House Leader Sees Energy Bills Near August Recess
House Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas predicts action before August recess on an energy conservation plan that could include standby gas rationing, a California to Texas pipeline bill for Alaskan oil, and a fast track permit measure for major energy projects. He hopes all three pass the House by early August.
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Conference to tackle Indochinese refugee crisis set in Geneva
U N Secretary General Kurt Waldheim announced a two day international conference in Geneva beginning July 20 to address the Indochinese refugee crisis. Sixty nations including Vietnam and China would send ministerial representatives. Southeast Asian nations have urged action to shelter hundreds of thousands of refugees. In a separate note from Austin, Gov Bill Clements energy adviser reported six oil companies Conoco Exxon Gulf Mobil Shell and Tenneco expect more company owned service stations to open this weekend in Houston and Dallas Fort Worth.
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Snyder poised for crowded July 4th celebration
The SDN Column notes a possibly larger turnout for the 1979 Snyder July 4th event due to midweek holiday timing and gasoline shortages. Since 1961 the town has hosted a homecoming attracting former residents, with Towle Memorial Park staging the celebration. Bill Wilson III chairs planning, with committees meeting months ahead to organize events and fund the celebration. WACIL McNAIR
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SACROC Unit Marks Billionth Barrel in Scurry County
The SACROC oil field near Snyder has produced its billionth barrel, a milestone reached June 21 as Chevron U.S.A. and other owners oversee the unit that began in 1953 with three segments. Enhanced oil recovery projects since 1954 have lifted potential recovery to over 56 percent of the original 2.1 billion barrels, with future recovery tied to federal price and tax policies.
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Snyder Daily News Skips Wednesday 4th of July Edition
The Snyder Daily News will not publish on Wednesday for the Fourth of July celebration to allow staff to observe the holiday. This schedule has been followed for the past three years and regular publication resumes on Thursday.
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Legislature raises for Texas governor and district judges
The governor, earning 71 400 a year, received no increase for 1980 81. District judges gained 13.4 percent in 1980 and 4.9 percent in 1981, lifting salaries from 37 700 to 40 500 in 1980 and to 42 500 in 1981.
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Fair Weather Snyder Temperature Outlook
Weather digest reports high Friday near 97 degrees with a 69 degree low and 7 am Saturday reading of 73. No precipitation to date in 1979 totaling 10.03 inches. West Texas remains sunny with hot afternoons, highs upper 90s to 105, and lows from upper 60s to mid 70s.
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Relief Spelled Many Ways On Tax Front
Texas voters approved a tax relief amendment and lawmakers moved to implement it. A key change is the unitary appraisal system requiring a county-wide appraisal board to assess all property and guide tax assessments. The plan would limit county commissioners from sitting as boards of equalization and may allow counties to contract for appraisal work. See Tax.
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Snyderites Cooperate On 80 Degree Heat Plan
Governor Clements urges Texans to keep homes at 76 while President Carter asks 80. Snyder residents respond by raising thermostats from 72 to 78 or keeping around 75 to 80 as summer bills loom. locals describe firm measures to endure heat.
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