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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1969

Page

11

New Products Aid Gardeners Battling Perimeter Weeds

Gardeners face persistent perimeter weed problems and new products offer time saving solutions. Paraquat based sprays at half a percent can target weeds growing in cracks and along borders while avoiding over spraying to minimize damage to surrounding plant material. Use is advised only on walk areas and cracks where unwanted growth is present.

Break for National Guardsmen and Army Reservists on active duty

Washington AP reports most of the 20000 National Guardsmen and Army reservists on active duty will be excused from drills after returning to civilian life. Those mobilized last year and with 24 months active duty will be assigned to Ready manpower for a six year obligation, otherwise they return to their units and regular drills.

Washington Vietnam Pentoon Ostile

Britain fears sonic boom damage to monuments

Britain’s official Ancient Monuments Board joined church authorities in warning of possible harm from sonic booms. The AMB annual report echoed anxieties among cathedral cities, notably York and Norwich, ahead of the British-French Concorde sonic airliner project.

London Britain AMB York Norwich

USO Voice Pat Krause to Be Honored at Villa Inn

USO staff member Patricia Krause known as Patty in Saigon will be hosted at 3 p.m. reception in Studio A of the Villa Inn. The Vietnam veteran is the first USO staffer awarded the U.S. Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal by the DoD and is expected to speak on current needs.

Patricia Krause USO Villa Inn United Fund

Watering and Fertilizer Tips for Home Lawn Care

Homeowners should water with fertilizer using a spreader to avoid streaking. Use ammonium sulfate nitrate or urea for concentrated nitrogen and beware that new slow release products may be designed for greenhouse uses, not bermuda grass in West Texas. Check nitrogen sources and package labels to ensure value and suitability for local grasses.

Texas E. Z

Yard Blooms Jam Packed Enjoyment in Garden

Mrs Esther Nevis at 1923 28th St has a large yard filled with diverse flowers arranged in beds backed by green screening and grape arbors. The garden showcases rich horticultural variety and lush landscape features.

Esther Nevis 28Th St Nevis

Gardener Showcases Diverse Grapevines and Lily Spectacle

E Z displays a thriving Nevis garden with grape varieties such as Thompson Seedless Concord Interlocken Seedless and more. Fertilization includes barnyard and commercial products. Regal Lilies lead the front yard bloom with Enchantment Fiesta Hybrids and daylilies nearby while Lilium Henrys approach peak.

Thompson Concord Nevis E. Z

U S Plans Space Tracker Antenna Near Madrid

The United States will build a new space tracker antenna 71 yards in diameter at Robledo Cechavela near Madrid. A joint Spanish American installation has tracked Apollo flights. The 1964 space agreement was extended 10 years as a prelude to construction. Main was the first state to adopt prohibition in 1851.

Madrid United States Robledo Cechavela

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