HW-70780, {open_quotes}An Operational Reactivity Accounting System Based on One-Group Diffusion Theory{close_quotes} describes a reactivity accounting system which is an improvement over the present {open_quotes}flux-squared weighting{close_quotes} system. Several changes and additions have been made which will simplify and increase the accuracy of the system described in the parent document. The changes occur primarily in the application of the system and are compatible with diffusion theory and the parent document. Each change will be described briefly and to illustrate their application an example reactivity balance, using the reactivity accounting system, will be performed.

A computer program is described for the solution of shock, detonation, and spall problems for one-dimensional linear, cylindrical, or spherical hydrodynamic flow. The Flume option is used for calculating flow- through arbitrary cross sections. (R.J.S.)

From introductory paragraph: "This report concerns the hydrolysis of rare-earth dicarbides, sesquicarbides, solid solutions of carbon in rare-earth metals as well as rare-earth carbon alloys of varying compositions. Many of the carbide samples used in this study were those which had been studied by Gschneider (9)(7) and had been preserved in evacuated, sealed tubes. Some additional preparations of the sesquicarbides were made especially for these studies. The hydrolytic reactions were carried out in water and hydrochloric acid solutions of varying concentrations. Assay of the gaseous products was by mass spectrometry and gas chromatography. Both instruments were carefully calibrated with pure hydrocarbons and hydrogen and mixture thereof."

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether an appearance or bail bond is valid where executed by the principal in person and executed by one surety in person and as attorney in fact for the other surety and related question.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether it is legally possible for a school district board to set the filing deadline for school trustee elections at 4:30 p.m. rather than at midnight.