Readers urge caution on methyl bromide use near crops
In a letter to the editor P B cites Dean Storkan on methyl bromide risks from soil fumigation. He notes bromide residues in foods, EPA monitoring steps, and a 1983 rise in use on grapes and other crops in Kern County, while calling for clearer data and public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Storkan
Center For the Integration of Applied Sciences
Federal
Department of Agriculture
California Department of Food and Agriculture
State Department of Food and Agriculture
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
Kern County
P.B
Health Fair '84 Brings Community Health Awareness to Shafter
Cathy Prout, Shafter Site Coordinator, salutes volunteers and announces Health Fair '84 succeeded. The event united agencies, businesses, organizations, and individuals to promote better health, raising awareness of lifestyle impacts and encouraging life-saving actions across Shafter and Kern County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kern County
Cathy Prout
Methyl bromide notes and external studies cited
A reader cites rapid dissipation and breakdown of methyl bromide, claims no residue after soil fumigation, and references FAO/WHO CODEX discussions. It mentions Dutch inhalation carcinogenic research with no tumors after 19 months and cautions on measurement device specificity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Gollop
Israel 4
International Sensor Technology
Whatever Happened To The Quiz Kids
Ruth Duskin Feldman traces former Quiz Kids careers in a new book and argues IQ is not sole measure of intelligence. She and University of Chicago professors Getzels and Jackson advocate re evaluating IQ, valuing creativity and persistence over raw intellect.
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Ruth Duskin Feldman
I.Q
University of Chicago
Getzels
Jackson
Son of Don Lugo and the Don Lugo reform critique
Richardson argues that SB 1656 by Senator Ken Maddy mirrors the Don Lugo program. He warns that restitution could become a concurrent sentence and urges strong law enforcement control of the Department of Corrections rather than welfare oriented administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lugo
Department of Corrections
Ken Maddy
Social Welfare Department
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Health Fair
E.P.A
All Crops Coalition Against the
NACMP
FAO
WHO
Very Truly Yours, Dean C. Storkan
P.O. bin A, Shafter
Paul Harvey News
Commentary By
Paul Harvey
New Zealand
Gerard Darrow
Life Magazine
Darrow
James Watson
Richardson Report
Senator H. L. Richardson
Senate
Chino
Orange County
Ui Blely
J.P Doodles
Jean Greek
Juan Beltran
Hosea
J.J. Jones
Jose Hinojosa
Linda Armendariz
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