Snyder Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Members
The Snyder chamber plans a membership drive starting Wednesday to boost dues funding. The piece explains the organization is member owned and operated, not a government agency, and welcomes new members while noting services are paid for by dues. A separate note mentions daylight saving time and a 1967-timekeeping transfer from the ICC to the DOT.
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May 2 Highlights From World History
On this date in 1945 the Soviets announced Berlin's fall and the Allies reported Nazi troops' surrender in Italy and Austria. Also noted are the 1670 chartering of the Hudson's Bay Company and the 1863 wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville.
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Stonewall” Jackson
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Saigon
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Weather outlook for Texas regions
Snyder area shows highs near 78 Friday and 56 Saturday morning with 52 degree low. Northwest Texas expects clear to partly cloudy skies with highs in the 70s to 90s and lows in the 40s to 60s. North Central and Northeast Texas stay warm with mid 80s to 90s and lows in the 60s. Southwest Texas remains clear to warm with highs near 80s to 100 and lows in the 50s to 70s. South Central and Southeast Texas stay partly cloudy and warm with 70s to 90s and overnight 60s to 70s.
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Rogers Arrives in Saudi Arabia on Middle East peace mission
Secretary of State William P. Rogers began his regional tour in Riyadh on a Middle East peace mission. President Sadat pressed for a clear U S stance and a sequence allowing Egyptian forces to cross the Suez Canal after a partial Israeli withdrawal, while Israel demanded Egyptian forces stay west of the canal.
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Warm May Day Across Texas With Clearing Skies
May Day brought light breezes and rising temperatures across Texas with scattered showers drying up. Del Rio and Laredo reached 91 degrees while most areas recorded 70s to 80s. Readings ranged from 48 at Dalhart Fort Worth and Lufkin to 67 at Del Rio and Laredo.
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Bank of America branch bombed in Santa Cruz
A pipe bomb damaged a Santa Cruz Bank of America branch injuring no one. The 35th attack on the bank in 15 months targeted multiple California branches with arson and bombing, amid claimed radical letters.
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Meadowses sue American Magnesium over plant nuisance damages
J R Meadows and wife Effie Lou Meadows sue American Magnesium Company for $63,940 alleging nuisance from smoke vapors foul odors and toxic gases since July 1969 at land near AM plant. They seek $25,000 in damages and $38,940 for reduction in land value due to crop livestock equipment and home damage and health risks forcing relocation.
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Effie Lou Meadows
American Magnesium Company
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Nixon says protests won't shape policy at home
President Nixon at the Western White House declares policy is not made by protest and warns demonstrators in Washington that illegal actions will be answered with arrests. He defends Vietnam policy and says he will not meet with protesters, urging respect for order and law.
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Marine 1St Division
Camp Pendleton
CBS Asked To Answer Charges About Pentagon Program
CBS faces FCC demand to answer unfairness complaints over The Selling of the Pentagon. The commission gave CBS 20 days to respond while congressional investigators press for withheld material. CBS cites chilling effect risk and refuses to hand over unused footage. Contempt action may follow as House subcommittee weighs next steps.
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Chamber Plans Campaign For New Members
The Snyder Chamber of Commerce will launch a membership drive Wednesday morning led by president Mel Z. Gilbert. Members will meet at city hall at 10 a.m. and form two person teams to visit prospective members aided by pre gathered lists and invitations distributed before the kick off.
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Snyder Chamber of Commerce
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Special Session May Be Avoided
Texas lawmakers argue a special session over business taxes may be avoided as the House and Senate edges toward a compromise. The House weighs a 084.6 million two year tax bill replacing a 604 million package while the Senate resists corporate taxes and keeps consumer tax pressure. A revised tax plan keeps a 4 percent sales tax and raises vehicle levies with targeted changes.
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