OSHA Moves To Dump Silly Rules In Big Overhaul
The Labor Department plans to delete about 1100 safety regulations removing outdated provisions such as open front toilet seats and floor height fire extinguishers while keeping safety intact. OSHA chief Dr. Eula Bingham argues the changes reduce needless burdens and public comment will extend to 90 days with hearings on controversial items.
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Vance Plans Middle East Peace Mission to Arab capitals
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance resumes the U S peace initiative and will visit Cairo, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman and Riyadh this weekend to gauge prospects for a comprehensive settlement. A Syria stop is delayed only by technical problems, officials say.
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Energy plan faces stiff test in congressional panels
President Carter's energy initiative confronts decisive votes this week in two divided conference committees. Sen. Bennett Johnston notes a "moment of truth" as one panel weighs natural gas pricing while another seeks tax system compromises for energy conservation. Sen. Henry Jackson warns of possible gas shortages in 1978.
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Zoning Case On Agenda Of City Council Tonight
The Snyder City Council plans a 7 p.m. meeting at city hall with a hearing on a commercial zoning request and two residential construction items on its December agenda.
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Sanitation
Goodfellows Fund Begins Christmas cash aid drive
Goodfellows have launched their annual collection of cash gifts to aid needy families at Christmas. Booths are set up at local banks staffed by members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Applications for assistance are being taken through December 14.
Supreme Court to rule on federal state water rights clash
The Supreme Court agreed to hear California's challenge to a federal appeals ruling that states have no authority to impose conditions on water use in federally funded reclamation projects. The case could shape water management across 16 western states including Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado and Oregon.
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Snyder FFA Team Wins State Title in Quiz Contest
Snyder High School FFA Quiz Team won the state title at Sam Houston State University Huntsville after regional wins. Jay Cumbie took first, Tom Bills second, and Tim McCright third as the team claimed the top three spots for the third consecutive year.
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Talks Futile as Coal Strike Looms Across Nation
United Mine Workers president Arnold Miller warned a nationwide coal strike would start at midnight, saying talks with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association were not productive. Over 2,200 miners in Ohio and West Virginia had already walked off, signaling a tenth strike in 40 years. Federal mediator Wayne Horvitz called negotiations hard, while Operators President Joseph Brennan noted no substantial agreement yet.
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Ohio
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Wayne L. Horvitz
Joseph P. Brennan
Weather report for West Texas and Panhandle
EATHER SNYDER temperatures show highs from 42 to 86 with cooler north. Sky partly cloudy turning colder with intermittent snow flurries Panhandle today and tonight possibly mixed with light rain. Highs 42 north to 86 southwest. Lows 20 north to 50 southwest. Precipitation none. 1977 total 22.68 inches.
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Texas
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Ohio School Funding Declared Unconstitutional
In Cincinnati the Hamilton County Court ruled Ohio's school financing system unconstitutional and ordered changes. Judge Paul Riley stayed the ruling's implementation until next summer, citing the weight of evidence supporting plaintiffs' claims.
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Paul Riley
Hamilton County
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