cattle protein. The next step will be artificial growth and drying to provide fertilizer for other crops.
The article warns gardeners to watch for warning signs from Mother Nature and fight powdery mildew before damage. It lists affected plants including roses, beans, cucurbits, and fruits, explains how climate and humidity fuel spread, and notes that even resistant varieties can suffer. It mentions spores thrive at high humidity and gives Orthorix Spray as a common fungicide.
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