Perez Leaves for Talks on Venezuela U.S. Oil Tariffs
President Carlos Andres Perez flew to the United States for talks with President Carter on U S oil purchases and the embargo tariff status. He will pass through Williamsburg Virginia before arriving in Washington for two meetings aimed at restoring Venezuela’s favored tariff status as an OPEC member.
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Venezuela
Carlos Andres Perez
United States
Carter
U.S
Perez
Williamsburg
Washington
White House
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Ford bids Carter style but wants action on budget
Former President Gerald Ford praises Carter for a disciplined style but urges Congress to curb spending and expects substance over rhetoric. Ford, in an interview with U S News & World Report, says Americans show cautious optimism while awaiting tough budget choices.
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Carter
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Gerald R. Ford
Congress
Ford
U.S. News & World Report
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Oil Spill Contained After Tug Collision in Louisiana
About 200000 gallons of heavy oil spilled into the Intracoastal Waterway near Lake Charles when tugs Caroline and Dixie Vengeance collided. A 5 foot gash was caused in Caroline's barge. No injuries reported. cause under investigation.
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Coast Guard
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Dixie Vengeance
Supreme Court limits Dayton busing plan in desegregation ruling
The court 8 to 0 sends the Dayton Ohio desegregation case back for a narrower remedy while keeping the plan in force for another school year. It also rules lawyers may advertise routine fees and weighs other civil rights and education issues as it nears term end.
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Supreme Court
Dayton
Ohio
John Mitchell
H.R. Haldeman
Mitchell
Haldeman
U.S
Robert DeMascio
Detroit
High Court
US Circuit Court of Appeals
S& Public
Hail Damages Cotton On Farms East Of Snyder
A weather spell drenched Snyder and Scurry County leaving cotton fields damaged by hail east of town. Local growers assess losses and report limited rainfall benefits elsewhere.
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Christine Rogers
Bill Houston
Snyder
SDN
Young inmate linked to fatal jail fire in Maury County
A 16 year old youth Andrew Zinmer admitted starting a jail fire that killed 42 people at Maury County Jail. He had prior arrests in Wisconsin for arson or arson threats and may be charged as an adult. Rescue efforts were hampered by a deputy losing keys in the confusion.
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Wisconsin
Andrew Zinmer
Nashville
Maury County
Atty
Robert H. Gay
Zinmer
Roy Martinson
Superior
Wis
Board of Trade
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Sunny weather and temperatures across Texas this weekend
The forecast shows sunny weather in West Texas with warm to hot conditions. North Texas remains mild while the south experiences highs in the 90s to 100s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Lows drop from the 50s in the mountains to the 70s in the southeast, with no rain expected today in some areas.
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Big Bend
May Trade Deficit Drops as Oil and Coffee Imports Fall
The May 1977 Commerce Department report shows the U S trade deficit at 1.2 billion, the lowest this year, due to a 4 percent export rise to 10.4 billion and an 8 percent import drop to 11.6 billion led by oil and coffee declines. In five months, imports totaled 59.6 billion while exports reached 49.8 billion. Both the Carter administration and the public monitor the persistent import surplus and its economic impact.
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U.S
Commerce Department
Carter
United States
Audit report accepted on Hermleigh water concerns
County commissioners approved the annual audit revealing Hermleigh water works posted a $3500 net loss in 1976. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jess Everett warned of potential supply problems as the strongest well yields about 60 gpm. He urged residents to consider sourcing water from the Colorado River Municipal Water District via Snyder.
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Hermleigh Water Works
Monte R. West
CPA
Hermleigh Water Service
Hermleigh's
Corporation 45 & Town
Jess Everett
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Snyder
Union-Flu
Bluegrass Events and Fiddlers Contest Planned for Day Celebration
The annual Day celebration will feature bluegrass performances in the park on Saturday and Monday at the armory area and an old fiddler’s contest on Sunday July 3 at 2 pm. Twenty eight fiddler entries have been received with prizes of 75, 50, 30 and 15 dollars. Ronnie Fitzgerald chairs the event with bands expected from Abilene Big Spring Breckenridge Andrews and seven Snyder groups. Entries for the track rodeo must be turned in by Thursday to the Chamber of Commerce or Snyder Truck and Tractor Co to determine contest days.
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Ronnie Fitzgerald
Abilene
Big Spring
Breckenridge
Andrews
Snyder
Chamber of Commerce Office
Snyder Truck and Tractor Co
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