Grass Under Fire at Sun Devil Stadium Turf Eye View
Don Dickerman oversees Sun Devil Stadium turf where grass grows on rock with ten inches of soil. The field endures blasts, cleats, and marching bands as Frank Kush and others insist on a lush surface. Mowing, watering, and fertilizing keep the lawn green while managing runoff and turf health.
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Sun Devil Field
Arizona State University
Don Dickerman
Sun Devil Stadium
Sun Devil
Frank Kush
ASU
Dickerman
University of New Mexico
Dickerson
Bringing nature indoors with wood stone and tile
Nature can be enjoyed inside by using natural materials like wood stone and tile to balance nature with gracious living. Redwood stands out for interior use with moisture resistance finish care including sealing and paste wax. The article stresses harmony with modern and traditional styles and low maintenance.
Garden Amber 10 1971 Scottsdale Daily Progress Item
A fragment from the Scottsdale Daily Progress dated Friday September 10 1971 lists Garden Amber as a noted item. The readable text is brief and lacks full context or outcomes.
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Garden
Scottsdale
International Apartment Conference Opens in Chicago Sept 23
Hundreds of builders architects and planners in the multifamily housing field will gather in Chicago for three days of education at the Conrad Hilton for the second annual International Apartment Conference sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. The program includes 60 plus panel discussions and case studies covering site selection zoning financing planning design construction marketing tenant relations and maintenance. A special feature targets novices with step by step discussions on development and operation of an apartment project.
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Chicago
National Association of Home Builders
Conrad Hilton Hotel
John A. Stastny
NAHB
Intercoms Improve Safety But Many Lobbies Fail Test
New York United Press International reports apartment lobby intercoms are essential for security but many systems fail voice tests with poor clarity. Expert Robert Carringer of Scovill NuTone notes improvements but warns older installations lack telephone quality and hinder identifying visitors.
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Robert Carringer
Scovill
NuTone Division
Carringer
Better mousetrap zaps rats through sterilization study
Ron Field, a 25 year old ecologist and new Howard University zoology faculty, develops a rat sterilant with Upjohn chemical U-5896. Lab results show 100 percent sterilization in male rats. field tests in Washington DC will determine effective population reduction and what percentage of males must be sterilized.
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United Press International
East Lansing
Mich
Ron Field
Washington, D.C
Howard University
Michigan State University
Field
Upjohn Co
Wood Rot May Stem From Fungus Not Termites, Expert Says
Entomologist Dr. David L. Watson notes wood rot in homes often results from fungus or bacterial action, not termites. He explains termites require ground moisture via tunnels and that barriers plus moisture control deter infestation, while dry rot misleads as to its origin. A pest control operator can diagnose rot type and advise treatment through neighbors or the phone directory.
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David L. Watson
Velsicol Chemical Corp
Watson
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UPI
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ponderosa
Custom Building Supplies
Carl Dossman
Carl
Fuller-O’ Brien
Ali White
Ponderosa Lumber CO
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