06 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1979
Page
1
Exxon Co USA has begun allocating gasoline to dealers at 100 percent of March 1978 purchases due to tight Iranian supplies. The company urged conservation and noted the need to ration deliveries as the market tightens.
Diplomatic sources say over 800 people, predominantly Muslims, were killed in southern Chad during a weekend of sectarian violence. The attack is among Africa's deadliest communal massacres in years and prompted international concern.
SDN Column recalls AP writer Mike Cochran’s coverage of Cullen Davis trials from Amarillo to Houston since 1976. He plans one last episode and book, noting this era grew beyond initial scope with a Houston mistrial while he also covered Jack Ruby, Oswald, and the UT tower sniper. The piece ends with cactus patch philosopher quip about neighbors.
President Carter asks Congress to grant hospitals until 1980 to curb rising costs or face a 9.7 percent federal cap, a proposal critics say exempts many community hospitals. The plan, part of an anti inflation push, may relax the cap if health care inflation climbs beyond expectations. In other News, Ira Open House set for Public Schools Week with tours, dinners, and classroom visits. Scurry County Commissioners raise mileage rate to 17 cents and seek bids for a memory typewriter for the district attorney’s office.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved HB1060 to implement the 1978 Tax Relief Amendment and provide 420.7 million dollars to reimburse school districts for lost revenue. Debates begin as the measure moves to a full House vote with a 1979 80 reimbursement goal and potential changes in 1980 81 based on property appraisals and state averages.
Fair with warm days and cool nights through Wednesday. Highs in the 60s to 70s, lows in the 20s to 40s. Reading at 7 am today was 34 with no precipitation. 1979 total rainfall 1.58 inches.
AP reporting from Jerusalem says President Carter’s plan for Israel Egypt peace includes two compromises on linkage and a watered down priority clause. If Egypt accepts the three changes approved by Israel, the main remaining issue is when ambassadors are exchanged after signing.
Hanoi announced it will negotiate with China only after all Chinese troops depart Vietnamese soil, warning against any withdrawal trick to avert war. The Foreign Ministry demanded complete, unconditional Chinese withdrawal before talks. Hanoi Radio said fighting continued in Lang Son province.
Snyder schools decide on closures by road safety. Transportation director Bill Sealy inspects roads at 3 30 a m and then informs Superintendent Bill Hood at about 5 a m. Regular resident reports supplement the weather checks. if travel seems hazardous, that day’s sessions are canceled.
The Snyder City Council approved a new Lone Star Gas rate schedule on first reading and adopted a resolution opposing a bill that would shift gas and electric rate control from cities to the state. The plan sets a 7.8 percent return on investment and includes charges of 20 and 30 dollars for service actions.
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