Ragweed, hay fever, and wartime notes collide in SDN column
The SDN Column muses on hay fever from ragweed, noting its ancient origins and vast pollen production. It also reports West Virginia's Dewey W. Mann recounting Texan K. Pitner at a WWII reunion in Nashville, detailing unit honors and personnel. It previews the new school term and Snyder High Band's three week prep under director Don Firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Dewey W. Mann
Nitro
West Va
K. ©. Pitner
Snyder City
Co. B. 142Nd Inf
Nashville
Tenn
Mann
Pitner
Bolivia Claims Oruro Retaken
The government radio said troops loyal to President Juan Jose Torres retook Oruro from rebels, who denied the claim and said they control six of Bolivia's nine provinces. The uprising began Thursday as government officials and rebels clash over control of strategic routes and tin mining income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Paz
Bolivia
Juan Jose Torres
Oruro
Santa Cruz
Cochabamba
Torres
Andino
Today In History August 22 1971 Highlights
On this date 1941 Nazi troops reached the outskirts of Leningrad in World War II. Other events include 1654 Jacob Bar Simson landing at New Amsterdam, 1762 Ann Franklin begins at Newport Mercury, 1776 British land 10,000 on Long Island, 1910 Mona Lisa stolen from Louvre and recovered in 1913, 1956 Eisenhower Nixon renomination, 10 years ago Katanga foreign officers, five years ago Rusk on deescalation, one year ago Agnew to Southeast Asia.
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Leningrad
America
Jacob Barsimson
New Amsterdam
Ann Franklin
Newport Mercury
Newport
New York
Long Island
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre Museum
Paris
Italy
San Francisco
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
United Nations
Katanga
U.S
Dean Rusk
United States
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Spiro T. Agnew
Southeastern Asia
Weather snapshot for Texas regions this week
Snyder records 86 Friday high and 65 low with 68 at 7 am Saturday. Northwest Texas expects clear to partly cloudy conditions with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s and lows 50s to 70s. North Central to Northeast Texas stay warm with highs near 90 to 99 and lows 70s. Southwest Texas remains partly cloudy and warm with 90s, cooler 80s in far west. South Central and Southeast Texas mostly warm with possible daytime showers and lows in the 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Texas
Texas Governor Smith Fights Wage Freeze Battle
Gov. Pres ton Smith flies to Washington seeking support and discusses the Nixon wage price freeze. A Justice Department suit aims to force Texas compliance while Smith maintains he will enact automatic raises for 62,000 state workers and teachers. Some doubt over the binding effect of his order remains.
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Texas
Preston Smith
Nixon
Austin
Washington
Smith
Lloyd Bentson
D-Tex
John Tower
R-Tex
Justice Department of
U. S. Asst. Atty
L. Patrick Gray III
Jack Roberts
Cost of Living Council
Treas
Ury
John Connally
Justice Department
Gray
Rodeo Goes Into Last Performance
The 35th Annual Scurry County Rodeo heads to its final performance after a Friday invitational showing. Scores posted in bronc riding include Dan Carr 74 and six others within reach. bareback had no scores. Stockhorse and calf roping times led by Joe Beaver and Donny Criswell won the wild mare race.
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Scurry County
Dan Carr
Chamberlain, Sr
Mark McCloy
Norse
J. D. Greathouse
Houston
Wes Hertzog
Dodge City
Kan
Bob Wilfong
Palo Pinto
Steve Crowder
Sopris
Colo
Harry Jones
Snyder
Bob Campbell
el Paso
Larry Guy
Abilene
Connie MccGibbs
Winters
Dennis Hill
Breckenridge
Ronnie Kester
Lamesa
Dan Evans
Uvalde
Barbara Hill
Jackie Cauble
Coahoma
Barbara Tucker
Mandy Tubb
Jody Hart
Cindy Bruton
San Angelo
Cindy Burg
Dale Mitchell
Joe Beaver
Fluvanna
Rex Cox
Gail
George Maule
Helmleigh
Mickey Burleson
Mike Seago
Clairemont
Jerry Springer
J. Charles Northcutt
Colorado City
Mike Bandy
Donny Criswell
Court Reinstates by On Ballot
The Supreme Court, amid pressure from President Thieu and the United States, cleared the way for a two person presidential race by reinstating Vice President A. J. Jones, 81, and posting Ky and Chieu on the ballot after Minh’s withdrawal. US Ambassador Bunker aided by ensuring a two man contest and signaling fair treatment for Ky.
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Saigon
Supreme Court
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Vice Press
Dent Nguyen Cao Ky
Thieu
Duong van
Minh
Chieu
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Snyder High Band Rehearsals Begin For 1971 Season
Rehearsals for all members of the Snyder High School Black and Gold Band start Monday with a noninstrument session at 7 p.m. and a second session with instruments set for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Director Don Firing says the rest of the week's schedule will be announced at the first rehearsal. All members must attend as they prepare for the first football game of the 1971 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder High School
Don Firing
Tropical Storm Chloe Weakens Then May Rebuild Strength
Tropical Storm Chloe weakened after a clash with a cold low pressure trough but forecasters expected reintensification tonight on a course toward Jamaica. The loss of a vital satellite hindered tracking, while an Air Force Hurricane Hunter observed disorganization and a slight weakening.
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Miami
Chloe
Jamaica
National Hurricane Center
Caribbean
Air Force Hurricane Hunter
Nixon to Meet With Hirohito in Alaska Visit
President Nixon and Emperor Hirohito agreed to a historic September meeting in Anchorage Alaska amid sensitive Japanese American relations. The session on September 26 will precede Hirohito’s seven nation European tour and over the pole flight, reflecting ties strained since World War II.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Hirohito
Alaska
Japan
Anchorage
Emperor
Local Schools Set Fall Registration Across Scurry County
Scurry County schools including Western Texas College prepare for classes starting Monday Aug. 30. Snyder Public Schools schedules kindergarten to high school registration with alphabetical slots for juniors and seniors. Western Texas College holds Thursday and Friday student registration and an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday class start. Central Elementary hosts kindergarten registration. Helmleigh and Fluvanna host first classes after in service. Ira Schools begun term last week. Faculty meetings and in service run through Monday with a workshop Tuesday featuring Dr. John Koueche.
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Scurry County
Western Texas College
Snyder Public Schools
Central Elementary Public
Helmleigh
Fluvanna
Ira
Snyder Public
John Koueche
University of Texas
WTC
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Cogdell Memorial Hospital
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