23 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1979
Page
1
The New York Times reports bank records and interviews show President Carter discussed 1976 peanut business finances. This contradicts White House statements that he knew little and had left management to his brother Billy.
Peoria officials report 357 homes damaged as the Illinois River rises toward a record 11 feet above flood stage. The Red Cross estimates over 2,000 people fled from Hennepin to Beardstown along the 100 mile stretch as floodwaters advance.
A blast near a downtown Jerusalem taxi stand wounded 15 people, one seriously, as shrapnel sprayed through a line of waiting passengers. Authorities cited Israel Radio reporting the device hidden in a trash can at Jaffa Road and Luntz Street near Zion Square, a site with prior terrorist bombings.
Prime Minister Menachem Begin flew to the United States to sign the Egyptian Israeli peace treaty and urged Israelis to pray for peace across the Middle East. He said the agreement could be the first step toward a comprehensive settlement in the region.
Speedy Nieman cites a growth in bureaus from four in 1787 to 1 200 in 1978 with a tongue in cheek comment on congressional approval to subjugate production. Grant Mabry challenges legends about wisdom and youth noting a fable of a stooped man and a boastful youth. The piece ends with reflections on aging, hair, and the balance of qualities.
About 20 Snyder merchants met with county officials to discuss limiting losses from bad checks. A proposed policy on prosecuting worthless checks, a merchant alert telephone tree, and guidelines for check acceptance were reviewed. County officials stressed proof problems and urged collecting identifying information on checks and the person, date of birth and other data. Sheriff notes many warrants remain unserved. deputy cites a worsening problem over 10 years. Washington: Kennedy coalition rejects Carter plan and moves to a comprehensive health bill next month.
Texas Governor Bill Clements said there is a diesel fuel crunch in the Panhandle and High Plains not caused by cross-border raids but likely maldistribution. He plans to meet with fuel suppliers next week to decide on emergency allocations and noted West Texas farmers report tractor fuel difficulties. The state can shift up to four percent of monthly supply but he has no plans to use that authority. Energy officials are receiving up to 200 calls daily, with added staff to handle requests.
Snyder reports a Thursday high of 67 and low of 37 with 7 am reading of 40 and no precipitation. 1979 year-to-date precipitation totals 2.96 inches. West Texas remains generally fair through Saturday with windy Panhandle conditions. Highs range from 50s in the Panhandle to mid 70s in the Big Bend lowlands, with lows in the 30s and Saturday highs in the 60s north and 70s south.
February saw consumer prices jump 1.2 percent led by food housing and gasoline with year over year inflation approaching 10 percent. Meat costs surged 4.9 percent and the overall 12 month CPI reached 9.9 percent while workers’ spendable income fell 0.8 percent in February amid Carter administration efforts to curb inflation. Data drawn from the Labor Department shows a price index at 207.1 relative to the 1967 baseline with extensive price surveillance across 85 urban areas and 24,000 establishments. The report notes wage guidelines and potential labor union responses amid shrinking buying power. In Texas the Railroad Commission reports 88 gas and 22 oil discoveries in the first half of the month, up from last year.
Question asks if a license is needed for a garage sale in Snyder. Answer: no license required. However prolonged or repeated sales at the same location may violate zoning laws. If held too frequently, they could fall under State Controller scrutiny and require collecting and remitting sales tax.
Snyder Chamber of Commerce collects letters from residents and nearby towns in support of a prospective industry locating a plant here. Bill Warner says over 150 letters have arrived and the drive aims for 500 or more before industry officials visit, with transport climate and local materials cited as fit factors.
Pfc. Robert R. Garwood 33 Greensburg Ind arrived Okinawa for a few days of medical checks as the Marine Corps begins an investigation to decide whether to court-martial him for allegedly collaborating with the enemy. Garwood says he did not betray the United States though he admits collaboration with Vietnamese forces. He remains listed as a prisoner of war with back pay totaling over 146000 dollars.
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