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Snyder Daily News

Location

Snyder, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1959

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Eisenhower in Greece receives ovation before Des Moines rest

President Eisenhower stood before the Greek Parliament and received across the board applause for his call of peace and freedom. He then departed for a three day rest aboard the U S cruiser Des Moines after meetings with Prime Minister Karamanlis and other Greek officials.

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New Rules Set For County Transactions At Scurry County Court

Tense mood at Scurry County Courthouse as Judge J. Ray Martin announces strict conduct rules for commissioners. A split vote on a pay raise proposal led to a new requisition system for purchases and agenda submission requirements.

Scurry County J. Ray Martin Commissioners Court Pat Moore J. C. Massingill Bill Herring T B. Knight Martin J. Massingill Daily News Massingill Texas Electric Service Co Helmleigh Ira Robert B. Pierce

Blizzard Blankets Northwest Panhandle With Snow Drifts

The Associated Press reports up to 2 inches of snow with 8 to 10 inch drifts across the northwest Texas Panhandle while the Weather Bureau withdraws its blizzard forecast. Eastern areas saw rain near freezing as highways faced closures and power outages. Wheat farmers welcomed moisture amid ice and snow totals across multiple counties.

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Herter Presses Integrated NATO Defense Against France

U S Secretary of State Christian Herter urged NATO ministers to maintain integrated command and defense, dismissing reports of U S force withdrawals. He emphasized Berlin and arms control as crucial, while De Gaulle reiterated his insistence on national control, as Debre urged unity.

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Florida Suspect Waives Extradition in Car Theft Case

Charles Frank Maturen of Minnesota waived extradition Monday and will be held in Snyder awaiting Florida authorities. He is charged with car theft after a Snyder police apprehension Saturday afternoon following a minor traffic mishap.

Charles Frank Maturen Minnesota Snyder Florida Maturen

Airman Rescued After B52 KC95 Refueling Crash

Houston Maine AP One of two Air Force airmen who bailed from a B52 after a fueling accident was plucked by helicopter in a snowbound wilderness. Capt William B Harris of Middletown PA in good condition stayed in the helicopter aiding search for the navigator 1st Lt David B Morris of Owosso MI.

Houston Maine Air Force William B. Harris Middletown David B. Morris Owosso. Mich Harris Westover Afb Mass Westover

Lewis Steps Aside as UMW President Next Year

Washington AP reports John L. Lewis will resign as United Mine Workers president early next year at age 80. Thomas Kennedy will automatically succeed him as Lewis plans retirement while continuing at full salary. Kennedy is currently vice president and former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor.

Washington John L. Lewis American Labor Movement United Mine Workers Lewis UMW Thomas Kennedy Pennsylvania Kennedy Europe Franklin D. Roosevelt CIO

County Sees General Rain Boosts Harvest Areas

General rains dampened Snyder area last night and today, with Snyder recording an inch by 7:30 am and heavier amounts in parts of town. The moisture comes as cotton harvest finishes and will boost winter grains and wheat. Rains continued light this morning across most of the area.

Snyder

Mail Goes Through By Horse Plane And Sled For Remote Routes

The Post Office confirms Christmas mail will travel as usual though some star route carriers must use horse, boat, toboggan, skis or dogsled on remote routes. Examples include Crisfield to Tangier Island by boat and Alaska sled dogs on St Lawrence Island.

Geoffrey Gould Washington Post Office Eulice H. Thomas Crisfield, Md Tangier Island Chesapeake Bay George Grosvenor Leland, Mich Lake Michigan Sumerco Sod W. Va Daner F. Brogan West Virginia Nev Bob Prunty Ranch Claude E. Gerber Oscar Evans Boulder Wyo Midland Ranch Alaska Chester Noonwook United States St. Lawrence Island Bering Sea Walter M. Harbour Nevada City Calif Graniteville

Weather roundup for Texas with scattered showers and cooler nights

Regional forecast details across North Central, Northwest, South Central and West Texas. Expect showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with cooler temperatures tonight. Overnight lows range from 15 to 45 degrees depending on region. Winds shift from southeast to northwest as fronts move through.

Snyder Texas Pecos Valley West Gulf

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