Diet linked to cancer risks urged by AH Foundation head
In Seattle AP report Dr. Ernst L. Wynder of the American Health Foundation urged more focus on how diet affects cancer in humans rather than disease sources in rats. He called on the food industry to collaborate with scientists to cut fats and cholesterol to reduce breast colon and prostate cancer risks. In Odessa AP report District Attorney John Green said he will cooperate with a federal grand jury probing the January death of Ector County jail inmate Larry Ortega Lozano and warned against any story manipulation.
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Seattle
American Health Foundation
Ernst L. Wynder
Hill Urges Agencies to Curb Growth in Texas Agencies
Fort Worth AP reports Texas Attorney General John Hill sent an ultimatum to agencies relying on legislative appropriations. He urged consideration of all options to control growth of each department's progress, addressing the Texas Board of Human Resources chairman.
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Fort Worth
John Hill
Texas
Prime Rate Hiked Across Banks In Nationwide Move
NEW YORK AP Banks raised prime lending rates from 8 3 4 to 9 percent for top borrowers. The rise follows Fed credit tightening aimed at cooling the economy and easing inflation. HOUSTON AP Gerald Ford warns Soviet Union aims to dominate Africa and will seize nations if given chance.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Houston
Gerald Ford
Soviet Union
Africa
SDN Column notes spicy jalapeno lollipops and wise quotes
Kenneth King reports from the Original Fifth Sometimes Annual Luckenbach World's Fair claiming jalapeno lollipops offer heat relief and trigger strong reactions in northern jalapeno tasters. The column also compiles quotes from Apocrypha Calvin Coolidge Lodge and I Peter about speaking wisely. Jerry Tidwell adds a quip about life as drawing without an eraser.
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Kenneth King
The
Brownfield News
Sam Lewis
Luckenbach Monthly
Red River
Jerry Tidwell
Lamb County News
Wacil McNair
Hill pushes delaying Texas tax limitation plan
Attorney General John Hill urged delaying any state tax limitation action until the 1979 Legislature. He warned taxpayers could be harmed by tax limitation without changes to property tax law and supported targeted relief for farmers homeowners and the elderly via a possible special session. Gov Briscoe planned a 3 p.m. news conference on a special session.
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Austin
John Hill
Texas
Hill
Senate
House Committee On
Dolph Briscoe
Wayne Peveto
D-Orange
California
Clearing street intersections due to obstructing vegetation on private property
The guidance explains reporting obstructed intersections to the police department as required by traffic safety laws. Upon complaint or inspection request, police assess the site, contact the property owner, and decide on necessary safety actions. Several cases have already been resolved this season.
Mondale Visits Israel For Four Day Peace Push
Vice President Walter Mondale arrived in Tel Aviv for a four day visit to show U S commitment to Israel and urge concessions to restart peace talks with Egypt. Prime Minister Begin welcomed him calling Mondale a friend of our country.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
United States
Walter F. Mondale
Egypt
Menachem Begin
Mondale
Joan
Eleanor
Jerusalem
July Fourth Weekend Carnival and Tournament Schedule
A multi day event schedule lists July Fourth activities with junior and senior tennis tournaments, carnival, arts and crafts, fiddlers contest, patriotic concert, tractor pulls, rock and flag events, fishing rodeo and fireworks across Saturday to Tuesday with specific start times and venues. Key names include Lyndel Vaught and First Baptist Church.
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Lyndel Vaught
Rodeo Grounds
First Baptist Church
Inflation Keeps Rising as May Prices Jump 0.9 Percent
The Labor Department reports May consumer prices rose 0.9 percent, matching April and pushing food housing and transportation costs higher. Food and beverages climbed 1.5 percent, electricity 1.9 percent, and rent 0.7 percent while workers’ buying power fell 1.3 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Labor Department
Snyder Daily News 1978 June 30 front page brief
The Snyder Daily News issue dated June 30 1978 from Snyder Texas presents a 10 page local newspaper with general coverage. This record notes the edition number volume 30 number 53 and a 15 cent price for the day.
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Snyder
Texas
FBI
Three Candidates Named For Tractor Pull Queen Contest
Snyder prepares for the 19th annual July 4 celebration with three candidates announced for the Tractor Pull Queen contest. Donna West Julie Glass and Laurie Bethel represent local clubs with the winner succeeding Jeanna Von Roeder Duke. Events include tennis junior show Arts and Crafts Towle Park Barn and a fiddlers contest.
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Towle Memorial Park
Snyder
Scurry County
West 30Th St
Donna West
Snyder Lions Club
Julie Glass
Snyder Jaycees
Laurie Bethel
Snyder Rotary Club
Jeanna von Roeder Duke
Miss West
Don West
Miss Glass
Texas Tech
Wayne R. Glass
Miss Bethel
Daugh
Weather Outlook for Snyder and West Texas
Reading at 7 a.m. today shows 71 degrees with no precipitation. Highs reach 80 to 96 across most areas and near 105 in Big Bend valleys while northwest regions stay cooler. West Texas experiences considerable cloudiness and scattered showers and thunderstorms today into tonight with partial clearing.
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Snyder
West Texas
Big Bend
Americans Urged to Slow Down for Holiday Traffic
Authorities warn of 650 to 750 deaths in July Fourth weekend traffic and intensify 55 mph enforcement. CARE program and state patrols add troopers on major roads during Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day weekends to curb fatal crashes and raise driver awareness.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
America
Richard M. Dawson
Tennesee Highway Patrol
Patrick M
Idaho
D. Sal
Michigan
Wayne Gregory
National Safety Council
Gregory
Council
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