UAW Resumes Talks With Uniroyal Amid Inflation Fight
Washington AP weekend update reports the United Rubber Workers union resumes contract talks with Uniroyal Inc. after canceling a threatened strike. Union president Peter Bommarito says the walkout, set for 12:01 a.m. Friday, will be avoided as talks restart Monday in New York.
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United Rubber Workers Union
Uniroyal
Carter
UAW
Peter Bommarito
Uniroyal Inc
New York
California gasoline limit and penalties under Brown plan
Millions of California motorists face an emergency gasoline sales program that could limit purchases to every other day with $500 fines and up to six months in jail for dealers. Gov Edmund Brown Jr announced rules outlawing filling a car with more than 20 gallons or topping off a tank already half full.
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Sacramento
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California
Edmund Brown Jr
Thatcher forms cabinet as Britain’s first woman PM
London AP reports Margaret Thatcher, after leading the Conservative Party to its largest majority in 13 years, begins forming her cabinet. The move signals a sharp rightward shift after five years of moderate socialism under Labour, with initial appointments expected over the weekend.
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London
Margaret Thatcher
Britain
White market for gasoline coupons sparks debate in SDN column
The SDN Column discusses proposed white market exchanges for gasoline rationing coupons and recalls wartime black markets. It notes Texas and nearby states may gain financially under a standby plan, with 52.9 gallons per vehicle monthly during a 20 percent shortfall, while others resist. The piece also touches on inflation, ticket scalping, tornado season forecasts, and weather lore from Wacil McNair.
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Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Pennsylvania
Winners Named In Scurry Jail Use Contest
The Scurry County Historical Commission announced winners for a contest seeking ideas to reuse the old county jail. Mrs. C J Killgo won $50 for adults with a plan to convert the building into a halfway house with a counseling center, while David McCulley, a seventh grader, proposed turning it into an old west museum. Several dozen ideas were submitted and filed for reference as officials study potential uses and present recommendations to commissioners.
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Scurry County
Nunley
Scurry County Historical Commission
County Commissioners Cout
Bill Warner
Deep Creek Watershed Hearing Set For May 15
A public meeting to identify watershed problems and discuss goals is set for 10 30 to 11 30 a m May 15 in the Snyder city hall council chamber. Sponsored by the City of Snyder Scurry County and Upper Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District the session invites public input on preliminary investigations and possible solutions for Deep Creek in Scurry County.
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Snyder
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Scurry County
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Colorado River
Mitchell County
County W ide Tax Appraisal Bill Clears Senate
The Senate passed a plan to consolidate property tax duties into a single county wide office. The measure, 17 to 6, would shift city school district and possibly county valuation units, with a rollback provision requiring 50 percent voter participation and a 5 percent overall tax increase cap before an election to lower taxes. Governor Clements supports rollbacks. House action expected.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Grant Jones
Jones
D-Abilene
Wayne Peveto
Orange
Peveto
Tarticipate
Bill Clements
Local tax reform bill outlines appraisal unit plan
Jones explains a proposed plan allowing each tax jurisdiction to opt to retain its own taxes while a central unit handles appraisal. Voters could decide on consolidating assessing collecting duties. A five member appraisal board would be named by local governing bodies within the county as the bill advances to the House.
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Jones
Snyder Thespians Set State One Act Record
Snyder High School drama department won first place in the University Interscholastic League state one act competition with Mac Th. Their seventh state first place since 1968, achieved in Class 3A finals held in Austin, breaks the previous record of six wins. Drama director Jerry Worsham praised the cast as very excited and happy.
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Say High School
Macth
Austin
Amoent To
Snyder Thespians
Jerry Worsham
Weather Snyder Sees ColdFront Amid 63 High Friday
A potent cold front dropped Snyder temperatures to 37 degrees Friday night marking a record chill for the period. Saturday opened at 7 am with 42 degrees and no precipitation recorded. year-to-date rainfall stands at 4.09 inches. West Texas forecasts show mainly warm, then cooler conditions midweek with highs ranging from 70s to 90s and a Big Bend 90s noted.
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Snyder
Texas
Big Bend
Frida
City officials explain why landfill monitors are limited
City Manager George Patterson says it is not economically justifiable to station full-time personnel at the landfill. The area is patrolled part time by the police department and signs are posted to deter unauthorized dumping. Local officials emphasize enforcement remains a shared responsibility with residents.
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George Patterson
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