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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1978
Page
1
U S intelligence officials say a new long range submarine based intercontinental missile the SSN18 is more accurate than prior weapons and can deliver up to three warheads to widely separated targets. Pentagon notes its range offers sanctuary from U S antisubmarine forces.
SDN Column notes George Patterson’s confusion as he tried to book group reservations by phone for a Texas Mayors meeting. A supposed Susan, claimed to be a computer, could not be reached and group bookings were left to individual reservations. The column also carries assorted trivia about coffee origins, language, water, newspapers, trees, satellites, and a quip attributed to Wacil McNair.
Washington AP reports the Commerce Department's leading indicators index rose 0.5 percent in April, following January drop and February rise. Economists foresee 8 to 10 percent quarterly growth, while the Fed seeks to curb rapid expansion to control inflation as money supply and stock prices, factory orders, and building permits also gain. In Italy, Most Rev. Antonio Teutonico, the world's oldest Roman Catholic bishop, dies at 108.
A 14 member Dodge City delegation led by Mayor Bill Miller visited Snyder to tour Southwestern Brick Inc plants on Old Colorado City Highway. They seek to use local natural gas for clay brick production and capitalize on new clay discoveries, planning to return to Dodge City after meetings with Ray Martin, president of Southwestern Brick.
Prices for steak roast and hamburger rise 6.6 percent prompting the Carter administration to consider raising import quotas on foreign beef to ease consumer costs. Robert Strauss says quota increases are among options discussed with beef industry reps at the White House. A Beef Industry Council spokesman says price gains reflect supply and demand, not profiteering. Strauss cautions against consumer boycotts as talks continue. Summer registration at WTC opens with 550 enrolled by midmorning. day classes may still register today.
Mrs. Farren, city secretary, uses a city owned car as part of a pool of three vehicles. The car is shared by multiple city employees and housed with three caretakers for nightly use, including Mrs. Farren.
Readings show Snyder temperatures with a high near 88 and a low around 62 today. Severe storms and heavy rains possible mainly north this afternoon and tonight. Highs ranging from the 70s in the north to near 90 south with 100s in the Big Bend lowlands. Lows in the 60s inland and 50s in mountains and Panhandle. Total precipitation for 1978 to date is 10.30 inches.
A lively May ending thunderstorm dropped heavy winds and rainfall with Snyder reporting 1.03 inches and the city’s yearly total rising to 10.40 inches. Lake J.B. Thomas saw an inch while river inflow remained light. Forecasters warned of more storms across West and North Texas with scattered activity expected today and tonight.
Jim Holt 49 and his wife were found beaten and Holt shot at their Slidell home. Holt, brother of District Judge Wayland G. Holt, had been presiding over a civil case with a grand jury due. A 14 year old son discovered the bodies upon returning home. Investigators consider a hitchhiker or burglar possible motives. Funeral arrangements pending.
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