29 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1970
Page
1
A year end release from the Insurance Information Institute says highway traffic losses fell in 1970 with economic losses, injuries, and deaths down from 1969. October alone shows a $113 million drop, marking the first such annual decrease in 25 years. The report contrasts with local insurance narratives and suggests further investigation.
Today's historical milestones include 1934 Japan renouncing the Washington Naval Treaty, 1170 Becket slain at Canterbury, 1808 birth of Andrew Johnson in Raleigh, 1845 Texas joins the Union, 1848 Polk gas lights at the White House, 1940 German raids on London, 1947 Henry Wallace third party bid, with year-by-year retro notes.
Snyder reports a Monday high of 71 and a low of 42 with a 7 am reading of 43. Northwest Texas expects fair conditions and cooler nights, central and south cooler, highs 60 to 70 Wednesday. North Central Texas stays fair then warmer, high 59 to 68 Wednesday. Northeast Texas fair, cooler nights, high 57 to 65 Wednesday. Southwest Texas partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with mild warmth and cooler nights. South Central Texas partly cloudy with scattered showers near the coast and milder afternoons, highs 66 to 78. Southeast Texas partly cloudy with showers and thundershowers near the coast, highs 68 to 78. Coast winds 8 to 18 knots turning northeast, West of the Pecos partly cloudy with mild days and cool nights, highs 60 to 75. Low tonight 30 to 45.
Soldiers clash near Mimot six miles from the border as South Vietnamese say 74 enemy troops were killed in heavy artillery and air strikes. South Vietnamese losses include 10 dead and 36 wounded. U.S. and allied operations expand river control and vessel handovers amid ongoing violence.
The Senate approved a 1.8 billion dollar appropriations package with 255 million for Cambodia and 500 million for Israel to bolster allied forces. The session also moved to resolve a stalled 66.6 billion defense bill and a social security increase for about three million aged blind and disabled Americans. The approval came as Congress aims to finish the 91st Congress before noon Sunday with limited time for House Senate talks on Social Security and foreign aid. A waiver to the ground forces ban in Southeast Asia allows Nixon flexibility in withdrawal and POW release efforts.
Snow dumps across northern Italy crush barns and roofs while southern France endures gales disrupting air and sea travel to Sicily. In Italy two deaths are reported as roofs collapse and 10 crew die after two ships capsize. Traffic slows in Milan and Turin. Linate and Malpensa airports close. In France 5 000 vehicles are stalled around Montelimar with 1 000 more at Loriol sur Drôme.
New York AP reports the heavyweight title showdown between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali is set for Madison Square Garden with closed circuit TV on March 8. Garden boxing officials announced a noon press luncheon on Wednesday signaling negotiations completed for the lucrative unbeatens clash.
Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine announces a Sunday departure for West Germany Israel and Egypt to discuss their interests and objectives with government leaders and citizens. He aims to broaden his knowledge and perspective ahead of the 1972 presidential race.
Basque ETA members promise retaliation against the military court that sentenced six Basques to death and nine others to 351 years in prison. Calls for clemency pour in from Madrid and supporters clash with foes across Europe as protests flare.
Former Undersecretary of State George W. Ball warns that West Germany’s liberal stance toward the Soviet Union could threaten the Western Alliance. He questions Chancellor Willy Brandt’s future course after his tenure and urges caution to avoid giving Moscow an undue advantage.
Atlanta AP report notes Spec. 4 Robert T'Souvas, one of 10 My Lai defendants, charged with premeditated murder of two Vietnamese civilians. He and wife Rebecca were implicated in a separate shotgun slaying in Atlanta’s hip pi district, with weapons and money seized. An additional My Lai pretrial hearing is set for Jan. 12.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird says Congress, not the Pentagon, must back a zero draft and an all volunteer army by 1974. He expects draft calls to fall next year, but cannot specify the amount, and says there could be no draft by mid-1973 only with approval of higher pay and benefits. A volunteer force of 2 to 2.4 million could be reached in mid-1973 if Congress meets the timetable.
Rev. John Gordon reports the Goodfellows Christmas drive raised 2857.74 dollars, one of the largest cash totals in the local group's history. A detailed post season report will itemize the families and individuals aided, with older contributions still awaiting acknowledgment.
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