Gasohol cautions and safety considerations for farm use
The National Safety Council notes alcohol and gasoline in the stomach and drink do not mix but gasohol fuel blends in tanks are drawing interest. Farmers consider stills to produce alcohol fuel, yet large capacity requires investment and permits. Safety expert William Hanford warns about diesel engine damage from mixing fuels and highlights precautions for storage fueling and venting, plus methods to inject alcohol into engines and monitor vapor pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hanford
Council
Hanford
Public access granted to juvenile court hearings in California
Assemblyman Don Rogers notes AB 1374 authorizes public and press presence at hearings for minors charged with violent crimes. He cites prior secrecy in juvenile courts, counts annual juvenile arrests, and argues public trials better serve justice as upheld by Oregon and U S Supreme Court rulings.
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Don Rogers
California
Oregon Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
U.S
Shafter Receives State Apportionment of Motor Vehicle Fees
Kenneth Cory reported July 24 that cities and counties share 58,279,494 from state collected in lieu motor vehicle license fees plus 179,757 semi annual off highway license fee apportionment. Kern County netted 490,062 in motor vehicle fees and 1,151 in off highway fees. Shafter received 11,005 and 33 respectively. Distributions come from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Account for June 1980 and the Off Highway License Fee Fund. Funds back local governments after admin costs, to be used for general purposes or vehicle related activities. Distribution splits 50 50 between cities and counties, based on 1970 Census adjusted for incorporations and annexations.
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Kenneth Cory
Cory
Kern County
Shafter
State Department of Finance
We Must Rely on Coal and Nuclear Power to Survive
Paul Harvey argues that fear of new energy sources led to protests and dangerous policies. He recalls historic anti wire campaigns and candle usage, cites a National Academy of Sciences study showing no rapid energy alternative can meet needs, and urges embracing coal and nuclear power despite public alarm.
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Robert Briggault
Chicago
Three Mile Island
National Academy of Scientists
Academy
Persian Gulf
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