29 May 1979
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1979
Page
1
Washington AP reports eight domestic airlines operating DC-10s moved to inspect engine mounts on 134 jets or ground them ahead of a federal deadline. Early indications show little disruption for U S air travelers as inspections proceed nationwide.
The House plans votes on aid for Israel and Egypt and a new missile system this week, but will not block President Carter's oil price decontrol plan which starts Friday despite a strong Democratic caucus opposition.
Trade Ambassador Robert Strauss told Chinese leaders Deng Xiaoping and Huang Hua that American demands on textile export limits must be accepted by Thursday. The talks during which Strauss pressed for a settlement faced an uncertain outcome.
Israel and Egypt advanced toward peace with Israel preparing Navy ships to pass through the Suez Canal for the first time and President Anwar Sadat inviting foreign airlines to start flights between Cairo and Tel Aviv immediately.
The SDN Column surveys S J Hayakawa, 72, noting his controversial past as San Francisco State College president and his public persona in Washington. It recalls jokes about his sleep during hearings, his provocative gas price remark, and his enduring status as a facet of national humor with references to Carson and other trivia from diverse sources.
The 66th Texas Legislature closed its regular session with a B from Gov. Bill Clements and sharp criticism from the Texas Consumer Association. Highlights include a 29.8 percent state aid rise to fund schools, boosting by 967 million dollars and raises for teachers. The package enacts the 1978 Tax Relief Amendment, a school tax freeze, and a broad vehicle tax repeal, with home value exclusions for seniors and disabled, plus an automatic $5,000 homestead exemption. Clements lauded the work but signaled no immediate special sessions, noting the session delivered decisive results before midnight adjournment.
The Texas legislature approved a public school finance bill aimed at dodging Gov Bill Clements veto by capping teacher raises at 5.1 percent annually. The plan raises state aid by 967 million over two years, with Senate 29-2 and House 85-52 votes. Teachers protested the restraint, while officials noted the measure meets Clements guidelines though criticized as insufficient. Snyder ISD officials weighed impact on local budgeting and reimbursement funds, awaiting state tax-reduction schedules.
Joe Griffin, principal of Stanfield Elementary School, resigns after a long Snyder Public Schools career begun in 1951. He cites early retirement plan after months of consideration, noting ties to Callahan County where he may run cattle. He recalls starting as a sixth grade teacher, becoming the first elementary PE teacher, then leading Central Elementary and West Elementary before moving to Stanfield 13 years ago.
Retiring Snyder High School principal Horrace Bostick will receive a 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday reception at 2903 St hosted by Snyder High School faculty. Bostick has served with Snyder Public Schools for 28 years and friends are invited.
Partly cloudy to clear through Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms in east central and extreme northwest and Panhandle. Cooler by Wednesday. Highs 80s to 90s, some spots near 95, Lows 55 to 70, higher in the mountains. 1979 year-to-date precipitation totals include 0.05 inches today and 7.04 inches for the year.
Supt. Bill J. Hood estimates combined post would save about one year of salary in the present system. Both positions currently include classroom teaching, so combining them would not yield a full salary savings.
Snyder Public Schools announce early dismissal at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday as the spring term ends. Friday is the last day of classes. high school commencement is planned for Friday night at Scurry County Coliseum.
NASA scientists at the American Geophysical Union briefing report Pioneer Venus radar images show a mountain higher than Everest, the solar system’s largest rift valley, and a vast plateau. The thick clouds cloak a unique multi layer atmospheric circulation driving motion, defining Venus as a dynamic world despite its fuzzy appearance. Maxwell peak towers above Earth’s Everest at 37,000 feet.
Gov Bill Clements watched as the Texas House approved the measure 119 to 22 and Senators 30 to 1 backed extending the life of the State Bar. The bill preserves the bar as a state agency and requires all lawyers to belong, preventing its 1980 dissolution.
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