Texas Targets in Hypothetical Limited Nuclear Strike
A governor study cited by AP says Dallas, Houston and New Orleans along with Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast refineries would be likely targets in a limited nuclear attack to disrupt the U.S. economy. A Congressional Office of Technology Assessment report outlines a scenario using 10 SS-18 missiles, each with eight 1-ton warheads, creating footprints across Texas and Louisiana.
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Washington
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana Gulf Coast
U.S
Congressional Office of Technology Assessment
Soviet Union
Louisiana
New Orelans
New Spirit Pledged by Canadian Opposition Leader Joe Clark
Joe Clark, leading the Progressive Conservatives to a landmark election victory, vows a new spirit for Canada to heal a divided nation. Trudeau, dethroned after 16 years in power, becomes opposition leader in the House of Commons.
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Toronto
Joe Clark
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Liberal Party
Canada
Trudeau
Demonstrators shot by Salvadoran police at embassy protest
Police shot and killed 14 demonstrators in San Salvador as they tried to bring food to militants occupying the Venezuelan Embassy. It marked the second such killing in two weeks, raising the regime's total dead to at least 37.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Carlos Humberto Romero
Vance Speaks With Thatcher Amid Rhodesia Shifts
Secretary of State Vance meets Prime Minister Thatcher in London as Britain leans toward a new majority government in Rhodesia and signals a change from prior US led policy. The talks focus on European and imperial ties and potential shifts in overseas strategy.
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London
Vance
Mister Thatcher
Rhodesia
Ceervibes
Mayor Welch presses Texas Highway Commission on Port-to-Plains route
Mayor Louie Welch of Houston urged the Texas Highway Commission to back a Port-to-Plains route, pushing for a U.S. 8/4 corridor through Snyder and other Texas towns. He warned about future eyebrows raised as residents seek a route serving more people, with commission members from Abilene Austin and Houston. The piece notes local ambitions and a panel dynamic, plus unrelated film industry trivia and a homespun ethical nudge from a columnist.
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Louie Welch
Houston
Texas Highway Commission
Port-to-Plains
Snyder
Sweetwater
Abilene
Brownwood
Austin
Sam Waldrop
Kilene
Texans Clash Over Oil Price Decontrol Vote
Texas members of the House Democratic Caucus faced strong opposition to President Carter’s plan to lift oil price controls. Rep. Charles Stenholm criticized the debate cut, while House Leader Jim Wright urged defeat. The resolution’s approval would challenge Carter’s energy policy, with Texans voting against it in a test vote and minority support on an earlier ballot.
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Texas
House
Democratic Caucus
Carter
U.S
Charles Stenholm
Stamford
Stenholm
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Toby Moffett
Connecticut
Weather Modification Group Attracts Clouds
The High Plains Experimental Weather Modification Project held a spring briefing at Big Spring Municipal Airport. Representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation Texas Water Resources Texas A&M and Texas Tech attended along with Colorado River Municipal Water District.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Texas Department of Water Resources
Texas A and M
Texas Tech
Colorado River
Refuse To Postpone Planned Execution
AUSTIN AP The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals refused to delay the scheduled Friday execution of Anderson Hughes for the Mesquite police slaying. Hughes awaits lethal injection at Huntsville Prison, potentially marking the first such method in state history. his conviction for the December 12, 1974, murder was sustained May 8, 1978, after prior stays and appeals by the U S Supreme Court and Justices Brennan and Marshall urged halting the sentence as cruel and unusual punishment.
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Anderson Hughes
Hughes
Huntsville
Travis E. Williams
U.S. Supreme Court
State Criminal Appeals Court
Lewis Powell
William Brennan
Thurgood Marshall
Partly Cloudy Weather Update From Snyder
PARTLY CLOUDY: Weather Snyder temperatures High Tuesday 70 and low 54. Reading 7 am 55 with no precipitation. Total 1979 to date 5.68. West Texas mostly fair through Thursday and warmer south. Partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms north. Highs 70s north to 90s southwest, lows tonight in 50s to 60s Big Bend. Thursday highs 80s north to 90s south.
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Snyder
Texas
Thursda
Big Bend
Locals Attend WTCC Meeting On Tourism in Abilene
Natives of the Snyder Chamber of Commerce and the Scurry County Board of Development join a West Texas Chamber of Commerce tourism meeting in Abilene. WTCC aims to promote conventions in West Texas while addressing gasoline supply issues. Local attendees include Bill Warner and Art Feinsohn of Snyder’s tourist development committee.
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Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Scurry County
Art Feinsoh
Snyder Chamber
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County Ibstitoenens
Why Snyder Schools Have Classes On Memorial Day
A reader asks why Memorial Day is not a school holiday. The article explains state law requires 183 work days annually and if national holidays were off, start times would shift earlier or end later. It cites examples and quotes Jack Gorman, assistant superintendent, noting holidays like Veterans Day and Washington birthdays are not observed as school holidays.
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Snyder
George Washington
Lincoln
Jack Gorman
Interest Ceiling Bill Clears House for Governor OK
The Texas House approved changes on a home loan interest cap and sent the bill to Governor Clements after a 92 to 41 vote. Sponsor Jerry Donaldson said immediate effect failed due to insufficient votes and noted the bill will hold until August 27. Several abstained over conflicts of interest as the measure awaits the governor’s decision.
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Donaldson
Clements
Killer Bees Return to Capitol Amid Boos and Flight
The 12 Texas senators nicknamed the Killer Bees arrived to a mixed reception after a five day AWOL protest against a presidential primary bill. Five days away included a safe house stay and scattered jaunts to Houston Oklahoma and near the Mexican border. Lt Gov Hobby ordered a statewide search by the Texas Rangers and one arrest Sen Gene Jones with a distinct mustache noted.
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Texas
John Connally
Senate
Capitol
Houston
Oklahoma
Bill Hobby
Texas Rangers
Gene Jones’ J
Babe” Schwartz
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