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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
21
A reader notes frugal gardening by buying a bulb for 2.50 and growing Allium blooms for 4.00. The piece hints calendar friendly tasks and mentions rosarians preparing roses for spring shows with pruning guidance.
Garden tasks for early spring include pruning crepe myrtle and feeding rhododendrons with acid fertilizer then iron sulfate a month later. Apply deci duous fruit tree spray to protect blossoms while linnets nibble apricot buds before bloom. Sow California wildflower mix in sunny bare patches for spring color.
A reader asks why a garden plant drops fruit and stays unripe and whether Mrs J J F can plant in large pots now. An assistant suggests hurry to try pot planting, while a designer note mentions Ken Scott presenting an asparagus motif in Rome for an Italian spring summer fashion show with earthy appeal.
The Cardinal McIntyre stepping down surprised many as it emerged his resignation was submitted two years ago at age 81. After two decades of leadership and achievement, Vatican II reforms and mixed reactions mark the Roman Catholic faithful’s response to the retirement.
Religion items note church leaders backing the 18 year old vote drive and discuss views from ministers educators and youth workers. The Billy Graham paper reviews the Anaheim crusade and a daring Biafra relief effort ended after 200 workers unloaded cargo at a dark airstrip in 40 minutes.
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