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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1983
Page
7
The article explains flammable liquids burn via vapors, not the liquid, and classifies them by vapor temperature. It warns of explosive vapors, stresses keeping fuels away from flames, proper storage in red safety cans, outdoor use when possible, and caution against carrying extra gasoline in cars. It cautions against indoor fueling and criticizes car trunk storage of gasoline.
AARP and the National Retired Teachers Association run a pilot in California to train seniors 55 and older as consumer representatives on boards. Long Beach’s Dr Emil Lubick leads the California program with a June 15 conference at Niles Mobile Home Park Bakersfield preregistration urged. The free, half day session seeks to place seniors on state and local advisory bodies and commissions.
Deputies say five Mexican males robbed a couple in front of Buttonwillow Market at 2:30 a.m. using a six inch revolver. The suspects then held up two more in the Buttonwillow area, fired at pursuing deputies, fled toward Stockdale Highway, drove into a center divider, and escaped on foot after their vehicle became stuck off Interstate 5 south of Stockdale. Vehicle impounded. investigation continues.
In Richland School District a staggering salary scale increases from 300 to 6300 for credentials, top pay for a doctorate. Shafter plans a new City Hall with details by architect Ernest McCoy. Mrs Cosma Thomas becomes the first woman elected to the Board of Trustees, taking office July 1.
A new summer school initiative at LaVerne College will offer computer technology courses to Kern High School District students. Located on the South High School campus, classes run June 13 to July 29 from 7:30 to 9:25 a.m. and 9:45 to 11:40 a.m. for $125 for five units. Bayne emphasized that computer knowledge is essential for business and industry, with students using the SLS-17 minicomputer and BASIC programming. Algebra IA is a prerequisite. enrollment forms are available through counselors.
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