19 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1978
Page
1
U S Secretary of State Cyrus Vance met separately with Israeli and Egyptian foreign ministers at Leeds Castle to narrow gaps in their peace plans. Observers say only likely result is continued talks as talks resume later. Deadlock focuses on West Bank Gaza Strip and Palestinian population.
The first phase of President Carter energy plan, aimed at conserving oil and gas by increasing coal use, cleared the Senate with broad support but faces House action and unresolved fighting parts. The summit in Bonn framed promises, while Congress doubts linger on meeting energy goals. Skylab may regain stable attitude after July 8 power failure. Johnson Space Center executes maneuvers to restore orbital position and prevent debris.
New York AP reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 832.47 by noon, up 3.47 points after Tuesday’s 10.05 point drop, as investors priced in expectations for a break in rising interest rates.
The SDN Column notes rodeo weather in Scurry County Coliseum won’t deter events, while the parade remains weather dependent. Sen. John Tower cites inflation links to federal forms and auto costs, warning Carter’s oil tax plan shifts burden to consumers and hinders exploration. public confidence in government is questioned.
Texas Senators approved a constitutional change to tax relief for farmers ranchers and timber owners based on production value rather than real estate prices. The vote 24-5 sends the measure to the House as part of a broadened special session focusing on property tax reform and local appraisal controls.
Postmaster General William F Bolger warns 554000 employees they could be fired if they strike when the contract expires at midnight Thursday. He says strikers would commit a felony and forfeit health and life insurance. Negotiations resume with federal mediators as unions demand job security and oppose no layoff clauses.
Snyder Schools had about 3,450 pupils registered at term end. TRL shows a total of 1,847 per pupil for 1976 77, with 1,153 of that for instructional services. Other area costs include Sweetwater 1,315 and Seminole 1,873, with state average at 1,388.
Scurry County officers awaited a Mitchell County Grand Jury indictment accusing Aubrey Gene Williams of slaying Girlie Dee Williams. Williams is free on a $15,000 bond after arraignment on a complaint over his alleged stabbing death of his former wife. her body was found July 12 near Buford Gun north of Colorado City.
State and area agricultural officials will visit Snyder on Wednesday July 26 for a two year review of crop insect control programs. Scurry County Producers Association hosts with Texas A&M Extension Service and Texas Department of Agriculture officials. Arrival includes a Chamber reception and a Western Texas College Cafeteria dinner with an information program.
Cowboys and cowgirls converge on Snyder for the 43nd annual Scurry County Rodeo opening at 8 p.m. in the Scurry County Coliseum. Downtown parade at 5 p.m. will feature decorated floats and sheriff s posses with prizes to four floats. Stockholders roping event yielded belts and saddles for winners. The rodeo runs daily through Saturday with calf roping bull riding saddle bronc barrel racing team roping junior goats and wild cow milking. Announcer Jim Miller of Rapid City and Hoyle Nix with West Texas Cowboys return for the show and dances afterward.
The Commerce Department reports Americans’ personal income up 0.9 percent in June, larger than May but below April and March gains. Total June income nears $1.696 trillion, averaging $7,796 per person annually. Wages and salaries rose at an estimated annual rate of $7.3 billion in June.
High Tuesday reached 102 degrees with a 74 degree low and 75 at 7 am. No precipitation today, total 1978 rain 12.10 inches. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms through Thursday. Panhandle highs near 90s, Big Bend river regions to 110, with mountain lows around 60s to 70s.
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