20 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
1
President Carter enacts a law that raises Social Security payroll taxes for 107 million workers. The measure aims to keep the pension system solvent into the 21st century, with higher taxes starting in 1979 and a projected extra $227 billion cost from 1979 to 1987.
Merrell Frazer Jr. seeks 30 million dollars in damages and an injunction to bar atheist Madalyn Murray O Hair from influencing or disrupting Christmas ceremonies in the Texas Capitol. Gov Briscoe urged large turnout amid objections to religious symbols. Frazer claims civil rights violations and grievous distress from O Hair's activities.
Israel and Egypt defense ministers held a cabinet-level meeting at an airport near Alexandria the Middle East News Agency reported It was the first such meeting since President Sadat's landmark trip to Israel a month earlier.
The column notes upcoming bowl games and pro playoffs, highlighting Texas players in head coaching roles. It discusses Forrest Gregg's dismissal, Tom Landry and Jack Pardee facing in the NFC, and Dallas Cowboys versus Denver in a likely Super Bowl preview. It criticizes TV announcer Jack Buck and Howard Cosell.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Kooh Khannouk near Za rand and Kerman in southeast Iran at 3 36 a m local time. It destroyed three villages Babtangal Gisk and Sarasiyah Bagh and killed at least 80 with over 600 injured. The Red Lion and Sun said many were left homeless as rescue teams struggled with cold and lack of drinking water. Iranian officials mobilized medical teams and military planes to deliver aid.
County commissioners voted to reject the $279,000 bid to build eight tennis courts with lighting and facilities after city council and school board approved figures. The decision pauses the project with 19,000 bricks on hand and officials eyeing a revised proposal.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced second quarter gross sales statewide rose by 6.3 billion to about 18.8 percent, with Scurry County totaling $42,229,407 from 416 reporting establishments. Harris County led the state at $10.5 billion, Dallas at $6.1 billion.
Readings show high 62 and low 34 in Snyder on Monday with 7 am 35 and no precipitation. West Texas forecasts mostly fair skies warmer south with highs 33 to 62 today and 44 to 66 Wednesday, colder tonight and Wednesday.
Santa will be on hand from 7 to 8 30 p m tonight in the front yard at 2000 Towle Park Road to greet Snyder area children and pass out candy canes with an elf from the North Pole assisting.
A German couple believed on West Germany's most wanted terrorist list was captured after a border gunfight at the French frontier. Two Swiss customs officers were wounded in the exchange, a Justice Ministry spokesman said.
President Carter said his forthcoming tax plan will reduce taxes for all taxpayers while Social Security costs rise. He pledges a progressive, simplified system and aims for $20 to $30 billion in individual and business relief, despite funding changes in Social Security.
Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez urged OPEC to lift prices 5 to 8 percent next year, directing the extra revenue to repay debts of the world’s poorest nations. He cited a $180 billion debt burden and warned of catastrophe if payments falter.
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