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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1978
Page
1
In Madrid three Armenian militants wearing jeans opened fire on the Turkish ambassador Zeki Kuneralp’s Mercedes at a downtown stoplight. The car’s occupants included the ambassador’s wife, his brother in law, and a chauffeur who were killed. The ambassador was nearby at the embassy when the attack occurred on the way to the Prado museum.
Brownfield News reporter Lynn Brisendine compiles a humorously candid police-quote survey of drivers blaming everything from hedges to canaries for accidents. The spoof roundup showcases a string of misdirections and odd confessions as police records reveal the wide range of explanations offered after crashes.
President Carter challenged a Washington Post report that the United States had frozen SALT negotiations with the Soviet Union. He called the story totally inaccurate, urged ongoing aggressive talks, and summoned reporters to deny the claim in the Oval Office.
Storms drenched West Texas towns from Midland to Odessa with street flooding easing quickly. Thunderstorms extended from Sweetwater to Big Lake and Throckmorton area, while a tornado warning and marine warning were issued north of Corpus Christi. Three waterspouts were sighted offshore near Sabine Pass as heavy rain hit the area. In Dallas, judge commits 13 year old John Christian to Timberlawn after psychiatric testimony cites danger to himself. father to cover costs.
U S officials report discovery of sophisticated electronic spy gear in a Moscow embassy chimney. A tunnel from Soviet property allowed access and a large antenna was found. Protests were lodged with the Soviet Foreign Ministry and officials assess potential health hazards and security impact.
A MBTA bus rear-ended a trolley in a tunnel beneath Harvard Square during the morning rush. Twenty people were injured, with most injuries not serious. Ambulances took victims to hospitals as investigators sought the cause. the tunnel near the Harvard Square station serves as a busy transfer point for commuters.
The Snyder Daily News will delay its Sunday press schedule to publish results from Saturday's Democratic Party runoff primary election. Home delivery customers who normally receive the Sunday paper on Saturday night will get their papers later than usual.
Snyder temperatures show a high of 4 degrees and a low of 63 today with 7 am reading at 65 and no precipitation. West Texas remains partly cloudy through Saturday with scattered afternoon and night thunderstorms, possibly heavy locally north, highs mid 70s to upper 90s in lower elevations, and nightly lows in the 60s.
Voters head to polls in Scurry County for a runoff to decide party nominees in three state and district races and one county commissioner seat. Commissioner Precinct 4 candidates Ted Billingsley and Hollis Ward lead the field from May 6, with Charles Stenholm and Dusty Rhodes in the 17th District runoff, and Bob Dickenson vs J Neil Daniel for the 11th Civil Appeals seat. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
American Field Service holds a 6 am Saturday meeting at the Smorgasbord. Members are urged to attend as several items will be discussed including a new slate of officers the arrival of the new AFS student to Snyder for the 78 79 school year and other business. Anyone interested in the AF program is invited to attend the meeting and the Dutch treat breakfast.
The government reported May wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent, about half the April gain, with food prices up but at their smallest rise this year. Unemployment rose to 6.1 percent in May as more people started looking for work, while wholesale prices edged down for fruit vegetables rice and coffee and rose less than in April for flour based mixes dairy and most processed foods.
County officials cite frequent outages to trip circuit breakers on park lines. Delays in reporting stop-start issues, they urge residents to notify Midwest Electric Cooperative promptly to restore service.
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