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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1978
Page
1
Coast guard says 18 aboard a Sikorsky S-61 operated by Helicopter Service were on board when the helicopter went into the sea northwest of Bergen. Thirteen bodies recovered. six non-Norwegian passengers among the 16 listed. Names not released.
Former Louisiana congressman Otto Passman was ruled competent to face conspiracy bribery and tax evasion charges tied to rice sales to South Korea. Judge Barrington D. Parker said perfect health is not required but defendants must understand proceedings and assist their lawyers.
The U S dollar hit a new record low in Tokyo trading closing at 206 25 yen after dipping to 204 50. Heavy trading exceeded 1 3 billion dollars as the Bank of Japan bought 150 to 200 million dollars and failed to steady markets.
About 3,000 gay activists gathered in Houston to discuss issues and push for action. Frances Farenthold, president of Wells College, urged an end to discrimination and praised organizers for identifying injustices and overcoming timidity to secure human rights.
Parts of Indianapolis remained without power early today after a severe storm system spawned tornadoes and dumped heavy rain and hail across the Ohio Valley and Midwest regions.
The Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision by Chief Justice Burger, ruled no special media right of access to government prisons beyond public access. The ruling affirmed 1974 decisions and involved KQED challenging access to Alameda County jail.
President Carter spent over an hour at breakfast with British Prime Minister James Callaghan in Washington. Callaghan’s private visit marks his third stay in three months, with a Bonn summit planned in mid July. The president also announced a late afternoon nationally televised news conference and reflected on Texas trip pledges to curb federal spending and veto excesses.
Beirut reports President Salem Robaye Ali of South Yemen, the sole Marxist government in the Arabian Peninsula, resigned following a daylong air attack on his palace in Aden by rebel forces, according to the Iraqi news agency.
Michael Raymond Becerra, 18, of 110 35th St in Snyder, drowned at Colorado City Lake about 4 p.m. Sunday. A Snyder High School student and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church member, he is survived by his parents Marion and (name), a sister Monica and brothers Mark and Paul. Services pending at Bell Seale Funeral Home. Born Sept. 29, 1959 in Snyder.
Temperature readings show highs in the upper 90s to 100s with lows around 75 across Snyder. No precipitation reported. 1978 total rainfall 12.07 inches. West Texas remains hot with fair conditions Panhandle and Big Bend, scattered storms possible in Panhandle tonight and Tuesday.
SEABROOK N H AP more than 6000 demonstrators who had camped at a former town dump started marching away from the Seabrook nuclear plant site at dawn after a peaceful three day demonstration.
U S automakers face a surge in May auto purchases at a record pace amid a policy of regular small price increases. Analysts diverge on whether the rise signals a healthy market or a looming downturn, with some noting pre buying and year-end effects.
The oil boom began in fall 1948 with first producing wells in Canyon Reef Field. Snyder grew from about 3,000 residents to over 12,000 within a year as workers flooded in, many living in tents and motels. The boom peaked shortly after, with rapid population influx and temporary housing near the city.
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