Tomato Growing Perseverance Amid Frost and New Varieties
Gardeners press on after a late frost damaged early tomato plants. Roger Bell of Willis Garden Center explains frost damage, seed variability, and methods to protect blooms with fertilizer and careful watering. New varieties include a white tomato, while patio types gain traction and interest in diverse colors grows. The era’s gardening boom reflects inflation fears and nutrition goals driving home cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE McGlashon
Roger Bell
Willis Garden Center
Bell
America
Gallup
Public Radio Stations Snag Top Writers
Public radio stations recruit leading playwrights Edward Albee Archibald MacLeish and Terence Rattigan for Earplay dramas. Karl Schmidt, Earplay artistic director, aims to sign Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams to write for public radio as creative energy shifts from commercial TV and film back to radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harrigan
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Edward Albee
Archibald MacLeish
Terence Rattigan
Karl Schmidt
Schmidt
Arthur Miller
Tennessee Williams
Public Radio
Europe
United States
Dishwashers rise from luxury to household staple
In postwar America the dishwasher became normal for many homes as houses boomed. A booming replacement market spurred by complaints about cleaning, noise and pre rinsing prompts a major appliance maker to list features to consider. Insulation, tub material, soft food disposers, wash time, energy saving options and rinse aids are highlighted as essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
Consumers Institute of General Electric and
Hotpoint
Paris
New York Herald Tribune
U.S
Cordon Bleu
Six Minute Scuffle by Carol Cutler cooks quick dinners
The Six Minute Scuffle offers nearly 250 fast, easy recipes from Carol Cutler. Written after her Paris stay in 1958, the cookbook targets busy households, blending gourmet flavor with short prep.
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Carol Cutler
Clarkson N. Potter Inc
Itemized Household Goods Important Task
A fire or theft can wipe out belongings, so homeowners should create a detailed room by room inventory. Include item names, purchase dates and prices, update with new purchases, photograph contents, and keep copies offsite. Review with an insurer to ensure proper coverage and riders for valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
CNA Insurance
Carter
Sewing Machine Care for Home Seamstresses
Guidance on managing thread tension stitch length and foot pressure for easy care fabrics. Recommends laundering before cutting, using correct needle size, testing seams, and frequent needle replacement. Notes synthetic fabrics dull needles and advise against stitching over pins. Mentions starch testing with iodine and repair service details.
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Snag Top
Gbeba
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
MacLeish
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
University of Wisconsin
Public Radio Network
Wisconsin
Earplay
National Public Radio
Albee
New York
Miller
George C. Scott
Guthrie Theater Company of
Robert Lansing
MacLaish
J.B
Nancy Marchand
Beacon Hill
Henrik Ibsen
Cara Duff- MacCormick
John Tydeman
British Broadcasting Co
England
Tydeman
BBC
Tom Hoge
AP News
Jack
Ottawa
Kansas
Arrowhead Inn
S. 59 Hiway
Indian Lanes Bowl Center
Seafood Baron of Beef Chicken
Air Brands
Albright
Sewing Circle
Axain Ottaws
Golden
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