Snyder School Board Receives Textbook Samples
Snyder School Board meeting room filled with samples from publishers as Ronald Foy, a state text book committee member, presented books. Supt. Hood invited trustees to take samples after reviewing popular history physics and mathematics texts. Pat Falls staged a watermelon feast earlier than usual, without revealing supplier details. President Nixon proposed returning income tax funds to states, potentially aiding cities if revenue parallels federal intake and avoids added taxes.
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Today In History Highlights From Aug 14
On this date in 1945 President Truman announced Japan's surrender ending World War II. Other events include Oregon Territory organized in 1848 and the 1935 signing of the Social Security Act. Obituary-like notes mention recent disasters and a Disneyland-bound helicopter crash.
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Weather forecast across Texas and Louisiana
The report details temperatures and conditions across regions from Northwest to Southeast Texas and into Louisiana. It notes hot highs from 90s to mid 100s, variable winds, and chances of late thunderstorms mainly in central, north and eastern areas.
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Battle Intensifies Across Vietnam With Heavy Casualties
battles raged north of Saigon and along the DMZ as U S and allied forces report mounting casualties on both sides. U S data tally 100 to 125 American dead and 600-plus wounded with Marine losses including Lt Col John Dowd. Enemies claim high Viet Cong and North Vietnamese deaths across multiple fronts.
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Antitrust Chief Urges End to Oil Import Quotas
Washington AP An antitrust chief urges elimination of foreign crude import quotas arguing they are anti competitive and costly to consumers. He favors a freely competitive domestic oil market and warns quotas may raise total costs including budget effects, suggesting a protective tariff if restraints are needed.
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Meat Inspection Proposal Issued by U S Agriculture
The Agriculture Department released a 452 page plan under the Wholesome Meat Act of 1967 guiding states to match federal standards within a year or two. It expands authority to detain suspected meat in interstate commerce and applies similar powers to intrastate operations.
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Senators Final Vote Due Today On Tax Package
Texas senators face a final vote on a $359 million tax plan aimed at funding two years of increased state spending. The bill, after late changes, includes a sales tax tweak and a gas production levy, with House negotiations expected on differences and conference wording.
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Petition Momentum Grows For Local Junior College Vote
An estimated 2 400 to 2 500 people signed petitions seeking a local junior college election. Bob Harlin of the Snyder Jaycees said counts depend on formal submission and a response is expected in days. Petitions go to the College Coordinating Board in Austin for its September meeting with a decision anticipated at its October session.
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State Dinner Honors Apollo 11 Lunar Explorers
President Nixon toasted Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin Jr and Michael Collins at a lavish Century Plaza Hotel state dinner rewarding their moon landing The event followed ticker tape tributes in New York and Chicago and included posthumous honors to three astronauts killed in a 1967 fire The Medals of Freedom were awarded to the trio and the astronauts spoke with humility amid a sea of cheering Americans.
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