27 Mar 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1978
Page
1
The Supreme Court postponed a decision on removing natural gas supplies from interstate markets until next term. Justices ordered reargument, signaling difficulty in resolving the issue without elaboration.
President Perez and President Carter plan talks in Caracas amid broader aims to focus on United States relations with Latin America and oil during Carter’s first Latin American swing. The visit begins a four nation tour including Brazil Nigeria and Liberia with a 22 hour stay.
French officials say cleanup and damage claims from the Amoco Cadiz oil spill will far exceed the 30 million dollar insurance cap. Amoco insured for 12 million, Shell for 20 million, with experts noting no legal path to exceed the limit under the international agreement France ratified. Empain released after nine weeks in captivity in France. kidnapers hooded him, starved him, and cut off the tip of his little finger as proof of detention. Robert Kleasen firearms trial begins. he faces six federal counts with potential five year terms per count.
The Texas Public Utility Commission fixed May 22 to start hearings on Southwestern Bell Telephone rate requests. The panel also gave staff until May 15 to file independent findings on Bell's revenue requirements, noting staff usually proposes lower rates than those sought by utilities.
President Carter proposes an 8.3 billion urban strategy to boost investment and job growth in hard hit areas. The plan seeks a National Development Bank, tax credits for hiring the unemployed, and expansion of urban programs with billions in subsidies loan guarantees and tax proposals. It aims to cost little new money by reallocating funds and tightening program structures.
A Texas district judge refused to remove a non binding referendum about higher interest rates on small loans from the Democratic Party May 6 primary ballot. Opponents said they may appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. A Beneficial Finance spokesman argued a vote would harm them and waste time seeking a rate increase in 1979 Legislature.
The Texas Consumer Finance Association filed suit alleging the party's referendum is illegal. County chairmen were restrained from printing May 6 ballots until after today's hearing. Robert Mansker of Greenville, Hunt County Democratic chairman, opposed the referendum when first presented on March 13, saying the wording was lopsided and unfairly presented. He admitted on cross examination he was a principal proponent of the horse race betting referendum also on the Democratic slate.
Most of the nations soft coal miners returned to work at midnight and 8 am shifts after a 3 percent month stoppage. About 160000 United Mine Workers signed a settlement allowing reopenings, though several mines stayed shut and 10000 construction workers sought a separate deal. Picket lines formed at some sites while others operated smoothly, with turnout said to be significantly higher than usual and absenteeism dropping to about 1 percent.
The Court will hear New York Telephone Co.’s appeal challenging New York State’s law permitting unemployment benefits to strikers beyond eight weeks. The case could affect labor management nationwide as states defend such laws amid federal neutrality rulings. Scurry County invites bids for jail office carpeting with April 10 opening.
A Borden County oilfield fire that destroyed a Pool Universal servicing unit is suspected arson. WD Birdwell, district manager, says a $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests and conviction. The $150,000 unit was found burning Saturday morning about eight miles north of Vealmoor. Contact Pool Universal or the Texas Rangers with any information.
Members of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visiting committee arrive in Snyder for a three day review at Western Texas College. The team will observe operations for reaffirmation of accreditation with a dinner session at the WTC cafe tonight led by Dr. John W. Teel.
Arab diplomats gathered in Cairo to reunify Arab ranks as Anwar Sadat’s stalled peace talks with Israel breathe new doubt into consensus. Five hardline states boycotted the Arab League session while Israel’s cabinet backed Prime Minister Menachem Begin’s peace proposals.
The report cites high Saturday near 67 and Sunday near 71 with lows in the 30s to 50s across Texas and mentions no precipitation. It notes ongoing Middle East tensions with Lebanon fighting and a Swedish UN patrol under fire. Israeli Cabinet backs Begin’s West Bank autonomy stance and settlement, while pledging continued control.
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