SDN Column on Economic Controls and Local Education Wins
The SDN Column notes NFIB members favor wait and see on federal wage and price controls with under 50 percent supporting mandatory measures. It highlights Nixon's possible key control being a 10 percent import surcharge, wage freeze doubts, and potential political drift. Local college enrollment at Western Texas College tops targets. Dr. Robert L. Clinton leads. Scurry County fund drives and United Fund donations rise, aiming for regional campaign momentum. WACIL McNAIR
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National Federation of Independent Business, Inc
Nixon
Scurry County
United Fund
Wacil McNair
Smith Relieves Gen Rose From Air Guard Post
Gov. Preston Smith summarily removed Brig. Gen. James Rose as assistant adjutant general for air of the Texas National Guard. Lt. Col. Belisario Flores, 45, of San Antonio, was named to replace him effective today. Flores is a World War II veteran and longtime guard officer, with a $20,000 yearly salary and housing.
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Smith
Ross Ayers
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St. Mary’s University
San Antonio
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Kelly Air Force Base
Rose
Mexico City
Walter Staudt
Ayers
Senate
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Hall
This Day In History August 31 Highlights Across Years
August 31 marks events from 1290 exile of Jews from England to 1964 California becoming the most populous state. Notable items include 1914 Tannenberg German victory, 1935 Neutrality Act, 1940 RAF Berlin strike, 1954 Hurricane Carol toll, and 1969–2010 shifts in diplomacy and arms to Israel.
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Rhode Island General Assembly
Tannenberg
Poland
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Berlin
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California
New York
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Moscow
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John F. Kennedy
Israel
Middle East
Weather Forecast for Texas Regions and Snyder Readings
Snyder records show Monday high 88 and low 65 with 7 am reading 66. Texas regions vary from clear to partly cloudy with highs 84 to 98 and scattered thundershowers mainly in the southeast and south, winds easterly to northeast at 8 to 15 knots from Brownville to Port Arthur through Wednesday.
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Mexicans Study Free Ports At Frontier To Curb Peso Outflow
Mexico City AP reports the government weighs eliminating tariffs or creating frontier free ports to curb Peso leakage as over two million border shoppers cross to the U.S. for cheaper clothes and electronics. Officials mention duty free centers and larger Mexican product selection to boost exports, while Nuevo Laredo’s chamber notes local wants center on duty free imports rather than a free port.
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Mexico City
U. S
Hugo B. Margain
U.S
Margain
Astronaut Engle Says Being Bumped Hurts Deep
Apollo program astronaut Joseph Engle, after six years of training, was passed over for Apollo 17 to make way for scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt. Engle says the loss is painful but chooses to support the mission and help maximize Apollo 17’s success while shifting to space shuttle work. He notes the decision affected his family, especially explaining to his children why he would not go.
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Schmitt
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Space Agency
Eugene A. Cernan
Ron Evans
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Public School Enrollment Up in Snyder District
Snyder Public Schools opened Monday with 3,622 students, up 154 from last year’s first day. District officials expect further gains after Labor Day as enrollment continues to rise, with first grades dipping slightly but higher numbers in second, fifth, and sixth grades. Snyder High School started with 820 students, up 30. Travis Junior High 385, down 12. Lamar Junior High 471, up 6.
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Snyder Public Schools
Bill J. Hood
Snyder High School
Travis Junior High
Lamar Junior High
Dollar Drops In Japan After Yen Float
The U S dollar declined in Tokyo trading and closed below 340 yen for the first time at 338.90 in interbank dealings, a 5.86 percent devaluation from 360 yen. The Bank of Japan reported a July trade surplus of 788 million dollars, aiding views of the dollar’s upheaval amid currency reforms and Nixon era policy moves.
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U.S
Bank of Japan
Finance Ministry
Japan
Nixon
Texas stock fraud trial nears six week mark in Dallas
At an SEC civil suit hearing in Dallas Judge Sarah T. Hughes warned speed is essential as 69 witnesses remain. The case targets 12 of original 28 defendants amid a tangle of real estate and securities schemes led by Frank W. Sharp. Waggoner Carr and John Osorio sit apart, signaling a rift as lawyers press for cross examinations and injunctions proceed for 16 not yet tried.
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U. S. District Court
Sarah T. Hughes
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Flap Inc
Houston
Frank W. Sharp
Sharp
Texas Atty
Waggoner Carr
John Osorio
Buses Bombed as Pontiac Debates School Integration
Ten empty Pontiac school buses were blown up in a fenced lot amid protests over a court-ordered integration plan. Police reported planned charges under vehicles and between buses. no injuries. Firefighters battled flames as Mayor Jackson warned every bus in the system was essential.
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John DePauw
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Pontiac Fire Department
Charles Marion
Robert F. Jackson
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