21 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
1
President Carter and family fly to Plains for a quiet Christmas away from Washington. They plan no newsmaking activities and hope for better weather and a reunion with old friends, last home in August.
The quake in Iran’s coal basin killed at least 519 people and injured 671 in 16 villages, many victims children buried by mud brick walls. Thousands of miners and families faced homelessness in freezing weather as mining halted and Isfahan’s steel mill could be affected.
The column notes dieting temptations as the New Year approaches and suggests a 10 to 14 day relaxation before making 1978 resolutions. It quotes Cassius Clay on indulgent eating and mentions a Texas traffic study showing most drivers stay near 55 mph, with Norway cited for smoking while driving.
Cold start with 19 degree readings across the region and light snow flurries noted near Snyder. Officials forecast a warming trend later in the day with highs in the upper forties to sixties, as Hermleigh and Ira schools announce Christmas break and Snyder Public Schools dismiss for holidays.
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent rise in overall consumer prices in November, the largest in five months, with food costs up 0.6 percent and new car prices up 1.5 percent. The CPI sits at 185.4 of the 1967 baseline, reflecting a 6.7 percent rise since November 1976.
Snyder Jaycees announce a special Santa line from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday for local youngsters. Sam Alexander, project chairman, notes the North Pole call number 573-2691 used annually by the Snyder area group.
Winds up to 80 mph battered California for a second day causing widespread power outages and at least seven deaths. Roofs blew off structures in Humboldt County, a grandstand and a grocery store collapsed, and a tree killed two on Highway 36. Power outages affected tens of thousands, with 75 000 to 90 000 customers losing service. Governors and officials prepared disaster declarations as roads blocked and fires sparked near Los Padres Forest and Vandenberg AFB. The storm stemmed from a powerful low west of San Francisco drawing air from Nevada, with guards rescuing residents amid dust storms and looting reports.
Readings show 7 am temperature at 22 degrees with no precipitation and a 1977 year-to-date total of 22.68 inches. West Texas enjoys mostly fair skies through Thursday with a warming trend, highs in the 40s to 60s and lows in the 20s.
Libyan Oil Minister Mabrouk predicted a price split at the OPEC gathering as members debate a 1978 price. A Saudi UAE bloc seeks a $12.70 per 42 gallon barrel freeze while Iraq, Libya and Algeria push for hikes up to 23 percent. Venezuelan President Perez says ministers may delay price action to spring if no unanimity.
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