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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1978
Page
1
Chileans vote in a 1974 referendum on Pinochet’s rule. About 6 million people expected to cast yes or no ballots to a brief statement backing the military government’s defense of Chilean dignity and its legitimacy since 1973 coup.
Washington AP reports the Treasury Department set trigger prices for about 75 percent of steel imports. The figure defines minimum prices foreign firms can charge in the U S without triggering government action as the steel industry studies the program for protection against Japanese and European producers.
Portland AP reports bail set at 50 000 dollars for 16 men arrested in a large marijuana raid in Southern Oregon. Defense contends most defendants are employed and educated. Authorities say the operation targeted a major drug trafficking network and seized quantities of cannabis.
The SDN Column reviews the 1977 college football season, noting Alabama Arkansas and Notre Dame as top teams, Arkansas’ Orange Bowl upset of Oklahoma, and a bruising bowl season for Texas and Big 10 teams. It offers awards debates, criticizes prognosticators, and jokes about TV coverage and coach names as the off season looms.
By JOHN LONG Rotan hundreds of locals gathered at the Fisher County Airport to greet a tractorcade event. The scene featured diverse speakers and a loyal turnout, highlighting rural community support in Rotan.
President Carter arrived in Paris for a three day visit marking his sixth stop on a seven nation tour. He declared relations with France special and a partnership of ideals and planned talks on economic stability disarmament energy Middle East peace and human rights with President Giscard d Esteing.
Snyder banks and savings and loan firms posted new all time highs in deposits and loans as 1977 closed. Total deposits reached 116 million with two local banks contributing large sums. loans rose to about 41.6 million. Local savings and loan outfits reported 38.26 million in deposits and 32.91 million in loans, led by Snyder National Bank and West Texas State Bank.
Readings show high Tuesday near 59 degrees with a 25 degree low and a 7 am temperature of 37. No precipitation reported. Through Thursday expect partly cloudy skies with warmer daytime highs in the 60s to lower 70s, cooler nights in the 30s to 40s, and Big Bend section reaching the low 70s.
Jaycees in Towle Memorial Park organize an auction set for January 14 at Wickes Building to raise about 35000 dollars to retire the Kiddie Land recreation facility debt. They seek articles from merchants and individuals for sale to boost proceeds.
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