31 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1978
Page
1
Salisbury report says Rhodesian troops, jet fighters and bombers attacked guerrilla bases in Mozambique after crossing the border over 24 hours earlier. Military sources cite ongoing operation with no casualty figures and no Mozambique government response yet.
Washington AP reports the final congressional clash over President Carter’s energy program shifts to the Senate, where a natural gas pricing agreement likely lands Friday. The plan would end federal price controls by 1985, as the House focuses on foreign policy and defense, including debate on lifting the Turkey arms embargo.
President Anwar Sadat rejected Israel operability at Leeds Castle talks and ruled out further peace talks until Israel recognizes Egypt’s demand for withdrawal from all occupied territory. His stance clashes with Prime Minister Begin’s earlier position that Israel would not concede without gains.
Across London and Tokyo the dollar weakened after touching 190.30 yen in Tokyo trading and closing at 190.80. Gold eased from weekend highs in London as tourists faced record low dollar rates, with hotels offering about 187.60 yen per dollar amid a continuing currency slide.
In Austin AP report lawmakers race against the Aug. 8 deadline to pass a broad property tax relief package sought by Gov. Dolph Briscoe. The Senate voted to adjourn at 6 p.m. Tuesday while the House lingers, with Briscoe free to reconvene them. A 100th vote chase for the House hinges as Rep. Betty Denton’s absence drops the tally to 99-42 on a key recount.
Coast Guard rescued three people found inside the hull of the 34 foot Miss Laurie Anne after it washed ashore five miles from South Padre Island. The boat capsized in the wake of Tropical Storm Amelia with several other vessels sinking and surfers blocking a channel near Port Aransas.
Scurry County seeks designation as a drought disaster area to unlock Small Business Administration disaster aid. County Judge Preston Wilson signed a letter, sent to Gov. Dolph Briscoe, with commissioners approving. The July drought impacts crops with little rainfall and near-blank moisture, threatening cotton and sorghum yields. Routine business included a copy machine purchase plan for the new senior center.
Question asks if bands like Tony Douglas can be invited to perform. Answer states rodeo events are by the Scurry County Rodeo Association. Other times, groups may sponsor or arrange through the coliseum office or bands may come on their own initiative.
Armando Garcia, a Snyder man, is detained in San Diego for questioning in the Lonnie Elder murder and on a warrant for unauthorized use of the dead man’s car. Elder, 28, was found beside railroad tracks near Snyder’s landfill with multiple stab wounds, motive suspected as robbery.
Arabic speaking terrorists stormed the Iraqi Embassy in Paris injuring at least one. One fighter fled, two were captured after a daylong siege. weapons were left outside. The group barricaded inside and waved from a fourth floor window before police froze the scene. An Algerian diplomat offered to help as negotiator.
Washington AP government data show the Index of Leading Economic Indicators up 0.4 percent in June, marking the fifth straight rise. Observers note no signals of a sharp downturn, but growth may slow in the second half of the year amid rising consumer prices and uncertain unemployment impact. The CPI climbed 0.9 percent in June, continuing a three month rise, with June drivers including longer workweeks, faster deliveries, more liquid assets, higher product prices, rising stock values, and more building permits. Negative factors included higher plant and equipment spending contracts, a tighter money supply, and more factory orders. Layoffs remained unchanged.
Snyder highs reach 93 with 68 degree lows and 71 at 7 am Sunday. West Texas shows clouds and scattered showers with thunderstorms through Tuesday, warmer highs from the 85 to 95 range and mountain gaps near 60 to 72. Total 1978 precipitation sits at 13.08 inches.
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