22 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1978
Page
1
President Carter urged Congress to approve a $25 billion tax cut but insisted the full personal and corporate rate reductions require significant tax reform. He warned the cuts without reform would be undesirable and tied the proposal to his broader changes.
The SDN Column notes plans to shift voter registration records from the county tax office to the county clerk. Beverly Ainsworth supports the move to reduce voter confusion, while warnings warn movers to update addresses. Voters are urged to check for yellow registration cards and contact the clerk’s office to ensure eligibility.
Northern Electric Co plans to manufacture automatic blankets in Snyder after a three month negotiation. The Wickes Building property title was transferred from local banks to the Scurry County Industrial Foundation and then to the city. Larry Udall and Jimmy Daniels stood with local leaders to sign lease agreements and inaugurate operations. Daniels declared he is now a Snyder resident and will run local plant operations.
Bobby Goodwin, 39, the current precinct one justice of the peace, has announced his plan to run for Scurry County Judge. He had earlier said he would seek re election as JP but withdrew to pursue the county level post. He cites careful consideration of the race and duties.
To Snyder move his family here as soon as possible. Northern Electric Co., the world's largest manufacturer of automatic blankets, expects to start a pilot program within 60 days, with an employment level of approximately 150.
Perseverance pays off as Scurry County Industrial Foundation finalizes tenancy for the large vacant Wickes building, turning a long search into a stable, valuable asset for the community. The move marks a milestone for local development and economic revitalization efforts.
Lesley B Shelburne of 2806 Avenue Y announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Scurry County subject to the Democratic Primary. His wife Betty owns Snyder Book Store and their eight children are named.
Reports show Snyder temperatures reaching a high of 26 and a low of 15 on Friday with a 7 am reading of 24 on Saturday and trace precipitation totaling .16 inches for 1978. In West Texas, light precipitation is possible Tuesday with no significant threat Monday through Wednesday, followed by warmer conditions midweek with highs in the 40s to 60s and lows in the 20s to 30s.
Northern Electric Company's automatic blanket manufacturing plant lease to Snyder moved toward signing with a small group of local officials and bankers present. Larry Udall, Northern vice president, opened the signing cue and Martin Brooks of West Texas State Bank began the chain of signatures using a giant fountain pen. The event ended months of prospecting and negotiations with a sense of fulfillment for Snyder leadership and financiers.
Final ginning figures confirm Scurry County 1978 cotton crop reached an all time high with 83 738 bales processed. The year saw earlier finishes and most gins closing sooner than usual as cross county ginnings may adjust totals. Some cotton from neighboring counties was sent to Scurry gins and even to gins in Dawson County due to yard backlogs.
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