31 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
1
President Carter officials push agriculture and foreign trade initiatives at a Southern governors conference. Bert Lance defends energy policy amid criticism as John White defends a foreign program to smooth wrinkles in the price cycle.
Prosecutors press to admit excerpts of Priscilla Davis testimony at the Fort Worth bond hearing of August 23, 1976. She publicly named her estranged husband Cullen Davis as the gunman who killed her lover, in a case that tested admissibility amid defense objections.
The SDN Column warns readers to scrutinize charity and religious solicitors who come door to door for donations or selling items. Do not contribute if identification is unclear and question motives. licenses only prove fingerprinting not credibility. Close the door if the organization is not easily recognized and know who benefits before giving.
A mid morning blaze at the American Magnesium Co plant near Snyder caused limited damage to the metal production building. plant officials and firefighters say no injuries or structural damage occurred and the cause remains under investigation.
Hurricane Anita moves slowly west in the Gulf of Mexico with winds near 95 mph as thousands along the coast fear its approach. Forecasters say it could drift toward Texas with advisories from Tarpon Springs to Corpus Christi. Some western Louisiana towns evacuate and Texas coast residents are urged to leave low-lying areas while officials warn the storm may strengthen before landfall.
Western Texas College reported 1,000 students enrolled at the close of regular registration Tuesday registrar Dr. Duane Hood said about 150 more must sign in by next Tuesday to match last fall's level. Fall enrollment may reach last year’s 1,164, with cross enrollment possible as public schools start Sept 6. Snyder districts reported varied totals as registration continued and storms moved offshore near New Orleans.
Snyder merchants sponsor the annual football contest as games start this weekend. No purchase is required to enter from participating firms with entry blanks available. Weekly prizes include 12.50 for first and 5 for second, plus a 100 prize for a perfect score across the season.
The diapause spraying program will cover all cotton farms in Scurry County where owners or operators signed up. Some farms in Fisher and Borden Counties will also be included. Announcement that spraying would be county wide prompts questions from farmers in adjoining counties. Efforts will cover all farms entered in the program.
Rhodesia voters head to the polls to choose a new parliament as Prime Minister Ian Smith’s Rhodesian Front is anticipated to win a two thirds majority. Army in camouflage and civilians with rifles queued at polling stations across the nation during the 12 hour voting period.
Forecast shows a hot day with a 96 degree high and 68 degree low in Snyder. No precipitation today. 1977 total remains 21.94 inches. West Texas winds shift to partly cloudy skies with scattered storms tonight through Thursday. Panhandle region also sees storms. temperatures trend cooler in the north Thursday with highs in the upper 80s north and near 100 in Big Bend valleys. Lows range from mid 60s north to mid 70s south, upper 50s in mountains. Thursday brings mid 80s north and mountains to upper 90s in Big Bend valleys.
Fall semester classes got underway at Western Texas College today with students returning to campus for new courses and registration activities.
Oil from Alaska's North Slope begins moving via the Panama Canal with future plans to shift traffic to pipelines. Panama Canal officials expect 200,000 barrels a day to Houston and Baton Rouge, while noting a Midwestern Alaska pipeline could be cheaper and gas line conversions are proposed.
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