Davis Trial Begins
Fort Worth AP reports prosecutors start jury selection for Cullen Davis second murder-for-hire trial. From 500 panelists 12 will be chosen in Judge Gordon Gray's court. Venue move possible if Davis hometown cannot yield a jury. prior solicitation trial moved to Houston after mistrial. Observers say DA may drop case if acquittal.
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Statues Liberated by Hartford Group Says It Strips Racist Figures
In Hartford area a group calling itself the Black Jockey Liberation Army claims responsibility for removing blackfaced lawn statues. Police report at least a dozen thefts since June with statues found dumped in Simsbury. Notes signed by the group accompany most acts.
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Hartford
Jockey Liberation Army
Simsbury
Black Jockey Liberation Army
Seven Die In Spain From Basque Attacks At Transit Hubs
Basque separatists escalated attacks targeting Madrid transit hubs injuring more than 100 and killing seven. Three devices exploded within 15 minutes at two Madrid stations and the citys international airport. Police were warned 30 minutes earlier but could not evacuate all travelers.
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Child Still Missing After Abduction On Daytona Vacation
In Daytona Beach Florida authorities seek a 5 year old girl named Caroline Thompson abducted during a birthday vacation. Her parents Rus and Thompson were in a motel when the disappearance occurred as a bizarre kidnapping. The couple’s 1979 Oldsmobile and two dogs were in the car. No leads have surfaced as of Sunday.
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Prison Siege at Walpole Prison Ends with Hostage Release
An 11 hour standoff at Walpole State Prison concluded when inmates released five hostages including Warden Fred Butterworth. The Sunday to Monday crisis ended with officials agreeing to an internal disciplinary approach and no criminal charges against the inmates.
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Walpole State Prison
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Akron unions approve new tire firm contracts in ratification
Akron AP reports United Rubber Workers members across four locals overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with two major tire manufacturers over the weekend. The votes confirmed agreements reached after negotiations, signaling a broad acceptance of terms among members talent and operations nationwide.
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United Rubber Workers Union
SALT II seen as stabilizing despite critics says Vance
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance defended the SALT II treaty before the Senate Armed Services Committee saying it would help maintain the nuclear balance with the Soviet Union at less cost and with greater certainty. He warned that rejecting the pact would signal a reversal of a generation of American leadership in strategic stability while stressing limits on missiles and bombers would add stability even as U.S. forces must be modernized.
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Oil Property Session Set By Tax Board
The Snyder Independent School District tax equalization board schedules its annual meeting with oil and utility representatives for 9 am Tuesday in the high school student center. Property in the district evaluated by engineers Pritchard and Abbott will be reviewed by board members Kenneth Wilson Jerry Springer John Reed and Sam Houston as alternate owners to address values assigned this year.
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Ask Us Ask Us Q Why no diabetic association in Snyder
A reader asks why Snyder has no diabetic association like the A A Association noting many diabetics in Snyder. Organizing would be up to diabetics themselves and no effort has been observed yet. If interested, readers could help start the movement.
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Snyder School Trustees Schedule Executive Session Tonight
Snyder School Trustees set an 8 o clock executive session to discuss real property purchases exchanges leases and negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations with no final action anticipated at the meeting as authorized by state statutes.
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Snyder
Farrah Fawcett Majors Separate After Six-Year Marriage
Hollywood AP Farrah Fawcett Majors and actor Lee Majors announce a trial separation after six years of marriage. Manager Jay Bernstein says they hope to reconcile and blame stress from conflicting acting careers for the split. Fawcett is 32, Majors 39. both known for Charlie's Angels and The Six Million Dollar Man.
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TESCO Faces Gas Shortage Risk in $88 Million Rate Hike
W M Taylor testified at a Texas Public Utility Commission hearing that TESCO could lose much of its natural gas supplies before contracts expire in 1980 and urged including 2 million barrels of reserve fuel oil in the rate base. The commission approved only 1 million barrels last October. The utility seeks an $88 million annual hike with about $5 more per month per household.
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Texas Electric Service Co
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W.M. Taylor
Texas Public Utility Commission
Fort Worth
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Allen King
Gas Crunch May Save Amtrak Routes
President Carter said gasoline shortages could save Amtrak routes by boosting rail use. He told out of town editors that increased train travel might make some unprofitable lines self supporting. The House approved trimming 5,500 miles from the system, short of his 2,000 mile proposal. Transcripts released Saturday.
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Amtrak
House
Weather summary for Snyder area and statewide highs
Readings show highs around 94 degrees on Saturday and Sunday with lows near 71 to 74 degrees. A 7 am Sunday reading recorded 75 degrees with no precipitation. 1979 year-to-date rainfall totals reach 13.92 inches. Southeast skies clear to partly cloudy with scattered evening storms elsewhere. Highs mostly in the 90s, near 100 in the Big Bend. mountain lows upper 50s to mid 60s Panhandle 70s elsewhere.
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Panhandle
Airlines Agree On Sept 1 Fare Hikes Across The Board
Geneva AP dispatch reports major airlines reach unanimous approval on a new round of passenger and cargo fare increases ranging from nine to 15 percent effective September 1 to offset soaring fuel costs. Swissair official notes Swiss rebates may cushion Swiss routes, with potential similar rebates by other carriers.
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Hans Rudolf Hagedorn
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Floods Strain Texas and Indiana in Wide Damage
Tropical storm Claudette caused about 750 million dollars in southeast Texas damage while weekend rains in Indiana added 25 million. Alvin Texas reports 80 percent of homes damaged as water supplies are restored and curfews lifted. Several counties declared disaster areas as flash floods claim lives and stall recovery efforts.
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