Carter Agenda Split as Senate Panel Delays Water Funds
In Washington a Senate appropriations subcommittee again failed to agree on Carter’s plan to cut 18 water projects. Chairman John Stennis said a decision would not come today and another meeting would be set for early next week. In Bogota Rosalynn Carter remarked that her dress matched Olga Samper’s at a reception hosted by Colombia’s First Lady.
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Language shifts spark groovy debate across Texas papers
The SDN Column cites reporters Jerry Tidwell and Tommy Hart noting changing slang from 1960s terms to modern usage. It also covers remarks by James Roberts on crime causes and a critique of social blame, as WACIL McNAIR signs off.
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Carter decries Congress bowing to oil and auto lobbies
President Carter charged Congress with bowing to oil and auto lobbies and warned the people will pay for what he called special interest victories. White House aide Jody Powell said panels backed decontrol of natural gas prices and other energy steps, undermining the administration’s plan.
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Snyder Chamber Plans Sale of Building Across Ave R
Board of Directors discussed disposing of chamber owned property and voted to sell the metal building across from the chamber on Ave R. Bid deadline is noon June 17.
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Watch Your Thermostat Tips To Cut Energy Bills
Texas Electric recommends a 78 degree thermostat for balance of economy and comfort. Use indoor thermometers for window units and raise settings when away. Insulation and sealing are key. adding attic insulation, weather stripping, and caulking can sharply reduce cooling costs in a hot summer.
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Texas Electric
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Clark
Weevil Control Reaps A Payoff in Scurry County
A study presented to the Snyder Chamber of Commerce by the Scurry County ASCS shows the diapause boll weevil control program added about 2.198 million dollars to cotton production in Scurry County in 1976. The report records 59,653 acres planted and 58,315 harvested with 44,446 bales produced.
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Weather and policy notes from Snyder and Austin
Snyder weather report shows a 7 am reading of 73 degrees with no precipitation and high 95 Thursday. West Texas forecast calls for scattered storms mainly east and south, otherwise partly cloudy through Saturday with highs 93 to 97 and 62 to 69 lows. An Oklahoma style diphase program boosted county cotton to 370 pounds per acre, with 489 pounds per bale at 63 cents, lifting county farm income by 2.2 million and increasing cotton by 7 137 bales. 13 percent of participants claimed disaster payments vs 26 percent nonparticipants. Snyder Chamber executive director Bill Henry calls the diphase program a direct benefit to farmers. In Austin AP dispatch Gov Dolph Briscoe touts 10 of 11 anti crime bills adopted, a failed wiretap bill, and comments on passing more law and order measures than in eight prior sessions.
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