DST debate stirs Texas for year round time policy
In Texas lawmakers weigh daylight saving changes amid mixed public support. The SDN column notes DST's appeal to outdoors enthusiasts but highlights opposition to biannual shifts. Community data shows Snyder and Scurry County per capita giving rises, while Midland leads. Tennis stars discuss discrimination and equality in pro circuits.
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Texas
Texas United Community Services
Snyder
Scurry County
United Fund
Midland
Billy Jean King
Kerry Melville
Dick Cavett
Ash
Today in History March 24 1971 Highlights
On this date 1603 James VI of Scotland became James I of England uniting crowns. Rhode Island bought from Indians in 1683. Spain recognized U S independence in 1783. Koch announced tuberculosis germ in 1882. Roosevelt signed Philippine independence bill in 1934. Kennedy climbed Mt Kennedy in 1965. Montgomery march in 1965. Labor Dept noted unemployment in 1965. Supreme Court struck down poll taxes in 1965. Postal walkout easing as Congress moved pay in 1969/1970.
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England
Scotland
James VI of
James I
Rhode Island
Spain
U. S
Robert Koch
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philippines
Robert F. Kennedy
North America
Mt. Kennedy
Canada
Yukon Territory
Alabama
Montgomery
Selma
Ala
U. S. Labor Department
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Weather roundup for Texas regions with temperatures
The forecast covers Snyder to South Central Texas with highs from 62 to 95 degrees and lows from 32 to 55. Tonight features partly cloudy to cloudy skies, scattered thunderstorms in eastern zones, windy northern parts, and increasing clear conditions Thursday across all regions.
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Snyder
Northwest
Texas
Pecos
Subcommittee Named To Write Stock Scandal Resolution
House Rules Committee chairman Jim Nugent named a three member subcommittee to draft an investigation resolution into a stock scandal. Raul Longoria Hilary Doran and Dewitt Hale were selected to report back by 5 p.m. The hearing drew witnesses urging action to restore public faith in state government.
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Associated Press
Austin
House Rules Committee
Jim Nugent
Nugent
Raul Longoria
Edinburg
Hilary Doran
del Rio
Dewitt Hale
Corpus Christi
Frances Farenthold
Nixon Proposes National Volunteer Corps to Congress
President Nixon sent his plan for a national volunteer service corps to Congress. The proposal requests a budget of 176.33 million dollars, merging VISTA and other programs, Foster Grandparents, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and executive corps, with the Peace Corps and HUD voluntary action offices moving to the new agency. The plan also seeks to transfer the Teacher Corps from HEW to the new agency.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
America
Tional Volunteer Service Corps
University of Nebraska
Volunteers In Service To America
VISTA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Service Corps of
Active Corps
Small Business Administration
Peace Corps
Office of Voluntary Ac
Tion
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HEW
College Funds Are Released for Western Texas College
A $100 000 grant to Western Texas College for higher education facilities has been released by the Office of Education HEW. Congressman George H. Mahon and Senator John Tower advised college officials. President Dr. Robert Clinton said the grant was approved last fall by the Coordinating Board and is subject to HEW availability.
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Western Texas College
Office of Education
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
George H. Mahon
John Tower
Robert Clinton
Coordinating Board of the
Texas College and University System
HEW
Texas Senate Ratifies Voting Age Change Measure
The Texas Senate approved the measure to ratify Congress and alter the U S Constitution to lower the voting age to 18 by a 25 to 6 vote. Opposition cited haste and precedent while supporters called it significant for state action.
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Senate
Blanchard
Grover
State of Texas
Sens
Wayne Connally
Floresville
A. M. Aikin
Paris
W. T. Moore
Bryan
J. P. Ward
Meridian
David Ratliff
Stamford
House
Dick Reed
Dallas
U.S. House of Representatives
Roy Pilgrim Dies Here
Roy Pilgrim, 68, died at 1 23 a.m. today in Cogdell Memorial Hospital. A Mineral Wells native, he moved here in 191 and was a Texaco pumper. He belonged to the Baptist Church and was a Mason. Survived by his wife Marie and a niece Charlmayne Clark of Mineral Wells. Bell Seale Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Roy Pilgrim
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
Mr. Pilgrim
Mineral Wells
Texaco
Baptist Church
Marie
Charlmayne Clark
Bell-Seale Funeral Home
Baum Denies Wrong Doings In NBL Case
Dr. Elmer Baum chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee denies any wrongdoing in the National Bankers Life Insurance Co stock matter. In a letter to French Robertson Baum states he learned of the NBL inquiry only through public reports and depictions, insisting profits were not gained through legislative bills or aid from non profit insurers.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Gus Mutscher
Preston Smith
State Banking Board
Elmer Baum
Tommy Shannon
Fort Worth
W. S. Heatly
Paducah
House
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Sharpstown State Bank of Houston
Baum
Abilene, Tex
Abilene
French Robertson
Committee
Robertson
NBL
Smith
Banking Board
Sharpstown
State Bank
Gov. Smith
John Osorio
Sharpstown Bank
Osorio
Sharpstown State Bank
Securities and Exchange Commission
Special Events Slated During Art Show Here
Three local groups plan events next week to accompany the Cowboy Hall of Fame traveling art exhibit at the Scurry County Coliseum. The Diamond M Foundation sponsors the show through March 31 with public hours 1 to 5 Sunday and 2 to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.
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Cowboy Hall of Fame
Scurry County Coliseum
Diamond M Foundation
Snyder Palette Club
Ranch Headquarters Association
Fauntroy Wins D C Election For First District Seat
Walter E Fauntroy a Yale trained clergyman and civil rights figure wins the District of Columbia first seat in Congress with 59 percent in a six candidate race He carries all black sections while Jack A Nevius places second Julius Hobson third Fauntroy will gain committee voting rights and a $42 500 salary but no full voting power
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Washington
Walter E. Fauntroy
Martin Luther King Jr
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Jack A. Nevius
Nevius
Georgetown
Julius W. Hobson
Socialist Workers Party
Fauntroy
Nevins
Hobson
Annual Dog License Day Set in Snyder
Snyder officials designate Saturday as Dog Vaccination and Registration Day at the Central Fire Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog owners receive free license tags after vaccinating pets, saving the $2 fee. Dr. R. J. Kidd will vaccinate at his usual rates. a citywide drive to curb stray dogs begins April 1.
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Snyder
Central Fire Station
R. J. Kidd
Bobby McCormick
New Texas FM 2763 Road Project Near Snyder
The Texas Highway Department moves forward on the FM 2763 road linking Highway 208 to 390 area south of Snyder to serve Western Texas College. The project includes two design variants a 26 foot two lane section and a 44 foot two lane with parking lanes, right of way 200 feet, under resident engineer Homer F Ray with data in his office.
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Texas Highway Department
Western Texas College
Snyder
Texas
H . Department
Homer F. Ray
111 Avenue
Colorado City
Big Spring
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