Gasoline Shortage Seen Through October and Summer 1980
Washington reports a top federal energy official predicting gasoline will be in short supply at least until October with a repeat in the summer of 1980. David Bardin, head of the Energy Department's Economic Regulatory Administration, urged Americans to cope by driving less and leaving the car home one day a week during a House hearing.
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Washington
David Bardin
Energy Department
Economic Regulatory Administration
Texas Utilities agrees to limits at Martin Lake plant
An agreed injunction requires Texas Utilities Co to keep emissions within legal limits at the lignite fueled Martin Lake plant, maintain monitoring, and eliminate all pollution by March 1, 1980. Judge Joseph C. Gladney signed the judgment in Rusk County after earlier state action. Fidel Castro, during a Mexico visit with Portillo, pressed for the U S to end the Cuba blockade and withdraw military bases.
Rationing plans draw battle over gas rules in Congress
The SDN Column criticizes proposed gasoline rationing by the House energy subcommittee led by Rep. John Dingell and Rep. Toby Moffett. A $5 cap and one-rest-per-week car rule would hit areas unevenly, risking red tape and driving behavior in states with limited public transit. WACIL McNAIR.
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Congress
House Energy Subcommittee
John Dingell
Michigan
Toby Moffett
Connecticut
One Senator Is Spotted Hiding in Church
In Austin Texas state police report one of 12 senators who skipped a Friday session and caused a quorum break is allegedly hiding in a Catholic church. Sgt Charlie Russell said security saw a car tied to Sen Raul Longoria in a San Juan church compound at about 130 am, about 12 miles from the Edinburgh federal courthouse.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Raul Longoria
D-Edinburgh
Charlie Russell
State Department of Public Safety
Russell
San Juan
Edinburgh
Longoria
Texas Rangers
Department of Public Safety
Important Keys Outlined For Seniors At Ira
Ira seniors heard a graduation talk on three keys to life choice commitment and effort. Pastor June Middlebry urged selecting right paths and working daily to achieve fulfillment. Valedictorian Brenda Cooley stressed embracing change and future focus as classmates enter the world.
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Ira
June Middlebry
Church of God Church
Brenda Cooley
Sheila Kellner
Julie Kellner
Kelly Bryant
City of Snyder Liquor Tax Funds Rebates Use
Inquiries about liquor tax revenue reveal that rebates from private club drink sales are deposited into Snyder city’s general fund. The exchange outlines how collected liquor tax dollars flow into municipal finances.
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Snyder
Priorities To Change at Hermleigh Graduation
Hermleigh High School’s 1979 graduates were urged to accept new responsibilities and accountability for their actions during the commencement. Mickey Nunley of Roscoe Snyder and Pacific Railroad warned that inflation and threats to the American way of life are adult issues they now share while affirming pride in the country and the graduates’ role in society.
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Mickey Nunley
Roscoe, Snyder and Pacific Railroad
Nunley
Weather Summary for Saturday Temperature Report
Reading at 7 am shows 66 degrees with a high of 5 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. No precipitation recorded. Total precipitation for 1979 to date stands at 4.14 inches.
Locals Set Highway Meet To Promote Port to Plains Route
Locals plan a meeting Monday to discuss advancing the Port to Plains highway. Participants include leaders from Houston and towns along U S Highway 84 through Brownwood Abilene Sweetwater and Snyder. In other news Snyder and Scurry County officers hunted an armed robber who held up Food Basket on U S 84 and Huffman Ave at 9 55 p m Friday. The intruder, a white man wearing a ski mask, demanded cash from clerk Candice Orosco and fled in a car with about 800 dollars.
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Port-to- Plains
U.S. Highway
Port-to-Plains
Houston
Ceaen Brownwood
Abilene
Sweetwater
Snyder
Bill Warner
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
George Patterson
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Shriners Motor Patrol
Big Spring
Jim Simpson
Ed Schulz
Towle Park
Texas Education Agency
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Linda
Jimmy Byars
Ira Lions Club
L.D. Monroe
Ronald Plumlee
Lee
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Hermleigh
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Lee Hermleigh
Tommy Kiley
Dpal
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Curtis Tate
Wesley Kruger
Highway Meet
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