Texas Railroad Commission Cuts Oil Allowable for January
The Texas Railroad Commission reduced the statewide oil allowable to 98 percent for January with expectations of fluctuation between 90 and 100 percent for six to eight months. Commissioner Jim Langdon announced an intensive study of Texas fields to detect possible waste in production.
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Texas
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Parole Board Delays Hunt Parole Bid and Denies Fine
The U S Parole Commission refused to grant E Howard Hunt parole at Christmas delaying for a month the decision on his first bid. It also denied David Sylvan Fine 24 parole for a seven year sentence for the 1970 University of Wisconsin building bombing. Fine’s next hearing is November 1978 while Hunt’s is set for January 25 with reasons tied to his prominence.
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Convicted killer Gary Gilmore rushed to hospital
Salt Lake City AP reports Gary Gilmore, convicted of murder, was rushed to a hospital today in critical condition. Officials did not release details but described his status as deteriorating.
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Salt Lake City
Gary Gilmore
Spain voters back return to parliamentary democracy
In Madrid a referendum approved free parliamentary elections next year with 72.9 percent of 23 million voters in favor. With 98.4 percent counted, 94.2 percent of ballots were yes, 2.6 percent no, and a large abstention of 77.4 percent of eligible voters.
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Madrid
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Lombardo New Year Song Echoes In Big Apple Superstitions
The SDN Column looks at New Year Eve traditions in New York with Guy Lombardo’s band and black eyed peas superstition. It cites Georges Clemenceau’s breakfast ritual at the Waldorf Astoria and ends with a note urging readers to look ahead as Christmas nears.
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France
Georges Clemenceau
Walforf-Astoria
Guy Lombardo
Wacil McNair
Amtrak Zephyr Derails Near Omaha Injuring 46
Six cars of the Chicago bound San Francisco Zephyr plunged down a 35 foot embankment near Omaha injuring at least 46 with no deaths. Greg J. Gee 27 of Farragut Iowa was the most seriously hurt undergoing surgery in Bergan Mercy Hospital.
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Midlands Community Hospital
Oil Minister Yamani leaves OPEC meeting amid price dispute
Doha AP The Saudi oil minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani abruptly left the OPEC ministerial conference after 12 members rejected a six month price freeze. Yamani said he would fly to Saudi Arabia and did not indicate if he would return. Iran and Iraq urged price increases while Qatar and other members discussed various increases.
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Iran
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Taleh Abdulkarim
Iraq
Santa to take calls from Snyder youngsters tonight
Snyder Jaycees announce Santa telephone line hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Dial 573-2691 for children to talk to Santa at the North Pole. The annual Jaycee project supports the holiday call service.
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United Way Drive Exceeds 1976 Campaign Goal
The Scurry County United Way final report shows $53,032.68 in contributions and pledges, surpassing its $48,000 goal for the year. The drive supported local agencies including the Boys Club, Girl Scouts, Day Care Center, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Mental Health, USO, and Cerebral Palsy services. Ed Micah serves as 1976 president. the drive topped the total early in November with $52,104.18 reported at the November 10 session.
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City Wins Large December Sales Tax Check
State Comptroller Bob Bullock said checks totaling 56.6 million were mailed to 864 Texas cities. Houston received the largest at 10.3 million while Bloomingdale received the smallest at 4.42. Snyder’s December check was the region’s largest in its population bracket. Local figures show Big Spring 119,838.61 Snyder 60,107.05 Sweetwater 52,322.61 Pecos 48,616.38 Levelland 45,318.57 Lamesa 41,768.06 Brownfield 35,196.55 Colorado City 19,904.12 Roscoe 2,910.79.
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Carter to name Young and Schultze to key posts
President elect Carter will name Rep. Andrew Young U.N. ambassador and Charles L. Schultze to chair the Council of Economic Advisers. Joseph Califano is the top candidate to head HEW. Carter also may pick Rep. Robert Bergland as agriculture secretary.
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Chlorine Plant Remains Shut After Gas Leak
Allied Chemical reports a natural gas explosion caused last week's chlorine leak at Baton Rouge plant. A 42 mile chlorine cloud forced evacuation of 10,000 people including 6,000 Southern University students. Plant facilities stay closed as crews decontaminate and clean the site.
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Allied Chemical Co
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