07 Sep 1979
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1979
Page
1
Washington AP reports the August economy suffered a 6.0 percent unemployment rate, the highest since July 1978, amid a 1.2 percent rise in wholesale prices led by energy costs and food, signaling persistent inflation. Labor officials warn of a downturn while consumer inflation runs around 13 percent year to date.
Washington sources say President Carter will announce a $33 billion program to deploy 200 MX mobile missiles around protected racetrack courses in the West.
Associated Press reports Tropical Storm David plowed into Canada splintering Caribbean and Atlantic coasts from Florida to Maine with deadly impact. The storm weakens toward Newfoundland as authorities assess aftermath and response.
The SDN Column notes the emotional outset of a new school year as parents endure tears and pride. Kids share anxieties and excitement about teachers, friends, and meeting new classmates while Dad stays the steady, hopeful anchor. The piece closes with a wry take on energy worries from The Big Spring Herald.
Incumbents James Beaver of Fluvanna and Melvin Clements of Rotan were re elected to the Midwest Electric Cooperative board. The annual meeting at Scurry County Coliseum drew 2000 attendees from several communities. Co op officials reported liabilities and net worth of 7391873 dollars as of December 31 1978 and 3424423 dollars in revenue from services. Of that 2289820 came from commercial and industrial sources with 1007585 or 29 percent going to farms and homes. A rate hike request is before the state utility commission and may lift bills in January.
Snyder's August building permits rose to 319,948 in value with five live units, one single family home, and four mobile homes. The month included a 150,000 Texas Electric Service Co. building permit. Year to date totals show 2,382,786 for calendar year and 3,525,636 for the fiscal year with one month remaining. Last year as of August, 8,724,872 had been spent for the fiscal year and 224 permits had been issued.
Partly cloudy in Snyder through Saturday with cooler north areas and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs mostly in the 90s with a near 102 in Big Bend, lows ranging from upper 50s in the mountains to lower 70s in Big Bend. Precipitation total 16.73 inches for 1979 to date.
Scurry County taxing entities will follow the prescribed voting procedure for selecting the appraisal board for a county wide district required by new legislation. That was the decision.
Western Texas College reports enrollment over 1,100 as the first week nears completion. Dr. Duane Hood notes registration continues through next week for day and evening classes with fall totals unlikely to differ from 1,184 in prior falls.
New York AP Citi Bank, the nation’s second largest, lifted its prime lending rate from 12 percent to 12.2 percent amid Fed pressure. Chemical Bank and Continental Illinois quickly followed. The move marks the second rate increase for top banks within two weeks to charge prime rates to corporate customers.
County residents will model period costumes as parts of local history are narrated. A 7:30 p.m. Tuesday walk-through at the coliseum prep for the show precedes the county reunion finale. Registration for the reunion opens Thursday 6 9 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Saturday includes coffee at 9 30 a.m., barbecue 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets $4, available locally or by calling 573 3559 for delivery. RSVP Kitchen Band entertains. tea cakes promised. no admission for coffee or show.
How to obtain a personalized plate involves picking an available six character or fewer message and submitting an application at the county tax office. Cost for a Texas plate is ten dollars and plates must not replicate an existing plate or contain prohibited wording.
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