21 May 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1978
Page
1
AP reports four killed and at least three wounded as five terrorists open fire with submachine guns on passengers waiting to board an Israeli airliner bound for Tel Aviv at Orly airport. Police said the attack occurred today. The incident caps a string of violent acts in the late 20th century.
The column covers Randy Courtney in Austin, a motel wallet find, and a playful softball moment with a rookie infielder. It also discusses Texas wild rice, an endangered species limited to a 12 mile San Marcos River segment, with quotes from botanists and the Fish and Wildlife Service, plus a closing quip from Wacil McNair.
Soaking rains Friday night and Saturday brought mixed moisture to Scurry County, with reports from Snyder and surrounding areas showing 1.25 to over 3 inches. Farmers anticipate resumed cotton planting as moisture improves, while cattlemen expect range regrowth and engorged stock tanks remain slow to respond. Official gauges recorded 2.00 inches in Snyder, with heavier totals east of the county. Forecasts call for additional showers through the weekend and into the next week.
Hermleigh High School honored twelve graduating seniors at Friday night commencement. Keynote speaker David Groves urged hard study, effort, and self confidence. Valedictorian Kelly Culp and salutatorian Tracey Kruger offered brief remarks about leadership, challenge, and future success. Others receiving diplomas included Carrolldon Burleson and Britt Fuqua, who achieved the top male average of 91.63.
Ira High School speakers urged graduates to pursue higher values as eight seniors received diplomas and nine eighth graders moved up to high school. Guest Alvin Shambeck from Lubbock, founder of West Texas Boys Ranch, praised the class and urged continued dedication to education and core ideals. Valedictorian Kim Layne delivered remarks.
The report records high temperatures of 92 and a low 61 with 2.00 inches of rain and 5.83 inches year to date in 1978. It notes warm, humid weather in West Texas with chances of thunderstorms early in the week and details a school graduation ceremony including salutatorian Paula Clements and valedictorian Kevin Huddleston, with speeches and diplomas awarded by principal L D Monroe and superintendent Ronald Plumlee. It also lists graduates and attendees from Ira School and mentions Kolwezi in Zaire where French and Belgian troops linked up to recapture the city, with emplaced foreigners.
L D Womble of the Texas Traffic Safety Association says a comprehensive education program for drunken drivers is being developed with Snyder named to host a central office. A bill to mandate traffic safety education for drunken drivers is being prepared for the Legislature to reduce alcohol related highway fatalities. The plan envisions integration with drunken driver probation and aims to cut fatalities by about 65 percent in counties including Scurry Mitchell Fisher Kent Garza Stonewall Lynn and Borden.
About 300 radicals tried to breach Narita gate with two burning trucks as officials opened the airport. Police used tear gas water cannons and fire hoses to disperse the crowds, with 24 arrests and 114 flight cancellations.
Snyder residents boasted pride in Western Texas College while local committees pursued multiple aims to attract higher education. Efforts spanned attempts to lure Texas Tech, Presbyterians junior college plans, bids for West Texas A&M, West Texas State University from Canyon, and several public junior college efforts before WTC was finally established.
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