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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1979
Page
1
Sears Roebuck, the nation's largest retailer, announced a 5 percent across-the-board price cut in its spring and summer 1979 General Catalog. The move coincides with President Carter's anti inflation push and takes effect today in Chicago.
In Tampa, a judge ordered four oilmen to three years each for their role in a daisy chain scheme tied to Florida Power Corp. The defendants currently serve the terms in days unless they gain delay through an appeal.
President Carter warned that a Soviet breach of the arms treaty could escalate to nuclear confrontation, risking U.S. withdrawal from the pact and breaking the improving bilateral ties. He spoke at a news conference as the agreement on long range bombers and ICBMs neared completion.
The column observes a shift from large luxury cars to smaller models with optional equipment and explains speed control devices as economy and safety tools. It recounts a highway encounter with a fast car then a patrol car, noting that presence of speed control moderates traffic.
Driest month gave way to a wet start as thunderstorms moved through the Snyder area before daybreak. Rain totals varied from light drizzle to about 1.5 inches northeast of Snyder, boosting planting prospects for local farmers and signaling more showers to come.
Readers ask about the north side outdoor museum near the coliseum and whether the rocks were flown in from each state. The exhibit was a 1976 Bicentennial project assembled by the local committee led by Delbert Downing, removed after the celebration, with items returned to owners.
Washington AP report says the House Commerce Committee, under pressure from President Carter, refused to endorse a rationing plan and sent the measure to the floor on a 21 to 20 vote without a recommendation. Carter called the proposal imperative as energy policy debates continue amid oil price decontrol talk.
Washington AP Former CIA Director George Bush formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He accused Democrats of over promising and urged Americans to accept sacrifices to curb inflation and redirect spending, signaling a tough stance on energy and economic issues.
Farmers report April price gains easing for the first time in five months as officials push price controls and rollback measures. Government figures indicate modest movement with some areas noting prices not rising rapidly, while administration efforts to stabilize wages and prices continue. Local residents and school district officials report ongoing monitoring and deadlines influenced by price trends.
Western Texas College gains approval for off-campus credit programs for 1979 80 as the Coordinating Board meets in Austin. Subjects include adult vocational courses in Aspermont Hamlin Rule Stamford Gail Bronte Jayton Roby Rotan and Roscoe with TEA final approval pending. Additional offerings cover child care real estate in Haskell County general academic and technical programs in Ballinger and Crosbyton along with law enforcement and secretarial studies in Crosbyton. Howard College at Big Spring also seeks TEA approved adult vocational sites.
Readings show high 67 and low 51 in town area with 7 am 58 this morning and total 1979 precipitation at 4.08 inches. Forecast calls for showers possible in far west, mostly fair elsewhere, with clouding and warmer conditions by Wednesday. Panhandle to Big Bend highs ranging from the mid 70s to mid 90s and lows from the 40s to 60s, with winds north.
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