U S Soviet missile cap proposal eyed by Carter era talks
The United States tentatively agrees to a 2250 long range missiles and bombers ceiling through 1985, matching the Soviet plan, with a separate 1200 for multiple warhead missiles. President Carter comments briefly as Washington reports a compromise on strategic arms. A concurrent measure funds wheat and cotton aid with potential cotton price concerns.
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Treasury official defends gun plan in Congress
Treasury Department officials told a House Judiciary subcommittee that proposed firearms regulations aim to improve tracing of crime guns and do not constitute nationwide gun registration. Rex B. Davis, director of ATF, said the plan would enhance enforcement efficiency in testimony prepared for today’s hearing.
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Deep Creek flood control planning advances with study plan
The SDN Column notes a forthcoming study plan by San Marcos Watershed planning staff as the next step toward Deep Creek flood control. If timelines hold, planning could progress quickly, aiming for completion within about eight years, with prior hearings in 1973 and rainfall impacts discussed. A flood event in Snyder in 1972 is recalled to contrast with current rainfall, while Lake Thomas and Lake Spence levels are mentioned along with Colorado River Municipal Water District interests. Cactus patch philosopher closes with a quip about smiling.
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J.B. Thomas
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Lake Spence
Deep Creek
Robert Lee
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Wholesale Prices Jump 1.3 Percent in April
Wholesale prices surged 1.3 percent in April driven by a 1.9 percent rise in consumer foods and a 7 percent inflation forecast for 1978. Jewelry and gold price spikes pushed part of the April increase. Farm prices climbed 4 percent, the seventh straight monthly gain, signaling ongoing cost pressures.
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Washington
Labor Department
Carter Proposes Five-Year Clean Air Aid Plan
President Carter unveiled a five-year, 675 million dollar federal program to curb inland city air pollution. Denver will receive 15 million for pollution combat and 16 million to enhance mass transit. He noted Denver faces the nation’s worst carbon dioxide problem amid a western swing.
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Denver
Carter
Record Low Of 38 Here In May
Snyder reported a May record low of 38 degrees at the city water plant after a weather front brought rain earlier in the week. The official gauge added .01 inch, boosting the year total to 3.83 inches. Residents recall no thirties readings so late in May as neighboring NWS stations confirmed the records. A warm-up was expected as skies cleared.
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National Weather Service
AFS Meeting Postponed To May Thirteenth
The local American Field Service chapter delays its regular May gathering by one week. The group normally meets on the first Saturday but will convene Saturday May 13 due to University Interscholastic League contests in Austin drawing student participation.
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Austin
Snyder Daily News declares volume and issue number
The Snyder Daily News lists publication as volume 30 number 4. The note appears as a header on the newspaper page, indicating issue sequencing and printing without additional event details.
Congressional Candidates Rally In Last-Minute Plea
As the Saturday primary nears, three 17th District hopefuls Dusty Rhodes Charles Stenholm and Mike Godfrey press voters in Snyder Rhodes urged a return to work ethic criticizing inflation energy and bureaucracy Stenholm spoke of limited government sunset laws and deregulation while Godfrey used a district wide conference via telephone hookup See Candidates Page 2A
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Dusty Rhodes
Abilene
Charles Stenholm
Stamford
Mike Godfrey
Rhodes
Shack
Congress
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Partly Cloudy Weather Watch For Snyder Area
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Snyder with a high near 50 and a low around 38. At 7 am today the temperature was 38 with light precipitation totaling .01 inches and 3.82 inches year to date. West Texas shows a warming trend with scattered showers mainly north tonight and Friday and highs in the mid 50s in the north and 50s in the south.
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Panda
Panhandle
Conventions Set At Polling Places
Democratic precinct conventions are set for Saturday at polling sites with five Snyder precincts starting at 7 p.m. rural precincts hold at 2 p.m. Republican primary has a single polling place at West Elementary School where the party’s convention also will be held. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
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West
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