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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
9
An Iona State University weed specialist explains soil sterilants as a method to prevent plant growth. Materials can be applied granular with a hand seeder or sprayed with a sprayer and should be used only when the ground is clean. Caution is urged for home surroundings with a minimum 50 foot safety radius from trees and shrubs.
A local moving company advertises mile apart, offering interstate and local moving services with careful, professional handling. For details call the listed number.
A weed specialist cautions that Amimate can be used within six to eight feet of trees and shrubs but should be applied carefully to prevent runoff into nearby plants. Protect soil ster plants from washing onto shrubs and other vegetation.
A study notes Iowa ranks third in tornado frequency behind Kansas and Texas, with averages from 1916 to 1957 at 14 per year. Data show spikes in 1966 and 1967, and 1986 severe damage with 6 deaths, 178 injured, and $11.8 million in losses. Describes tornado behavior, speeds, paths, and typical warning signs.
A guide urges early savings for college with realistic plans and varied options. Mrs. Ethel Oldaker notes rising costs and shows sample plans starting at age two, plus alternatives like government bonds and education endowment policies. The piece stresses disciplined long term planning and cites a U.S. Office of Education survey on families forming financial goals.
The Veterans Administration Center in Des Moines released a report from the US Veterans Advisory Commission outlining recommendations to improve national veteran programs. W. Christensen, Center Director, noted the report emphasizes expanded benefits and streamlined services to better assist former service members.
Mrs. Ethel Otdaker says spring outfits center on accents from frilly bibs and fill izis to plain male tailed ascots and Peter Pan collars. Durable pressed fabrics provide pretty, practical details with easy laundering. The season emphasizes decorative touches over bold silhouettes.
Iowa Bishop Jamies S. Thomas joined national Methodist leaders in calling for a U N supervised cease fire and start of peace negotiations in Vietnam. He warned military victory is illusory and emphasized self determination for the Vietnamese people while urging Americans to avoid hysteria and protect free speech amid dissent.
Across the nation seven Methodist bishops issued statements affirming freedom of speech and conscientious objection amid differing views on war. The report lists bishops from Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Colorado among others, noting eye injury statistics from University of Iowa era and common causes for adults and children.
The Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns 40 percent of eye injuries in the U S occur at home during spring cleaning and yard work. Recommendations include wearing safety goggles while mowing pruning spraying and burning. not discarding glass or used batteries improperly. keeping pressurized sprays away from children. using safe toys and ensuring protective eyewear for children in sports. and wearing shatter resistant lenses for all glasses or sunglasses.
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