Mitchell on furlough from federal prison camp in Alabama
Former Attorney General John Mitchell left Maxwell Air Force Base on a medical furlough to seek treatment for an arthritic hip. The 64 year old must return by Jan 15 to complete a 1 to 4 year Watergate sentence and becomes eligible for parole June 21. He was escorted by Ira DeMent and a Montgomery detective.
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Montgomery
Ala
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Maxwell Air Force Base
Ira DeMent
DeMent
U.S
Middle District
Alabama
Earthquake of 6.6 hits Red Sea region between Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia
The U S Geological Survey reports a 6.6 quake in the Red Sea area between Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia with no expected damage given its location. President Carter taps James T. McIntyre Jr. for budget director, noting his net worth about 100 139 dollars last year and assets of 166 315 dollars against 66 176 in debts.
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Associated Press
Red Sea
U.S. Geological Survey
Survey
National Earthquake Information Service
Golden
Colo
Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia
Washington
Carter
Bert Lance
Congress
James T. McIntyre Jr
Office of
Management and Budget
McIntyre
Lance
Skiing grows in popularity boosting winter leisure
The SDN Column notes eight million Americans ski or snow trip during winter with snow sports expanding from mountain summers. It cites sports figures like Dan Reeves and Mike Clark seeking winter recreation, recalls the Mackenzie Mountain Ski Club past prominence, and jokes about an advisory on safe foods as unrelated musings.
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United States
Dan Reeves
Mike Clark
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas
New Mexico
Mackenzie Mountain
Jack Westbrook
Tulsa
December trade deficit eases despite ship strike impact
U S trade gap on the month stood at 2.08 billion dollars as imports fell to 11.4 billion and exports rose to 9.3 billion. Economists cite the East and Gulf coast dock walkout, Oct 1–31, as a major factor while yearly deficit nears 27 billion.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Gulf
Market Declines On Trade Deficit Report
The Dow fell 3.47 to 826.23 as New York Stock Exchange losers led gainers 6 to 5. The government reported a November trade deficit of 2.08 billion dollars with imports exceeding exports, supporting fears of dollar weakness. Courtenay Slater cited forecasts of a roughly 27 billion annual deficit as reasonably accurate.
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New York
U.S
Courtenay Slater
Commerce Department
Sadat Rejects Israeli Security in West Bank and Sinai Limits
President Anwar Sadat told AP he would not accept Israeli security forces in the West Bank or limits on Egyptian troop movements in Sinai. The remark followed Menahem Begin's peace plan unveiled to Israel's parliament. Sadat insisted security must be controlled by local residents.
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Cairo
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
West Bank
Jordan River
Sinai Desert
Sadat
Associated Press
Menahem Begin
Israel
Sinai
Suez Canal
Elevator Blast Kills Nine at Galveston Grain Plant
An explosion at a Galveston grain elevator killed at least nine people and left seven missing while injuring 23. Fire officials feared another blast as flames spread between the elevator and nearby silos. Federal inspectors were among those missing. FBI aided in identification and lab work.
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Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
FBI
D.K. Lack
Don McCoy
Rep Adams Resigns To Lead UT System Public Affairs
AUSTIN AP Rep Herman Adams D Silsbee says he will resign to become director of public affairs for the University of Texas System, effective January 10. He is finishing his third term and chairs the Elections Committee. his district covers Hardin Jasper and western Jefferson Counties.
Taxpayers urged to pay by January thirty first deadline
A county and city tax season sees heavy traffic as December discounts lure payments. Doce Griffin notes tax statements misprinted with January first due date. actual penalty free deadline is January 31. Residents renew reminders to avoid penalties and ensure deductions for 1977 returns.
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Doce Griffin
Griffin
Snyderites Rally To Aid Fire Victims Family
Donna Allen reports strong community response as Snyder residents help the Garza family of seven after a Christmas Eve fire at 2603 Avenue H. Firefighters battled the blaze for about an hour, Garza rescued a 2 year old daughter, and a collection center at 3000 40th Street gathers furniture and appliances while the family seeks housing.
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Donna Allen
Zacharias Garza
Garza
Ave. H
40Th St
Terry Allen
Tretolite Chemical Co
Mrs. Allen
White Is Picked As Party Boss
President Carter names John White a Texan ally to lead the Democratic Party amid debt troubles and a looming congressional year. White, deputy secretary of agriculture, meets with Curtis and Carter in the Oval Office as Curtis retires. formal approval expected January 21 in Atlanta.
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Washington
Carter
John White
White
Kenneth Curtis
Oval
White House
Curtis
Maine
Agriculture Department
Robert Strauss
Texas
Democratic National Committee
Atlanta
Weather Summary for Snyder and West Texas
Reading at 7 am shows 34 degrees with no precipitation today. Cloudy west Texas continues through Thursday with scattered rain in the far south this afternoon and tonight. Highs range from 46 in the north to near 70 in the Big Bend. lows 30 to 40. highs Thursday near 50 north to near 70 Big Bend.
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Snyder
West Texas
Big Bend
Hospital Roof Funds Okayed
Scurry County commissioners approved using 28 000 from the permanent improvement fund to cover a reroofing project at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. The plan stems from funds diverted to planning for a new 4 million dollar bond funded wing, with the roofing costs to be repaid once bonds are sold.
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Scurry County
Cogdell Memorial Hospital Board
John Jarrell
Cy Miller
Commissioners Court
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