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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1954
Page
6
Britain endures its first severe fog of the season delaying land sea and air traffic. London Airport flights stood still briefly as a freak fog formed from thawing frost. Road visibility fell to as little as 10 yards in some areas per motoring groups.
Walter Brieade, veteran of the Confederate Army, celebrated his 113th birthday at his 20 acre Franklin home. Surviving Civil War vets, four generations of his family, and friends gathered as Brieade thanked descendants and recalled long years on the land with his wife and 12 living children noted among the attendees.
British scientists report a new chemical that slows grass growth from about 12 inches per year to as little as 2 inches, potentially ending mowing acts. John R. Escritt, chief researcher at the Sports Turf Research Institute, cites weed and discoloration concerns and says the chemical will be sold initially only to experienced growers.
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