Gasohol Pros and Cons as Alternative Fuel
California gas lines spur research into gasohol and methanol as substitutes for gasoline. Ethanol boosts octane and lowers some emissions but reduces energy per gallon. methanol offers more fuel flexibility and higher compression but requires new tanks and materials and faces supply limits.
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N.Y. Times News Service
New York
California
Chrysler _Corp
General Motors
Mercedes-Benz
Volkswagen
Europe
Brazil
Mercedes
Atlantic Richfield Co
Sacramento
Charles Stone
Stone
Auto Repair Facilities Act Sets Consumer Protections
Virginia’s Auto Repair Facilities Act takes effect July 1, mandating written estimates on work over 25 dollars, limits on charges beyond estimates, posted notice requirements, and a promise to return replaced parts for customer inspection. The act also requires defined hours for estimates and authorizes inspection of replaced parts.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Written invoices and estimates for auto repairs urged
The consumer act requires written invoices detailing performed work and each charge for parts and labor including warranty status and whether parts are used rebuilt or reconditioned. It also urges customers to request written estimates to compare repair costs and understand potential expenses. Roy Farmer of the Office of Consumer Affairs can provide more information at 1-800-552-9963.
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Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs
Roy Farmer
Office of Consumer Affairs
Crystal McKee Named Wee Miss Virginia for 1979
Crystal McKee of Winchester was selected Wee Miss Virginia 1979 at James Wood High School. Thirty contestants and families attended a morning interview and hospitality party with gifts and a Keystone Cop clown. Other awards went to Meredith Ball Miss Personality and Elizabeth Geris for Miss Photogenic, with Tina Mahoney and Elizabeth Geris selling most program ads.
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Crystal McKee
Winchester
Virginia
James Wood High School
Nicholas Nerangis
Gale
Dennis McKee
Vicki
Calvin Blake
Lynchburg
Meredith Ball
Chris
Gary Ball
Dale City
Allison
Stephanie Sours
Tiny
Warren County
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Judy Bartner
Rses
George Naff
Je's Travel World
Loudoun Street
Celebrate America Committee
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Winchester Evening Star
Miss Virginia
Judy O’hare
Rockville
James Prechtt
Arlington
Mary Carter
Broad Run
Susan Scruggs
Kevin McBee
Tess Scruggs
Tina Dillon
Miss Hospitalities
Sharon Boyd
Libby Palmer
Nettie Barton
Linda Adams
Charles Scruggs
Winchester School of Dance
Linden Tree Music
Gina Clowser
Jo Anne Evans
Sharon Stivers
Eddie Richard
Winchester Children’s Choir
Ann Stark Nunn
Mena
Ark
George Harris
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