Yachting Disaster Strikes Fastnet Race Sinking 21 Yachts
In Plymouth England the Fastnet Race disaster prompts searches for survivors as 21 yachts sink or are abandoned. 13 yachtsmen are dead including Frank Ferris of London. Winds hit 70 miles per hour and seas rose as more than 300 yachts were affected. In Moscow two Aeroflot Tu-134 jets collided over Ukraine, killing a Soviet soccer team aboard one plane near Dneprodzerzhinsk.
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Morvi flood toll disputed by Gujarat officials
Gujarat Chief Minister Babubhai Patel said death toll from the Machu River dam disaster is unlikely to exceed 1,000, disputing press estimates of up to 25,000. He noted Maliya village of 7,000 was entirely safe and explained that earlier figures cited homes destroyed after the dam breach near Morvi.
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Snyder School Trustees OK 20 Percent Pay Increase
The Snyder School District trustees unanimously approved a new salary schedule raising classroom teachers to state minimum plus 20 percent. Administrators and other staff receive adds of 12 to 20 percent. Major increases include bachelor’s degree teachers from 9,970 to 10,764 and master’s degree teachers from 10,600 to 11,520, with higher raises for long tenure. Superintendent pay rises 6.3 percent and maintenance staff 20 percent. Superintendent Hood said the move lifts the district’s standing though not to the top.
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Helen Stephenson
Oil from Mexican crude cloaks Texas coast beaches
The Corpus Christi area faces a massive oil spill as patches of thick crude drift ashore on Padre and Mustang islands. NOAA scientists warn winds could shift, bringing more slicks. Navy flights and ongoing coordination aim to track and mitigate the spreading slicks despite uncertain forecasts.
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Sales Tax Rebates Rise in Texas Cities
Texas city rebates show a sharp rise for eight months with Bob Bullock reporting checks mailed through July 26. Snyder’s latest period total 30 936, up from 18 020 last year, lifting yearly totals to 295 892 vs 286 957. Other cities list period and year totals, including Sweetwater, Pecos, Levelland, Lamesa, Brownfield, Monahans, Colorado City, Ost, Rotan, Roscoe, Roby. Ira School annuals arriving. distribution Friday 9 am to 2 pm in the library.
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Cycle riding on sidewalks not banned around square
Question asks if a sidewalk cycle ban exists and penalties. Answer notes no ordinance forbids riding a bicycle on a sidewalk but prohibits obstructing pedestrians with boxes or merchandise on a street or sidewalk. Violations carry a fine up to 200 dollars.
WTC Midwinter Term Victim of Energy Woes
Western Texas College trustees discussed coping with the energy crunch at a Tuesday meeting. They approved eliminating the midwinter term on a trial basis and considered forming an energy committee. New PE facility rules were approved. grade change appeals and tuition changes were reviewed.
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Weather Summary for Snyder and West Texas Regions
Weather bulletin notes high Tuesday at 89 degrees and low 68, with 7 am reading at 69 and no precipitation today. West Texas shows cloudiness and scattered showers west and north, generally fair southeast tonight, then partly cloudy with widely scattered storms Thursday, warmer in Panhandle. lows upper 50s to lower 70s, Thursday highs in the 80s to near 104 in Big Bend valleys.
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