07 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1969
Page
1
The column notes 3000 petitions with fewer than two thirds valid and about 250 needed for legal compliance. It discusses voter registration issues, couples signing together, and expected progress before two weeks to present to the State College Coordinating Board. It contrasts public reaction to a legislative session with sports chatter.
On this date 1822 Brazil proclaimed independence from Portugal. Elizabeth I was born in 1533. Borodino battle occurred in 1812. Newport Rhode Island held the first auto parade in 1899 with decorative cars and white doves. Boulder Dam began in 1930. London blitz began 1940. Diem arrested hundreds of students in 1963. Disarmament talks announced by four powers in 1953. Stanleyville rebel government established in 1965. USS Kennedy joined Atlantic Fleet a year earlier.
The report notes readings Friday with highs near 91 and lows around 67 to 74 across Northwest to Southeast Texas. Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thundershowers through Sunday, cooler by Sunday in the north, and temperature ranges varying by region from the Pecos area to west Texas.
Texas lawmakers swiftly pass a 348.6 million compromise tax package to raise sales cigarett e and corporate taxes plus a new 5 cent drink tax for private clubs and air liners. The package, approved 24 5 in the Senate and 94 49 then 106 34 in the House, would take effect Oct 1 and fund a 5.87 billion spending plan for 1970 71 with further local tax expansion for cities.
Snyder Public Schools near 3600 total enrollment with gains at Snyder High School 46 new pupils this year and a high school total around 780. Lamar Junior High up to 492 while Travis Junior High falls to 416. Elementary schools show mixed changes with four fewer pupils than last year across six buildings. Grade counts listed from first to twelfth.
Viet Cong forces renew heavy incidents across South Vietnam with battles near Saigon and Da Nang. At Da Nang, rockets and mortars hit 15 US installations causing 16 deaths and 155 injuries among Marines sailors civilians. US totals list 89 enemy deaths and 34 US fatalities since Friday as ground attacks persist north of Saigon.
North Vietnam announces a collective leadership including Le Duan Pham Van Duong Truong Chinh and Vo Nguyen Giap. Ho Chi Minh dies of a heart attack as foreign dignitaries pay last respects and ordering national mourning with Viet Cong organizing ceremonies in the South.
The Federal Trade Commission urged color TV viewers to sit 6 to 10 feet from sets and avoid exposure to sides and rear due to potential radiation. FTC staff found science has not established effects of long exposure and backed earlier Public Health Service guidance, with steps to ensure consumer safety to follow.
Residents in the Snyder area reported a bright light in the western sky Friday night that disrupted phone lines. Police and military officials later confirmed the sighting stemmed from a U S Army test at White Sands New Mexico. The light came from a cloud of vapor containing barium and sightings extended from Arkansas to New Mexico. Similar tests were planned for White Sands on subsequent nights.
In Del Rio Texas and Ciudad Acuna Mexico the joint dedication of Amistad Dam will be led by Presidents Nixon and Diaz Ordaz. The $5.8 million project guards flood risk and supplies water and recreation for both nations as dignitaries gather and a plaque is unveiled.
Brazil's military leaders met at Laranjeiras Palace as a 24 hour deadline loomed to free 15 political prisoners in exchange for the release of U.S. Ambassador Elbrick. Authorities agreed to fly the prisoners to a safe country once the terms were accepted.
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